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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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Lady Grace Drummond-Hay. 2 letters to Grace from the British Vice Consulate in Marrakesh 1931. To
Lot 181
Lady Grace Drummond-Hay. 2 letters to Grace from the British Vice Consulate in Marrakesh 1931. To
210 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Heinrich Kubis archive. An impressive large collection of post-WW1 letters, cards and invitations to
Lot 182
Heinrich Kubis archive. An impressive large collection of post-WW1 letters, cards and invitations to
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Heinrich Kubis, Chief Steward of ‘Hindenburg’. An archive of 29 items, bearing messages of
Lot 183
Heinrich Kubis, Chief Steward of ‘Hindenburg’. An archive of 29 items, bearing messages of
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Heinrich Kubis. An archive of over 40 letters and cards etc to Herr Kubis, congratulating him on his
Lot 184
Heinrich Kubis. An archive of over 40 letters and cards etc to Herr Kubis, congratulating him on his
210 GBP
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Rare original artwork for two Graf Zeppelin flights. Artwork for two posters advertising flight to
Lot 185
Rare original artwork for two Graf Zeppelin flights. Artwork for two posters advertising flight to
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A 1936 identity card and ‘Airship Flight Book’ of Heinrich Kubis. The card is signed by von
Lot 186
A 1936 identity card and ‘Airship Flight Book’ of Heinrich Kubis. The card is signed by von
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500 - 750 GBP
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A German Telegram Form. Dated 10th Novemmber 1930. From Telegraph Office, Borkum, from
Lot 187
A German Telegram Form. Dated 10th Novemmber 1930. From Telegraph Office, Borkum, from
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40 - 60 GBP
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A private letter written on February 8th 1916. Written by a grand-daughter to her grandfather Mr.
Lot 188
A private letter written on February 8th 1916. Written by a grand-daughter to her grandfather Mr.
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Graf von Zeppelin. Printed ‘Thank You’ card (Heizliden Dank) for friendly good wishes
Lot 189
Graf von Zeppelin. Printed ‘Thank You’ card (Heizliden Dank) for friendly good wishes
50 GBP
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“LZ129” Menu from Hindenburg’s Propaganda Flight dated 29 March 1936. This was the last day of the
Lot 190
“LZ129” Menu from Hindenburg’s Propaganda Flight dated 29 March 1936. This was the last day of the
150 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 unique Menu Cards from the Kurgarten Hotel Friedrichshafen. One dated 10th July 1937, just 2
Lot 191
2 unique Menu Cards from the Kurgarten Hotel Friedrichshafen. One dated 10th July 1937, just 2
60 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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R-101: Two Menu cards, dated 6 November 1929, for the Luncheon Menu and Wine List, boasting a
Lot 192
R-101: Two Menu cards, dated 6 November 1929, for the Luncheon Menu and Wine List, boasting a
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Savoy Restaurant Menu Card. Dated 18th April 1916. Cover with the Savoy Hotel crest and a small
Lot 193
A Savoy Restaurant Menu Card. Dated 18th April 1916. Cover with the Savoy Hotel crest and a small
85 GBP
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1913 Menu Card of a banquet held to celebrate the 75th birthday of Count von Zeppelin. The banquet
Lot 194
1913 Menu Card of a banquet held to celebrate the 75th birthday of Count von Zeppelin. The banquet
80 GBP
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Menu from the “Graf Zeppelin” England Flight 18-20 Aug 1931. Mounted, framed (41cm x 51cm) and
Lot 195
Menu from the “Graf Zeppelin” England Flight 18-20 Aug 1931. Mounted, framed (41cm x 51cm) and
30 GBP
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Graf Zeppelin Menu. For lunch on the 31st July 1932 from the Danzig-Baltic flight. A single sided
Lot 196
Graf Zeppelin Menu. For lunch on the 31st July 1932 from the Danzig-Baltic flight. A single sided
160 GBP
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A rare artists original Graf Zeppelin Menu. The coloured artwork for an un-named flight, with the
Lot 197
A rare artists original Graf Zeppelin Menu. The coloured artwork for an un-named flight, with the
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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‘Graf Zeppelin passenger and crew list. Single sheet with date 1935, 12th flight, list of 18
Lot 198
‘Graf Zeppelin passenger and crew list. Single sheet with date 1935, 12th flight, list of 18
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Hindenburg Passenger List dated 23 June 1936. Flight from Lakehurst to Frankfurt included among
Lot 199
Hindenburg Passenger List dated 23 June 1936. Flight from Lakehurst to Frankfurt included among
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Hindenburg Passenger List dated 20 May 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
Lot 200
Hindenburg Passenger List dated 20 May 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
120 GBP
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Hindenburg Passenger List dated 3 July 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
