Auction Preview 2436 Waters Ave. Savannah, GA 31404 By Appointment Only Email:info@everardandcompany.com Phone: (912) 231-1376

Everard & Companyis pleased to present the fourth in a series of auctions of Important Photographic Equipment from the Private Collection of the Late James A. Collins, Jr. and Other Owners

Mr. Collins, an American industrial engineer who lived most of his adult life in Asia, had a tremendous passion for photographic equipment. Not being an overly zealous photographer himself, Mr. Collins managed to amass a collection of over 1800 cameras, lenses and accessories because he was fascinated by how they work.

The Collins Collection was accumulated over a thirty-year period and represents an interesting view into all things Leica. The Leica equipment dates from the late 1920_s to the late 1990_s with many examples of production bodies and lenses as well as pre-production prototypes (both bodies and lenses), cutaways and dummy models. Additionally, the collection contains Zeiss Ikon, Nikon, Rollei, Canon, Voightlander and Kodak equipment dating from the same time period.

This auction also includes property from the Estate of Walter Cunningham, a veteran photographer and professor of photography as well as several noted Leica collectors and enthusiasts.

James A. Lager, noted Leica historian and the author of authoritative volumes on Leica cameras, lenses and their accessories is acting as special consultant for the collection. You will note references made to his books particularly Lager, James A.,Leica An Illustrated History, Vol. I, II and III, New Jersey: Lager Limited Editions, 1994. We have also made reference to Laney, Dennis,Leica Collectors Guide, East Sussex: Hove Collectors Books, 1992 and the second edition 2005.

Sherry Krauter, of Golden Touch Camera Repair, a highly regarded Leica technician is also acting as a consultant for the collection. If you would like to contact Sherry for any service related questions please e-mail her atkrauter@warwick.netor visit her website atsherrykrauter.com

Please Note:The items in this collection have been stored for many years. We tested them to the best of our ability and have noted how they performed in the condition on each item. Most you can assume, after being inactive for many years, are in need of a CLA (cleaning, lube and adjustment). Mechanical and optical accuracy has not been checked with instruments and cameras have not been tested with film. All items are sold in as is_ condition.

Grading System The grades are personal opinions and should be used as a general guideline. They reflect the overall condition of the lot. If you require more precise information please request a detailed condition report and/or additional photographs. A: New, unused with original case A/B: Near mint, very light signs of wear B: Very good condition, with slight signs of wear C: Normal use and wear, some visible marks and scratches D: Heavy use and wear, possibly defective

All grades: A, A-, A/B, B/A, B+, B, B-, B/C, C/B, C+, C, C-, C/D, D/C, DShipping

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