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Here is an Graf Zeppelin flown cover we sold:
Rare 1933 Graf Zeppelin Flown Cover — With Scarce US Airmail “Baby Zep” (#C18) Stamp & Various International Backstamps
Noteworthy 6.5″ x 3.5″ envelope flown on the renowned Graf Zeppelin, featuring a coveted #C18 “Baby Zep” stamp. Postmarked 28 October 1933 in Akron, Ohio and addressed to the Philippines Governor General’s office and backstamped in Berlin, Athens, Hong Kong, Saigon, and Manila, its final destination. Envelope has light wear to edges and expected toning throughout. Near fine. Sold for $1,262.
We also sold the following related items:
Hindenburg Voyage Letter 1936
5pp. diary-style letter composed aboard the Hindenburg. Written by Helen Morewood, niece of Herman Melville, and dated 14-17 July 1936, letter records in great detail one of the first of Hindenburg’s Trans-Atlantic voyages made less than a year prior to its disastrous fire. In part: “14 July 1936…Arrived at airport and soon embarked on Hindenburg – Left earth so quietly did not feel going up – looked out & saw cars & men like wee toys. Told we would not fly over N.Y.C…ran into fog. Only in bunk felt like on a steamer & heard what sounded like swish of water. Naval officer said it was wind. So thrilled…Nantucket in early am…17 July…Up at 4:30 am. Heard Europa salute us! We went right over her. Much noise on Hindenburg…ran to see what was going on after hearing 4 airplanes fly over us. Passengers in all degrees of garments in dining room…looking out – great deal of happy excitement. Quickly dressed and saw the coast of England Chalk cliffs – beautiful coast – the sun on cliffs and channel lovely. Boats small & large fishing…2 steamers leaving England…An English woman so happy and excited seeing England acted as guide to those near her pointing out where Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066…charming Mr. Brown came to show me France on the other side and dimly…We saw along the coast of England our shadow…so fascinating…flying for Holland was thrilling! Cows ran frighted…at first there were no people to be seen – then they ran out…all Holland so clean and neat…like a watercolor…” Ink pages written on thin translucent paper measure 6″ x 9.75″. Slight toning and wear to edges. Corners contains small folds, else very good condition. Sold for $3,120.
Ticket to the Hindenburg Grounds on the Day the Zeppelin Exploded — May 6, 1937
Original pass to access the Hindenburg grounds on the fateful day of its explosion, 6 May 1937. The Lakehurst Naval Air Station, which acted as the U.S. terminal for the airship Hindenburg on its North American flights, issued passes for individuals providing various levels of access to the Zeppelin. This particular pass was issued 6 May 1937, the day on which the Hindenburg burned at Lakehurst. Measuring 6″ x 3″, the pass bears a red rubber stamp granting its holder access as a Zeppelin Guest to the waiting rooms to greet passengers, though it specifically states that the holder does not have access to board the airship. Date stamped 6 May 1937, trip number 1 (which was the first of the 1937 season), and a facsimile of base commander Charles Rosendahl’s signature are also featured prominently. On the verso are detailed instructions for use and disposal. A picture of one of these passes attached to a piece of Hindenburg wreckage appears on page 199 of the Rick Archbold Hindenburg book. Bears indent and rust mark on verso from an old paper clip since removed, though in otherwise fine condition. Sold for $1,883.
China Used on Historic Hindenburg Zeppelin Airship — Cup & Saucer Designed by Heinrich & Company — Not the Set Designed for Tourists
Porcelain cup and saucer used aboard the infamous Hindenburg airship which was destroyed in a fire on 6 May 1937. Matching set has official Zeppelin logo reading, “DEUTSCHE / ZEPPELIN REEDEREI”. Both pieces are a creme color with ornate gold and blue trim. Undersides contain Heinrich & Company stamp with the marking, “HEINRICH-ELFENBEIN-PORZELLAN”. Beneath markings are the labels that confirm each piece was used aboard the Hindenburg, as opposed to separate sets sold to tourists, “EIGENTUM DER DEUTSCHEN / ZEPPELIN-REEDEREI”. Cup and saucers not actually used on board are much less scarce and labeled, “ORIGINAL BORDPORZELLAN DER DEUTSCHEN LUFTSCHIFFE”. The Hindenburg disaster killed 35 of the 97 people on board and marked the end of the airship era. Saucer measures 6.25″ in diameter, cup measures 3″ in diameter. Small chip on lip of cup, otherwise both pieces are in near fine condition. Sold for $959.
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