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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

Multi-location - see lot details

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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6 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. An impressive group of 6 views of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with in flight views
Lot 301
6 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. An impressive group of 6 views of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with in flight views
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6 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. An impressive group with pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ in flight, some
Lot 302
6 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. An impressive group with pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ in flight, some
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6 French picture postcards. Dirigeable Militaire ‘Colonel-Renard’ 1909. 5 good aerial views, both
Lot 303
6 French picture postcards. Dirigeable Militaire ‘Colonel-Renard’ 1909. 5 good aerial views, both
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6 rare postcards showing the wreck of the LZ 10 “Schwaben” Schwaben was called the ‘Lucky Ship’ as
Lot 304
6 rare postcards showing the wreck of the LZ 10 “Schwaben” Schwaben was called the ‘Lucky Ship’ as
40 GBP
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5 Zeppelin and Graf Zeppelin postcards and mail. LZ4 and hanger; Graf Zeppelin dropping water
Lot 305
5 Zeppelin and Graf Zeppelin postcards and mail. LZ4 and hanger; Graf Zeppelin dropping water
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R38/ZR 2 - Four unused Postcards. The R38 was the lead ship in a planned class of 4 rigid airships
Lot 306
R38/ZR 2 - Four unused Postcards. The R38 was the lead ship in a planned class of 4 rigid airships
85 GBP
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4 bordpost postcards. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ flight to South America 1932. All signed by Leo Freund,
Lot 307
4 bordpost postcards. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ flight to South America 1932. All signed by Leo Freund,
110 GBP
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3 ‘Graf Zeppelin’ postcards. USA flight 1928, Mediterranean flight Bordpost and Ostsee (Baltic Sea).
Lot 308
3 ‘Graf Zeppelin’ postcards. USA flight 1928, Mediterranean flight Bordpost and Ostsee (Baltic Sea).
70 GBP
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3 rare postcards of the little known American airship ‘Baldwin’. Unusually these cards are in French
Lot 309
3 rare postcards of the little known American airship ‘Baldwin’. Unusually these cards are in French
60 GBP
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3 World War One Feldpost (Field post) Postcards. No. II Naval Airship Detachment in Namur,
Lot 310
3 World War One Feldpost (Field post) Postcards. No. II Naval Airship Detachment in Namur,
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2 First World War Feldpost (Field post) Postcards. (1) Balloon Unit replacement section No 2
Lot 311
2 First World War Feldpost (Field post) Postcards. (1) Balloon Unit replacement section No 2
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2 postcards. Both identical German post examples, ‘Flugpost-Karte’ both flown with Leipzig and
Lot 312
2 postcards. Both identical German post examples, ‘Flugpost-Karte’ both flown with Leipzig and
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2 postcards ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Dutch Flight 1930 – Dutch Mail to Germany. Plain postcard. 3 x Venlo
Lot 313
2 postcards ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Dutch Flight 1930 – Dutch Mail to Germany. Plain postcard. 3 x Venlo
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2 rare postcards. Made from duralumin said to be from the wreck of the LZ4 at Echterdingen in
Lot 314
2 rare postcards. Made from duralumin said to be from the wreck of the LZ4 at Echterdingen in
180 GBP
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2 coloured picture postcards by ‘Hans Rudolf Schulze’. Both postally used as field post, dated
Lot 315
2 coloured picture postcards by ‘Hans Rudolf Schulze’. Both postally used as field post, dated
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2 rare picture postcards. German card showing the shooting down of a British coastal airship C.27
Lot 316
2 rare picture postcards. German card showing the shooting down of a British coastal airship C.27
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Postcards of the N4 “Italia” Expedition: The Italia was a semi-rigid airship designed and built by
Lot 317
Postcards of the N4 “Italia” Expedition: The Italia was a semi-rigid airship designed and built by
300 GBP
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‘Graf Zeppelin’ postcards, original and reproductions. Twenty cards, all showing the airship
Lot 318
‘Graf Zeppelin’ postcards, original and reproductions. Twenty cards, all showing the airship
55 GBP
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Postcards of U.S. Airship ‘Knabenshue’ plus Liebig advertisement cards. 12 coloured cards. (11cm x 7
Lot 319
Postcards of U.S. Airship ‘Knabenshue’ plus Liebig advertisement cards. 12 coloured cards. (11cm x 7
80 GBP
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German/British Postcards/Field Post. Balloon Squadron, WW1. One cover and one postcard from ‘Gas
Lot 320
German/British Postcards/Field Post. Balloon Squadron, WW1. One cover and one postcard from ‘Gas
35 GBP
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Zeppelin group of postcards etc. Including postcard from Luftschiffbau Zeppelin. British WW1 anti-
