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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
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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
Auction currency
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Memento of SL11. A small glazed wooden display case (12cm x 6cm x 7cm high), the glass being at
Lot 241
Memento of SL11. A small glazed wooden display case (12cm x 6cm x 7cm high), the glass being at
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British Red Cross “Zeppelin Wire”. After the destruction of SL11, the Government gave the wreckage
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British Red Cross “Zeppelin Wire”. After the destruction of SL11, the Government gave the wreckage
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Souvenir Fragment of SL11. A piece of card (9cm x 5cm), to which is attached, by wire, a small (
Lot 243
Souvenir Fragment of SL11. A piece of card (9cm x 5cm), to which is attached, by wire, a small (
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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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
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An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. An airship novelty Christmas Card for 1926. Inscribed on
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An interesting photo album containing a collection of period black and white photographs of a German
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An interesting photo album containing a collection of period black and white photographs of a German
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A concertina folder containing 10 photographic postcards of ‘LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin’. Showing it under
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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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Four sepia photographs of remains of the Shenandoah, laid out at Lakehurst. Four photographs (20cm x
Lot 264
Four sepia photographs of remains of the Shenandoah, laid out at Lakehurst. Four photographs (20cm x
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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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Photograph showing a USN ZPG-3W in flight. A nice mounted, glazed and framed photograph (55cm x
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Photograph showing a USN ZPG-3W in flight. A nice mounted, glazed and framed photograph (55cm x
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Framed photograph of LZ 10 “Schwaben”. Mounted, framed and glazed (56cm x 46cm), a very nice
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Framed photograph of LZ 10 “Schwaben”. Mounted, framed and glazed (56cm x 46cm), a very nice
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2 Framed Photograph of LZ5 (German Army ZII) in Flight. Mounted, framed and glazed modern re-
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2 Framed Photograph of LZ5 (German Army ZII) in Flight. Mounted, framed and glazed modern re-
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Framed Photos of the Goodyear Blimps. Assorted modern Photographs of various Goodyear Blimps,
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Framed Photos of the Goodyear Blimps. Assorted modern Photographs of various Goodyear Blimps,
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3 Philatelic Items. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 35cm). (1) A Special Mail poster for the
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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
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Collection of re-printed photographs relating to LZ87 (German Navy ship L47). 14 photographs (1 is
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WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. Publicity labels
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WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. Publicity labels
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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,
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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
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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
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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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A small rare 1930’s German RAD certificate of completion of service. Depicting an RAD (Reichs
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A small rare 1930’s German RAD certificate of completion of service. Depicting an RAD (Reichs
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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
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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
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Wood backed Perpetual Pocket Diary with painting of R34 on the front. A perpetual pocket sized diary
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1966 Aeropex exhibition - Certificate of Appreciation. A certificate of “admiration, veneration
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1966 Aeropex exhibition - Certificate of Appreciation. A certificate of “admiration, veneration
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Heavy Crêped wallet printed with “Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin” and notated “Herr Kapt. Lehmann”. An
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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 “
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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,
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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
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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
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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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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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A half size reproduction of the Blueprint Drawings for ZR4 “USS Akron”. A very interesting sheet, on
Lot 295
A half size reproduction of the Blueprint Drawings for ZR4 “USS Akron”. A very interesting sheet, on
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An interesting promotional leaflet for supplier to the Zeppelin Corporation. A leaflet (9cm x 27 (
Lot 296
An interesting promotional leaflet for supplier to the Zeppelin Corporation. A leaflet (9cm x 27 (
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Verification certificate of first Aerial Overseas Mail from Bermuda. An original “Copy of
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Verification certificate of first Aerial Overseas Mail from Bermuda. An original “Copy of
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3 Barograph Charts - German Flights c1918. 3 barographic charts, all used. One has completed data
Lot 298
3 Barograph Charts - German Flights c1918. 3 barographic charts, all used. One has completed data
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Imperial Patent Office Leaflet - Nr 98580 Graf F von Zeppelin. 13 August 1898. Leaflet, in German,
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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,
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Vintage Advertisement - Kalodont toothpaste. A vintage advertisement taken from a periodical c 1917,
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