Reissue of Jim Lager’s Leica: An Illustrated History (Vol 1 & 2) – Signed Deluxe Art Limited Edition

$775.00

The Art Edition consists of the reissue of Volumes 1 & 2 of Jim Lager’s famed and sought-after work titled Cameras and Lenses.The Art Edition is signed by Jim and contains two signed black and white collector prints – one of Eisenstaedt and another of the Leica M3E-1, which makes the Art Edition different from the other Deluxe Limited Editions.Equally as unique, these photographs were taken by Jim Lager when meeting and photographing Alfred Eisenstadt and his iconic M3 camera during a special conversation with arguably one of the 20th Century’s foremost photographers.Only 100 of the Signed Art Editions will be released, with #100/100 bearing a special, unique tribute to Leica’s Century Celebration in 2025. Signed Art Edition #100 is sold separately.

These reissue editions will contain pages with all the eye-catching images from the sought-after first edition, and also retain a similar leatherette cover with a beautifully inset cover image and gold-stamped text.  Also unique to this re-issue will be the translucent page at the front with Jim’s signature.

 A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leica Society International photography grant fund.  These unique volumes are being printed, and orders will be shipped beginning mid-August in the order received.

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Shipping/handling is $25 in the 48 contiguous United States and has been added to the total purchase price. For shipments going to other states/countries, a total shipping quote will be provided by LSI in a follow up email. Your order will retain its place in line for fulfillment. Shipping will be held for a quote/collection of any additional shipping charges >$25 collected with your pre-order.

The Art Edition consists of the reissue of Volumes 1 & 2 of Jim Lager’s famed and sought-after work titled Cameras and Lenses.The Art Edition is signed by Jim and contains two signed black and white collector prints – one of Eisenstaedt and another of the Leica M3E-1, which makes the Art Edition different from the other Deluxe Limited Editions.Equally as unique, these photographs were taken by Jim Lager when meeting and photographing Alfred Eisenstadt and his iconic M3 camera during a special conversation with arguably one of the 20th Century’s foremost photographers.Only 100 of the Signed Art Editions will be released, with #100/100 bearing a special, unique tribute to Leica’s Century Celebration in 2025. Signed Art Edition #100 is sold separately.

These reissue editions will contain pages with all the eye-catching images from the sought-after first edition, and also retain a similar leatherette cover with a beautifully inset cover image and gold-stamped text.  Also unique to this re-issue will be the translucent page at the front with Jim’s signature.

 A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leica Society International photography grant fund.  These unique volumes are being printed, and orders will be shipped beginning mid-August in the order received.

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Shipping/handling is $25 in the 48 contiguous United States and has been added to the total purchase price. For shipments going to other states/countries, a total shipping quote will be provided by LSI in a follow up email. Your order will retain its place in line for fulfillment. Shipping will be held for a quote/collection of any additional shipping charges >$25 collected with your pre-order.