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Fancy owning a part of photography history? Then the is the kind of event you want to attend. Established in 2002, the Leitz Photographica Auction has consistently hosted its eponymous auction, showcasing vintage cameras and accessories biannually. Over time, it has evolved into one of the world’s most renowned sources for historically significant photographica of all kinds. This includes items from various manufacturers, although the primary focus has usually remained on . In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the (which is a very rare find), specifically a , one of six examples ever made, takes the spotlight among the highlights of the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction. The Leica MP2 black paint, with the , produced in 1958 is among the 27 examples produced in a test series where only six were finished in black paint – specifically, those with the serial numbers 935507 to 935512. The Leica MP2 is recognised as a modified, professional version of the Leica M2, capable of capturing 3.5 pictures per second with a special electric motor drive. The estimate for this collector’s item, which can be considered one of the greatest rarities in the history of photography, ranges from . Much like how the Leica MP2 serves as a testament to 1950s camera era, the following auction lot represents an exclusive rarity from the 1930s: The Leitz Photographica Auction 44 will take place on at Leitz Park in Wetzlar (Hesse). Bids can be submitted in advance either   or in written form. Live bidding during the auction is possible on-site, by telephone or through the following websites:   and  . Later this year, Leitz Photographica Auction will also organise two more auctions in Vienna. The photography auction will take place on 18 October at the , followed by at the Hotel Bristol on Vienna’s Ringstrasse on 23 November.