[AVIATION]. A group of 34 RPPCs & photographs of early airplanes and dirigibles.

The lot is comprised of approx. 22 postcards, including printed and real photo postcards, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., or smaller, several unused, and 12 silver gelatin photographs and snapshots, 3 x 5 in., or smaller. Many of the scenes and subjects are identified in the negative.

Highlighted titles/scenes include: Image of an early balloon, with modern label crediting the photograph to William Preston Mayfield. -- A flying visit to the Hand Hotel, Llangollen, Wales. -- Flying airships at the New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY. -- Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis at France Field. -- Multiple images of airplanes in Hawaii. -- Early view of a sea plane. -- British Spitfire Fighters in formation. -- 2 interior photographs of a Graf Zeppelin. -- Snapshot of an airplane landing on a merry-go-round.

Together, 34 real photo postcards, printed postcards, and photographs. Condition generally good to very good. Some with corner and edge wear, toning, trimmed edges, and album residue to verso.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[AVIATION]. A group of 34 RPPCs & photographs of early airplanes and dirigibles.

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