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8Leica 0-Serie no.112The Leica 0-Series is one of the most historically significant 35%u2009mmcameras in photographic history. Designed under the guidance of Oskar Barnack, often called the father of 35 mm photography, these prototype models laid the groundwork for the first commerciallyproduced Leica camera, the Leica I, introduced in 1925. Only 22 of these 0-Series cameras were made, and it is believed that only about half of them still%u00a0exist today, making each surviving exampleexceedingly valuable and highly sought after by museums andprivate collectors. According to the Leica Archives delivery book, No.%u00a0112 was delivered directly to Oskar Barnack, adding a uniqueprovenance to its rare status. The offered%u00a0camera is in commendable overall condition for its age.The body shows a well-preserved finish, and the engravings remainclear. A few small pieces of the original vulcanite covering are missing, but these minor imperfections do not significantly detractfrom its appearance. The pressure film plate is replaced with a laterversion. Due to their extreme scarcity and historical importance, Leica 0-Series cameras are rarely seen outside private collections and museums. They are a direct link to the origins of compact 35%u2009mm%u00a0photography.Start price %u20ac 800.000*est. %u20ac 1.500.000%u2013 2.000.000Serial no.112Year of production: 1923condition: B