Dirigibles Collection

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print)
530528 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut
530524 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut: dirigibles and aeroplanes

The wonderful aviation races in Reims, airplanes and airships chase each other in the air in... (colour litho)
2815261 The wonderful aviation races in Reims, airplanes and airships chase each other in the air in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

On the Karst, one of our aviators attacked an enemy balloon under observation that fell on fire... (colour litho)
2777610 On the Karst, one of our aviators attacked an enemy balloon under observation that fell on fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Conquest of Air, cover illustration for Figaro Illustre
CHT404253 The Conquest of Air, cover illustration for Figaro Illustre, February 1909 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho)
2815467 The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho) by Beltrame

On the Isonzo, dragon-balloon-lifting maneuver to direct artillery shots (Colour Litho)
2777538 On the Isonzo, dragon-balloon-lifting maneuver to direct artillery shots (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Isonzo)

The war from above, one of our airships launches bombs on the Divaccia railway junction
2815764 The war from above, one of our airships launches bombs on the Divaccia railway junction, producing serious damage (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Great News (colour litho)
2777861 The Great News (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great News. At that time we were crowding, as usual)

The Norge towards the most daring goal (colour litho)
2777708 The Norge towards the most daring goal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norge towards the most daring goal)

Ferdinand Count von Zeppelin (colour litho)
700943 Ferdinand Count von Zeppelin (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Count von Zeppelin, or Graf von Zeppelin (1938-1917)

The Italian military airship in Piazza d Armi, in Rome, frantically acclaimed by the soldiers of the genius
2815166 The Italian military airship in Piazza d Armi, in Rome, frantically acclaimed by the soldiers of the genius (colour litho) by Beltrame

During the railway strike (Colour Litho)
2808868 During the railway strike (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the rail strike)

M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon, the Ascent at Fort Vincennes (engraving)
1057701 M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon, the Ascent at Fort Vincennes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Dupuy de Lomes New Navigating Balloon)

On the way to the Polo (colour litho)
2777847 On the way to the Polo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the way to the Pole)

A glorious date in the history of mankind, the North Pole, for the first time in centuries... (colour litho)
2777713 A glorious date in the history of mankind, the North Pole, for the first time in centuries... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A daring aerial bombing, one of our airships launches 40 grenade-torpedo boats on Rivas military works (colour litho)
2777540 A daring aerial bombing, one of our airships launches 40 grenade-torpedo boats on Rivas military works (colour litho) by Beltrame

Lt Warneford shoots down a Zeppelin raider over Belgium on 7th June 1915
700940 Lt Warneford shoots down a Zeppelin raider over Belgium on 7th June 1915 and wins the Victoria Cross (colour litho) by Crosby

The first German air-raid by three Zeppelins, dropped bombs in Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and near the royal estate at Sandringham in Norfolk, wreaking buildings and killing civilians

Early Steerable DIrigibles In Flight
Illustrated postcard depicting two early dirigibles in flight, designed by Haenlein, Renard and Krebs, France, 1870s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Imaginary Squadron Of German Bomb Dropping Air-Ships Attended By Aeroplane Scouts. Drawn By Norman Wilkinson From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

Solemnity of the World - On the way to a Flower Festival
Solemnity of the World - On the way to the Flower Festival. Date: 1837

The evolution of the Zeppelin Airship from LZ1 in 1900 through to LZ126 in 1923 Date: circa 1923

Hot air balloon Zenith with aviators Paris France 1875
Steel engraving aviators aeronauts Gaston Tissandier, Joseph Croce-Spinelli and Theodore Sivel in the balloon Zenith at April 16th 1875

Naval air-scout in a dirigible, First World War
A type of small allied naval dirigible used as an air scout for tracking enemy submarines which can be seen under water in clear, calm weather

Brochure for Societe Zodiac dirigibles captifs spheriques
Brochure for Socie

Graf Zeppelin Over Chicago
Chicago, Illinois: August 29, 1929. THe Graf Zeppelin passing over Chicago enroute to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The HIndenburg In Flames
Lakehurst, New Jersey: May 6, 1937 The LZ 129 Hindenburg airship as it caught fire and was destoyed within a minute while attempting to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Station in New Jersey

USS Macon In Hangar One
Mountain View, California: c. 1934 The Navy dirigible, USS Macon in Hangar One at Moffett Field in California

Building Of The HIndenburg
Friedrichshafen, Germany: c. 1933. The frame of the LZ 129 is taking shape at the Zeppelin Works in Friedrichshafen. It was soon to be named after the late Paul von HIndenburg

Touring Club Italiano chart, aeroplanes and airships
Touring Club Italiano chart of aeroplanes and airships, Italian and foreign (German, Austrian, French, British), for recognition purposes

Airships, Dirigible Balloon Race, Beechy Winner. Two dirigibles aloft, one grounded at a balloon race

Anti-airship battery
A sketch of war. One of the first anti-aircraft guns - a French artllery team with a gun on a rotating mounting, specifically used to target airships

Hydrogen for Balloons
Henri Giffard developed a process for the preparation of hydrogen gas for air balloons and dirigibles. His first dirigible flight took place in 1852 from Paris to Trappes

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"Dirigibles: A Journey through the Skies of Innovation and Tragedy" Step into the world of dirigibles, where Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer, dared to dream. In 1906, his groundbreaking achievements were immortalized in print as he soared above the clouds. But not all stories had fairy-tale endings. The disasters that befell the German air fleet left a mark on history. Witness the horrifying moment when the mighty Zeppelin airship caught fire and crashed, shattering dreams and lives. Yet amidst tragedy, there were tales of heroism. A Soviet airship embarked on a daring rescue mission to save stranded explorers from Moscow's icy grip. Color lithographs capture this heart-stopping adventure. The colossal Akron met its watery grave in a stormy ocean—an emblematic fall for America's largest airship. Its demise serves as a reminder of nature's unforgiving power. In Reims, witness breathtaking aviation races where airplanes and airships chase each other across the sky—a spectacle that leaves spectators in awe. Imagine an airship launching airplanes into flight—a feat once thought impossible but now realized through ingenuity and determination. War brings both triumphs and tragedies; one aviator valiantly attacked an enemy balloon under observation only for it to plummet down engulfed in flames—vividly depicted in color lithography. "The Conquest of Air" becomes more than just words with Figaro Illustre's cover illustration capturing humanity's relentless pursuit of conquering the skies. Wind and fire wreak havoc as Cantu witnesses Citta di Milano being completely destroyed during a knockdown—an unfortunate testament to how fragile these magnificent vessels can be. Lastly, Milan experiences sheer excitement as P2 military airship arrives from Venice—its presence igniting enthusiasm among its captivated population—a symbol of progress soaring overhead.