"This unique ensemble, which pairs an all-silver-chrome Leica M-A with a matching Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 lens, represents not just a milestone in Leica's production history but also a rare intersection of photographic innovation and religious heritage. Gifted by Leica AG to His Holiness in 2024, the set will serve as the highlight of this season's sale - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors to own a camera with both historical and spiritual significance."
"The M-A body is dressed in a special white covering, with painted base plate, back doors, and controls - an aesthetic that calls to mind the white vestments associated with the papacy. Every detail has been thoughtfully executed, from the Keys of Peter engraved on the flash cover to the Pope's personal motto, "Miserando atque eligendo," which appears on the top plate. Each engraving is filled with white, gold, and black enamel, further elevating the presentation."
Leitz Photographica Auction 47 will offer a unique Leica M-A no. 5000000 "Pope Francis" set pairing an all-silver-chrome M-A with a matching Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 lens. The set was gifted by Leica AG to His Holiness in 2024 and will headline the sale as a singular collectible with historical and spiritual resonance. The M-A is a fully mechanical analog rangefinder beloved by purists and this serial marks a production milestone. The camera and lens feature Vatican-inspired detailing: white coverings, painted components, Keys of Peter engraving, the motto "Miserando atque eligendo," and enamel-filled engravings, both dated "A.D. MMXXIV."
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