German aviation pioneer (1868–1954) who headed the Zeppelin Company, builders of the famed dirigibles Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg. TLS in German, signed “Eckener,” one page, 8 x 10.75, Luftschiffbau Zeppelin letterhead, July 18, 1930. Short untranslated letter to a gentleman in New Jersey. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some scattered creases, light toning, and a couple of small horizontal tears to page. RRAuction COA.
