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COMTE DE MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Honore-Gabriel Riqueti. French orator and revolutionist. Pastel on cardboard by an unknown artist

VERDI: IL TROVATORE. Lucy Escott as Leonora, Augustus Braham as Manrico, and Henri Drayton as the Conte di Luna in a London production of Giuseppe Verdis opera Il Trovatore, 1856

POLKA, 1844. Caricature of the polka, 1844, by Cham (Comte Amedee de Noe)

GEORG VON HERTLING (1843-1919). Bavarian politician and Chancellor of the German Empire, 1917-1918. Photograph, early 20th century

COUNTESS TERESA GUICCIOLI (1801?-1873). Italian noblewoman and mistress of George Gordon, Lord Byron. Drawing, 1839, by Count Alfred d Orsay (1801-1852)

COMTE de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse. French naval officer. Etching, 1880

JEAN-BAPTISTE D ESTAING (1729-1794). Comte Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d Estaing. French naval commander. Aquatint, c1780, by P. Frieselhem

CHARLES X (1757-1836). King of France, 1824-1830. The Comte d Artois, the future King Charles X of France, with his sister, Marie Clothilde (1759-1802), the future queen consort of Sardinia

AUGUSTE COMTE (1798-1857). French mathematician and philosopher. Title-page of the first edition of the first volume of Auguste Comtes Cours de Philosophie Positive (A Course of Positivist Philosophy)

COMTE DE CLERMONT (1709-1770). Louis de Bourbon, prince de Conde. Etching, 19th century, afer a painting, 1771, by Francois Hubert Drouais

GEORGES LOUIS de BUFFON (1707-1788). French naturalist. Etching, French, 1838

ALFRED d ORSAY (1801-1852). French society leader in Paris and London. Wit, painter, sculptor, conversationalist, and arbiter of fashion

CAMILLO BENSO CAVOUR (1810-1861). Conte di Camillo Benso Cavour. Italian Statesman. Mezzotint, 1860, by John Sartain

COUNT AMEDEO AVOGADRO (1776-1856). Italian chemist and physicist. Lithograph, Italian, 1856

GEORGE GORDON BYRON (1788-1824). Sixth Baron Byron. English poet. Etching, 1832, after a sketch by Count Alfred d Orsay taken in May 1823

COUNT COLLOREDO (1732-1812). Aka Hieronymus, while Archbishop of Salzburg. Oil on canvas, 1780, by Johann Michael Greiter

COUNT CAGLIOSTRO (1743-1795). Alessandro Conte di Cagliostro. Italian adventurer. Lithograph, French, 19th century

CONTE di CAVOUR (1810-1861). Italian statesman. Photographed c1860

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The Congress of Berlin, 1878. Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia, seated at left, speaks with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

CALIFORNIA: VINEYARD, 1864. Agoston Haraszthys winery Buena Vista in Sonoma, Calfornia. Wood engraving, American, 1864

DWARVES, c1880. Count and Contess Magri. Original cabinet photograph, American, c1880

NOBLES OF PERPIGNAN, 1172, giving homage to the Count of Barcelona. Catalan manuscript illumination

GAMBLING: LONDON, 1843. Count Alfred D Orsay, society leader of Paris and London, playing dice at Crockfords Club, London, 1843. Aquatint, English, 19th century

FRENCH SQUADRON, 1778. French warship Languedoc, part of the naval squadron under the command of Comte d Estaing sent to aid the American cause, with masts broken from a storm

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder - caricature by Phil May
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Molke) (1800-1891) - a German Field Marshal - caricature by Phil May. Date: circa 1891

Graf von Zeppelin - portrait
Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917), also known as Count Zeppelin, German general, aviator and airship manufacturer, founder of the Zeppelin Airship company. Date: circa 1910

(1838-1917). Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. German soldier and aeronaut. Photographed c1914
FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN (1838-1917). Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. German soldier and aeronaut. Photographed c1914, with Count Gottlieb von Haeseler (left)

(1838-1917). German soldier, aeronaut and airship designer: photographed in 1908
FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN (1838-1917). German soldier, aeronaut and airship designer: photographed in 1908

The training and pruning of grapevines. Illustrations from Agoston Haraszthys book Grape Culture, 1862
GRAPE PRUNING, 1864. The training and pruning of grapevines. Illustrations from Agoston Haraszthys book Grape Culture, 1862

The captains gondola of the Graf Zeppelin II LZ 130
The captains gondola of the Graf Zeppelin II, LZ 130, during construction at Friedrichshafen

The Graf Zeppelin II LZ 130 during construction
The Graf Zeppelin II, LZ 130, during construction at Friedrichshafen

The bow framework of Graf Zeppelin II LZ 130 being lifted
The bow framework of Graf Zeppelin II, LZ 130, being lifted into position outside the hangar at Friedrichshafen, 11 February 1937. Date: 1937

Dr Eckener in the control cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ
Dr Eckener in the control cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

Control cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 (sketch)
Control cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127 (sketch)

Cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

Passenger salloon aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Passenger salloon aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

The Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 landing at Hanworth Aero Park
The Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, landing at Hanworth Aero Park from Germany, 18 August 1931. Date: 1931

The Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 from Kew Ground
The Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, from Kew Ground

Passengers for the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 colour tinted
Passengers for the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, colour tinted

Dining room aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 colour tinted
Dining room aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, colour tinted

Looking through the navigation room into the control cabin aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, colour tinted

Lounge aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Lounge aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, colour tinted

The Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 colour tinted
The Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, colour tinted

The Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 in its hangar
The Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, in its hangar

Radio room aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Radio room aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

Kitchen aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Kitchen aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

Washroom aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Washroom aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

Cabin by night aboard the Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Cabin by night aboard the Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127

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"Graf: A Legacy of Aviation and War" Step back in time to the year 1940, as HMS Exeter arrives triumphantly at Plymouth, marking a significant moment during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a captivating poster showcases the allure of Zeppelin travel to South America, capturing the imaginations of adventure-seekers. In another corner of history, we encounter Stauffenberg, a name synonymous with bravery and resistance against tyranny. His actions echo through time as a reminder of courage in the face of adversity. A solemn card commemorates the destruction Spee during World War II – an event that forever altered naval warfare. The powerful image serves as a testament to sacrifice and perseverance. Witnessing the takeoff Zeppelin is like witnessing poetry in motion; its majestic presence soaring through the skies leaves spectators awestruck. In flight, it becomes an emblematic symbol representing human ingenuity and exploration. Delving deeper into history reveals Nik Ludwig Zinzendorf's contributions – his legacy intertwined with advancements in aviation technology that shaped our world today. Similarly, Helmut Carl Bernhard von Moltke emerges as an influential figure whose strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on German military tactics. Count von Waldstein's portrait captures his enigmatic persona perfectly – a man who lived during tumultuous times yet managed to leave behind an enduring artistic legacy for generations to admire. The landing Zeppelin LZ 127 at Hanworth Aero Park transports us back to a bygone era when airships ruled the skies. It represents progress and innovation while reminding us how far we have come since then. Finally, Captain Hans Langsdorff stands tall as he commands Admiral Graf Spee with unwavering determination. His leadership embodies honor and duty amidst chaos – qualities that inspire even today. These glimpses into history paint a vivid picture encompassing war heroes, technological marvels, artistic legacies, and the indomitable spirit of exploration.