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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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14 various medallions/coins/tags. An interesting group from various countries. USA postal tags. Plus
Lot 121
14 various medallions/coins/tags. An interesting group from various countries. USA postal tags. Plus
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10 modern silver commemorative medallions. All connected to aviation events and all depicting an
Lot 122
10 modern silver commemorative medallions. All connected to aviation events and all depicting an
95 GBP
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8 modern silver medallions. 4 German marking various Zeppelin anniversaries, marked silver. All in
Lot 123
8 modern silver medallions. 4 German marking various Zeppelin anniversaries, marked silver. All in
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7 modern silver medallions. 4 silver coins, partly enamelled from the Congo and the Republic of
Lot 124
7 modern silver medallions. 4 silver coins, partly enamelled from the Congo and the Republic of
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2 large German Zeppelin medallions. 8.3cm in silvered bronze, naked man launching an eagle with
Lot 125
2 large German Zeppelin medallions. 8.3cm in silvered bronze, naked man launching an eagle with
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2 large German Zeppelin medallions. 10.9cm in bronze for 1st flight of Hindenburg to South
Lot 126
2 large German Zeppelin medallions. 10.9cm in bronze for 1st flight of Hindenburg to South
170 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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2 large German medallions. One 9.2cm in bronze with profile portrait of Major August von Parceval
Lot 127
2 large German medallions. One 9.2cm in bronze with profile portrait of Major August von Parceval
45 GBP
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A large 18.5cm bronze plaque, ‘For Service To The Zeppelin-Eckener Fund. Naked man launching an
Lot 128
A large 18.5cm bronze plaque, ‘For Service To The Zeppelin-Eckener Fund. Naked man launching an
60 GBP
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A large 10cm gilt medallion. Inscribed ‘Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, 1838-1917, with head and
Lot 129
A large 10cm gilt medallion. Inscribed ‘Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, 1838-1917, with head and
30 GBP
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A 12cm bronze Medallion for the Zeppelin-Eckener Fund 1925. Naked man launching an eagle with legend
Lot 130
A 12cm bronze Medallion for the Zeppelin-Eckener Fund 1925. Naked man launching an eagle with legend
70 GBP
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French Plaque. Winged female figure between aircraft and airship, 3 panels inscribed ‘Navigation
Lot 131
French Plaque. Winged female figure between aircraft and airship, 3 panels inscribed ‘Navigation
75 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Plaque for Graf Zeppelin’s landing in Boblingen 1929. Zeppelin flying over buildings. Legend ‘
Lot 132
Plaque for Graf Zeppelin’s landing in Boblingen 1929. Zeppelin flying over buildings. Legend ‘
140 GBP
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22 Assorted books. 11 volumes (in-complete set) of “The War of Nations”, published by George Newnes.
Lot 133
22 Assorted books. 11 volumes (in-complete set) of “The War of Nations”, published by George Newnes.
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20 Assorted books. Including: “Airship (R34)” by Patrick Abbott, 1st edition; “Skyships”, William
Lot 135
20 Assorted books. Including: “Airship (R34)” by Patrick Abbott, 1st edition; “Skyships”, William
20 GBP
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20 Assorted books. Including “Airship (R34)” by Patrick Abbott, 1st edition; “The Giant
Lot 136
20 Assorted books. Including “Airship (R34)” by Patrick Abbott, 1st edition; “The Giant
30 GBP
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Complete set of Zeppelin Weltfahrten cigarette cards: Album containing 265 real photo cards covering
Lot 137
Complete set of Zeppelin Weltfahrten cigarette cards: Album containing 265 real photo cards covering
25 GBP
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Zeppelin Labels. A small but interesting group including adhesive label outlining ‘Graf Zeppelin’
Lot 138
Zeppelin Labels. A small but interesting group including adhesive label outlining ‘Graf Zeppelin’
85 GBP
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Framed and Glazed Fragment of a Telegram with signature of Count von Zeppelin together with postcard
Lot 139
Framed and Glazed Fragment of a Telegram with signature of Count von Zeppelin together with postcard
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Framed and Glazed Fragment of a Telegram with signature of Count von Zeppelin together with postcard
Lot 140
Framed and Glazed Fragment of a Telegram with signature of Count von Zeppelin together with postcard
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A Grant of Letters patent. To Augustin Henri Hamon of Boulogne-Sur-Seine France, for a Luftballon.
Lot 141
A Grant of Letters patent. To Augustin Henri Hamon of Boulogne-Sur-Seine France, for a Luftballon.
