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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction
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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 Airship Auction

Auction dates
10 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
11 Jun 2013 11:00 BST
12 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
Auction currency
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Collection of Photographs focusing on USN Airships: Twenty photographs, max size 26cmx20cm, some
Lot 1
Collection of Photographs focusing on USN Airships: Twenty photographs, max size 26cmx20cm, some
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Photograph of L31 in flames over Potters Bar. Original photograph of L31 being destroyed. The
Lot 3
Photograph of L31 in flames over Potters Bar. Original photograph of L31 being destroyed. The
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Collection of Photographs charting the construction of USS Akron in 1930. A lovely set of
Lot 4
Collection of Photographs charting the construction of USS Akron in 1930. A lovely set of
95 GBP
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A collection of rare original photographs, postcards and other items. Six original Photographs of
Lot 5
A collection of rare original photographs, postcards and other items. Six original Photographs of
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A file containing press cuttings and photographs relating to the ex-German Airship L72 ‘Dixmude’.
Lot 6
A file containing press cuttings and photographs relating to the ex-German Airship L72 ‘Dixmude’.
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Selection of cards and photographs of British built rigid airships. Including A very good photograph
Lot 7
Selection of cards and photographs of British built rigid airships. Including A very good photograph
30 GBP
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An interesting lot of photographs. Including an early Belgium airship made by Le Clement de St
Lot 8
An interesting lot of photographs. Including an early Belgium airship made by Le Clement de St
45 GBP
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16 Assorted Photographs and Cards of Zeppelins: Including large photograph of World War 1 Zeppelin
Lot 9
16 Assorted Photographs and Cards of Zeppelins: Including large photograph of World War 1 Zeppelin
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Photograph, possibly of LZ3, on the ground, taken from below the stern. Mounted, framed and
Lot 10
Photograph, possibly of LZ3, on the ground, taken from below the stern. Mounted, framed and
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80 - 120 GBP
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Two Goodyear-Zeppelin Duralumin Poster Frames with Reproduction and original Margaret Bourke-White
Lot 11
Two Goodyear-Zeppelin Duralumin Poster Frames with Reproduction and original Margaret Bourke-White
240 GBP
500 - 750 GBP
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A rare poster sized Photograph of Akron in an Aluminium Frame by Margaret Bourke-White. One of a
Lot 12
A rare poster sized Photograph of Akron in an Aluminium Frame by Margaret Bourke-White. One of a
900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Eleven highly emotive Sport and General Press rough proof black and white photographs of the
Lot 13
Eleven highly emotive Sport and General Press rough proof black and white photographs of the
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Buff file containing a wide selection of Photos, articles and mail items: A number of articles
Lot 14
Buff file containing a wide selection of Photos, articles and mail items: A number of articles
95 GBP
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Assorted Photographs of early airships: Including the bulk of a scrapbook compiled by an Italian
Lot 15
Assorted Photographs of early airships: Including the bulk of a scrapbook compiled by an Italian
180 GBP
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British lighter-than-air interest. 10x 20cm photos of airships. (R.23, coastal type, balloons,
Lot 16
British lighter-than-air interest. 10x 20cm photos of airships. (R.23, coastal type, balloons,
120 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An interesting collection of 29 press photographs. Pictures include- German airship ZR3 ‘Los
Lot 17
An interesting collection of 29 press photographs. Pictures include- German airship ZR3 ‘Los
55 GBP
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A collection of various airship photographs. Many original examples including- 4 views of the 1936
Lot 18
A collection of various airship photographs. Many original examples including- 4 views of the 1936
100 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An interesting album of British photographs of airships. A 37cmx27cm album, probably for the Air
Lot 19
An interesting album of British photographs of airships. A 37cmx27cm album, probably for the Air
400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Zeppelin associated photographs. 6 16.5cmx12cm photos of building and monuments in the vicinity of
Lot 20
Zeppelin associated photographs. 6 16.5cmx12cm photos of building and monuments in the vicinity of
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25 Original Photographs covering a range of United States Airship Activities. The earliest shows
Lot 21
25 Original Photographs covering a range of United States Airship Activities. The earliest shows
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20 pre 1918 Zeppelin photographs. Including 17cm 12cm. With close up of hangers. Postcard size of ‘
Lot 22
20 pre 1918 Zeppelin photographs. Including 17cm 12cm. With close up of hangers. Postcard size of ‘
55 GBP
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15. Original black and white photographs and postcards. Includes ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with her crew.
