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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
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21 various Zeppelin Picture Postcards. All look to be good reproductions of the originals. Good
Lot 243
21 various Zeppelin Picture Postcards. All look to be good reproductions of the originals. Good
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21 humorous postcards all with Zeppelin interest. Including WW1 anti Zeppelin cartoons, ‘We are
Lot 244
21 humorous postcards all with Zeppelin interest. Including WW1 anti Zeppelin cartoons, ‘We are
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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20 airship related postcards. Coloured and aquatint examples including comic. Mostly English- ‘
Lot 245
20 airship related postcards. Coloured and aquatint examples including comic. Mostly English- ‘
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20 captive balloon postcards. French, British, German black and white and a few aquatints/
Lot 246
20 captive balloon postcards. French, British, German black and white and a few aquatints/
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20 coloured airship postcards. French, German and British including- some comic, Christmas
Lot 247
20 coloured airship postcards. French, German and British including- some comic, Christmas
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20 Zeppelin postcards. Mixed cards, pre WW1 fantasy, real photos of Graf Zeppelin in the air, plus
Lot 248
20 Zeppelin postcards. Mixed cards, pre WW1 fantasy, real photos of Graf Zeppelin in the air, plus
40 GBP
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18 pictorial airship postcards. Mostly coloured cards of various airships including Zeppelin.
Lot 250
18 pictorial airship postcards. Mostly coloured cards of various airships including Zeppelin.
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18 airship postcards. An interesting group of various airships including ‘Graf Zeppelin’, various
Lot 251
18 airship postcards. An interesting group of various airships including ‘Graf Zeppelin’, various
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80 - 120 GBP
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18 Zeppelin and other airship postcards. Including the airship ‘Schwaben’ in hanger, and with
Lot 252
18 Zeppelin and other airship postcards. Including the airship ‘Schwaben’ in hanger, and with
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18 French airship/dirigible postcards. some coloured/aquatints including duplicates, mostly French
Lot 253
18 French airship/dirigible postcards. some coloured/aquatints including duplicates, mostly French
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70 - 90 GBP
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18 French airship/dirigible postcards. Various views of the ‘Malecot’, on the ground, in the air,
Lot 254
18 French airship/dirigible postcards. Various views of the ‘Malecot’, on the ground, in the air,
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17 Ballooning Postcards. 5 coloured, British, French including Tuck’s. Photo and aquatint style
Lot 255
17 Ballooning Postcards. 5 coloured, British, French including Tuck’s. Photo and aquatint style
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17 modern postcards. Recent cards depicting airships, from Zeppelin museum Meersburg (2), Hindenburg
Lot 256
17 modern postcards. Recent cards depicting airships, from Zeppelin museum Meersburg (2), Hindenburg
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16 French postcards of ‘Clement Bayard 2’. One coloured, three postally used. Real photos of the
Lot 257
16 French postcards of ‘Clement Bayard 2’. One coloured, three postally used. Real photos of the
75 GBP
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16 French coloured balloon postcards: All from a series of aquatints ‘En Manoeuvres’. Good views
Lot 258
16 French coloured balloon postcards: All from a series of aquatints ‘En Manoeuvres’. Good views
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16 airship related photo and painted picture postcards. Zeppelin- Hindenburg over a tropical island,
Lot 259
16 airship related photo and painted picture postcards. Zeppelin- Hindenburg over a tropical island,
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16 Zeppelin postcards. Cards showing Zeppelin in flight, on the ground, New Year greetings card
Lot 260
16 Zeppelin postcards. Cards showing Zeppelin in flight, on the ground, New Year greetings card
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16 postcards of French airship ‘Partrie’ 1907. Photos with good views of the dirigible in flight and
Lot 261
16 postcards of French airship ‘Partrie’ 1907. Photos with good views of the dirigible in flight and
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16 advertisement postcards. French and German mostly coloured. Plus Italian, Hungarian including
Lot 262
16 advertisement postcards. French and German mostly coloured. Plus Italian, Hungarian including
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15 Zeppelin related postcards. Including the crew of LZ 113, 2 army airship crews before their
Lot 263
