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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The David Kirch Collection of Zeppelin and Other Airship Memorabilia
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Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom

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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The David Kirch Collection of Zeppelin and Other Airship Memorabilia

Auction dates
25 Nov 2013 10:30 GMT
26 Nov 2013 11:00 GMT
27 Nov 2013 10:30 GMT
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A letter on Hindenburg Notepaper dated 3rd May 1937. A typewritten letter (21cm x 29cm) in English
Lot 208
A letter on Hindenburg Notepaper dated 3rd May 1937. A typewritten letter (21cm x 29cm) in English
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Menu for the Reception and Dinner held on May 10th 1936 to celebrate the first North American Flight
Lot 209
Menu for the Reception and Dinner held on May 10th 1936 to celebrate the first North American Flight
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German crests from Fredrick the Great to Hindenberg - book of collected cards. A collector’s album
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German crests from Fredrick the Great to Hindenberg - book of collected cards. A collector’s album
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8mm and 16 mm Films of the Hindenberg and Graf Zeppelin. Two boxes containing 8mm Blackhawk Films
Lot 211
8mm and 16 mm Films of the Hindenberg and Graf Zeppelin. Two boxes containing 8mm Blackhawk Films
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Deutsche Reichpost Poster of Hindenburg Class Airship and a Blohm and Voss HE 139 floatplane. A
Lot 215
Deutsche Reichpost Poster of Hindenburg Class Airship and a Blohm and Voss HE 139 floatplane. A
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A4 Poster of “Hindenburg” flying over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Mounted, framed and glazed (
Lot 216
A4 Poster of “Hindenburg” flying over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Mounted, framed and glazed (
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Pastel and paint portrait of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. A framed and mounted portrait of
Lot 218
Pastel and paint portrait of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. A framed and mounted portrait of
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A travelling toilette kit in leather zip-up case. Comprising two Art-Deco style silver metal
Lot 220
A travelling toilette kit in leather zip-up case. Comprising two Art-Deco style silver metal
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“The Hindenburg Model”. Scale 1:72. A superb scale model made by A.A. Hawkins, researched,
Lot 223
“The Hindenburg Model”. Scale 1:72. A superb scale model made by A.A. Hawkins, researched,
800 GBP
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Lot 224
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An Aluminium Alloy souvenir of German Naval Zeppelin L32 (LZ 74). A flared aluminium pencil pot (
Lot 226
An Aluminium Alloy souvenir of German Naval Zeppelin L32 (LZ 74). A flared aluminium pencil pot (
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Piece of US Blimp. A piece of pressed Aluminium framework (15cm x 5cm x 1cm), together with a
Lot 228
Piece of US Blimp. A piece of pressed Aluminium framework (15cm x 5cm x 1cm), together with a
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Fabric marked that it is from the British Army “Lebaudy” Airship. An interesting scrap of
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Fabric marked that it is from the British Army “Lebaudy” Airship. An interesting scrap of
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Piece of External Cover to the LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. A rectangular segment of closely woven
Lot 232
Piece of External Cover to the LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. A rectangular segment of closely woven
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Postcard made of Fabric from Vaniman’s “Akron” of 1912. A rectangular segment of stiff fabric (
Lot 233
Postcard made of Fabric from Vaniman’s “Akron” of 1912. A rectangular segment of stiff fabric (
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Fragments of German Naval Airship L33. Eight fragments of the German Airship L33 (LZ 76) bought down
Lot 234
Fragments of German Naval Airship L33. Eight fragments of the German Airship L33 (LZ 76) bought down
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A sample of basket weave fabric (Neoprene). Fabric from a WWII Goodyear K-Type Non-rigid Airship.
Lot 237
A sample of basket weave fabric (Neoprene). Fabric from a WWII Goodyear K-Type Non-rigid Airship.
