Lot 30

Antique c. 1912 German Zeppelin Luffschiff Viktoria Luise Airship Real Photo Postcard w/ Passenger Note

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Antique c. 1912 German Zeppelin Luffschiff Viktoria Luise Airship Real Photo Postcard w/ Passenger Note

Starting Bid: $15

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January 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST
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Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

It has been postmarked Sept. 18, 1913. Viktoria Luise, hull number LZ 11, was a Zeppelin passenger airship operated by DELAG in the early 20th century. It was named after Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia. The airship made its maiden flight on 14 February 1912, and after being transferred to Frankfurt-Rebstock in mid?February, it carried out its first passenger flight on 4 March 1912. It operated mainly within Germany, serving destinations such as Heligoland, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. With the outbreak of World War I, LZ 11 was transferred to the Imperial German Army for use as a training ship. Before that, it had completed 489 passenger flights, covering 54,312?km and carrying 9,738 people (including crew). On 8 October 1915, it was destroyed while being housed in a hangar at the airship base in Liegnitz. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Condition: Very Good Condition

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