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[FLIGHT COVER] Germany. 1924, October 12, U.S. Navy Dirigible ZR-3 [USS Los Angeles] Arrival from Ge
Estimate: $300-$500
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Location
Chicago
Description
[FLIGHT COVER] Germany. 1924, October 12, U.S. Navy Dirigible ZR-3 [USS Los Angeles] Arrival from Germany (AAMC Z-41)
100pf Lilac with black "Leipzig 26.8.24" postmark, envelope is backstamped at New York, October 15, 1924.
This flight of ZR-3/LZ126 was officially transferring the Zeppelin to United States custody as part of reparations following the Treaty of Versailles and Germany's surrender in World War 1. The cover is addressed to noted philatelist Eugene Klein in Philadelphia.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Quantity
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