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Click here to subscribeA Brooks-Plaubel Veriwide 100 Camera, serial no 61/1237, shutter not working, not film tested, body F, some leatherette missing around film winding knob, brassing to edges with Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon 47mm f/1.8 lens, ding to filter ring, elements G, with Graflex wire sports finder
A Graflex Crown Graphic Press Camera, serial no 914592, body G-VG, some light wear, bellows G-VG, rangefinder working, with Schneider Kreuznach 150mm f/4.5 Xenar lens, in Synchro Compur shutter, shutter working, elements G, with Schneider Kreuznach 90mm f/6.8 Angulon lens, in Synchro Compur shutter, shutter working, elements G-VG, with 2773 flash, eight film holders, 1234 Graphic film pack adapter, Polaroid back and quick release cable, in fitted Graflex case
A Schneider-Kreuznach Angulon f/6.8 90mm Lens for 5 x 4in, 1952-54, serial no.3528137, mounted on MPP 100mm lens board with Synchro-Compur shutter, sticking at slow speeds, together with a Rodenstock-Ysaron f/4.5 75mm lens mounted in a Polaroid Prontor shutter, shutter not working, a Graflex 23 Graphic roll film holder and other items, A/F
Over 100 early 20th century photographs of China. B+w photographs, of which 25 are of beggars, 12 of a funeral procession, and two packs of numerous images of pagodas, street scenes, temples, river scenes, portraits and the countryside etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co and 'Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
China interest. A concertina album of early 20th century photographs. Sixty-two b+w photographs tipped in with ink descriptions written below, showing street scenes, portraits, river scenes, towns, agriculture work etc, album split, damage to red lacquer boards, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926; With an another concertina album with no photos. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.The largest photos are 12 x 9 cm. Mostly all 8 x 8cm. All photos now added.
Malaya and Singapore interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over one hundred b+w photographs taken on the Malay penisular and Singapore, showing many portraits, street scenes, processions, coast views, countryside, traders and labourers etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes: With thirty postcards. (130)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Mongolia interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over one hundred b+w photographs showing life in c.1900 Mongolia, including images of the steppe, tents, famlies, Mongolian Princes & Princesses, street scenes, camel trains, beasts of burden, car travel etc, many with useful graphite annotation of location and some names to verso, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
A collection of early 20th century photographs of the river Yangtze, China. Fifty-eight b+w photographs, showing traditional river crafts, pagodas, portraits, buffalo and life on the 'Yangtze' river, irreparably changed by development, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by 'Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (58)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
A collection of early 20th century photographs, showing Beijing. Over one hundred b+w photographs, depicting the 'Forbidden Palace', 'Peking' street scenes, temples, gates, portraits, priests, the 'Great Wall' 'Ming Tombs' etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co' and 'Burr Photo Co', Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+) Many photographs with useful and scholarly annotations in pencil to the reverse.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
Korea interest. Early 20th century photographs. A collection of well over one hundred b+w photographs, depicting Korea and Seoul, including street scenes, portrature, village scenes, priests, the elderly, children, labourers, the countryside, forests and temples etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8cm x 10cm. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
A collection of early 20th century photographs, depicting life in China. Over one hundred b+w photographs, showing temples, pagodas, country and city life, portraiture, waterways, in three packs, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, various sizes. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.All photos now added to our website.
Hangzhou interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. Ninty-two b+w photographs, mostly depicting country life, including river scenes, portraits, labourers , bridges, boats, temples, and hill views etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1926, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (79) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.see previous email. Extra images on our website www.davidlay.co.uk
Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of well over one hundred b+w photographs depicting people, trains, river scenes, street scenes, domestic life, country views etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, largest being 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.These are all early 20th century. Please see provenance.
