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Lot 177
A Graflex and a Lancaster Large Format View Cameras comprising a Graflex Crown Graphic Special 5 x 4in. camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar f/4.7 135mm lens, 1951, serial no.2625045 in a Compur-Rapid leaf shutter, no rangefinder or focusing screen, body stripped back to wooden surface, also a J.Lancaster Limited 5 x 4in. wooden view camera with a Cooke Anastigmat Series III f/6.5 140mm lens in a Unicum shutter, possibly much modified and a quantity of DDS cut film holders, all As Found
Lot 193
4 Kameras von Folmer & SchwingFolmer & Schwing, USA. 1) Auto Graflex, 4 x 5 in., Taylor & Hobson Cooke Anastigmat Lens 4,5/6,5 in., Rollfilmrückteil 4 x 5 Vertikal B, Verschluß klemmt, sonst gut erhalten. (3/-) - 2) Graphic No. 0, Nr. 95556, Rollfilm-Box der ausgefallenen Art. 41 x 63 mm für 127er-Rollfilm. Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat 6,3/72 mm. Schlitzverschluß bis 1/500 Sek. läuft. Sucher mit angesetztem Winkelspiegel. Ausgefallene Kamerakonstruktion. (3+/3) - 3) "1. A. Graflex", 108 x 64 mm auf 72mm-Rollfilm, B & L Zeiss Tessar 4,5/3 ¼ x 4 ¼ in., Verschluß ohne Funktion, gutes Mattscheibenbild. (2-3/-) - Und: 4) Eastman Kodak, USA. "No. I A Speed Kodak" 108 x 64 mm, Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat 6,3/11 cm (Tessar), Verschluß ohne Funktion. (3/-) - Alle 4 Kameras äußerlich gut erhalten. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (-/-)4 Folmer & Schwing CamerasFolmer & Schwing, USA. 1) Auto Graflex, 4 x 5 in., with Taylor & Hobson Cooke 4.5/6.5 in. Anastigmat Lens and 4 x 5 Vertikal B rollfilm back, shutter sticking, otherwise good condition. (3/-) - 2) Graphic No. 0, no. 95556, 1 5/8 x 2 ½ in. on 127-rollfilm, with finder with hinged mirror and Kodak Anastigmat 6.3/72 mm lens, focal plane shutter up to 1/500 sec. working, good condition, a camera of most unconventional construction and design (3+/3) - 3) 1. A. Graflex, 108 x 64 mm on 72 mm rollfilm, B & L Zeiss Tessar 4,5/ 3 ¼ x 4 ¼ in., shutter inoperative, good screen image. (2-3/-) - And: 4) Eastman Kodak, Rochester, No. I A Speed Kodak, 108 x 64 mm, with Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat 6.3/11 cm Tessar lens, shutter inoperative. (3/-) - All four cameras in externally good condition. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (-/-)
Lot 1192
CITIZEN KANE (1941) - Ernest A. Bachrach's Personal Orson Welles Portrait - Legendary RKO Pictures still photography department founder and Hollywood portraitist Ernest A. Bachrach's personal portrait of Orson Welles. This portrait of the multihyphenate smoking his pipe was shot on Bachrach's signature Graflex camera circa his time as set photographer for Welles' Citizen Kane, the RKO picture largely considered the greatest film ever made. It is printed in black-and-white on bordered paper. The paper exhibits minor yellowing from age. Dimensions: 11" x 14" (28 cm x 35.75 cm)This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve.Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, March 14th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, March 12th or Wednesday, March 13th.
Lot 1
The Super D 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 film camera was aimed to attract professional photographers who needed reflex viewing. This camera features an instant action revolving back, built-in flash synchronization, focusing with automatic diaphragm, eight speed focal plane shutter ranging from 1/30 to 1/1000 of a second, and single anastigmat lens focus. It has a No. 32 Kodak Anastigmat 6-3/8 in f/4.5 lens. and the Graflex 23 Graphic 6x9 120 Roll Film Back Holder. Graflex, Inc. backstamp on side of camera. Issued: 1941 - 1963Dimensions: 5.25"L x 6.5"W x 7.25"HManufacturer: Folmer-Graflex CorporationCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Untested. Functionality not guaranteed. Leather strap needs repair.
