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Item Overview:
This is an incredibly rare, original three-panel mailing card featuring the U.S. Navy Airship "Shenandoah" leaving its hangar at Lakehurst, New Jersey, dated October 1923.
Key Features:
• Authentic Signature: Hand-signed by C.E. Rosendahl (Charles E. Rosendahl), a legendary figure in American airship history and a survivor of the Shenandoah crash.
• Format: A panoramic fold-out mailing card (unused).
• Dimensions: Approximately 14 \times 3.5 inches.
• Historical Content: The reverse side contains detailed technical specifications of the U.S. Navy Fleet Airship "Shenandoah," including length, gas capacity, and engine details.
Condition:
• The card is in vintage condition.
• The three sections have been previously repaired/reinforced with hinges at the folds (as noted in the professional dealer description).
• Unused and not postmarked.
• Please refer to the high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the edges and surface quality.