Lot 705
Worldwide, Zeppelin Flight Covers & Cards, 1928-37, worthwhile collection of 28 different Zeppelin Flight covers and cards in a binder, including U.S., Germany, Brazil, Paraguay, Spain and Liechtenstein (C15-16 FDC), highlights including Michel #27)c, 1929 Germany-America flight with Board Mail cancel, 66) 1930 Germany-South America flight with C38, C39 (2) South America Zepps (stamps alone cat. $975 on cover), 234)d 1932 Germany-South America flight with Board Mail cancel, 352C)b 1933 US Century of Progress flight Miami-Chicago (two different) one is FDC Oct. 6 plus 355C) Chicago-Friedrichshafen all with C18, also 63I) Hindenburg-Germany flight May 1, 1937 flight canceled due to weather, then mail dropped May 3 over Cologne on outward fatal flight to North America where the air ship exploded in its landing attempt at Lakehurst, NJ on May 6, other worthwhile items throughout (no photo).Estimate $600 - 800.
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Realized: $850