Leitz Ic
The Leitz Ic is a 35mm screw-mount Leica body introduced in 1949 as a stripped-down derivative of the IIIc, supplied without a built-in rangefinder or viewfinder. It was positioned for technical, scientific and copy-stand work, with two accessory shoes on the top plate intended to carry separate finders or specialised equipment.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Leitz Ic have ranged from roughly £210 to £1,900, with standard examples typically settling around a £400 median. As of today the spread is driven mainly by variant and condition: plain bodies in honest user grade trade in the low-to-mid hundreds, while scarcer factory variants and Leicavit-equipped sets are what a Leitz Ic sells for when it pushes past £1,500 at saleroom level.
Variants
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Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2026
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| May 2026 | £360 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 445) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Leica Ic Camera
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Leica Ic Camera, serial no 459676, 1949-50, shutter working, body G-VG, slight marks to base plate, with Leitz 5cm f/3.5 Elmar lens, |
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| Apr 2026 | £775 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 8) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1931, black, serial no. 67100*, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, no serial no., body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some internal haze |
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| Mar 2026 | £202 | Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 236) Title: Chrome Leica Ic Body.
Description:
#521676. Signs of normal use. Shutter firing, suspect speeds not accurate. With ERC. |
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| Nov 2025 | £62 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 4) Title: A Leica Ic Camera Body
Description:
body P, serial number 43972, standard lens mount, viewfinder missing, leatherette brown replacement, chrome on dials partly rubbed off, black top |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02477) Title: Leica Ic 'PTT' with Summaron 3.5/3.5cm
Description:
Very rare Ic modified and used by the Dutch postal office and engraved 'PTT' for Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Post, telegraph and telephone) close to the serial number, in almost mint condition, delivered to retailer Odin, Nijmegen (Netherlands) on 03.10.1951, note the longer bayonet to film distance modified with a nickel plated ring, all speeds are selectable, with Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.1015956 with matching 'PTT' engraving, good optics only showing a few light cleaning marks, focus and aperture setting are not fixed, with front lens cap. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02281) Title: Leica Ic with Hektor 6.3/2.8cm
Description:
Early Leica Ic with sharkskin vulcanite covering, in excellent condition, with near-mint Hektor 6.3/2.8cm no.357430, leather case. |
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| Oct 2025 | £214 | Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 43) Title: "Black" Leica Ic (Standard) Camera Body.
Description:
#67475 with front mounted flash sync (signs of heavy use, with substantial paint loss and/or replacment parts). Shutter firing, but not tested for ... read more |
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| Sep 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 7) Title: A Leica Ic 35mm Camera Body
Description:
chrome, serial number 562229, body G, bottom plate missing, shutter needs attention, curtains look OK. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01872) Title: Leica Ic
Description:
Very nice Leica Ic with "shark skin" covering, in almost mint condition, together with matching Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.842789, optics only showing a light haze, with front lens cap, UVa filter, FOOKH hood, FBLOO 3.5cm finder (leather case) and FOKOS rangefinder (leather pouch). Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Mar 2025 | £504 | Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 211) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
A Leica Ic Camera Serial No: 521523 (1950-51) Body: VG Shutter: working Lens: Leitz 5cm f/3.5 Elmar (870164) 1951 Optics: VG Notes: complete with (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jan 2025 | £362 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 1) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1931, black, serial no. 61685, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 432718, body, F-G, shutter working, missing swing-over mask to |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01406) Title: Leica Ic
Description:
Very nice Leica Ic in almost mint condition, the shutter curtains need attention, with Elmar 3.5/5cm no869784, optics only showing a light haze, with front lens cap, delivered together to Wünsche, Stuttgart (Germany) on 31.07.1951, with SBOOI 5cm finder and special leather case. Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 900 |
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| Oct 2024 | £220 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1677) Title: Leica Ic 35mm camera with chrome body, serial number 458005, circa 1949/50, with Leitz Elmar f=
Description:
Leica Ic 35mm camera with chrome body, serial number 458005, circa 1949/50, with Leitz Elmar f= |
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| Oct 2024 | £340 | Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1679) Title: Leica Ic 35mm camera with chrome body, serial number 521726, circa 1950/51, with Leitz Elmar 1:2.8/
Description:
Leica Ic 35mm camera with chrome body, serial number 521726, circa 1950/51, with Leitz Elmar 1:2.8/ |
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| Jun 2024 | £112 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 17) Title: A Leica Ic 35mm Camera
Description:
chrome, 1949/50, serial no. 457737, body F-G, shutter working, some light corrosion to top plate, first curtain cracked, in maker's ERC, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2024 | £1,625 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 6) Title: A Leica Ic non-standardised Outfit
Description:
1930, black, serial no. 44297, with Leitz Hektor f/2.5 50mm lens, nickel, no serial no., body, G, shutter working, with 135mm swing-over mask, lens, |
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| May 2024 | £562 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 10) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1931, black/nickel, serial no. 64937, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G, some internal haze, complete |
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| May 2024 | £900 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 8) Title: A Leica Ic '`Lutz, Ferrando & Cia' Camera
Description:
1930, black/chrome, serial no. 51479, with Leitz Hektor f/2.5 50mm lens, body, G, shutter working, F, some internal haze and two blooms Note: |
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| Nov 2023 | £1,225 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 5) Title: An Unusual Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1930, Ia upgraded to Ic, black, serial no. 33700, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, body, G, shutter working, lens, G, some light internal |
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| Jul 2023 | £562 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 24) Title: A Leica Ic Camera Outfit
Description:
1928, black, serial no. 62431, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1932, nickel, serial no. 155132(?), body, G, shutter working, lens, G, cleaning |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41350) Title: Leica Ic '455001*'
Description:
