“Passports are not necessary”
Well, at least not according this brochure of the AMERICAN LINE, Philadelphia USA. The brochure which was issued till 1907 states… passports not necessary “Passports... The post “Passports are not...
View ArticleBlowback for vintage passport collectors
UPDATE – ALL-CLEAR: In an emailed statement, the online platform Delcampe clarified that “Historical Documents,” which includes government-issued identification such as passports, may still be... The...
View ArticleWho was Nobel Price Laureate Georg von Bekesy?
Georg von Bekesy was born in Budapest, Hungary on June 3, 1899; he died in Honolulu on June 13, 1972. He was the only Nobel... The post Who was Nobel Price Laureate Georg von Bekesy? appeared first on...
View ArticleLakehurst Airship Disaster – Passport & Passenger Ticket
Lakehurst Airship Disaster Passport Burtis J. “Bert” Dolan’s passenger ticket and passport survived the final flight and disaster of the German zeppelin Hindenburg. Through the... The post Lakehurst...
View ArticleThe History of the Red J-Stamp
In October 1938, the German authorities introduced the Judenstempel, a discriminatory measure aimed at marking the passports of German Jews. This policy was implemented after... The post The History of...
View ArticleMarie Colvin – War Reporter Passport
Marie Colvin War Reporter Passport A Stamped History of Marie Colvin’s Career. An Outstanding story about her work and life as a war correspondent and... The post Marie Colvin – War Reporter Passport...
View ArticleGetting Together with Agnes Hirschi
Agnes Hirschi Lutz During my extensive journey across Europe, I was filled with immense joy upon reuniting with my dear friend, Agnes Hirschi, in the... The post Getting Together with Agnes Hirschi...
View ArticleAustrian-Hungary passports of a notable diplomat
Badeni Count Diplomat passport Ludwik Jozef Władysław Badeni, a Polish count and Austro-Hungarian diplomat, graced the world on either January 21 or March 16, 1873,... The post Austrian-Hungary...
View ArticleGrandmother Helped Sugihara To Save Jews
The Japanese consul in Kovno, Lithuania, who disobeyed his government’s orders in 1940 and issued transit visas through Japan to thousands of Jews seeking to... The post Grandmother Helped Sugihara To...
View ArticleUnveiling the Past: How to Find Old Vintage Passports
Introduction Passport history collector Passports have always been an essential travel document, enabling individuals to explore the world and cross borders. However, they are not... The post Unveiling...
View ArticleHunting Eichmann – MGM – Operation Finale
Repost from 2017… Film & TV productions contacting me regularly when they need historical passports for their production. This time I was contacted by the... The post Hunting Eichmann – MGM –...
View ArticlePassport Collectors’ Market
passport collectors’ market Observing and understanding the vintage passport collectors market is crucial to identify potential opportunities and challenges. Being a collector for 20+ years... The post...
View ArticlePassport of Magda Lutz the Wife of a Hero
Passport Magda Lutz hero CARL LUTZ will be forever remembered as the Swiss Diplomat who saved sixty-thousand Jewish lives by issuing so-called SCHUTZBRIEFE (Protection Letters)... The post Passport of...
View ArticleThe East German Embassy in Washington DC
A reader’s question was the inspiration for this article about the East German (GDR) Embassy in Washington DC, USA. A filmmaker needed a close-up from... The post The East German Embassy in Washington...
View ArticleOccupied Germany – Relocation into the Soviet zone
Occupied Germany Soviet Zone The German passport belonging to Horst Werth, a 16-year-old apprentice in metalworking, evokes a vivid story as we delve into its... The post Occupied Germany – Relocation...
View ArticleFrench ID of Jabotinsky sold for $25k
Repost from 2017 French ID Jabotinsky I was quite skeptical when I saw the estimate of $20k to $30k but at the end the result... The post French ID of Jabotinsky sold for $25k appeared first on...
View ArticleJFK Assassination and Lee Harveys Passport
JFK Assassination and Lee Harveys Passport with East German stamp Recently, over 3,800 CIA and FBI documents related to the assassination of President John F.... The post JFK Assassination and Lee...
View ArticleGlobal Passport Fees 2023 (update 07/23)
Global Passport Fees 2023 Update: The Turkish passport fees are up by 122% due to stark inflation of the Turkish currency. A 10-year passport is... The post Global Passport Fees 2023 (update 07/23)...
View Article150+ Celebrity Passport Auction Results
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View ArticleNASA Astronaut Passports – Deke Slayton
NASA Astronaut Passports Deke Slayton Described by Life Magazine as “frank and stubborn,” Slayton once joked that people were always trying to stop him from... The post NASA Astronaut Passports – Deke...
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