A collection of early 20th century photographs, depicting life in China. Eighty-nine b+w photographs in one pack, showing both town and city life, portraiture, families, trades, waterways, pagodas, agricultural workers etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by 'Burr Photo Co', Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 14cm. (89)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
Japan interest. Photograph album 'Rambles in Kyushu, Japan, Sept 1913'. Consisting of seventy-one sepia toned and b+w photographs tipped onto thin black card, descriptions handwritten in white ink under each image, showing temples, portraits, river scenes, the Aso-San crater, village scenes etc, signed W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925. (71)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Shanghai, China. Over one hundred b+w photographs, depicting life in Shanghai including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, architecture, river scenes, shops, restaurants, vendors, flood scenes, boats etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co and Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, various sizes. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. Over one hundred b+w photographs, taken in Osaka and Kyoto, showing, temples, labourers, lake and river scenes, people fishing, and pagodas etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, taken early 1900s, largest size being 8.5cm x 14cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of well over one hundred (mostly) portraits, including men, women, children, the elderly, laborours, street scenes, monks and domestic scenes etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, largest being 10cm x 14cm. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
A collection of early 20th century Chinese photographic portraiture. Over one hundred b+w photographs in three packs, showing children, families, field workers, scholars, priests, monks, pipe smokers, nappers, the elderly etc, a hugely interesting study of a bygone era, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, various sizes. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Korea interest. Sixty-three early 20th century photographs. Mostly portraiture, depicting labourers, street scenes, people relaxing, children, the elderly, builders and farm workers etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8cm x 10cm. (63)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
Burma interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. Over one hundred b+w photos taken in Burma, showing monks, many portraits, village life, stupas and temples, beasts of burden, priests, children and families etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1926, (av) size 8cm x 11cm; With eighteen postcards of Burma. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Early 20th century photographs. Mount Kumgang, Korea. A collection of one hundred and sixteen b+w photographs, showing the 'Diamond Mountain' region of Korea, including mountain scenes, many temples, priests, forests etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8cm x 10cm. (116)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.
Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. Well over one hundred b+w photographs, showing a bygone era of Japan, including portraits, domestic scenes, street scenes, families, labourers, vendors etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over one hundred b+w photographs, taken mostly around Kyoto and Beppu, showing hot mud baths, temples, street scenes, beaches and lakes etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Early 20th century photographs of the 'Winter Palace' and 'Summer Palace', Beijing. Seventy-nine images in total, many with graphite notes to verso, showing both the 'Summer Palace' and the 'Winter Palace', shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (79)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images. These photographs are early 20th century, please see provenance. There are some photos with pencil inscriptions verso.
Egypt interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs and postcards. A collection of over one hundred b+w and sepia tone photographs taken on the Nile and Cairo, showing portraits, street scenes, Luxor temple complex, the pyramids, river scenes, the sphinx of Cairo etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, various sizes: With four poscard packs and thirty photographs of Palestine, likely taken on the same trip. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.These are mostly 14.1cm x 8.4cm in size.
India interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over two hundred sepia and b+w photographs taken in India, showing Calcutta, portraits, street scenes, temples, palaces, the Taj Mahal, children, beggars etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes. (200+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.These mostly measure 8.4cm x 14.1cm. Many have handwritten inscriptions to the verso.
A small group of plate cameras and accessories comprising an Eastman Kodak Folmer & Schwing Auto Graflex fitted with a Kodak Anastigmat f=4.5 7 1/2" lens with leather carry case bearing a White Star Cruise label from the SS. Doric, a Thornton Pickard Special Ruby Reflex fitted with a Ross London 6in Goerz patent lens, a Butchers Klimax developing tank with original product leaflet and additional plate backs.
