Vintage Voigtlander Avus 9X12 with Skopar lens folding bed camera

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Here is a 1920s Voigtlander Avus in 9X12 format. It has a Skopar lens in a Compur shutter with speeds 1 thru 1/200. The glass looks nice, and the shutter fires, but it hangs or hesitates on the slow speeds. Overall, it is in nice condition. The leatherette shows some of its 85 years, but aside from the odd scuff here and there, it's pretty nice. The front standard moves up and down easily and there is still liquid in the level. The bellows are very soft and supple, but there is a misfold toward the front. I believe the camera is light tight. There is a chip in the ground glass, I show in the pictures. All offers are appreciated, although I try to price things fairly. I'm not trying to gouge anybody; I'm just trying to pay my substantial camera debt. Why not make an offer? Questions? Here are my rules: 1. . I sell cameras so I can buy other cameras, not to make money. I am 90% buyer and 10% seller, but I still take the seller part seriously and I take full responsibility for my listings. 2. I don't have to be wrong about something for you to send it back. If you are not happy return it. To quote Bob Dylan, "There is no need for anger and no need for blame." A big reason for the vitriol and nastiness that occurs on e-bay is the no-return policy of many sellers. This prompts dissastisfied buyers to exaggerate the truth, to leave negative read more

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