GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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VIEWING OF AUCTION LOTS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Auction lots can be viewed by appointment from Monday, November 14 through Friday. November 18, 2022 at Tamarkin Auctions, 213 West Institute Place, Suite 403, in Chicago, Illinois 60610. Auction viewings are conducted by appointment only.Some of the items in our Auction will be on display on the Auction Day, but there is no Viewing on the day of the Auction. AUCTION DIRECTORSDan Tamarkin, AuctioneerScott OKenSusan Wingerter
Welcome to the 41st TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION | Saturday, November 19, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Instructions2. Miscellaneous Rarities and Curiosities7. Books9. Alpa11. Rollei13. Nikon Rangefinder15. Nikon Reflex17. Zeiss & Contax18. Zeiss Contarex20. Leica Mechanical Accessories26. Leica Optical Accessories28. Leica SLR30. Leica Screw Mount Lenses32. Leica Screw Mount Cameras38. Leica M Lenses42. Leica M Cameras47. Rare & ExceptionalREGISTRATIONSaturday, November 19, 20228:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Central Standard Time AUCTION OF ALL LOTS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOISBeginning Saturday, November 19, 202210:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Standard TimeTo view many more auction catalogue photos please visit our website, www.tamarkinauctions.com. There you can register to bid, download the Bid Sheet, and even bid online in “real time” as the auction progresses.Tamarkin Auctions, Inc.213 West Institute Place, Suite 403Chicago, Illinois 60610312-642-2255dan@tamarkinauctions.comwww.tamarkinauctions.comIllinois Auction License 444.000546Managing Auctioneer: Dan Tamarkin Illinois Auctioneer License 441.002454
Welcome to the 41st TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTIONSaturday, November 19, 2022
Please read the General Instructions and the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
BUYER’S PREMIUM
There is a Buyer’s Premium of 19.5% for floor, telephone and email bidders. The Buyer’s Premium for On-Line Internet bidders is 22%. Any and all duties are the Buyer’s expense.
CONDITION
All items are offered “as is.” There is no return privilege, and all sales are final. We have sought to express carefully in our catalogue a useful, general guide to the condition of each Lot. We have also attempted to describe any damage or restoration, but our descriptions cannot be accepted as absolutely definitive and complete. The absence of such a reference does not imply that a Lot is free from defects nor does any reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Such information is given for guidance only and the condition of any Lot, and the nature and extent of any damage or restoration, should be confirmed by examination prior to the sale. There is no return privilege, and allsales are final. In terms of function, common sense should prevail. While we have tried to call attention to conspicuous mechanical or optical problems, one should assume that many of the Lots have seen little recent use and, therefore, have not recently been cleaned, lubricated, or adjusted unless otherwise noted. This means that many Lots, especially older cameras, might have shutter speeds and/or light meters that might need adjusting, and that lenses and other optical items might require lubrication and/or cleaning. “Recently serviced” means that the item is in working order, having been cleaned/serviced prior to – and in preparation for – this Auction. “Working” means that the basic attributes of the function of the camera operate. No warrantees or claims are made to accuracy. Many items have received service not noted here; please inquire directly if you have any questions whatsoever about cosmetic of functional condition of these“as-is” Auction Lots.
GUIDE TO RATINGS OF CONDITION
Mint - Like new. No signs of use or wear.Near Mint - Only one or two insignificant signs of use.Excellent ++ - Very Clean. Only very slight signs of use.Excellent + - Better than average. Used, but not abused.Excellent - Average condition, signs of normal use. Very Good - Well used but working.Good - Heavily used.Poor - Bad condition. Probably only useful for parts.
ESTIMATES & RESERVES
The estimated prices in the catalogue descriptions are the approximate prices expected to be realized, excluding Buyer’s Premium. They are prepared well in advance of the auction sale and are subject to revision. Furthermore, they are not definitive and meant only to represent general guidelines. Every item in the auction has a private “reserve” price. Bidding begins at the low estimate figure listed here, subject to revision. Images of all Lots are available on-line and by request.
INTERNET ON-LINE BIDDING
You will be able to bid, if you choose, in “real time” during the auction. Internet bidders pay a 22% Buyer’s Premium. When you bid on-line you will need to Register with the Internet Auction House and provide valid information. Should you win a Lot, an invoice will follow directly from Tamarkin Auctions, and you will need to provide payment information to Tamarkin as described here, below. You cannot pay via the Internet Auction House.
BIDDING BY LETTER OR E-MAIL
We are pleased to make commission bids on your behalf. All mailed and emailed bids must be received by 5:00 P.M. CST on Friday, November 18, 2022. Please write clearly your name, credit card billing address, telephone numbers, date, email address, credit card number (with expiration date and security code), and signature.Unless previous arrangements have been made, bids that are missing full credit card information will not be entered.Catalogues will include a bid sheet and a facsimile can be downloaded from our website. Please list the Lot number or numbers for which you would like to bid as well as your bid. Bidders will receive an invoice after the auction if their bids are successful. Please note that all bids will be executed at the lowest possible price consistent with the Terms and Conditions of the auction. Tamarkin Auctions, Inc., will treat mailed and emailed bids as the maximum price that the Buyer is willing to pay and will bid only enough to exceed the reserve price, or the next highest bid, at the normal auction interval.
