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Auction 353
August 18, 2026 by Charlie GiorgettiAAMS Auction #353 is a members-only mail auction closing OCTOBER 15, 2026. Click the link below to see the auction details.
Send bids to: Don Lussky, 1332 N. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60563, or email to donlussky@yahoo.com.
The minimum bid is 50¢, representing at least 10% of the catalog value, and there are no “buy” bids.
In the event of tied bids, the first bid received wins. If the purchaser believes the material isn’t as described, all lots are returnable within seven days. Find out what is available by clicking the following link.
American Air Mail Society Sale #353
PLEASE NOTE: The Mail-in Auction Catalogs are presented as PDF flipbooks. If you care to read, download, or print the catalog, click the catalog link above; it will open as a flipbook.
To read the catalog, click the right arrow to start.
To print or save the catalog, at the bottom of the flipbook, click the ⋮ symbol to open instructions for printing or downloading.
This auction is dedicated to the memory of Jon Johnson, a generous friend and contributor to these sales.
Auction 352
June 16, 2026 by Charlie GiorgettiAAMS Auction #352 is a members-only mail auction that closed AUGUST 15, 2026. Click the link below to see the auction details.
American Air Mail Society Sale #352
PLEASE NOTE: The Mail-in Auction Catalogs are now presented as PDF flipbooks. If you care to read, download, or print the catalog, click the catalog link above; it will open as a flipbook.
To read the catalog, click the right arrow to start.
To print or save the catalog, at the bottom of the flipbook, click the ⋮ symbol to open instructions for printing or downloading.
Zeppelin and Airship Catalog
June 7, 2026 by Charlie GiorgettiThe American Air Mail Society has launched the first phase of its new online Zeppelin and Airship Catalog on the AAMS website. The catalog can also be accessed at www.zeppelincatalog.org and www.zeppelincatalog.org. The catalog, which is free to the public, includes high resolution cover images, comprehensive search features, historical information for key flights, and more.
Featured are six categories: Pioneer Zeppelins, WWI Zeppelins & Airships, Reparation Zeppelins, LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, LZ 129 Hindenburg, and LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin.
Here is an example of a LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin catalog page from a 1933 South American flight. Note, in addition to the flight information there is unique research highlighting some of the details not found in existing catalogs. Click on the image to enlarge.
Jim Hill is leading the expert zeppelin team, which includes Cheryl Ganz, Sam Melamed and Fred Reynolds. Charlie Giorgetti of AAMS is the lead on catalog design.
The catalog’s objective is to provide an easy-to-use, accessible catalog that allows users to expand their knowledge in this popular collecting area.
Auction 351
April 15, 2026 by Charlie GiorgettiAAMS Auction #351 was a members-only mail auction; it closed JUNE 15, 2026. Click the link below to see the auction details. Click the second link to view the realized prices.
American Air Mail Society Sale #351
American Air Mail Society Sale #351 – Prices Realized
PLEASE NOTE: The Mail-in Auction Catalogs are now presented as PDF flipbooks. If you care to read, download, or print the catalog, click the catalog link above; it will open as a flipbook.
To read the catalog, click the right arrow to start.
To print or save the catalog, click the symbol at the bottom of the flipbook to open instructions for printing or downloading.
Auction 350
February 18, 2026 by Charlie GiorgettiAAMS Auction #350 is a members-only mail auction that closed on APRIL 15, 2026. Click the link below to see the auction details. The second link is for prices realized
American Air Mail Society Sale #350
American Air Mail Society Sale #350 Prices Realized
PLEASE NOTE: The Mail-in Auction Catalogs are now presented as PDF flipbooks. If you care to read, download, or print the catalog, click the catalog link above; it will open as a flipbook.
To read the catalog, click the right arrow to start.
To print or save the catalog, at the bottom of the flipbook, click the ⋮ symbol to open instructions for printing or downloading.