Rare Vintage NAS Lakehurst & US Rigid Airship Historical Archive LotUp for sale is a beautifully preserved, cohesive historical ephemera lot centered on the golden age of 20th-century rigid airships and operations at the legendary U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS) Lakehurst, New Jersey.This single-provenance lot bridges the historic operations of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) directly to the tragic conclusion of the Zeppelin era with the Hindenburg disaster.WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:
1. Framed Vintage Photograph – USS Akron (ZRS-4): An authentic silver-gelatin photographic print depicting the USS Akron moored horizontally at the NAS Lakehurst High Mooring Mast. Features a fantastic period handwritten identification note on vintage yellowed tape on the reverse reading: "AKRON AT LAKEHURST AIR STATION." Clear imagery with minor ambient age toning.2. Original Vintage Newspaper – New York American (Hindenburg Disaster Edition): Dated Friday, May 7, 1937 (Morning Edition). Features dramatic front-page headlines, early pictorial spreads, and closing commentary covering the catastrophic explosion of the Hindenburg from the day before. Includes loose, unmounted sequential sheets (pages 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 25-26, and 27-28). Crucially, these pages are completely loose and free of any permanent mounting adhesives, glue, or tape.3. Vintage Promotional/Educational Booklet – "Airships" (2nd Edition): Published by Grolier Craft Press, Inc., New York (Late 1920s/Early 1930s). Features a detailed hand-drawn layout map of the NAS Lakehurst airfield (detailing the main hangar footprint, landing circle, and visitor zones A, B, and C). Contains rare era-specific aviation advertising, including full-page spreads for the Wright Aeronautical Corporation (Paterson, NJ), the Maybach Motor Company (New York Agent), and Veedol Motor Oil.4. Vintage NAS Lakehurst Base Vehicle Decal: Original red-and-white serialized Department of Defense vehicle access pass issued specifically for U.S. Naval Air Station Lakehurst, N.J. Serial number 2220. The red colorway historically designated this pass for Enlisted Personnel vehicle base access. Exceptional structural condition with vibrant ink.5. Supplemental Ephemera – Photographic Print Lot: A secondary set of historical photographic prints depicting the Hindenburg in flight ("Last Voyage") and its subsequent explosion aftermath. Clean backs, entirely free of stamps or markings.CONDITION DETAILS:
All pieces are original period items showing expected light aging, edge-toning, and minor fold wear consistent with 90+ year-old historical paper. Items have been kept in a smoke-free environment. Please review all photos closely to evaluate the exact condition boundaries before offerding.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Due to the fragile nature of the unmounted 1937 newsprint and the framed photograph, this entire lot will be packed with professional care. The newspaper sheets will be packed flat between heavy rigid cardboard inserts to prevent bending. Shipped fully insured with tracking via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Home Delivery.
The original newspaper article of the famous Hindenburg tragedy dates May 7th, 1937. (5) complete pages of the disaster. pages 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 25-26; 27-28. Loosely set on oversized poster board to help preserve their condition.
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