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Zeppelin

Stamps: Philatelic Resources

Zeppelins captured the imagination of the world. Not everyone could afford a flight on a Zeppelin but hundreds of thousands of letters, postcards and packages traveled abroad them. Many countries issued special stamps to commemorate the flights. The philatelic world is rich in Zeppelin stamps. This page acts as a guide to information and resources. More information may be found on my Zeppelin: Stamps webpage. Enjoy. And yes, I accept donations.

stamp: US C13
United States C13


Books

Catalogo degli aerogrammi Zeppelin Zeppelinpost LZ130

The main catalog of stamps in the US is the multivolume Scott Catalogue -- available at most good-sized public libraries. There are specialty catalogs and books that may be hard to find such as the ones illustrated above. Check with your local libraries. Ask to borrow a copy via interlibrary loan.

Catalogo degli aerogrammi Zeppelin by Ermanno Violino (Italian)
Firenze, G. Orlandini, 1971, LCCN: 72-348144 .

Graf Zeppelin flights to England by John Duggan (English)
Ickenham (England) : Zeppelin Study Group, ISBN: 0951411446, 1998.

LZ130 Zepplinpost by John Duggan (English)
United Kingdom : Zeppelin Study Group, Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society, ISBN: 0951411403, 1989, 3rd edition.

Zeppelinpost Spezial-Katalog (German)
Lorch/Württemberg : Sieger, 2001, OCLC: 48851360 -- published annualy.


Images:

 

stamp: Russia C??
Russia C??year?

stamp: Tripolitania C??
Tripolitania C?? year?


Societies:

Aerophilatelic Federation of the Americas
100 East Chicago Street, Suite D
Lower Lobby, Elgin Tower Building
Elgin, IL 60120
Dues includes Zeppelin Collector's Club.
On their website, scroll down about halfway to "Via Zeppelin".

American Philatelic Society
P.O. Box 8000
State College, PA 16803

American Topical Association
P.O. Box 50820
Albuquerque, NM 87181-0820

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada

The Royal Philatelic Society London


Websites

link: Christ Stamps 

 
This site was created, written and is maintained by John Dziadecki © 1995-2007. Images and quotes that are not the author's remain in the copyright of the originator. The information contained in this website is for educational purposes only. Additions and corrections are welcomed! Please send comments, suggestions and possible links to John.Dziadecki@colorado.edu. Last update: 24 February 2003