Lot 321
Zeppelin group of postcards etc. Including postcard from Luftschiffbau Zeppelin. British WW1 anti-
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An unused Zeppelin unit field postcard. ‘Feldpostkarte’ with a perfect strike of the circular ‘
Lot 322
An unused Zeppelin unit field postcard. ‘Feldpostkarte’ with a perfect strike of the circular ‘
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Zeppelin Postcard. Paraguay: 6th South America Flight 1934. 22.50 Peso overprinted stamp. All
Lot 323
Zeppelin Postcard. Paraguay: 6th South America Flight 1934. 22.50 Peso overprinted stamp. All
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Zeppelin Postcard. 1932 Graf Zeppelin flight to Danzig. Picture of the Graf Zeppelin over
Lot 324
Zeppelin Postcard. 1932 Graf Zeppelin flight to Danzig. Picture of the Graf Zeppelin over
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Zeppelin card ‘Feldpostbrief’ from Mannheim. Sent on the 23rd November 1916 with clear cachet ’
Lot 325
Zeppelin card ‘Feldpostbrief’ from Mannheim. Sent on the 23rd November 1916 with clear cachet ’
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Airship Card/letter. ‘Feldpostbrief’ from Konigsberg dated 9th January 1917 and flown on airship
Lot 326
Airship Card/letter. ‘Feldpostbrief’ from Konigsberg dated 9th January 1917 and flown on airship
140 GBP
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Graf Zeppelin Mail. Postcard from Swiss flight 12th April 1930. Cancelled on board. Dropped at
Lot 327
Graf Zeppelin Mail. Postcard from Swiss flight 12th April 1930. Cancelled on board. Dropped at
30 GBP
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Zeppelin Mail Etiquettes. A fine collection of 270 labels mostly in blocks or complete sheets. In
Lot 328
Zeppelin Mail Etiquettes. A fine collection of 270 labels mostly in blocks or complete sheets. In
55 GBP
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A collection of unused covers, envelopes, pamphlets and ephemera. A selection of unused covers
Lot 329
A collection of unused covers, envelopes, pamphlets and ephemera. A selection of unused covers
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Collection of covers relating to USS Macon and Akron: Including 2 sightings by USS Relief (Jan ‘34
Lot 330
Collection of covers relating to USS Macon and Akron: Including 2 sightings by USS Relief (Jan ‘34
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American and Brazilian Covers and cards. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Chicago flight 1933. Plain postcard with
Lot 331
American and Brazilian Covers and cards. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Chicago flight 1933. Plain postcard with
160 GBP
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‘Graf Zeppelin’ Covers/mail. Five covers from Brazil. Some stamps overprinted ‘Zeppelin’. All
Lot 332
‘Graf Zeppelin’ Covers/mail. Five covers from Brazil. Some stamps overprinted ‘Zeppelin’. All
110 GBP
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20 etc period US covers. Including 1st mail carried on USS Akron 6th May 1932. The cover shows
Lot 333
20 etc period US covers. Including 1st mail carried on USS Akron 6th May 1932. The cover shows
80 GBP
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17 etc period USS Macon related covers. Including a card celebrating the 1st inflation, variety of
Lot 334
17 etc period USS Macon related covers. Including a card celebrating the 1st inflation, variety of
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14 period USS. Macon commemorative covers. Mostly dated 1934 and include USS Northampton welcoming
Lot 335
14 period USS. Macon commemorative covers. Mostly dated 1934 and include USS Northampton welcoming
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14 period USS Macon commemorative covers. A 1931 ‘USS Akron passes over Chicago October 17th 1931’
Lot 336
14 period USS Macon commemorative covers. A 1931 ‘USS Akron passes over Chicago October 17th 1931’
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12 period USS. Macon commemorative covers. One 1933, all the rest 1934. 1933 is USS Macon leaving
Lot 337
12 period USS. Macon commemorative covers. One 1933, all the rest 1934. 1933 is USS Macon leaving
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5 modern (1950-1980) commemorative covers. Including RAF cover 1980, 1st commercial airline 1909,
Lot 338
5 modern (1950-1980) commemorative covers. Including RAF cover 1980, 1st commercial airline 1909,
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4 Covers. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Christmas flight 1934. Commercial window envelope, from Gustav
Lot 339
4 Covers. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ Christmas flight 1934. Commercial window envelope, from Gustav
140 GBP
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4 Covers. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 5th South America flight 1934. Uruguay post. Cover from Montevideo to
Lot 340
4 Covers. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 5th South America flight 1934. Uruguay post. Cover from Montevideo to
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4 Unusual Zeppelin covers. Rome Flight 1933. 4 covers- Italian states, Tripoli (2), Eritrea (2). All
Lot 341
4 Unusual Zeppelin covers. Rome Flight 1933. 4 covers- Italian states, Tripoli (2), Eritrea (2). All
870 GBP
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4 U.S. Covers plus one postcard: 1. Cashet marking arrival of ZR3 (LZ 126) in the USA 1924. Postcard
Lot 342
4 U.S. Covers plus one postcard: 1. Cashet marking arrival of ZR3 (LZ 126) in the USA 1924. Postcard
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2 Covers and card, Zeppelin Interest. (1) International Airpost Exhibition, “Luposta” Danzig.