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A Grant of Letters patent. To Augustin Henri Hamon of Boulogne-Sur-Seine France, for a dirigible
Lot 142
A Grant of Letters patent. To Augustin Henri Hamon of Boulogne-Sur-Seine France, for a dirigible
55 GBP
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A Perspex and wood mounted United States Navy certificate of graduation. Issued by the Airship
Lot 143
A Perspex and wood mounted United States Navy certificate of graduation. Issued by the Airship
100 GBP
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Lecture on Maintenance, Flying and Operations of Airships – Cranwell 1918. Compiled as a pamphlet,
Lot 144
Lecture on Maintenance, Flying and Operations of Airships – Cranwell 1918. Compiled as a pamphlet,
150 GBP
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L/A Notes, Notes on Aerostation and Kite Balloon Notes, Ventry. A very interesting softback handbook
Lot 145
L/A Notes, Notes on Aerostation and Kite Balloon Notes, Ventry. A very interesting softback handbook
35 GBP
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Handbook on Rigid 23 Class Airships, 1918. Copy No 80 of the original board and cloth bound
Lot 146
Handbook on Rigid 23 Class Airships, 1918. Copy No 80 of the original board and cloth bound
90 GBP
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Handbook on SS “Zero” Class Airships, 1918. Original board and cloth bound handbook (copy No 110)
Lot 147
Handbook on SS “Zero” Class Airships, 1918. Original board and cloth bound handbook (copy No 110)
65 GBP
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Handbook on the “Coastal” and “C.Star” Class Airships, 1918. Original board and cloth bound handbook
Lot 148
Handbook on the “Coastal” and “C.Star” Class Airships, 1918. Original board and cloth bound handbook
65 GBP
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A 6 page brochure on LZ127 ‘Graf Zeppelin’. In German, with statistics of flights, photos of
Lot 149
A 6 page brochure on LZ127 ‘Graf Zeppelin’. In German, with statistics of flights, photos of
40 GBP
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Pamphlet on “High Speed Transport and Empire Communication” by Maj S S Smith (March 1929),
Lot 150
Pamphlet on “High Speed Transport and Empire Communication” by Maj S S Smith (March 1929),
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Soviet Union Stationery. 3 x 5 kopek cards showing Soviet Rigid Airship named ‘“ (‘ (Klim
Lot 151
Soviet Union Stationery. 3 x 5 kopek cards showing Soviet Rigid Airship named ‘“ (‘ (Klim
100 GBP
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“USS Akron” Letter in a Roughly opened Memorial cover 30 May 1933. A letter on Naval Air Station,
Lot 152
“USS Akron” Letter in a Roughly opened Memorial cover 30 May 1933. A letter on Naval Air Station,
30 GBP
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WW1 letter giving account of Zeppelin Raids – returned by Censor. Letter dated 13 Feb 1916 from a
Lot 153
WW1 letter giving account of Zeppelin Raids – returned by Censor. Letter dated 13 Feb 1916 from a
100 GBP
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R100 Letter. A Letter from a Mr Suddes at Aero Engines Canada to a relative in England that was
Lot 154
R100 Letter. A Letter from a Mr Suddes at Aero Engines Canada to a relative in England that was
30 GBP
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Royal Airship Works – Crew Contract: “Retained Airship Crews” blank contract together with 2
Lot 155
Royal Airship Works – Crew Contract: “Retained Airship Crews” blank contract together with 2
70 GBP
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Collection of Documents, books and pamphlets. Including: a copy of “Aviation and Insurance – Notes
Lot 156
Collection of Documents, books and pamphlets. Including: a copy of “Aviation and Insurance – Notes
230 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Zeppelin Literature: Hardback book by Dieter Leder “Wenn es doch Tag gewesen ware!” relating to Graf
Lot 157
Zeppelin Literature: Hardback book by Dieter Leder “Wenn es doch Tag gewesen ware!” relating to Graf
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An impressively large bound volume “Ehrendenfinal der Deutchen Armee und Marine, 1871-1918” “
Lot 158
An impressively large bound volume “Ehrendenfinal der Deutchen Armee und Marine, 1871-1918” “
75 GBP
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Framed front page of the Dresdner newspaper 7th May 1937. Also a picture of Count von Zeppelin,
Lot 159
Framed front page of the Dresdner newspaper 7th May 1937. Also a picture of Count von Zeppelin,
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Framed newspaper photograph of a Zeppelin over a fleet review. A mounted, framed and glazed
Lot 160
Framed newspaper photograph of a Zeppelin over a fleet review. A mounted, framed and glazed
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An interesting scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings from 1908/1909. Many about American aviation,
