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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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Venue address
West Street Auction Galleries
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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1917 Conceptual Drawing “Neale Aerial Warship”. A conceptual drawing, for a flying aircraft carrier,
Lot 294
1917 Conceptual Drawing “Neale Aerial Warship”. A conceptual drawing, for a flying aircraft carrier,
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Imperial Patent Office Leaflet - Nr 98580 Graf F von Zeppelin. 13 August 1898. Leaflet, in German,
Lot 299
Imperial Patent Office Leaflet - Nr 98580 Graf F von Zeppelin. 13 August 1898. Leaflet, in German,
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Vintage Advertisement - Kalodont toothpaste. A vintage advertisement taken from a periodical c 1917,
Lot 300
Vintage Advertisement - Kalodont toothpaste. A vintage advertisement taken from a periodical c 1917,
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Swiss Patent 16343 - 3.Januar 1898. A leaflet showing the patent granted by the Swiss Patent
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Swiss Patent 16343 - 3.Januar 1898. A leaflet showing the patent granted by the Swiss Patent
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Original Flight Log of “Sachsen” for flight 392. A very rare documentation for a flight of the
Lot 302
Original Flight Log of “Sachsen” for flight 392. A very rare documentation for a flight of the
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An interesting scrapbook of SL11 and Leefe Robinson including an autograph. A small scrapbook put
Lot 303
An interesting scrapbook of SL11 and Leefe Robinson including an autograph. A small scrapbook put
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US Navy Airship Fabric Sample Book Volume 1. A publication by the US Navy Airship Training Command
Lot 304
US Navy Airship Fabric Sample Book Volume 1. A publication by the US Navy Airship Training Command
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Pamphlet “Das starre Luftschiff - System Zeppelin” (Rigid Airships - System Zeppelin) 1910.
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Pamphlet “Das starre Luftschiff - System Zeppelin” (Rigid Airships - System Zeppelin) 1910.
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“LES ZEPPELINS” - Besancon, Georges. Published by Bloud Et Gay. 1915. No. 24 “Pages actuals” 1914-
Lot 306
“LES ZEPPELINS” - Besancon, Georges. Published by Bloud Et Gay. 1915. No. 24 “Pages actuals” 1914-
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9 linen backed Ordnance Survey Maps “Royal Air Force Special Edition” corrected to 1932 or 1934. A
Lot 307
9 linen backed Ordnance Survey Maps “Royal Air Force Special Edition” corrected to 1932 or 1934. A
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Notice to commemorate the tragedy of the LZ4 at Echterdingen. A notice, printed on very
Lot 308
Notice to commemorate the tragedy of the LZ4 at Echterdingen. A notice, printed on very
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Exchange of Telegrams between Dr Eckener and the Director General of Aeronautics in Buenos Aires.
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Exchange of Telegrams between Dr Eckener and the Director General of Aeronautics in Buenos Aires.
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German American Commerce Bulletin dated October 1929. Recording the election of Dr Eckener onto
Lot 310
German American Commerce Bulletin dated October 1929. Recording the election of Dr Eckener onto
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Service Record (Personal Nachweis) of Erik Thomas. A folder of documents relating to Oberst Erik (
Lot 311
Service Record (Personal Nachweis) of Erik Thomas. A folder of documents relating to Oberst Erik (
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Christmas card c1916 and some WWII documentation. A small collection of diverse documents, the first
Lot 312
Christmas card c1916 and some WWII documentation. A small collection of diverse documents, the first
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Original News Extra - Echterdingen August 5, 1908. An original extra sheet, printed by the Upper
Lot 313
Original News Extra - Echterdingen August 5, 1908. An original extra sheet, printed by the Upper
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Hamburg-America line booklet for Passenger Flights c1911. A 48 page booklet produced by Hamburg-
Lot 314
Hamburg-America line booklet for Passenger Flights c1911. A 48 page booklet produced by Hamburg-
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Standardization of Data for Airship Calculations - H.B.Wyn-Evans. The full text of the paper given
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Standardization of Data for Airship Calculations - H.B.Wyn-Evans. The full text of the paper given
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A ‘Luftschiffbau Schutte-Lanz’ pay envelope together with other most interesting items of German WW1
Lot 316
A ‘Luftschiffbau Schutte-Lanz’ pay envelope together with other most interesting items of German WW1
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4 French advertising calendars. For ‘Vittel’ (Mineral Water) for the years 1912, 1913, 1914, 1917.
