1413 - Aviation - Zeppelin

Aviation - Zeppelin A collection of 8 amateur and original photographs of the rigid airship LZ 127 "Graf Zeppelin" (registration number 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, as well as against the backdrop of buildings in downtown Budapest. The prints are mounted on cardboard and bear a contemporary handwritten inscription: “1931 április / Graf Zeppelin. Vintages. Silver gelatin. 9 × 6 cm and 8 × 6 cm.” According to sources, the LZ 127’s flight to Hungary took place from March 28 to 30, 1931. The airship landed in Budapest on the morning of March 29, flew over Hungary for about nine hours, and took off that same afternoon to return to Friedrichshafen. The flight to Budapest marked the opening of the 1931 flight 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 downtown Budapest. The prints are mounted on cardboard 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 March 28 to 30, 1931. The airship landed in Budapest on the morning of March 29, spent about nine hours flying over Hungary, and departed for Friedrichshafen that same afternoon. The flight to Budapest marked the opening of the 1931 flight season. 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, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to 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.