Lot 201
Hindenburg Passenger List dated 3 July 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
110 GBP
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Hindenburg Passenger List dated 9 August 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
Lot 202
Hindenburg Passenger List dated 9 August 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC See
110 GBP
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Hindenburg Passenger List dated 14 July 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC
Lot 203
Hindenburg Passenger List dated 14 July 1936, for the flight from Lakehurst NJ to Frankfurt. GC
110 GBP
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A rare flight log of a flight of Zeppelin ‘Hansa’. Flight No.276 Hamburg Sunday 5th October 1913
Lot 204
A rare flight log of a flight of Zeppelin ‘Hansa’. Flight No.276 Hamburg Sunday 5th October 1913
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Approximately 60 packets of Zeppelin related modern stamps etc. Including blocks, covers,
Lot 205
Approximately 60 packets of Zeppelin related modern stamps etc. Including blocks, covers,
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Mainly pre WW1 period German poster stamps. 34 different all with Zeppelin interest including
Lot 206
Mainly pre WW1 period German poster stamps. 34 different all with Zeppelin interest including
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50 - 70 GBP
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Poster and Modern Postage Stamps. All with Zeppelin interest all with Zeppelin interest. A very
Lot 207
Poster and Modern Postage Stamps. All with Zeppelin interest all with Zeppelin interest. A very
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Pre WW1 period German poster stamps. 32 ‘Flugsport-Serie’. Different aspects of early aviation,
Lot 208
Pre WW1 period German poster stamps. 32 ‘Flugsport-Serie’. Different aspects of early aviation,
30 GBP
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WW1 period German poster stamps. 18 stamps in part sheets. 6 personalities including Graf von
Lot 209
WW1 period German poster stamps. 18 stamps in part sheets. 6 personalities including Graf von
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60 - 90 GBP
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WW1 period German poster stamps. 2 sheets of 20 ‘Luftfahrerdank’ labels, mostly aeroplanes and
Lot 210
WW1 period German poster stamps. 2 sheets of 20 ‘Luftfahrerdank’ labels, mostly aeroplanes and
25 GBP
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WW1 period German poster stamps. ‘Luftfahrerdank, Wohlfahrtsmarke’. 29 examples, some
Lot 211
WW1 period German poster stamps. ‘Luftfahrerdank, Wohlfahrtsmarke’. 29 examples, some
25 GBP
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WW1 period German poster stamps. ‘Fur’s Fliegerheim’. 4 blocks of 20, (10x2) in four colours
Lot 212
WW1 period German poster stamps. ‘Fur’s Fliegerheim’. 4 blocks of 20, (10x2) in four colours
40 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A modern thematic collection of 123 stamps. The subjects are airships and balloons and include
Lot 213
A modern thematic collection of 123 stamps. The subjects are airships and balloons and include
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A scarce part sheet of 6 1933 special ‘United States Postage’ 50c stamps. In pale green with a
Lot 214
A scarce part sheet of 6 1933 special ‘United States Postage’ 50c stamps. In pale green with a
130 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A scarce 1930 Argentinian Zeppelin Stamp. 50 cent blue overprint. ‘Zeppelin 1st Vuelo 1930’
Lot 215
A scarce 1930 Argentinian Zeppelin Stamp. 50 cent blue overprint. ‘Zeppelin 1st Vuelo 1930’
110 GBP
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A very rare 1930 Argentinian Zeppelin Stamp. 1 Peso overprint. ‘Zeppelin 1st Vuelo 1930’ overprint
Lot 216
A very rare 1930 Argentinian Zeppelin Stamp. 1 Peso overprint. ‘Zeppelin 1st Vuelo 1930’ overprint
110 GBP
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Approximately 100 modern mail covers and postcards. Including ‘First Scheduled Passenger Airship
Lot 217
Approximately 100 modern mail covers and postcards. Including ‘First Scheduled Passenger Airship
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A good collection of Zeppelin postcards. With a field post card bearing a seal of 2 Luftschiffe
Lot 218
A good collection of Zeppelin postcards. With a field post card bearing a seal of 2 Luftschiffe
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76 pre WW1 Delag Sepia Postcards. A rare group including 4 views of Hansa and Sachsen. The remainder
Lot 219
76 pre WW1 Delag Sepia Postcards. A rare group including 4 views of Hansa and Sachsen. The remainder
30 GBP
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47 postcards showing Zeppelin airships. Coloured and black and white, airships in flight photos,
Lot 220
47 postcards showing Zeppelin airships. Coloured and black and white, airships in flight photos,
120 GBP
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38 postcards. Coloured plus black and white- Greetings, cartoons and comic. Mostly in German but a
Lot 221
38 postcards. Coloured plus black and white- Greetings, cartoons and comic. Mostly in German but a
55 GBP
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37 period U.S.S. Macon commemorative covers. Dated 1930, 1932, 1933, plus most 1934. With printed
Lot 222
37 period U.S.S. Macon commemorative covers. Dated 1930, 1932, 1933, plus most 1934. With printed
