Manhattan Optical Long Focus Wide Angle Wizard
The Manhattan Optical Long Focus Wide Angle Wizard is a US-made plate camera from the early box/folding era of American photography. It was sold by Manhattan Optical Company as a wooden-bodied still camera intended for general and view-style use.
Sales data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2014 is recorded at £550, which represents a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. With only one data point, it is not possible to give a reliable range or median for what a Long Focus Wide Angle Wizard is worth or sells for in today's market, and any current value would depend heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and woodwork, and whether the original lens is present.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_29732) Title: Manhattan Optical Co. Long Focus - Wide Angle Wizard
Description:
Manhattan Optical Co. of N.Y. 5x7" folding plate camera, Bausch & Lomb 5x7 Planatograph 8/8 1/2" lens in B&L shutter, interchangeable wide-angle and telephoto lens attachments, triple-extension maroon leather bellows. In fine condition. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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