1930 Netherlands Flight
On 11 November 1930, the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127) flew from Friedrichshafen to the Netherlands, then returned.
Most outbound received either a Friedrichshafen or On-Board cancel, or one from the many treaty states.
Friedrichshafen Cancel
On-Board Cancel
Liechtenstein Cancel
All mail transported received a blue confirmation stamp.
Confirmation Stamp
In the Netherlands, mail was dropped at Venlo, receiving a violet arrival stamp.
Venlo Arrival Stamp
Several pieces of mail failed to receive the arrival stamp, and upon request of the senders or receivers, were later stamped with a red version of the arrival stamp.
Return mail received a Venlo confirmation stamp similar to the arrival stamp, but with different wording.
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1930 Netherlands Flight
On 11 November 1930, the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127) flew from Friedrichshafen to the Netherlands, then returned.
Most outbound received either a Friedrichshafen or On-Board cancel, or one from the many treaty states.
Friedrichshafen Cancel
On-Board Cancel
Liechtenstein Cancel
All mail transported received a blue confirmation stamp.
Confirmation Stamp
In the Netherlands, mail was dropped at Venlo, receiving a violet arrival stamp.
Venlo Arrival Stamp
Several pieces of mail failed to receive the arrival stamp, and upon request of the senders or receivers, were later stamped with a red version of the arrival stamp.
Return mail received a Venlo confirmation stamp similar to the arrival stamp, but with different wording.