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several old photos of a blimber flying over a mountain range
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

1413 - Airship – Zeppelin A collection of 8 amateur and original ph…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Airship – Zeppelin A collection of 8 amateur and original photographs of the rigid airship LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” (registration D-LZ127) during its visit to Budapest in 1931. The photographs show the airship in flight against the sky, in a close-up view displaying the registration ‘D-LZ127’ and the engine nacelles, as well as against the backdrop of buildings in Budapest city centre. The prints are mounted on card and bear a contemporary handwritten inscription: “1931 április / Graf Zeppelin. Vintages. Silver gelatine. 9 × 6 cm and 8 × 6 cm.” According to sources, the LZ 127’s flight to Hungary took place from 28 to 30 March 1931. The airship landed in Budapest on the morning of 29 March, flew over Hungary for around nine hours and took off that same afternoon to return to Friedrichshafen. The flight to Budapest marked the start of the 1931 flying season. Aviation – Zeppelin – Lot of 8 amateur or original photographs of the rigid airship LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” (registration D-LZ127) during its visit to Budapest in 1931. The photographs show the airship in flight against the sky, in a close-up view featuring the registration ‘D-LZ127’ and the engine nacelles, and behind a row of buildings in the centre of Budapest. The prints are mounted on card and bear a contemporary handwritten inscription: “April 1931 / Graf Zeppelin”. Vintage prints. Gelatin silver. 9 × 6 cm and 8 × 6 cm. According to sources, the LZ 127’s flight to Hungary took place from 28 to 30 March 1931. The airship landed in Budapest on the morning of 29 March, spent around nine hours flying over Hungary, and departed for Friedrichshafen that same afternoon. The flight to Budapest marked the start of the 1931 flying season. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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