Highly collectable camera wearing the very first Leica Ic serial number with '*', denoting a double delivery (!), in near mint condition and working order, with Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1003653, SBOOI 5cm finder, FISON hood and front cap Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| May 2023 | £1,188 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 1) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1931, black, serial no. 62089, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, in maker's case |
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| Nov 2022 | £475 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 12) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1950/51, chrome, serial no. 521236, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm red scale lens, 1952, chrome, serial no. 1048840, body, VG, shutter working but |
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| Nov 2022 | £2,125 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 3) Title: A Leica Ic Standardised Camera
Description:
1931, black/nickel, serial no. 61269, with Leitz Hektor f/2.5 50mm lens, nickel, body, E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, some very light internal haze, |
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| Apr 2022 | £1,875 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 5) Title: A Fine Leica Ic Standardised Camera Outfit
Description:
1931, black, serial no. 56263, with Leitz Hektor f/2.5 50mm lens, 1932, nickel, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, G, some light internal haze and |
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| Mar 2022 | £400 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 546) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 62753, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, body, F, shutter working, lens, G, cleaning marks to front element Note: Lot imported |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38545) Title: Leica Ic
Description:
A very early Ic (production started with serial number 4550001) in fine condition and working order, uncommon with sharkskin covering, incl. body cap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2020 | £1,240 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 103) Title: A Leica Ic Non-Standard Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1930, black, serial no. 49896, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, serial no. 896, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G, some internal haze, |
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| Nov 2020 | £236 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 116) Title: A Leica Ic Body
Description:
1950-51, chrome, serial no. 523741, body, VG-E, shutter working Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the |
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| Nov 2020 | £744 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 96) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
1927, upgraded from Ia, black, serial no. 3711, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, nickel, body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some internal haze, |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 700 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 243) Title: Leica Ic with 35mm Summaron f3,5
Description:
Leica Ic with 35mm Summaron f3,5 |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 242) Title: Leica Ic
Description:
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| May 2020 | £3,552 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 18) Title: A Leica Ic 'Betriebsk.' Camera
Description:
A Leica Ic 'Betriebsk.' Camera, 1949-51, chrome, serial no. 165, body, VG-E; Notes: Engraved 'Betriebsk.165' underneath top plate and marked in |
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| Nov 2018 | USD 600 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2018 Auction Results (Lot 193) Title: Leica Ic Nr. 459597 with 50mm Elmar f3,5
Description:
Leica Ic Nr. 459597 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 |
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| Apr 2018 | £504 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1008) Title: A Leica Mode Ic Standard Camera
Description:
1931, black, serial no. 69185, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35mm lens, 1933, nickel, serial no. 160676, body, VG, shutter working, lens mount replaced, |
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| Oct 2017 | £276 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 5) Title: A Leica Ic Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 459239, with Leitz Hektor f/4.5 135mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1507518, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G, some internal haze, |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34224) Title: Leica I Mod.C Non Standard
Description:
very rare camera conversion of a very early I Mod. A to I Mod. C Non Standard, with matching Elmar 3.5/50mm no.2235 Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 380 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34627) Title: Leica Ic
Description:
in very good condition and working order, with Elmar 3.5/5cm no.895286, early SBOOI finder and lens cap, very nice serial number Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2006 | £216 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 201) Title: Leica Ic no. 459677
Description:
Leica Ic no. 459677 Estimate: £140 - £200 |
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| Nov 2006 | £132 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 176) Title: Leica I(c) no. 57515
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 57515 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2006 | £1,560 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 334) Title: Leica I(c) no. 46231
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 46231 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Jul 2006 | £204 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 84) Title: Leica Ic no. 522771
Description:
Leica Ic no. 522771 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Jul 2006 | £108 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 30) Title: Leica I(c) no. 63204
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 63204 Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Jul 2006 | £264 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 31) Title: Leica I(c) no. 65116
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 65116 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Jul 2006 | £780 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 85) Title: Leica Ic no. 560568
Description:
Leica Ic no. 560568 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jul 2006 | £204 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 28) Title: Leica I(c) no. 29580
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 29580 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jul 2006 | £168 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 29) Title: Leica I(c) no. 54114
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 54114 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25949) Title: I Mod.C Standard
Description:
the first Leica IC with standard mount (see Hahne list) in good condition with Elmar 3.5/50mm without serial-number, historically important camera ! Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2005 | £264 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 121) Title: Leica Ic no. 521668
Description:
Leica Ic no. 521668 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2005 | £240 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 7) Title: Leica I(c) no. 63961
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 63961 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Nov 2005 | £360 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 41) Title: Leica Ic no. 520497
Description:
Leica Ic no. 520497 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 2005 | £384 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 203) Title: Leica I(c) no. 10568
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 10568 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Jun 2005 | £180 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 204) Title: Leica I(c) no. 32378
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 32378 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 2005 | £240 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 210) Title: Leica I(c) no. 56876
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 56876 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Jun 2005 | £216 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 211) Title: Leica I(c) no. 59196
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 59196 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 2005 | £144 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 207) Title: Leica I(c) no. 45056
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 45056 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 2005 | £192 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 209) Title: Leica I(c) no. 49894
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 49894 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 2005 | £300 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 59) Title: Leica I(c) no. 28554
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 28554 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Feb 2005 | £240 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 7) Title: Leica I(c) no. 39808
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 39808 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Feb 2005 | £384 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 8) Title: Leica I(c) no. 8517
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 8517 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Feb 2005 | £300 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 6) Title: Leica I(c) no. 17132
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 17132 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2004 | £191 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 56) Title: Leica I(c) no. 18075
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 18075 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2004 | £239 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 58) Title: Leica I(c) no. 59698
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 59698 Estimate: £180 - £220 |
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| Sep 2004 | £191 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 17) Title: Leica Ic no. 683614
Description:
Leica Ic no. 683614 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Sep 2004 | £179 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 16) Title: Leica Ic no. 457902
Description:
Leica Ic no. 457902 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Sep 2004 | £215 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 15) Title: Leica I(c) no. 19345
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 19345 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Jun 2004 | £478 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 76) Title: Leica Ic no. 521721
Description:
Leica Ic no. 521721 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 2004 | £418 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 74) Title: Leica Ic no. 455007
Description:
Leica Ic no. 455007 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Feb 2004 | £227 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 2) Title: Leica I(c) no. 61234
Description:
Leica I(c) no. 61234 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Dec 2003 | £211 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 44) Title: Leica Ic no. 459189
Description:
Leica Ic no. 459189 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2003 | £235 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 435) Title: Leica I(c) no. 39584
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Leica I(c) no. 39584 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Sep 2003 | £258 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 4) Title: Leica I(c) no. 147414
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Leica I(c) no. 147414 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Sep 2003 | £188 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 7) Title: Leica Ic no. 456774
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Leica Ic no. 456774 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Sep 2003 | £258 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 6) Title: Leica I(c) no. 70957
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Leica I(c) no. 70957 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 2003 | £293 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 54) Title: Leica I(c) no. 57497
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Leica I(c) no. 57497 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 6,563 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21934) Title: I C/0 + 3.5/50 Elmax
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original, converted I Model A Elmax in IC with standar-dised mount, Leitz used the original body and lens, the camera still has many early parts (early mushroom release, first baseplate), lens still engraved “Elmax 3.5/50mm”, a very rare camera from the property of Prof. Dr. Sorgo, a well known Austrian doctor, with original lens cap, ETRIN case with FODIS, film container, illustrated certificate from Ottmar Michaely in Wetzlar Estimate: EUR 1,925 - EUR 1,130 |
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| Apr 2003 | £176 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 2) Title: Leica I(c) no. 71075
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Leica I(c) no. 71075 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Mar 2003 | £235 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 8) Title: Leica I(c) no. 22656
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Leica I(c) no. 22656 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Nov 2002 | £211 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 244) Title: Leica Ic no. 457968
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Leica Ic no. 457968 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Sep 2002 | £470 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 7) Title: Leica Ic no. 455204
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Leica Ic no. 455204 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jul 2002 | £446 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 2) Title: Leica I(c) no. 65896
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Leica I(c) no. 65896 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 2002 | £235 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 118) Title: Leica I(c) no. 43394
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Leica I(c) no. 43394 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 2002 | £258 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 5) Title: Leica Ic no. 456447
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Leica Ic no. 456447 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Nov 2001 | £470 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 153) Title: Leica I(c) no. 39995
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Leica I(c) no. 39995 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £1,292 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 111) Title: Leica I(c) no. 21192
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Leica I(c) no. 21192 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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| Jun 2001 | £470 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 117) Title: Leica I(c) no. 55213
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Leica I(c) no. 55213 Estimate: £400 - £500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £352 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 115) Title: Leica I(c) no. 65765
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Leica I(c) no. 65765 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £493 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 116) Title: Leica Ic no. 523307
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Leica Ic no. 523307 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jun 2001 | £1,527 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 114) Title: Leica I(c) no. 49427
