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Photo Developments Envoy Wide angle

The Photo Developments Envoy Wide Angle is a British-made roll-film camera fitted with a wide-angle lens, produced by the Birmingham firm Photo Developments Ltd in the mid-twentieth century. It sat at the budget end of the UK roll-film market and is now encountered mainly as a collector's item rather than a working tool.

Sales data for the Envoy Wide Angle is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from February 2024 saw an example sell for £119, and that figure is the only firm price reference available today. As a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price, it gives a rough benchmark for what a complete example is worth, though with so few data points the true range of value in 2026 remains uncertain.

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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.

Date Price Source
Feb 2024 £119 Flints Auctions
Feb 2024 £138 Flints Auctions
Oct 2022 £162 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £138 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £312 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Photo Developments Envoy Wide Angle worth today?

Based on the only verified UK auction record, an Envoy Wide Angle sold for £119 at hammer in February 2024, which is the clearest current price reference for what one is worth.

How much does a Photo Developments Envoy Wide Angle sell for at auction?

With just one tracked UK saleroom result, the camera sells for around £120 in clean, complete condition, though the limited data means the price for any individual example can vary.

Is the Envoy Wide Angle a rare camera?

It appears infrequently in UK auctions, and the shortage of recorded sales suggests it is uncommon, but scarcity alone has not so far translated into a high market value.