Lot 23
15. Original black and white photographs and postcards. Includes ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with her crew.
35 GBP
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13 Photographs or reproductions of Rigid Airships: Including reproduced image of the Schutte-Lanz No
Lot 24
13 Photographs or reproductions of Rigid Airships: Including reproduced image of the Schutte-Lanz No
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12 photographs of the interior accommodation of the Hindenburg. Including the lounge, dining room,
Lot 25
12 photographs of the interior accommodation of the Hindenburg. Including the lounge, dining room,
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12 original black and white photographs. US ‘Good Year’ airship cockpit with ships wheel and
Lot 26
12 original black and white photographs. US ‘Good Year’ airship cockpit with ships wheel and
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12 square re-print photographs of Royal Navy (RN) Balloon Training and RNAS Airship Operations,
Lot 27
12 square re-print photographs of Royal Navy (RN) Balloon Training and RNAS Airship Operations,
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10 Zeppelin related Photographs. Various sizes showing ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over Rome, close-up of the
Lot 28
10 Zeppelin related Photographs. Various sizes showing ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over Rome, close-up of the
35 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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8 various photographs/postcards of the R.33. Including pictures of the airship on the mast at
Lot 30
8 various photographs/postcards of the R.33. Including pictures of the airship on the mast at
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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5 framed photographs of R101. A group of 5 photos, mounted, framed (27cm x 34cm) and glazed, each
Lot 31
5 framed photographs of R101. A group of 5 photos, mounted, framed (27cm x 34cm) and glazed, each
70 GBP
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3 World War 1 Vintage photographs of British military airships mounted on Propeller Tip with RAF
Lot 32
3 World War 1 Vintage photographs of British military airships mounted on Propeller Tip with RAF
160 GBP
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Two Panoramic Photographs of American Rigid Airships at the entrance to the Hangar at Lakehurst by
Lot 33
Two Panoramic Photographs of American Rigid Airships at the entrance to the Hangar at Lakehurst by
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Photographs of Early Zeppelins: Over 50 photographs from 17cmx12cm and smaller, showing passengers
Lot 34
Photographs of Early Zeppelins: Over 50 photographs from 17cmx12cm and smaller, showing passengers
95 GBP
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A3 photographs including Graf Zeppelin, Viktoria Luise and others. A3 photographs published by the
Lot 35
A3 photographs including Graf Zeppelin, Viktoria Luise and others. A3 photographs published by the
110 GBP
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Aluminium framed panoramic photo by R. S. Clement. The picture (faded) is of the U.S. Navy’s airship
Lot 36
Aluminium framed panoramic photo by R. S. Clement. The picture (faded) is of the U.S. Navy’s airship
110 GBP
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Panoramic Photograph of ZR3 “USS Los Angeles” by RS.Clement. Framed and glazed (117cm x 27cm).
Lot 37
Panoramic Photograph of ZR3 “USS Los Angeles” by RS.Clement. Framed and glazed (117cm x 27cm).
