May 11 1936 First Flight Hindenburg Lakehurst to Frankfurt

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May 11 1936 First Flight Hindenburg Lakehurst to Frankfurt

Name: May 11 1936 First Flight Hindenburg Lakehurst to Frankfurt
Brand: Hindenburg & Graf Zeppelin Covers
SKU: 44190-24

SKU 44190-24

Price

$55.00

Cover carried on the May 11, 1936 first flight of the Hindenburg (LZ-129) from Lakehurst, New Jersey to Frankfurt, Germany. Striking violet cachet features transatlantic route globe and "First Flight" banner. Backstamped Frankfurt, May 14, 1936, with black "MIT LUFTSCHIFF HINDENBURG BEF,√±RDERT" handstamp. Franked with a three-stamp U. S. airmail combination. Some minor foxing on reverse; front remains clean and bold.