Lot 161
An interesting scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings from 1908/1909. Many about American aviation,
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Hindenburg newspaper cuttings from 1937. Contained in a scrapbook the cuttings refer to the loss
Lot 162
Hindenburg newspaper cuttings from 1937. Contained in a scrapbook the cuttings refer to the loss
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Newspaper Cuttings in French. 5 Pages from 1929 to 1938 on many aspects of Zeppelins. Also 13 modern
Lot 163
Newspaper Cuttings in French. 5 Pages from 1929 to 1938 on many aspects of Zeppelins. Also 13 modern
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Contemporary newspapers covering the loss and aftermath of the R101 comprising: News Chronicle - 3
Lot 164
Contemporary newspapers covering the loss and aftermath of the R101 comprising: News Chronicle - 3
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Newspapers and Magazines 1915/1925 all with airship interest. 8 copies of the French magazine ‘
Lot 165
Newspapers and Magazines 1915/1925 all with airship interest. 8 copies of the French magazine ‘
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Newspapers and Magazines. ‘Zeppelin March!’ Magazine published for the Zeppelin Company, excellent
Lot 166
Newspapers and Magazines. ‘Zeppelin March!’ Magazine published for the Zeppelin Company, excellent
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French WW1 period Magazines. 36 Excelsior 5x L’Illustration, 3x Le Mirror, also a copy of Figaro
Lot 167
French WW1 period Magazines. 36 Excelsior 5x L’Illustration, 3x Le Mirror, also a copy of Figaro
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Various Newspapers containing articles of airship and Zeppelin interest. Including copies of the
Lot 168
Various Newspapers containing articles of airship and Zeppelin interest. Including copies of the
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Newspapers with articles relating to the loss of the Hindenburg. 6 newspapers, 5 in English with
Lot 169
Newspapers with articles relating to the loss of the Hindenburg. 6 newspapers, 5 in English with
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Souvenirs of downed Zeppelins. A booklet of photos of pilots, Leefe-Robinson, Sowery, Brandon and
Lot 170
Souvenirs of downed Zeppelins. A booklet of photos of pilots, Leefe-Robinson, Sowery, Brandon and
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A small quantity of interesting items of paperwork. Including a ‘Graf Zeppelin’ luggage label,
Lot 171
A small quantity of interesting items of paperwork. Including a ‘Graf Zeppelin’ luggage label,
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6 Zeppelin brochures. 1 duplicated of publicity of Bodensee and flying on the Zeppelin. A pamphlet
Lot 172
6 Zeppelin brochures. 1 duplicated of publicity of Bodensee and flying on the Zeppelin. A pamphlet
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5 Notices and Posters. Poster advertising trips to Lakehurst to see ‘Shenandoah’ and ‘ZR3’ (Los
Lot 173
5 Notices and Posters. Poster advertising trips to Lakehurst to see ‘Shenandoah’ and ‘ZR3’ (Los
140 GBP
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4 rare cards from Graf von Zeppelin accepting invitations to functions. One undated. One dated 2nd
Lot 174
4 rare cards from Graf von Zeppelin accepting invitations to functions. One undated. One dated 2nd
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A rare ‘Guest’ Pass to the US Naval Air station Lakehurst N.J. In connection with the Graf
Lot 175
A rare ‘Guest’ Pass to the US Naval Air station Lakehurst N.J. In connection with the Graf
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Hugo Eckener & The Leipzig Fair 1936: Set of five labels showing Eckener in his flying heavy
Lot 176
Hugo Eckener & The Leipzig Fair 1936: Set of five labels showing Eckener in his flying heavy
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A letter from Hugo Eckener. On Grand Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg, note paper, dated 9th December
Lot 177
A letter from Hugo Eckener. On Grand Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg, note paper, dated 9th December
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Sir Geoffrey Harmsworth’s Scrapbook of the airship “Graf Zeppelin” 2nd England Flight. A large (
Lot 178
Sir Geoffrey Harmsworth’s Scrapbook of the airship “Graf Zeppelin” 2nd England Flight. A large (
400 GBP
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G.Herbert Scott: a short hand written note dated 18th July 1930 “Please allow Mr Hodnett to take
Lot 179
G.Herbert Scott: a short hand written note dated 18th July 1930 “Please allow Mr Hodnett to take
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“Visit of His Majesty’s Airship R-100 Canada-1930” an official souvenir publication, 94pp, 21.5cm
Lot 180
“Visit of His Majesty’s Airship R-100 Canada-1930” an official souvenir publication, 94pp, 21.5cm
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