A Graflex XL Camera, body G, some paint wear to edges, some staining to front view finder cover, rangefinder functions, with Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8 Planar lens, shutter working, barrel G, some paint wear, elements G-VG, with Graflex 120 roll film back, some scuffs to leatherette, on Kalt camera bracket, with Kault UV filter and quick release cable
Press Graflex 5 x 7, um 1920Folmer & Schwing, Eastman Kodak, Rochester. Press Graflex, für Querformat 5 x 7 in., Schlitzverschluß läuft, Tücher gut, für Verschlußzeiten von 1/10 bis 1/1500 Sek., mit 2 Wechseloptiken: T, T & H Cooke Anastigmat 4.5/8 in. Nr. 63533 und Carl Zeiss Jena Fliegertruppen Tessar 4,5/25 cm Nr. 301533. Typische Berufskamera der Zeit 1902 bis 1930. Alles hervorragend erhalten! Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (2-/3)Press Graflex 5 x 7, c. 1920Folmer & Schwing, Eastman Kodak, Rochester. For 5 x 7 in. vertical format, focal plane shutter works, for shutter speeds from 1/10 up to 1/1500 sec., with 2 lenses: T, T & H Cooke Anastigmat 4.5/ 8 in. no. 63533 and Carl Zeiss Jena Fliegertruppen Tessar 4.5/25 cm no. 301533 (Fliegertruppe = German airforce 1914-1918), focal plane shutter cloth good. Classic press camera from period 1902-1930. All in excellent condition! Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (2-/3)
Crown Graphic 4 x 5 Inch, um 1950Graflex, Rochester. Crown Graphic 4 x 5 in., gekuppelter Entfernungsmesser, Anzeige nur schwach sichtbar, mit Focu-Spot-Aufsatz, Graflex Optar 4,7/135 mm, vergütet, in Graphex-Verschluß, läuft, mit Mattscheibenrückteil und Blitzhalter. Gut erhalten und sehr wenig benutzt. - Der Presse-Klassiker! Start Price: EUR 220 Zustand: (2-/3)Crown Graphic 4 x 5 Inch, c. 1950Graflex, Rochester. 4 x 5 in., coupled rangefinder, display only faintly visible, with focus spot attachment, coated Graflex Optar 4.7/135 mm, in Graphex shutter, with ground-glass back and flash holder, shutter working, good condition, little-used. - The classic press camera! Start Price: EUR 220 Condition: (2-/3)
Graphic No. 0 und National Graflex1) Folmer & Schwing, USA. Graphic No. 0, Gehäuse-Nr. 26813, Rollfilm-Box der ausgefallenen Art. 41 x 63 mm für 127er-Rollfilm. Kodak Anastigmat 6,3/72 mm Nr. 516. Schlitzverschluß bis 1/500 Sek. läuft! Sucher mit angesetztem Winkelspiegel. Sehr schöner Zustand! Ausgefallene Kamerakonstruktion. (2/2-) - Und: 2) Folmer Graflex, Rochester. National Graflex II Nr. 205029, für 58 x 64 mm auf 120er-Film, Schlitzverschluß 1/30-1/500, läuft, mit B & L Tessar 3,5/75 mm in Schneckengang, origineller Belichtungsrechner im Deckel, sehr gut erhalten! (2-/3) - Beide Kameras voll funktionstüchtig! Start Price: EUR 350 Zustand: (-/-)Graphic No. 0 and National Graflex1) Folmer & Schwing, Rochester, New York. Graphic No. 0, no. 26813, 1 5/8 x 2 ½ in. on rollfilm 127, with Kodak Anastigmat 6,3/72 mm no. 516, focal plane shutter up to 1/500 sec. working, finder with hinged mirror, shutter working. good condition, a most unconventional camera construction and design. (2/2-) - And: 2) Folmer Graflex, Rochester. National Graflex II no. 205029, for 58 x 64 mm on 120-film, focal plane shutter 1/30-1/500, with B & L Tessar 3,5/75 mm in focusing mount, exposure calculator in camera top, shutter working, in very good condition. (2-/3) Start Price: EUR 350 Condition: (-/-)
