LOT: 82
MP Chrome Consecutive Numbers “Jay Maisel”
PRICE (included premium):HK$ 3,422,000
Serial no.MP-222 & MP-223,1956-1957,Condition B+/C+
This fully original Chrome MP (MP-222 & MP-223) in consecutive numbers used by its first owner, famous photographer Jay Maisel from 1957’s. The condition of this pair of MP indicates that Jay Maisel loves and frequently used these both cameras. This lot includes two of the most familiar prints “Marilyn Monroe” and “Miles Davis” taken by Jay Maisel, and a confirmation letter written by him.
MP chrome produced in year 1956-1957, designed for few professional reporters and photographers, only 311 units were made, extremely rare. This model has Leicavit, up to two frames per second, so that professional users are able to capture the decisive moment.
At this auction, these cameras also come with matching Summicron-M 2/5cm lens (# 1474704) and Summicron-M 2/5cm lens (# 1474914), together with the front lens cap and MP Leicavit, in good working order. The fact that these cameras owned by such famous photographer makes this precious consecutive numbers MP cameras more valuable for collection.