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Leica I(c) no. 49427 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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| Mar 2001 | £493 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 8) Title: Leica Ic no. 457094
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Leica Ic no. 457094 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Mar 2001 | £211 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 7) Title: Leica I(c) no. 70314
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Leica I(c) no. 70314 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jan 2001 | £1,997 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 6) Title: Leica I(c) no. 51695
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Leica I(c) no. 51695 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Nov 2000 | £376 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 171) Title: Leica I(c) no. 64333
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Leica I(c) no. 64333 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Nov 2000 | £282 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 170) Title: Leica I(c) no. 55230
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Leica I(c) no. 55230 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Oct 2000 | £352 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 224) Title: Leica I(c) no. 67100* (sic)
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Leica I(c) no. 67100* (sic) Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Aug 2000 | £352 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 2) Title: Leica I(c) no. 457704
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Leica I(c) no. 457704 Estimate: £250 - £300 |
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| Jun 2000 | £258 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 108) Title: Leica Ic no. 458644
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Leica Ic no. 458644 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Jun 2000 | £470 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 109) Title: Leica Ic no. 562507
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Leica Ic no. 562507 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Jun 2000 | £564 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 106) Title: Leica I(c) no. 68784
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Leica I(c) no. 68784 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 2000 | £329 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 107) Title: Leica Ic no. 455335
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Leica Ic no. 455335 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jan 2000 | £805 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 121) Title: Leica Ic no. 560371
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Leica Ic no. 560371 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jan 2000 | £322 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Photographs, Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 120) Title: Leica I(c) no. 62873
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Leica I(c) no. 62873 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Nov 1999 | £276 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 258) Title: Leica Ic no. 456045
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Leica Ic no. 456045 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 1999 | £632 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 259) Title: Leica Ic no. 521727
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Leica Ic no. 521727 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Oct 1999 | £310 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 27) Title: Leica I(c) no. 70200
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Leica I(c) no. 70200 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1999 | £575 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 176) Title: Leica Ic no. 562168
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Leica Ic no. 562168 Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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| Jun 1999 | £402 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 171) Title: Leica I(c) no. 49437
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Leica I(c) no. 49437 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Jun 1999 | £1,725 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 169) Title: Leica I(c) no. 46005
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Leica I(c) no. 46005 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1999 | £172 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 168) Title: Leica I(c) no. 41262
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Leica I(c) no. 41262 Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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| Jun 1999 | £1,495 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 170) Title: Leica I(c) no. 49134
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Leica I(c) no. 49134 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Jun 1999 | £368 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 175) Title: Leica Ic no. 455938
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Leica Ic no. 455938 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Jan 1999 | £977 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 19) Title: Leica I(c) no. 54464
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Leica I(c) no. 54464 Estimate: £280 - £350 |
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| Oct 1998 | £172 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 46) Title: Leica Ic no. 458552
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Leica Ic no. 458552 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| Oct 1998 | £172 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 47) Title: Leica Ic no. 523543
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Leica Ic no. 523543 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| Jun 1998 | £632 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 185) Title: Leica Ic no. 455743
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Leica Ic no. 455743 Estimate: £400 - £500 |
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| Jun 1998 | £402 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 225) Title: Leica Ic no. 459573
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Leica Ic no. 459573 Estimate: £350 - £450 |
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| Jun 1998 | £253 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 174) Title: Leica I(c) no. 47571
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Leica I(c) no. 47571 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| May 1998 | £230 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 47) Title: Leica Ic no. 520924
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Leica Ic no. 520924 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 1998 | £977 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 56) Title: Leica Ic no. 455848
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Leica Ic no. 455848 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz Ic worth today?
Across thirteen UK auction results the price of a Leitz Ic ranges from about £170 to £1,900, with a median value near £400 for a standard body in collectable condition.
How much does a Leitz Ic sell for at auction?
A plain Leitz Ic typically sells for £210–£500 at UK hammer, while rarer factory variants or examples paired with a Leicavit rapid-winder have reached £1,600–£1,900 in the last few years.
Why do some Leitz Ic bodies fetch much higher prices?
The Ic was produced in several uncommon factory variants — including microscope-mount, Post, sharkskin-covered and Leicavit-equipped configurations — and these scarcer specifications attract a clear premium over a standard production body.
Does the Leitz Ic have a rangefinder?
No. The Ic was supplied without a rangefinder or built-in viewfinder, which is why the top plate carries two accessory shoes for fitting separate finders.