Show Us Your Lz 127 Zeppelin Covers

My Grandmother had the good fortune and foresight to collect these items. Although there is another thread on Zep covers, I thought I would start one specific to LZ 127.

The first flight was September, 1928. I believe that the first two covers, front and back, were from the maiden voyage.









Later on, a flight back to England (one side only ... back was torn off)



Then, continuing onto Germany. (A very, very faded cache, unfortunately.)





I guess there was a side-trip to Sweden.





Then a nice item to Grandpa on the USS Pecos in Chefoo, China.





And, finally, a nice Austrian addition.

Here is mine.

Wonderful covers with a wide range of highlights.!
Covers mailed to family and retained after 85 years are a clear indication of family history.
Just a few standouts I notice are Elizabeth Arden (3 different countries), Yale University, U.S.S. Pecos and of course some nice stamps.!
Thanks for sharing.!

Hi Robby,

There is quite the family history with Elizabeth Arden and their competitor. See the following links for some interesting reading:

A burned cover can be seen here, though I incorrectly identify my Grandma as having worked at Elizabeth Arden:
https://goscf.com/t/23533

The more complete story can be found here, where it shows that TJ Lewis (one of my relatives) was involved in the Arden/Rubinstein feud:
https://goscf.com/t/33730

However, I find the USS Pecos cover the most interesting and wish there was more information on that one.

There is some skeletons rattling around in them there closets.!
Great read.!

Here are two with more arriving soon:

Century of Progress -- Friedrichshafen to Brazil franked with U.S. C18 on first day of issue (October 2, 1933)






Fifth South American Flight franked with German Empire 2 RM zeppelin

Sieger 26A -- First American Flight 1929 postmarked 5/15/1929





Sieger 224A -- Fourth South American Flight 1933 postmarked 8/9/1933

Sieger 129Ba -- Second South American Flight 1931 postmarked 9/18/1931




Sieger 24A -- Mediterranean Flight 1929 postmarked 4/19/1929 in Vienna and 4/22/1929 in Friedrichshafen.

Sieger 64A -- Friedrichshafen to Sevilla -- Franked with US C13 (proper franking for postcard rate for this flight).




Sieger 64BII -- Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst (Round Trip) -- Franked with US C14 (proper franking for postcard rate for this flight) -- Postmarked April 19, 1930 (first day of issue for the Graf Zeppelin stamps).



Sieger 64CII -- Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst (Round Trip) -- Franked with US C15 (proper franking for letter rate for this flight).

Neeskens13, those beauties are in a whole different league then my collection. Very Nice!

Thanks, Stampcrow. The C15 just arrived today. I got it for a very reasonable price. Have my eye on a few others. Will post them soon if I can get them!

This one is still the favorite in my collection. The late use Columbus is unique for me. The history of Heinrich Koehler, is a bonus.

I love that cover and the cries of outrage it sparked when you posted it.

Sieger 64A/B II -- Friedrichshafen to Friedrichshafen (Round Trip) -- Franked with US C13 and C14 ($1.95 = proper franking for postcard rate for this flight).