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50 - 70 GBP
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31 real postcards of ‘Clement Bayard’ French dirigible. Including close-ups of the gondola, the
Lot 223
31 real postcards of ‘Clement Bayard’ French dirigible. Including close-ups of the gondola, the
65 GBP
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31 various French and German postcards. Comic artist’s impressions, real photos, comic WW1 and
Lot 224
31 various French and German postcards. Comic artist’s impressions, real photos, comic WW1 and
45 GBP
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30 fantasy airship and balloon related postcards. 13 postally used, plus many written on. Subjects
Lot 225
30 fantasy airship and balloon related postcards. 13 postally used, plus many written on. Subjects
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29 picture postcards of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. All unused, including excellent close-ups and aerial shots,
Lot 226
29 picture postcards of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. All unused, including excellent close-ups and aerial shots,
110 GBP
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A similar lot of 29 picture postcards of ‘Graf Zeppelin.’ Again mostly over Friedrichshafen and
Lot 227
A similar lot of 29 picture postcards of ‘Graf Zeppelin.’ Again mostly over Friedrichshafen and
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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28 unused Zeppelin postcards. Photocard style with good aerial pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over
Lot 228
28 unused Zeppelin postcards. Photocard style with good aerial pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over
110 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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26 photo postcards of the French Dirigible ‘Lebaudy’. Including 4 of the wreck at Aldershot in 1911.
Lot 229
26 photo postcards of the French Dirigible ‘Lebaudy’. Including 4 of the wreck at Aldershot in 1911.
55 GBP
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26 various Zeppelin postcards. An amazing group of cards showing wreckage of crashed airships,
Lot 230
26 various Zeppelin postcards. An amazing group of cards showing wreckage of crashed airships,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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26 coloured fantasy cards. Fantasy airships with people in the gondolas, new year, ‘thinking of you’
Lot 231
26 coloured fantasy cards. Fantasy airships with people in the gondolas, new year, ‘thinking of you’
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80 - 120 GBP
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25 Zeppelin etc postcards. All postally used in the 1930’s. All photo cards including distant and
Lot 232
25 Zeppelin etc postcards. All postally used in the 1930’s. All photo cards including distant and
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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25 Zeppelin postcards. All postally used, not flown. Mostly photo cards including 2 coloured, with
Lot 233
25 Zeppelin postcards. All postally used, not flown. Mostly photo cards including 2 coloured, with
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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25 fantasy airship and balloon related postcards. 13 postally used, plus many written on. Subjects
Lot 234
25 fantasy airship and balloon related postcards. 13 postally used, plus many written on. Subjects
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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25 unused Zeppelin postcards. Photocard style with good aerial pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over
Lot 235
25 unused Zeppelin postcards. Photocard style with good aerial pictures of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ over
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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24 postcards. British military airships. Coloured and black and white, artists impressions and
Lot 236
24 postcards. British military airships. Coloured and black and white, artists impressions and
70 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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24 airship postcards. Including many unusual models- ‘Suchard’, ‘Silver Queen’, ‘Tunisie’, Le
Lot 237
24 airship postcards. Including many unusual models- ‘Suchard’, ‘Silver Queen’, ‘Tunisie’, Le
55 GBP
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24 mostly coloured airship postcards. Including German and French aquatints with photo style and
Lot 238
24 mostly coloured airship postcards. Including German and French aquatints with photo style and
35 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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24 airship fantasy cards. 16 coloured, 8 black & white. Real photographs and artist’s impressions
Lot 239
24 airship fantasy cards. 16 coloured, 8 black & white. Real photographs and artist’s impressions
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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23 photo postcards of French Dirigibles. Mostly unused including ‘Republique’ with good views in
Lot 240
23 photo postcards of French Dirigibles. Mostly unused including ‘Republique’ with good views in
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