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Lot 190
[AVIATION]. A group of 34 RPPCs & photographs of early airplanes and dirigibles.
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$200 - 300
Price Realized
$819
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Lot Description
[AVIATION]. A group of 34 RPPCs & photographs of early airplanes and dirigibles.

The lot is comprised of approx. 22 postcards, including printed and real photo postcards, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., or smaller, several unused, and 12 silver gelatin photographs and snapshots, 3 x 5 in., or smaller. Many of the scenes and subjects are identified in the negative. 

Highlighted titles/scenes include: Image of an early balloon, with modern label crediting the photograph to William Preston Mayfield. -- A flying visit to the Hand Hotel, Llangollen, Wales. -- Flying airships at the New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY. -- Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis at France Field. -- Multiple images of airplanes in Hawaii. -- Early view of a sea plane. -- British Spitfire Fighters in formation. -- 2 interior photographs of a Graf Zeppelin. -- Snapshot of an airplane landing on a merry-go-round. 

Together, 34 real photo postcards, printed postcards, and photographs. Condition generally good to very good. Some with corner and edge wear, toning, trimmed edges, and album residue to verso.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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