Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/28

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Subject: [Leica] Leica 0-series for a mere 1.1 Million Euros
From: vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)
Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 12:56:55 -0400

Top result from Westlicht:


Wow......     it is also the first Leica being exported.



*LOT 1
0-Series *

This is the 7th camera of the Leica 0-series. Only approx. 25 of these 
cameras were produced to test the market in 1923, 2 years before the 
commercial introduction of the Leica A. The camera is in excellent and 
fully working condition, all parts including the paintwork are original, 
though the camera was published years ago without lens and leather 
covering. The original Leica 0-series lens and the contemporary Leitz 
leather have been mounted by Ottmar Michealy in Wetzlar, the folding 
finder has been replaced by the later Galilean finder as usual. It is 
the only camera known with 'Germany' engraving on the top plate. The 
factory record indicates delivery to New York for patent applies. This 
means that this camera is not only one of the major rarities existing, 
it is also the first Leica being exported. This is the second 0-series 
Leica ever being offered in a public auction and the unique chance to 
buy the most important collectable Leica camera.

Condition: B-
Year: 1923
Serial no. 107

*EUR 350000 - 450000* (Estimate)        
*EUR 200.000* (Start price)     
*EUR 1.100.000* (Hammer price excl. Premium)



http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=215742&acat=215742&_ssl=off



Vick


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