Lot 258
A Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5 Folding Rangefinder Camera, black, body G-VG, shutter working but needs a service, rangefinder doesn't appear to be accurate with current lens, shutter curtains in good condition, ground glass G, together with a Kodak Ektar f/4.7 127mm lens, body G, shutter working on 1/50s & above, slower speeds stick, optics F-G, some haze & cleaning marks present,
Lot 263
A Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5 Large Format Press Camera, black, body F-G condition, damage to front door locking mechanism, internal shutter working on high tensions & speeds, stick on slower speeds, requires service, blinds in good condition, bellows G, rangefinder appears approximately accurate when accompanying lens is installed, together with a Graflex Optar f/4.7 135mm lens, body G-VG, shutter working, optics F-G, some light cleaning marks & speckling present,
Lot 732
A large format 5x4 plate M.P.P. Micro Technical Camera, mid 20th century, fitted with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5/150 lens; with a Graflex Speed Graphic plate camera fitted with a Carl Zeiss Jena Nr1 Tessar 1:6.54 F-15cm lens; a Franke & Heidecke Rollei Rolleicord TLR camera fitted with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5/75 lens, in fitted case; and a Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35mm camera (4) (all untested) Electrical lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 73
Speed Graphic 4 x 5 inch, um 1950Graflex, Rochester. Für 4 x 5 inch, Schlitzverschluß 1/10 -1/1000 läuft, Tücher gut, gekuppelter funktionstüchtiger Entfernungsmesser Kalart passend zu Kodak Ektar 4,7/127 mm Nr. EO 3628, vergütet, unter Punktlicht unbedeutende Putzspuren an Frontlinse, in No. 2 Kodak Supermatic, läuft, Metallplatine, Blitzhalter King-Sol mit Reflektor für PF100-Blitzbirnen und weiterer passender Reflektor HR für kleinere Blitzbirnen, mit 2 Suchermasken, 4 Doppelkassetten, diverse Blitzbirnen und Original-Koffer für die ganze Ausrüstung. Wenig benutzt, stabile Standarte, für Anwendung voll tauglich, Blitz ungeprüft. Start Price: EUR 160 Zustand: (3/3)Speed Graphic (4 x 5 inches), c. 1950Graflex, Rochester, New York. For 4 x 5 inch, focal plane shutter 1/10-1/1000, coupled Kalart rangefinder suitable for accompanying Kodak Ektar 4.7/127 mm no. EO 3628, coated, in No. 2 Kodak Supermatic shutter, metal plate, flash holder King-Sol with reflector for PF100 flash bulbs and another HR reflector for smaller flash bulbs, with two viewfinder masks, four double cassettes, various flash bulbs and original case for all the equipment, little sign of use, stable standard, suitable for use, flash untested, shutter and rangefinder working, shutter cloth good, insignificant traces of cleaning on front element under point light. Start Price: EUR 160 Condition: (3/3)
Lot 274
A Graflex XLRF Rangefinder Medium Format Press Camera circa 1969, serial no.X42766, with a Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no.4119676, a 6 x 6cm Singer Graflex RH10 roll film holder, shutter working, viewfinder and rangefinder patch clear, rangefinder working, body F-G, lens F, haze and marks
Lot 496
Cameras: A Franke & Heidecke Rollei Magic TLR camera, Serial Number 2509047, with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5/75 lens, Serial Number 6563948, shutter appears in working order; Graflex Stereo Graphic camera, Serial Number 1010485; and Asahi Pentax camera with accessories in case; together with other assorted accessories. Please assess photographs. (one box)
Lot 584
A Graflex Pacemaker Speed Graphic Press Camera, 2¼ x 3¼'', serial no B27822, focal plane shutter working, rangefinder functions, body G, some wear, with Kodak Ektar 105mm f/3.7 lens, shutter working, six DDS from several manufactuters, Kalart flash, Heiland Strobonar I flash unit, with battery pack, AF, and copy of Graphic Graflex Photography by Morgan and Lester, in case
Lot 120
Three Large Format SLR Cameras, to include a Graflex Series B quarter plate SLR camera, body F, shutter working at time of auction. areas of heavy wear & patina, missing internal ground glass, together with a Thornton Pickard Junior Special Ruby Reflex SLR camera, body F, shutter not working, rear mounting point & shutter winder cover removed & missing, with a Taylor-Hobson T. P. Cooke Anastigmat f/4.5 6" lens, optics F, some haze & fungus present, also with another Thornton Pickard Junior Special Ruby Reflex, body F, shutter not working, with Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar f/4.5 15cm lens, body P, aperture blades unseated & bent, optics P-F, some fungus, haze, & cleaning marks present, (3)
Lot 116
A collection of assorted folding plate cameras, to include A W. Butcher & Sons Klimax camera with an Anasticmat f/7.7 lens, Jhagee camera with Compur shutter and Doppel Anastigmat Jsconar f/4.5 135mm, Graphex camera with Wollensak shutter and Graflex Optar f/4.5, W. Butcher & Sons Excelsior camera with maroon bellows and Thornton Pickard Imperial Pocket with Aldis Anastigmat f/7.7 lens. (5)
Lot 165
2 Stereokameras und 2 Stereobetrachter1) Gebrüder Wirgin, Wiesbaden. Edixa Stereo IIIA, 1954, für 35mm-Film, 24 x 23 mm, Steinheil Cassar 3,5/35 mm, Verschluß Prontor-SVS, läuft, an der Rückwandverriegelung fehlt Belederung. (3/3) - 2) Witt, Hamburg. Iloca Stereo II, Nr. 310857, 1954, Format 24 x 23 mm auf 35mm-Film, Jlitar 3,5/35 mm, Verschluß und Fokussierung unbeweglich, ansonsten in fast neuwertigem Zustand. (2/-) - 3) Graflex, New York. Stereo Graphic Viewer für 35 mm, mit Karton. Elektrik nicht getested. (3-/3) - 4) Stereobetrachter Brumberger, Elektrik nicht getested. (3-/3) - Und: 5) Karton für ISO Duplex Super 120, dekorativ. Start Price: EUR 120 Zustand: ()2 Stereo Cameras and 2 Stereo Viewers1) Edixa Stereo IIIA, Gebrüder Wirgin, Wiesbaden, 1954, for 35mm film, 24 x 23 mm, Steinheil Cassar 3,5/35 mm, Prontor-SVS shutter (stuck), light meter working. (3/4-) - 2) Iloca Stereo II, Witt, Hamburg, 1954, no. 310857, 24 x 23 mm on 35mm film, Jlitar 3,5/35 mm, shutter and focusing stuck, otherwise in near-mint condition. (2/-) - 3) Stereo Graphic Viewer, Graflex, New York, for 35 mm, with box, electrical functions not tested. (3-/3) - 4) Stereo viewer Brumberger, electrical functions not tested. (3-/3) - And: 5) Box for ISO Duplex Super 120. Start Price: EUR 120 Condition: ()
Lot 1
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Shanghai, China. Over sixty b+w photographs, depicting life in Shanghai including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, architecture, river scenes, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 8 x 4.5cm.. (60+)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.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.