Lot 317
4 French advertising calendars. For ‘Vittel’ (Mineral Water) for the years 1912, 1913, 1914, 1917.
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Flight Ticket for Graf Zeppelin. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36cm). Ticket number 5236 issued
Lot 318
Flight Ticket for Graf Zeppelin. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36cm). Ticket number 5236 issued
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Selection of 22 musical scores relating to Airships or flight. Items including duplicates of
Lot 319
Selection of 22 musical scores relating to Airships or flight. Items including duplicates of
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Selection of 20 musical scores relating to Airships or flight. Scores include: On the ZR-3, Walter
Lot 320
Selection of 20 musical scores relating to Airships or flight. Scores include: On the ZR-3, Walter
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Advert for a German Lottery, headlines “Zeppelin has not reached the North Pole…”. A full page
Lot 321
Advert for a German Lottery, headlines “Zeppelin has not reached the North Pole…”. A full page
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A collection of framed magazine illustrations or posters. All mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x
Lot 322
A collection of framed magazine illustrations or posters. All mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x
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2 framed Illustrations - “Destroyer sighting a Zeppelin”. Mounted, framed and glazed (36cm x 48cm)
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2 framed Illustrations - “Destroyer sighting a Zeppelin”. Mounted, framed and glazed (36cm x 48cm)
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2 framed Illustrations. One showing a Zeppelin under attack by aeroplanes. The page, dated at the
Lot 325
2 framed Illustrations. One showing a Zeppelin under attack by aeroplanes. The page, dated at the
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2 framed illustrations: Events on R34 Atlantic Crossing. A page (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm
Lot 326
2 framed illustrations: Events on R34 Atlantic Crossing. A page (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm
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A Coloured Illustration of a futuristic rigid airship. A page (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x
Lot 327
A Coloured Illustration of a futuristic rigid airship. A page (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x
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Poster or Cover page of a Songbook. The print (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36cm)), shows a
Lot 328
Poster or Cover page of a Songbook. The print (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36cm)), shows a
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“Take me up with you Dearie”. Poster or Cover page of a Songbook, (mounted, framed and glazed (
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“Take me up with you Dearie”. Poster or Cover page of a Songbook, (mounted, framed and glazed (
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“Le Petit Journal” Newspaper Illustrations together with a medallion commemorating M.Severo. Two
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“Le Petit Journal” Newspaper Illustrations together with a medallion commemorating M.Severo. Two
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Illustration from a British periodical “Will the Airship bring Universal Peace? A Hague
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Illustration from a British periodical “Will the Airship bring Universal Peace? A Hague
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A collection of framed illustrations from various periodicals. A group of 6 illustrations, each
Lot 337
A collection of framed illustrations from various periodicals. A group of 6 illustrations, each
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The original art work for an American 1930’s Comic book “Spicy Third Reich Stories”. Found in issues
Lot 338
The original art work for an American 1930’s Comic book “Spicy Third Reich Stories”. Found in issues
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Collection of 10 individually framed illustrations/posters. Ten airship related items, framed,
Lot 339
Collection of 10 individually framed illustrations/posters. Ten airship related items, framed,
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Four x Associated News Service posters, 1923-25. These posters were issued weekly on a variety of
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Four x Associated News Service posters, 1923-25. These posters were issued weekly on a variety of
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A Poster. “Unlicensed Warfare: A German Dirigible Bomb Dropper At Work”. Plus a poster for
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A Poster. “Unlicensed Warfare: A German Dirigible Bomb Dropper At Work”. Plus a poster for
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Reproduction US Navy recruiting poster: Sky Ships. A reproduction poster (41cm x 50cm) (original
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Reproduction US Navy recruiting poster: Sky Ships. A reproduction poster (41cm x 50cm) (original
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An Early Soviet Poster showing a conceptual Rigid Airship. Framed, glazed and mounted (60cm x 51
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An Early Soviet Poster showing a conceptual Rigid Airship. Framed, glazed and mounted (60cm x 51