VIEWING
Please note the viewing schedule: All auction lots are available for inspection prior to the sale, from November 14, 2022 until November 18, 2022 at 213 West Institute Place, in downtown Chicago, Illinois, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Our staff will attempt to answer questions and give advice, but the final decision to bid, and the amount to bid, is at your discretion and liability. Auction viewings are conducted by appointment only, and only on the dates listed above in this section.Some of the items in our Auction will be on display on the Auction day, but there is no viewing on the day of the Auction.
LOCAL TAXES
A 10.25% sales tax is due on all deliveries made in Illinois. However, all lots that are delivered outside Illinois are not charged any local or other U.S.A. taxes.
SHIPPING
All lots are available to the buyer at the end of the auction. Tamarkin Auctions, Inc. undertakes the shipment of auction purchases only as a courtesy to buyers. The Buyer pays all freight and insurance. Insured shipments within the USA are made by UPS or the U.S. Post Office. Foreign shipments are made by insured USPS International Priority, or, by the courier UPS or DHL ONLY (if the value is more than $2,499). We do not provide FedEx shipping services in any instance. Insurance is available for foreign shipments up to $5,000 by USPS mail and up to $75,000 by UPS or DHL. Note that some countries have limits of insurance and therefore all liability for shipments above a country’s limit will lie with the Buyer. All risk of loss, theft, and damage passes to the Buyer upon dispatch by the courier, freight company or postal service.
PAYMENT
Payment must be made within five (5) days after the close of the sale, or the sale will be cancelled. Acceptable payment may be cash, bank check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. (Acceptable credit cards are VISA or MASTERCARD or equivalent.) We do not accept payments by PayPal, Discover Card or American Express. All checks and other payments must clear before delivery of purchases, unless prior arrangements have been made. Bank wire transfer details will accompany the auction invoices. Should you win a Lot, an invoice will follow directly from Tamarkin Auctions, and you will need to provide payment information as described here. You cannot pay via an Internet Auction House.Please note that Tamarkin Auctions, Inc., is an Illinois entity, separate from Tamarkin Camera.Illinois Auction License Nr. 444.000546Illinois Auctioneer License Nr. 441.002454
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MISCELLANEOUS RARITIES AND CURIOSITIES
TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTIONS | FALL 2022 AUCTION CATALOGUETAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTIONS | FALL 2022 AUCTION CATALOGUE
MISCELLANEOUS RARITIES AND CURIOSITIES
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1. Leica Chocolate Camera. An interesting promotional item.
Condition: MintEstimate: $25 - $50
2. Leica R8 Christmas Ornament. A curious bit of Leica ephemera, offered in 2013 by MoMA in New York to help commemorate their 84th season.
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $75 - $100
3. An array of Leica counter mats and tote bags.
Condition: Excellent ++ overallEstimate: $50 - $100
4. An array of LHSA and NHS promotional items, made for the Leica Historical Society of America and the Nikon Historical Society. Included are cloth patches, NHS pens, candy, coffee mug, letter game, letter opener and a 20th Anniversary LHSA metal cup.
Condition: Near Mint overallEstimate: $50 - $75
5. Four interesting Leica promotional items: a pen, cloth patch, large keychain and lapel pins.
Condition: Near Mint overallEstimate: $50 - $75
6. The Leica Neck Tie, by Reis of New Haven, the owner of which was a renowned Leica collector and LHSA member.
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $50 - $100
7. Two Leica Neckties, in a unique, modern design style.
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $50 - $100
8. Leica Photography Framed Advertisement.
Condition: Excellent +Estimate: $300 - $400
9. An arrary of early Leica Literature and Instruction Booklets.
Condition: Excellent ++ overallEstimate: $50 - $100
10. Leitz-Leica double-sided mirror, measuring 11-inches by 6 1/4-inches.
Condition: ExcellentEstimate: $150 - $250
11. Leitz-Leica mirrored dealer sign, measuring 6-inches by 3-inches.
Condition: Excellent Estimate: $150 - $250
12. Leica Centre Conseil two-sided lighted sign, measuring 31-inches high, 26-inches wide and 6-inches thick. In its original packing box. Electrics are intact but untested.
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $500 - $1,000
13. Leica clear hanging sign, lighted in red, measuring 12-inches wide by 9-inches high. In original packing styrofoam with instruction sheet and hanging chain. Working.
Condition: Near MintEstimate: $300 - $500
14. Leica Franchised Dealer circular metal sign, measuring approximately 9-inches in diameter.
Condition: Excellent +Estimate: $200 - $500
15. Red metal enameled Leica sign, measuring 4-inches in diameter. The foot is slightly bent.
Condition: ExcellentEstimate: $200 - $500
16. Tin Leica sign, measuring approximately 4 1/2-inches across.
Condition: Excellent +Estimate: $200 - $400
17. Leicaflex camera display stand with clear back rail.
Condition: Near MintEstimate: $75 - $100
18. Large Leica camera stand, in frosted plastic, reading “my point of view.”
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $100 - $150
19. Leica plastic display stand, in two parts.
Condition: Excellent ++Estimate: $100 - $150
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