2 Reflexkameras, ab 19101) Folmer & Schwing Division, Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester. Auto Graflex Nr. 31459, für 4 x 5 in., Schlitzverschluß läuft extrem langsam, Tücher trocken, mit Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 4,5/18 cm Nr. 526617, Glas sauber. Mit Mattscheiben-Rückteil. Kamera ist aufbesserbar. (4+/4) - 2) ICA, Dresden. ICA Reflex, für Querformat 9 x 12 cm, Tücher etwas trocken, läuft sehr zögerlich. Mit neuzeitlich adaptiertem Busch Bis-Telar 7/270 mm in Zylinderfassung. Spiegel ist ein normaler Spiegel. Defektes Mattscheiben-Rückteil ohne Mattglas. (3-/4) - Und: 3) Aldis Anastigmat 4,5/8 in., Nr. 66200, ohne Blende. Messingoptik zum Komplettieren für die Reflexkameras. (3/3) Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (-/-)2 Reflex Cameras, c. 19101) Folmer & Schwing Division, Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester. Auto Graflex no. 31459, for 4 x 5 in., focal plane shutter runs extremely slowly, shutter fabric is dry, with focusing screen back and Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 4.5/18 cm lens no. 526617, glass is clean. (4+/4) - 2) ICA, Dresden. ICA Reflex, for 9 x 12 cm vertical format, with recently adapted Busch Bis-Telar 7/270 mm lens in cylinder mount, shutter fabric somewhat dry, shutter hesitant, focusing screen back missing, mirror a non-optical replacement. (3-/4) - And: 3) Aldis Anastigmat 4.5/8 in., no. 66200, without aperture, brass-bound lens to complete the reflex cameras. (3/3) Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (-/-)
Omega 120, Rapid Omega 100 und Graflex Sonnar 180 mmAlle 3 Verschlüsse laufen. 1) Simmon Bros., New York, Omega 120, Nr. 81311, für 6 x 7 cm auf Rollfilm 120, Omicron 3,5/90 mm, Omicron-Verschluß 1-1/400 Sek. (läuft super!), gekuppelter Entfernungsmesser minimal ungenau. Solide amerikanische Reporterkamera mit Schnellaufzug im ungewöhnlichen Design! - 2) Konishiroku Kogaku, Japan. Rapid Omega 100, Nr. 33997, Meßsucherkamera 6 x 7 cm. Mit Hexanon 5,6/58 mm, Glas sauber, Zusatz-Weitwinkelsucher und Wechselmagazin mit Schnelltransport. Sehr solide professionelle Kamera. - Und: 3) Für Graflex: Carl Zeiss Sonnar 4,5/180 mm Nr. 4237633, Glas sauber. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (2-/2-)Omega 120, Rapid Omega 100 and Graflex Sonnar 180 mmAll 3 shutters working. 1) Simmon Bros., New York. Omega 120, no. 81311, for 6 x 7 cm on 120 film, Omicron 3,5/90 mm, Omicron shutter 1-1/400 sec., shutter working, coupled rangefinder marginally inaccurate. -Solid American reporter camera with fast winding in an unusual design! - 2) Konishiroku Kogaku, Japan, Rapid Omega 100, no. 33997, rangefinder camera 6 x 7 cm, with Hexanon 5.6/58 mm, clean glass, additional wide-angle viewfinder and interchangeable magazine with fast transport. Very solid professional camera. - And: 3) Graflex-fit Carl Zeiss Sonnar 4,5/180 mm no. 4237633, clean glass. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (2-/2-)
A Graflex Pacemaker 23 Speed Graphic and Other Cameras, Speed Graphic bed stuck in closed position, together with a Voigtländer Bessa 6 x 9cm folding camera with Skopar 10.5cm f/3.5 lens, a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens, a Balda-Matic I 35mm rangefinder camera, a Zeiss Ikon Baby-Box Tengor and a Kodak No 2 Brownie box camera
A Graflex Super Graphic camera with Rodenstock-Ysarex 1:4.7 f=127mm lens, together with a Graflex Speed Graphic camera with Optar f=4.7 lens, another Graflex Speed Graphic camera with Kodak Anaston f/4.5 105mm lens and a Busch Pressman camera with Wollensak 101mm f/4.5 lens.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
NIKON FM2 SLR CAMERA,with Nikon 50mm 1:1.8 lens, a Nikon F-30 with 35mm lens, a further Nikon 50m lens, a Praktica camera, and a Tropical Favorit 266 plate camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessa 1:4,5 lens, housed in a camera bag housing Kodak Vericolour film and a Graflex range finderAdditional images have been uploaded to our website.
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