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Russian Poster 1914 – “The Feat of Airman Garro – The destruction of a Zeppelin”. A curious colour
Lot 348
Russian Poster 1914 – “The Feat of Airman Garro – The destruction of a Zeppelin”. A curious colour
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Heroic Defence of the Fortress of Liege by the Belgians” An interesting
Lot 349
Russian Poster 1914 – “Heroic Defence of the Fortress of Liege by the Belgians” An interesting
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Cossack and Germans”. An interesting print (57cm x 40cm) showing an angry
Lot 351
Russian Poster 1914 – “Cossack and Germans”. An interesting print (57cm x 40cm) showing an angry
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Russian Poster 1914 - “Retreat of the Germans in Eastern Prussia”. The print depicts German troops
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Russian Poster 1914 - “Retreat of the Germans in Eastern Prussia”. The print depicts German troops
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A selection of Modern Posters relating to airships. 20 Modern (post 1970) or re-production posters
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A selection of Modern Posters relating to airships. 20 Modern (post 1970) or re-production posters
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Poster for the “Graf Zeppelin Marsch” Early 20th Century poster (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm
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Poster for the “Graf Zeppelin Marsch” Early 20th Century poster (mounted, framed and glazed (48cm
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Original Poster of US Naval and Air Forces “Air-ships and Cruiser”. (Ideograph text and English
Lot 356
Original Poster of US Naval and Air Forces “Air-ships and Cruiser”. (Ideograph text and English
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Colour Lithographic Poster “Veritable Vieux Systeme”. An advertising poster (40cm x 59 cm) for the
Lot 357
Colour Lithographic Poster “Veritable Vieux Systeme”. An advertising poster (40cm x 59 cm) for the
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A very interesting Poster for Hamburg American Line. Appearing to advertise a Round the World cruise
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A very interesting Poster for Hamburg American Line. Appearing to advertise a Round the World cruise
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“The King’s Message to the Royal Air Force” 11 November 1918, and nine other individually framed
Lot 382
“The King’s Message to the Royal Air Force” 11 November 1918, and nine other individually framed
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US Navy Recruiting Poster “What the Navy is Doing”. An original recruiting poster for the US Navy (
Lot 386
US Navy Recruiting Poster “What the Navy is Doing”. An original recruiting poster for the US Navy (
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Illustration from a periodical “The Maiden Trip of the Spanish Airship. “An interesting page from
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Illustration from a periodical “The Maiden Trip of the Spanish Airship. “An interesting page from
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Original Watercolour “La France” (French Naval Airship). A nicely detailed watercolour on card (47cm
Lot 390
Original Watercolour “La France” (French Naval Airship). A nicely detailed watercolour on card (47cm
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Original Watercolour “SSE Experimental Dover Patrol Airship” – Norman Wilkinson. A beautifully
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Original Watercolour “SSE Experimental Dover Patrol Airship” – Norman Wilkinson. A beautifully
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Original Watercolour “Free Flight” showing Flight Training in 1913. A lovely watercolour on card (
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Original Watercolour “Free Flight” showing Flight Training in 1913. A lovely watercolour on card (
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Original Watercolour of RNAS SS17 on her last patrol - Goddard. A beautifully executed watercolour
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Original Watercolour of RNAS SS17 on her last patrol - Goddard. A beautifully executed watercolour
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“A daring frontal attack on a Bomb Dropper”. The ink and wash artwork by William Heath Robinson. For
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“A daring frontal attack on a Bomb Dropper”. The ink and wash artwork by William Heath Robinson. For
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24 photographic postcards of various airships at moorings. Flying and in hanger. A total of 24
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24 photographic postcards of various airships at moorings. Flying and in hanger. A total of 24
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A large full length sepia photograph with added inscription. “Commander F. A. Brock (Royal Navy),
Lot 416
A large full length sepia photograph with added inscription. “Commander F. A. Brock (Royal Navy),
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Royal Airship Works Cardington, official Christmas Cards for 1920s. A Christmas Card of 1924, in a
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Royal Airship Works Cardington, official Christmas Cards for 1920s. A Christmas Card of 1924, in a
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