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1930 Russia Flight

On 9 September 1930, the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127) departed Friedrichshafen for Moscow. It arrived on 10 September 1930, and stayed for only a few hours before beginning its return voyage to Friedrichshafen. It arrived in Friedrichshafen on 11 September 1930.

Outbound mail can be found with Friedrichshafen cancels or on-board cancels dated 9 or 10 September 1930, and should carry a red confirmation stamp.

On-Board Cancel

Russlandfahrt Confirmation Stamp

Mail that made both the outbound and return legs sometimes carries multiple Moscow cancels, as the mail was canceled upon arrival and on re-loading.

Return mail frequently bears a commemorative Russian stamp, and a Russian zeppelin confirmation cachet.

Set Date(s)

9-11 September 1930

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1930 Russia Flight

On 9 September 1930, the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127) departed Friedrichshafen for Moscow. It arrived on 10 September 1930, and stayed for only a few hours before beginning its return voyage to Friedrichshafen. It arrived in Friedrichshafen on 11 September 1930.

Outbound mail can be found with Friedrichshafen cancels or on-board cancels dated 9 or 10 September 1930, and should carry a red confirmation stamp.

On-Board Cancel

Russlandfahrt Confirmation Stamp

Mail that made both the outbound and return legs sometimes carries multiple Moscow cancels, as the mail was canceled upon arrival and on re-loading.

Return mail frequently bears a commemorative Russian stamp, and a Russian zeppelin confirmation cachet.

Set Date(s)

9-11 September 1930

Album Page(s)