15 Zeppelin related postcards. Including the crew of LZ 113, 2 army airship crews before their
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15 WW1 picture postcards. LZ85 shot down at Salonika. Various pictures of the wreckage and a group
Lot 264
15 WW1 picture postcards. LZ85 shot down at Salonika. Various pictures of the wreckage and a group
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15 portrait postcards of Count von Zeppelin. Photos, paintings, sketches and a cartoon. Portraits,
Lot 265
15 portrait postcards of Count von Zeppelin. Photos, paintings, sketches and a cartoon. Portraits,
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15 French postcards of military dirigible ‘Le Liberte’ and German ‘Gross II’. Views of the craft, on
Lot 266
15 French postcards of military dirigible ‘Le Liberte’ and German ‘Gross II’. Views of the craft, on
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14 postcards of the Swiss airship ‘Ville de Lucerne’. 4 coloured depicting the craft over towns,
Lot 267
14 postcards of the Swiss airship ‘Ville de Lucerne’. 4 coloured depicting the craft over towns,
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14 WW1 propaganda postcards. 5 German Luftflottenverein cards showing aspects of raiding
Lot 268
14 WW1 propaganda postcards. 5 German Luftflottenverein cards showing aspects of raiding
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14 various British, Welsh and French airship/dirigible postcards. Photo type and painted, 3 postally
Lot 269
14 various British, Welsh and French airship/dirigible postcards. Photo type and painted, 3 postally
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13 picture postcards of Zeppelin LZ121 ‘Mediterranee’. Formally the German passenger Zeppelin ‘
Lot 270
13 picture postcards of Zeppelin LZ121 ‘Mediterranee’. Formally the German passenger Zeppelin ‘
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13 unusual dirigeable postcards. Wreck of the ‘Bradsky’, views of ‘Capitaine Marchel’, built by
Lot 271
13 unusual dirigeable postcards. Wreck of the ‘Bradsky’, views of ‘Capitaine Marchel’, built by
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12 Photo-postcards of L72/Dixmude. In 1920, as part of the war reparations to the Allies, the German
Lot 272
12 Photo-postcards of L72/Dixmude. In 1920, as part of the war reparations to the Allies, the German
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12 postcards of airship/Zeppelin wrecks. ZR2 at Hull Zeppelin LZ4 at Echterdingen; Lebaudy wreck
Lot 273
12 postcards of airship/Zeppelin wrecks. ZR2 at Hull Zeppelin LZ4 at Echterdingen; Lebaudy wreck
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11 French and German postcards etc. ‘Dupuy de Lome’ and German ‘Estaric I’. Good views of the ‘
Lot 275
11 French and German postcards etc. ‘Dupuy de Lome’ and German ‘Estaric I’. Good views of the ‘
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10 photo cards. Count von Zeppelin in the company of Royalty, notables etc. An interesting lot.
Lot 276
10 photo cards. Count von Zeppelin in the company of Royalty, notables etc. An interesting lot.
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10 rare picture postcards. Airship ‘Italia’ Polar flight, very scarce photos of the expedition,
Lot 277
10 rare picture postcards. Airship ‘Italia’ Polar flight, very scarce photos of the expedition,
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10 picture postcards of French Dirigibles. 3 of the ‘Russie’ the remainder are various views of
Lot 278
10 picture postcards of French Dirigibles. 3 of the ‘Russie’ the remainder are various views of
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10 British WW1 Zeppelin postcards. Mostly artist’s impressions of falling Zeppelins. Also 3 German
Lot 279
10 British WW1 Zeppelin postcards. Mostly artist’s impressions of falling Zeppelins. Also 3 German
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10 picture postcards. William Leefe Robinson and the SL11 1916. Including a fine portrait of Leefe
Lot 280
10 picture postcards. William Leefe Robinson and the SL11 1916. Including a fine portrait of Leefe
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10 British WW1 Zeppelin postcards. Cards with pictures of Zeppelins shot down including ones
Lot 281
10 British WW1 Zeppelin postcards. Cards with pictures of Zeppelins shot down including ones
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10 Balloon related postcards and covers. From 1896 to 1959, Norwegian, Hungarian and German. QGC-
Lot 282
10 Balloon related postcards and covers. From 1896 to 1959, Norwegian, Hungarian and German. QGC-
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9 Zeppelin black and white and coloured postcards. From LZ1 (2 different), pre WW1, including 3 sent
Lot 283
9 Zeppelin black and white and coloured postcards. From LZ1 (2 different), pre WW1, including 3 sent
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9 airship picture postcards of the Parceval. One coloured example. All with splendid views on the
Lot 284
9 airship picture postcards of the Parceval. One coloured example. All with splendid views on the
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8 picture postcards. Miscellany of French Dirigibles including 4 of the ‘Selle-de-Beauchamp’ flying.
