(AVIATION) becker murray Dramatic collection of 33 photograp

Sale 1947 - Lot 76

Price Realized: $ 2,300

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Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,000

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Dramatic collection of 33 photographs of the Hindenburg, with 7 images by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Murray Becker and 3 by news photographer John Rooney. Silver prints, 10x8 inches and slightly smaller (25.4x20.4 cm.), with typewritten news captions affixed to verso and hand stamps. 1936-37

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The luxuriously appointed lighter-than-air ship the Hindenburg was launched in 1936 and legendary for the smoothness of its ride. ($720 was required for a round trip ticket.) On a return voyage from Germany, May 6, 1937, the zeppelin encountered difficulty landing in Lakehurst, N. J. and burst into flame. The lot contains a complete range of pictures including spectacular views of the explosion; promotional views depicting the interior; scenes of Dr. Hugo Eckener, Commodore of the Zeppelin fleet; a disaster list; rescue efforts; and other photographs relating to the aftermath of the tragedy. Finally, the lot contains prints of the airship's 1936 maiden voyage, and a surreal scene of the ship hovering over the island of Manhattan. The illustration for this lot also appears on the front cover of John Faber's<