Lot 343
2 Covers and card, Zeppelin Interest. (1) International Airpost Exhibition, “Luposta” Danzig.
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2 covers. A Brazilian registered cover flown on the first flight of 1932, Brazil-Europe. Including
Lot 344
2 covers. A Brazilian registered cover flown on the first flight of 1932, Brazil-Europe. Including
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2 varied covers including rare 1921 cover carried on the Italian Forlanini Airship “F6” on a
Lot 345
2 varied covers including rare 1921 cover carried on the Italian Forlanini Airship “F6” on a
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2 covers relating to two US Navy airships. The first- ‘Coast-To-Coast Trip’ with rectangular
Lot 346
2 covers relating to two US Navy airships. The first- ‘Coast-To-Coast Trip’ with rectangular
160 GBP
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Airship Cover. Zeppelin/airship unit field post (Feldpost) from Wainoden airfield in Poland. Dated
Lot 347
Airship Cover. Zeppelin/airship unit field post (Feldpost) from Wainoden airfield in Poland. Dated
140 GBP
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Airship Cover. Zeppelin unit field post (Feldpost) from Wainoden airfield in Poland. Also dated 12
Lot 348
Airship Cover. Zeppelin unit field post (Feldpost) from Wainoden airfield in Poland. Also dated 12
100 GBP
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Airship cover. From ‘Feldpoststation Nr.177, with incomplete cachet of Koniglicher Preussischer
Lot 349
Airship cover. From ‘Feldpoststation Nr.177, with incomplete cachet of Koniglicher Preussischer
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An unusual cover from Malta to Brazil, via Friedrichshafen. Mailed from John S. Davis Liverpool
Lot 350
An unusual cover from Malta to Brazil, via Friedrichshafen. Mailed from John S. Davis Liverpool
230 GBP
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An interesting cover. ‘1931 US-Turkey flight cover, special ‘Legion’ cover carried on Dox, signed by
Lot 351
An interesting cover. ‘1931 US-Turkey flight cover, special ‘Legion’ cover carried on Dox, signed by
150 GBP
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‘Ballon Monte’ Covers from siege of Paris 1870. 6 items from 2nd. 19th, 30th, 33rd, 55th and 66th
Lot 352
‘Ballon Monte’ Covers from siege of Paris 1870. 6 items from 2nd. 19th, 30th, 33rd, 55th and 66th
500 GBP
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German Naval Zeppelin Field Post Cover. From Hans von Schiller, Leutnant zur See und Wachoffizier to
Lot 353
German Naval Zeppelin Field Post Cover. From Hans von Schiller, Leutnant zur See und Wachoffizier to
95 GBP
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Zeppelin Cover. 4th South American Flight 1933. GB post, commercial cover to Buenos Aires. 4 stamps,
Lot 354
Zeppelin Cover. 4th South American Flight 1933. GB post, commercial cover to Buenos Aires. 4 stamps,
120 GBP
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Zeppelin Cover. The Greek set of 3 stamps, 1933, used on a uniform cover to Albania, with arrival
Lot 355
Zeppelin Cover. The Greek set of 3 stamps, 1933, used on a uniform cover to Albania, with arrival
50 GBP
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An Interesting cover rejected for R-100 flight from Canada to UK together with letter from Chief
Lot 356
An Interesting cover rejected for R-100 flight from Canada to UK together with letter from Chief
30 GBP
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A Rare Airship ‘Norge’ cover- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. One of only 51 covers carried by the
Lot 357
A Rare Airship ‘Norge’ cover- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. One of only 51 covers carried by the
500 GBP
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Another of the Rare Airship ‘Norge’ covers- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. One of only 51 covers
Lot 358
Another of the Rare Airship ‘Norge’ covers- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. One of only 51 covers
440 GBP
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Another of the Rare Airship ‘Norge’ covers- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. Clear cachet and post
Lot 359
Another of the Rare Airship ‘Norge’ covers- Trans Polar Expedition 1926. Clear cachet and post
460 GBP
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Graf Zeppelin Mail. Dutch mail postcard 1931 flight to Austria, landing at Vienna. Dutch acceptance,
Lot 360
Graf Zeppelin Mail. Dutch mail postcard 1931 flight to Austria, landing at Vienna. Dutch acceptance,
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