[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 2.8GX Japan Edition
- From: CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 15:52:03 -0300
As I explained in my previous post, the Rollei Report IV shows a
photograph about the camera # 088/130, each unit has three digits
since they were numbered 001/130, 002/130, etcetera, the book also
shows a photograph about the authenticity certificate signed by
Wolfgan Sass in September 1995.-
Carlos
El día 9 de marzo de 2012 14:48, David Sadowski <dsadowski@xxxxxxxxx> escribió:
> An edition of 130 would seem to jibe with one of your Internet links:
>
> Rolleiflex 2.8GX Japan Edition
> The Rolleiflex 2.8 GX Japan Edition Urushi is a very rare camera indeed.
> They were made to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Nihon Siber Hegner.
> There were only 65 made according to Wolfgang Sass when he signed the
> Certificate of Authenticity in 1997, although the intention had been to make
> 130 of these fantastic cameras.
>
> Each camera is unique as the Japanese Urushi laquer is applied by hand,
> giving an absolutely beautiful finish which has to be seen to be appreciated
> (does not photograph well). The leathers are dark brown grain and the
> metalwork is gold plated. There is a special plaque below the transport
> lever showing the number and that it was made especially for the Japanese
> market. The Camera is supplied with a carrying strap and its original
> wooden, velvet lined box with an Urushi coloured plaque on the lid. All the
> original documentation is included. The camera is listed on page 581 of the
> 2002 McKeown's Guide under "Japan Edition".
>
> This camera is brand new, and has never been used
>
> However, if only 65 were made the number for the one you are investigating
> should be 65 or lower in that edition (you give "xxx" implying a three digit
> number).
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