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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear friends of Leitz Photographica Auction,At Leitz Photographica Auction, we share a deep appreciation for the instruments ofphotography %u2014 not only as tools, but as cultural artifacts. For over 100 years, beginningwith the launch of the Leica I in 1925, Leica has presented its cameras in the strongestand most enduring manner. Whether remembered for their groundbreaking innovationsor their iconic design, these cameras have not only transformed the way we takephotographs, but also how we perceive the world through them.It is this remarkable variety that we highlight once again in Leitz Photographica Auction47. We invite you to join us in celebrating cameras as objects of craftmanship andhistorical significance.At the forefront of our highlights stands a Leica I Mod. A Luxus, the very first specialvariation ever introduced by Leica. Striking in its beauty and rarity, it embodiesLeica%u2019s commitment to excellence and individuality. Equally noteworthy is a Leica MP in blackpaint, a camera that reflects the enduring trust and admiration Leica has earned fromgenerations of professional photographers.Innovation at Leica has always extended beyond traditional photographic disciplines. Forscientific applications, models like the Leica M1 were created, engineered with precisionfor laboratory and technical use. For military deployment, Leica produced robust,compact models such as the Leica IIIf Swedish Army, Leica M2 Grey, and M3 Olive. Thesecameras, all set to be auctioned this November, were chosen not only for their reliability,but for their revolutionary compactness and mechanical resilience %u2014 attributes thatbecame synonymous with Leica.Furthermore, we are excited to announce the most extraordinary charity lot in thehistory of Leitz Photographica Auction. Honoring a long-standing tradition of reservingcameras with special round serial numbers for distinguished individuals, Leica presentedPope Francis (1936%u20132025) with a unique M-A camera and a matching Noctilux lens in2024. Both camera and lens bear the serial number 5000000. Pope Francis chose toauction this exceptional Leica set, with all proceeds directed toward helping those inneed.These and many other exceptional pieces from the last century will be presented inour auction on 22 November. We look forward to welcoming you to Hotel Imperial in Vienna,to celebrate the past 100 years of photography and to inspire the next hundred to come.Sincerely,Alexander SedlakManaging Director