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A rare large original American 1948 poster/calendar for the ‘Good Year’ company. Produced to
Lot 38
A rare large original American 1948 poster/calendar for the ‘Good Year’ company. Produced to
75 GBP
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Original Cutaway diagrams of LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. Printed cutaway diagram of LZ127 (92cmx64cm)
Lot 39
Original Cutaway diagrams of LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. Printed cutaway diagram of LZ127 (92cmx64cm)
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Cut-away diagram of LZ 130 “Graf Zeppelin”. Framed, mounted and glazed (123cm x 50cm). A large cut-
Lot 40
Cut-away diagram of LZ 130 “Graf Zeppelin”. Framed, mounted and glazed (123cm x 50cm). A large cut-
80 GBP
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An original Poster in Russian Cyrillic Script showing a Rigid Airship in the style of the Graf
Lot 41
An original Poster in Russian Cyrillic Script showing a Rigid Airship in the style of the Graf
680 GBP
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French Poster entitled “L’Allemagne a Provoque la Guerre”. (47cm x 68cm) Poster in French showing
Lot 42
French Poster entitled “L’Allemagne a Provoque la Guerre”. (47cm x 68cm) Poster in French showing
75 GBP
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Colourful Poster “Fete des Sports”. A poster for a pre-WW1 international celebration of sports,
Lot 43
Colourful Poster “Fete des Sports”. A poster for a pre-WW1 international celebration of sports,
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A framed poster for the ‘Hamburg-Amerika Linie’. 67x99cm A picture of the early Zeppelin ‘
Lot 44
A framed poster for the ‘Hamburg-Amerika Linie’. 67x99cm A picture of the early Zeppelin ‘
200 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A framed poster ‘The Gasbag of Rumour’ etc 71x84cm. An original colour poster ‘The Gasbag of
Lot 45
A framed poster ‘The Gasbag of Rumour’ etc 71x84cm. An original colour poster ‘The Gasbag of
230 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Illustration from the Sphere 23 August 1919 showing R34 departing East Fortune on her
Lot 46
Illustration from the Sphere 23 August 1919 showing R34 departing East Fortune on her
60 GBP
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Lithograph of the Lebaudy airship “Morning Post” over Brighton. Printed in colour, finished by hand.
Lot 47
Lithograph of the Lebaudy airship “Morning Post” over Brighton. Printed in colour, finished by hand.
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lithographic Print of the Speiss-Zodiac Airship. Lithograph printed in colour, finished by hand
Lot 48
Lithographic Print of the Speiss-Zodiac Airship. Lithograph printed in colour, finished by hand
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lithographic print of the “Morning Post” 26 October 1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour,
Lot 49
Lithographic print of the “Morning Post” 26 October 1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour,
60 GBP
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Lithographic print of the “Zodiac III” in1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour, finished by hand.
Lot 50
Lithographic print of the “Zodiac III” in1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour, finished by hand.
60 GBP
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Lithographic print of the “Zodiac III” in 1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour, finished by hand.
Lot 51
Lithographic print of the “Zodiac III” in 1910, by Geo Bric : Printed in colour, finished by hand.
65 GBP
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“Le Zodiac” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x 58cm).
Lot 52
“Le Zodiac” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x 58cm).
55 GBP
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“Le Zodiac” Handcoloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed and glazed. (90cm x 45cm). “Le
Lot 53
“Le Zodiac” Handcoloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed and glazed. (90cm x 45cm). “Le
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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“Vision d’avenir” Hand coloured lithograph print by Gamy, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x
Lot 54
“Vision d’avenir” Hand coloured lithograph print by Gamy, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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“Zeppelin” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x
Lot 55
“Zeppelin” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, mounted, framed and glazed. (101cm x
70 GBP
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Lithographic Print of the Speiss-Zodiac Airship. Lithograph printed in colour, finished by hand
Lot 56
Lithographic Print of the Speiss-Zodiac Airship. Lithograph printed in colour, finished by hand
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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“En Visite” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed 88cm x 47cm. Ernest Montaut (1879-
Lot 57
“En Visite” Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed 88cm x 47cm. Ernest Montaut (1879-
140 GBP
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‘Raid Paris-Verdun’ ‘Le Dirigeable Ville de Paris’ Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut,
Lot 58
‘Raid Paris-Verdun’ ‘Le Dirigeable Ville de Paris’ Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut,
90 GBP
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‘En Reconnaissance’. Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed 60cm x 99cm. Clement Bayard
Lot 59
‘En Reconnaissance’. Hand coloured lithograph print by E Montaut, framed 60cm x 99cm. Clement Bayard
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Modern Picture inspired by a 1936 Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei travel poster. Painted on hardboard,
Lot 60
Modern Picture inspired by a 1936 Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei travel poster. Painted on hardboard,
55 GBP
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