Lot 285
8 picture postcards. Miscellany of French Dirigibles including 4 of the ‘Selle-de-Beauchamp’ flying.
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8 picture postcards of Santos-du-Mont’s airship and one cartoon of the pilot. Santos-du-Mont won the
Lot 286
8 picture postcards of Santos-du-Mont’s airship and one cartoon of the pilot. Santos-du-Mont won the
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8 French postcards. An interesting group of early Dirigibles including ‘Ville de Nancy’, ‘Comte de
Lot 287
8 French postcards. An interesting group of early Dirigibles including ‘Ville de Nancy’, ‘Comte de
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8 Zeppelin Picture Postcards: A nice group with excellent views (aerial and ground) of the ‘Graf
Lot 288
8 Zeppelin Picture Postcards: A nice group with excellent views (aerial and ground) of the ‘Graf
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8 Belgian Picture Postcards. ‘La Belgique’. Aerial views and 2 identical of the dirigeable in its
Lot 289
8 Belgian Picture Postcards. ‘La Belgique’. Aerial views and 2 identical of the dirigeable in its
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8 Graf Zeppelin picture postcards. A most impressive group, including landing at Hanworth England
Lot 290
8 Graf Zeppelin picture postcards. A most impressive group, including landing at Hanworth England
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8 Graf Zeppelin picture postcards. An interesting group: 2x Graf Zeppelin in hanger. Close-up of the
Lot 291
8 Graf Zeppelin picture postcards. An interesting group: 2x Graf Zeppelin in hanger. Close-up of the
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8 various postcards etc. Cards (some modern reproductions) with good views of R.100 in flight and on
Lot 292
8 various postcards etc. Cards (some modern reproductions) with good views of R.100 in flight and on
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7 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. A good group of photo-cards of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ and one of the ‘
Lot 294
7 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. A good group of photo-cards of ‘Graf Zeppelin’ and one of the ‘
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7 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. A nice group, 5 of Graf Zeppelin in flight, Hindenburg in flight
Lot 295
7 Zeppelin Picture Postcards. A nice group, 5 of Graf Zeppelin in flight, Hindenburg in flight
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7 picture postcards. A fine portrait of William Leefe Robinson VC; Plus a booklet of souvenir
Lot 296
7 picture postcards. A fine portrait of William Leefe Robinson VC; Plus a booklet of souvenir
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7 unused postcards. Studio impressions of the fall of the L21 (SL11 as later identified) caught in
Lot 297
7 unused postcards. Studio impressions of the fall of the L21 (SL11 as later identified) caught in
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A set 6 coloured postcards. WW1 destruction of Zeppelin. Published at 89 St Andrew’s Hill. The cards
Lot 298
A set 6 coloured postcards. WW1 destruction of Zeppelin. Published at 89 St Andrew’s Hill. The cards
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6 Zeppelin postcards. Photocards of Zeppelin II over Cadet School Bensberg. Zeppelin II in Koln.
Lot 299
6 Zeppelin postcards. Photocards of Zeppelin II over Cadet School Bensberg. Zeppelin II in Koln.
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6 British Postcards of the British airship ‘Mayfly’. The first British rigid airship, built at
Lot 300
6 British Postcards of the British airship ‘Mayfly’. The first British rigid airship, built at
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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
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