Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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Zeppelin Collateral Material continued...

Fabric continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1681

Graf Zeppelin fabric, 4 pieces, approximately 2" x 3", three on card signed by Clara Adams. Each of the 4 is of a different thickness and type, rarely offered (or described) as such, Very Fine. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1682

USS Akron, ZR-4, outer fabric, 3" x 4½" piece of duraluminum from the "damaged fin of the Akron mishap of February 22nd" attached to letter of provenance, rare as most was ordered destroyed, Very Fine. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

Films

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1683

Zeppelin & Hindenburg Films & Audio Tape, includes two reel films, one titled Historic Hearst Zeppelin Flight Around the World, the other is untitled and shows a zeppelin in flight, there is a cd titled FBI Files Hindenburg Disaster, and a mono audio clip of the Hindenburg disaster, a wonderful experience not offered to many, F.-V.F. (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

Hardware and Machinery

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1684

Graf Zeppelin drop mail bag, 12" x 16" cotton mail bag with drawstring, stamped DZR in purple with DZR certification that it was used by Wilhelm Reich in delivering mail from LZ-127 over Frankfurt during the German flight Oct. 2-3, an amazing piece, Very Fine. (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1685

Shenandoah (ZR-1) cables, 6-3/16" cables, most likely used as tie-downs, bound together by heavy iron ring, another rare bit of memorabilia. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1686

Shenandoah (ZR-1) cables, 12-1/8" cables probably for rigging, never seen for sale. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1687

Shenandoah (ZR-1) fittings, a large group (approximately 60) fitting for oil and air lines, virtually no duplication, an amazing opportunity to obtain original parts from the aviation chief rigger's stock. (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1688

Shenandoah (ZR-1) gas cell fabric, pad of 6"x7" samples in various stages of preparation for use all signed by Peckham, such samples are of great rarity. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1689

Shenandoah (ZR-1) turnbuckles, 6 different sized turnbuckles brass and steel (5" to 9" long) for tightening cables, a rare group for he aviation chief rigger's stock. (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1690

U.S. Airship Collateral: General Electric Air Compass Type B. Original air compass manufactured by General Electric, model plate reads "Air Compass / Type B / No 4105 / General / Electric / Company / USA", black paint, mounted on wooden base by two wooden spools, museum quality, a rare and desirable item for the aviation aficionado; a few dings in the rear, F.-V.F. (Image) (Image2)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1691

USS Shenandoah crash metal frame piece, 12" long aluminum brace with provenance note, Very Fine, rare. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1692

USS Shenandoah crash,metal frame pieces, 13" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" truss piece painted blue + 8" x 4" x ½" frame piece painted yellow with tag identifying them as from the Shenandoah, both are aluminum, Very Fine, rare. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

Labels

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1693

Graf Zeppelin Labels. Spectacular multicolor labels featuring famous early airships, complete set of eight produced by the Gerner Brewery in Munich, 2" x 3", Sollors #174-181, bright and fresh, F.-V.F. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1694

Graf Zeppelin Labels. Blue & white etiquettes with o.g.: "VIA ZEPPELIN / FRIEDRICHSHAFEN", NH pane of 10; and 2-part etiquette with "Favor contester / Favor responder" at top and "CONDOR-ZEPPELIN" below, blocks of 6 (NH) & 15, F.-V.F. (Image) (Image2)

Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1695

LZ label in sheet of 10, with full selvage, previously unseen and rare, Very Fine. (Image)

Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

Letters

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1696

Count von Zeppelin signed letter, Mar 24 autograph letter requesting certificates of guarantee and notices from the publisher, Very Fine and rare. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1697

Dr. Eckener autograph letter, TLS dated May 2 to Mrs. Elise Adler in NY thanking her for hers of Apr 14, with original envelope, Very Fine and rare. (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1698

Graf Zeppelin II letter of confirmation, dated May 8, 1937 (1) to Clara Adams with receipt for her payment for first flight of LZ-130, with James Boring Travel Agency baggage label and original envelope, remarkable faith in Zep safety for pioneer traveller, also mimeo copy of permission for LZ-130 to land in the US in 1938, from the Department of State, Very Fine. (Image) (Image2)

Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1699

Graf Zeppelin letter batch slip, Around-the World flight, cancelled Friedrichshafen Aug 15 with special fight handstamp in red, etc., rare, Very Fine. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1700

USS Los Angeles, ZR-3, letter replying to request for flight log, letter from C.O. at Lakehurst sending ZR-3 log for Nov 7-8, 1929 as requested, remarkable and rare. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction