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Hindenburg

“Hindenburg Explodes at Lakehurst”

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“Hindenburg Explodes at Lakehurst”

Original front section of the Friday, May 7, 1937, edition of the New York American, with the headline above the fold screaming “Hindenburg Explodes at Lakehurst; 34 Dead,” and the secondary headline stating “Dirigible Crashes in Flames as It Tries to Land; 63 Survive, Cause Vague.” Front page also features a huge iconic image of the airship crashing to the ground in flames. A central vertical fold, an extra light horizontal fold through headline, uniform toning, pencil notations along top edge, and chips and small tears to fragile edges, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation IV
  • Dates: #396 - Ended November 29, 2012