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Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin typed letter signed, "GV Zeppelin". Zeppelin's letter is dated 3 September 1910, addressed to "Honoured Sea Captain Marwede of the Nautical Department of the Government Naval Office". German language letter translates in part, "…The greater part of a year is required for the design and construction of an airship, whereas the flight testing, which must as a high priority also be carried out by the construction engineer before the machine goes to the customer, is carried out in a few days or weeks…It is possible that with the further evolution of airship construction - and especially if the Navy begins to order ships - that an alteration would come in and it would give me great pleasure if we could then perhaps work in closer association…" Single-page letter measures approximately 9" x 12". Near fine.
Rare Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin Typed Letter Signed Discussing Airships With the German Government Naval Office -- "…a year is required for the design and construction of an airship…"
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