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Lot #79015:

GRAF ZEPPELIN PILOT HUGO ECKENER SIGNED PHOTO & LETTER

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Hugo Eckener, German aviator, and pilot of the Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including the first airship flight around the world, and the most successful airship commander in history. Items include:

Typed thank you letter hand signed by Eckener in black ink, 8.5" x 11". In the letter, Eckener thanks Mr. Schubert for a photograph of Eckener-Pass, and asked him to give the included photo of himself to the founder of Eckener-Pass, Mr. Johnson.
Photo signed in black ink, 4.5" x 6.25". Inscribed to Mr. Johnson, Eckener-Pass
Engraving print, 17" x 12.5"

Condition: Moderate fading to signatures on the letter & print. Light tears present to letter. Light discoloration.