Lot 10
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Malay. Sixteen photographs depicting life in Malay, including street and village scenes, labourers and portraiture, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, 9 x 14.7cm. (16) 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.
Lot 11
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Tientsin, (Tianjin) China. Nineteen b+w photographs, depicting life in Tientsin, China of ships, boats and architecture, etc, including the harbour, cenotaph in public gardens and the drum tower, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, the envelope inscribed 'Tientsin to Shanghai, various sizes, largest 8.4 x 14.5cm. (19) 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.More images online.
Lot 12
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China. Over thirty photos b+w photographs and two negatives, depicting life in China including street and village scenes, river scenes and architecture, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, the envelope inscribed 'China, Hangchow', various sizes, largest 11 x 8.5cm. (30+)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.Slightly curled, un-mounted. Some with paper discolouration.
Lot 2
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Shanghai, China. Forty b+w photographs, depicting life in China including street scenes and architecture, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 10 x 14.5cm. (40) 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.There are 40 images. The condition is mixed. Non is in bad condition but some have minor marginal tears and some have foxing
Lot 3
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Soochow and Shanghai, China. Over sixty b+w photographs, depicting life in Soochow, Shanghai and other parts of China, including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, architecture, canal and fishing scenes, etc, many inscribed on reverse including 'woman buying basket at Stone Lake Fair, nr Soochow'. shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 14.5 x 8.5cm. (60+)
Lot 4
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China and Korea. Over thirty b+w photographs, depicting life in China and probably Korea, including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, architecture, landscapes, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 11cm x 8.5cm. (30+)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.
Lot 5
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China, Japan and Burma. Over ninety b+w photographs, depicting life in China, Japan and Burma including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, landscapes, river scenes, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 14.5 x 8.5cm.. (90+)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.
Lot 6
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Shanghai, China, Japan and Burma. Forty b+w photographs, depicting life in Shanghai, China and Burma including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, landscapes, street and village scenes, etc, including photos of Leach, some inscribed to reverse and developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 14.5 x 8.5cm.. (40)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.
Lot 7
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Hong Kong and Malaysia. Nineteen b+w photographs, depicting Hong Kong sea scenes including woman on a sampan and Penang Harbour, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 7.5cm x 10.5cm. (19)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.
Lot 8
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China.. Seventeen photographs, depicting life in China including street scenes, labourers, police, military, portraiture, landscapes, sea and river scenes etc, including photos of Leach, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 13.5 x 18.5cm. (17)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.
Lot 9
A collection of early 20th century photographs of China and Singapore. Over thirty photographs, depicting life in China, Singapore and Hong Kong, including street scenes, labourers, portraiture and architecture, etc, including photos of Leach, some inscribed to reverse and developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 15 x 10cm. (30+)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.
Lot 109
A collection of early 20th century photographs of Jerusalem and Luxor. Over thirty b+w photographs, depicting life in Jerusalem and Luxor including street scenes, labourers, portraiture, camels on the bank of the Suez Canal, architecture, etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using one of his many cameras which included a '3A Graflex' and 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes, largest 8.7 x 10.5cm and thirty nine mainly Middle Eastern related postcards. (60+)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.
Lot 242
A Folmer-Graflex Speed Graphic Anniversary Press Camera 1940-45, serial no.317581, 5 x 4in with a 9 x 12cm focusing screen, a Graflex Optar f/4.5 6⅜in. lens, front leaf shutter working, focal plane shutter untested, body F, some leatherette peeling, lens F, edge haze, fungus, also a Linhof Cine Rollex 56 x 72 roll film back, a Polaroid 667 film back and another ground glass focusing screen
Lot 346
A Group of Cine Projectors, a Graflex 16, F, with 16mm f/1.6 Graflex lens, a Siplex Ampro Imperial Model 16mm projector, G, with 2" f/1.4 lens, a Siemens 16mm projector, missing feet/base, AF, with 50mm f/1.5 Color V lens, Eumig P8, AF, with 15-25mm f/1.3 lens and a Bolex Sonorizer, G, all untested, AF
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