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British Red Cross “Zeppelin Wire”. After the destruction of SL11, the Government gave the wreckage
Lot 242
British Red Cross “Zeppelin Wire”. After the destruction of SL11, the Government gave the wreckage
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Framed set of mementoes’ from SL11. A wooden frame with a plywood back (16cm x 13cm x 2cm deep)
Lot 244
Framed set of mementoes’ from SL11. A wooden frame with a plywood back (16cm x 13cm x 2cm deep)
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16 airship related comic postcards. Mainly English and German examples, mostly pre 1920. Examples
Lot 245
16 airship related comic postcards. Mainly English and German examples, mostly pre 1920. Examples
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16 photographic postcards of airships, Zeppelin and dirigible hangers. Including ZR2 marked Swain
Lot 246
16 photographic postcards of airships, Zeppelin and dirigible hangers. Including ZR2 marked Swain
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16 photographic postcards of airship and Zeppelin hangers. Several French for dirigibles, 8
Lot 247
16 photographic postcards of airship and Zeppelin hangers. Several French for dirigibles, 8
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14 gold embossed airship related Christmas/New Year and greetings cards. German, Austrian, Canadian,
Lot 248
14 gold embossed airship related Christmas/New Year and greetings cards. German, Austrian, Canadian,
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10 photographic etc postcards of the Army Airship ‘Nulli Secundus’. Circling over St. Pauls 5-10-07.
Lot 249
10 photographic etc postcards of the Army Airship ‘Nulli Secundus’. Circling over St. Pauls 5-10-07.
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8 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Patrie’. Various views/angles of the airship tethered
Lot 250
8 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Patrie’. Various views/angles of the airship tethered
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8 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Parseval’. In flight, and moored. 4 franked Dates 7-10-09
Lot 251
8 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Parseval’. In flight, and moored. 4 franked Dates 7-10-09
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8 photographic postcards. Of the Army airship Beta. Flying and moored at its hanger. One of Delta
Lot 252
8 photographic postcards. Of the Army airship Beta. Flying and moored at its hanger. One of Delta
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7 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Republique’. One showing her accident on 3 September
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7 photographic postcards of the dirigible ‘Republique’. One showing her accident on 3 September
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A rare advertisement postcard carried on the initial flight of the Hindenburg from Friedrichshafen
Lot 254
A rare advertisement postcard carried on the initial flight of the Hindenburg from Friedrichshafen
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WW1 Zeppelin post cards. WW1 Zeppelin post cards. 6 Examples of various wrecked Zeppelins in
Lot 255
WW1 Zeppelin post cards. WW1 Zeppelin post cards. 6 Examples of various wrecked Zeppelins in
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A set of 6 humorous coloured Zeppelin postcards and 14 old Valentine Cards related to Airships/
Lot 256
A set of 6 humorous coloured Zeppelin postcards and 14 old Valentine Cards related to Airships/
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A concertina folder containing 10 photographic postcards of ‘LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin’. Showing it under
Lot 257
A concertina folder containing 10 photographic postcards of ‘LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin’. Showing it under
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A pad of 11 unused tear-out printed postcards of Zeppelin hangers. Produced by Ruberoid -
Lot 258
A pad of 11 unused tear-out printed postcards of Zeppelin hangers. Produced by Ruberoid -
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An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. Inscribed on
Lot 259
An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. Inscribed on
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A concertina folder containing 10 photographic postcards of ‘LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin’. Showing it under
Lot 261
A concertina folder containing 10 photographic postcards of ‘LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin’. Showing it under
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A set of photographs showing the construction of a pre-fabricated airship hanger. Together with
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A set of photographs showing the construction of a pre-fabricated airship hanger. Together with
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Hansa (LZ 13) over the High Sea Fleet in 1912. An interesting photographic technique, showing a
Lot 263
Hansa (LZ 13) over the High Sea Fleet in 1912. An interesting photographic technique, showing a
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Two sets of images of the L49 after her capture. Two strips of card (each @72cm x 16cm), onto
Lot 265
Two sets of images of the L49 after her capture. Two strips of card (each @72cm x 16cm), onto
