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Lot # 1029: 1937 Hindenburg, "Bursts into Flames at Lakehurst" Iconic Photo of Doomed German Airship

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 33 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Fall Collectors Auction 2023",
which ran from 10/15/2023 2:00 PM to
11/4/2023 8:00 PM



There are few events or images that have resonated throughout time like the Hindenburg as it burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937. The photo has been seen a billion times and the broadcast of a journalist crying and yelling "oh the humanity" has been heard a billion more! The offered silver gelatin masterpiece is one of the most famous from the event that was taken that day as it shows the flames at their pinnacle while people run for safety underneath the massive ship. The photo is crystal clear and off the original negative but was restruck in the 1950's, making it a Vintage 3 example but with an incredible look and feel to it with almost seventy years of age! Both the condition and quality are outstanding.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 3
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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