Photograph Rigid Airship U.S.S Shenandoah / 1925

Description: [Photograph]: Rigid Airship U.S.S. Shenandoah Title: [Photograph]: Rigid Airship U.S.S. Shenandoah Publication: [No place]: U.S. Navy, [circa 1923-1925] Description: Hardcover. Mammoth plate sepia-toned gelatin silver photograph. Approximately 24" x 18.5". A few modest tears, mostly confined to the ample lower margin, else near fine. Rubber stamp "Released" on verso and noting if published to be credited to the U.S. Navy. The Shenandoah was the first of four American-built rigid airships, commissioned by the U.S. Navy and built at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, mostly for surveillance (and publicity) uses. Modeled on a German Zeppelin, it was also the first helium-filled rigid airship (and apparently when filled, consumed most of the world's available supply of helium). It made its maiden voyage in September 1923, and crashed horrifically in September 1925, breaking into three pieces in poor weather in Ohio , with the deaths of 14 (and 29 survivors). It seems unlikely that this large format photographic image would have been released by the Navy much later than 1925. Seller ID: 436869 Subject: Americana, Aviation, Photography Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 475 USD

Location: Gloucester City, New Jersey

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