Sale 5011 July 25, 2026

July Internet Auction

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Lots 397—401

Airmail Postal History

  • Lot 397

    Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin, tied by "Varrick St. Sta. N.Y. Apr 29, 1930" machine cancel on New York City view post card to Germany, Very Fine.

    Scott No. C13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 398

    Airmail, 1930, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, canceled by small roller cancels, "Varrick St. Sta. N.Y. Apr 29, 1930" machine cancel on Graf Zeppelin cover to Germany, purple Pan-American Round Flight and red German South American flight cachets, Very Fine.

    Scott No. C14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 399

    Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, canceled by small roller cancels, just tied by purple Pan American flght cachet, "Varrick St. Sta. N.Y. Apr 29, 1930" machine cancel on Graf Zeppelin cover to Germany, Very Fine.

    Scott No. C15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.
  • Lot 400

    Airmail, 1933, 50¢ "Chicago" Zeppelin, tied by "Chicago Ill. Oct 26, 1933" Century of Progress machine cancel on cover to Naugatuck Conn., Graf Zeppelin flight cachet, signed by Hugo Eckener .

    Scott No. C18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Hugo Eckener was the manager of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin during the inter-war years, and also the commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including the first airship flight around the world, making him the most successful airship commander in history.
  • Lot 401

    Airmail, 1933, 50¢ "Chicago" Zeppelin, tied by "Chicago Ill. Oct 26, 1933" Century of Progress machine cancel on flight cover to Chicago Ill., Graf Zeppelin flight cachet, signed by Hugo Eckener , Very Fine.

    Scott No. C18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Hugo Eckener was the manager of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin during the inter-war years, and also the commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including the first airship flight around the world, making him the most successful airship commander in history.