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3 Philatelic Items. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 35cm). (1) A Special Mail poster for the
Lot 270
3 Philatelic Items. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 35cm). (1) A Special Mail poster for the
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Collection of re-printed photographs relating to LZ87 (German Navy ship L47). 14 photographs (1 is
Lot 271
Collection of re-printed photographs relating to LZ87 (German Navy ship L47). 14 photographs (1 is
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Special Mail Poster for 1st Europe-Panamerican Flight of the Graf Zeppelin. A poster, mounted,
Lot 273
Special Mail Poster for 1st Europe-Panamerican Flight of the Graf Zeppelin. A poster, mounted,
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Centenary of von Zeppelin’s birth commemoration stamp. A framed and glazed display, central to which
Lot 274
Centenary of von Zeppelin’s birth commemoration stamp. A framed and glazed display, central to which
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A rare envelope carried on the first flight the Hindenburg to America. German stamps 1 May 1936,
Lot 275
A rare envelope carried on the first flight the Hindenburg to America. German stamps 1 May 1936,
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Zeppelin Mail Drop Sack and Streamer. A rare Zeppelin Mail Drop Sacket and Streamer. Dropped from
Lot 276
Zeppelin Mail Drop Sack and Streamer. A rare Zeppelin Mail Drop Sacket and Streamer. Dropped from
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A collection of illustrated Front Pages from various US newspapers addressing airship related events
Lot 277
A collection of illustrated Front Pages from various US newspapers addressing airship related events
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A rare copy of the North American ‘Fortune’ magazine. Dated July 1938, this being the issue that
Lot 278
A rare copy of the North American ‘Fortune’ magazine. Dated July 1938, this being the issue that
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Valentine’s Pop-up Card in cartoon style c1930’s. An ornate tri-fold valentine’s card featuring,
Lot 280
Valentine’s Pop-up Card in cartoon style c1930’s. An ornate tri-fold valentine’s card featuring,
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Original Flyer for the translation of Major Moedebeck’s “Pocket Book of Aeronautics”. A single
Lot 281
Original Flyer for the translation of Major Moedebeck’s “Pocket Book of Aeronautics”. A single
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Wood backed Perpetual Pocket Diary with painting of R34 on the front. A perpetual pocket sized diary
Lot 282
Wood backed Perpetual Pocket Diary with painting of R34 on the front. A perpetual pocket sized diary
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Heavy Crêped wallet printed with “Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin” and notated “Herr Kapt. Lehmann”. An
Lot 284
Heavy Crêped wallet printed with “Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin” and notated “Herr Kapt. Lehmann”. An
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LZ 11 “Viktoria-Luise” memorabilia. A four page menu for the Wine and Food Trolley aboard the “
Lot 285
LZ 11 “Viktoria-Luise” memorabilia. A four page menu for the Wine and Food Trolley aboard the “
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Graf Zeppelin wine list. About 1936, with prices ‘per glass’ or ‘per bottle’. GC Looks to have
Lot 286
Graf Zeppelin wine list. About 1936, with prices ‘per glass’ or ‘per bottle’. GC Looks to have
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2 “Graf Zeppelin” Menu Cards for the Chicago Flight 1933. One menu card is a standard menu card,
Lot 287
2 “Graf Zeppelin” Menu Cards for the Chicago Flight 1933. One menu card is a standard menu card,
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Graf Zeppelin Menu. ‘An bord des Luftschiffes Graf Zeppelin’. Swiss flight 1934 150mmx235mm. A
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Graf Zeppelin Menu. ‘An bord des Luftschiffes Graf Zeppelin’. Swiss flight 1934 150mmx235mm. A
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Menu for the Banquet at The Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles for the Officers and Passengers of the
Lot 289
Menu for the Banquet at The Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles for the Officers and Passengers of the
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German Military Passbook of a soldier in the Airship Battalions. A beige passbook, 13cm x 8cm).
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German Military Passbook of a soldier in the Airship Battalions. A beige passbook, 13cm x 8cm).
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Family letters describing a Zeppelin Air-Raid at Braintree, Essex, 1915. A small group of family
Lot 291
Family letters describing a Zeppelin Air-Raid at Braintree, Essex, 1915. A small group of family
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A letter to a personal friend from Commander C.E. Rosendahl dated 4 June 1936. On headed note
Lot 292
A letter to a personal friend from Commander C.E. Rosendahl dated 4 June 1936. On headed note
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Notes on the Operation of NONRIGID AIRSHIPS. A US Navy publication, from the Washington Government
Lot 293
Notes on the Operation of NONRIGID AIRSHIPS. A US Navy publication, from the Washington Government
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