Around 30,000 Jewish refugees during World War II found refuge in Switzerland. Thousands of Jewish men, women and children were ruthless dismissed. For most, this meant certain death. This documentation was made by the Swiss Television in 1994 – a highly interesting report! You will see a “J”-stamped German passport…
Thanks to the support of a good fellow collector I had the chance to aquire this important passport of Saxony issued by honorable Johannes von Minckwitz. This noble family was first mentioned in 1168 and still exsists till today. You can visit the Family of Minckwitz website here (German). Johannes…
This is truly a important piece of German/Austrian history – and I am more than happy to got it for my collection! Austro-imperial-royal passport, Vienna, 15 May 1848, German form of paper with handwritten additions, 39 x 44.5 cm.,folded. Signed by Count Raymond Albert Zeno of Montecuccoli Laderchi (1802-1852), District…
The following passport is of significant importance in German history as it’s bearer was a conspirator in the German Resistance. Not often a collector get the chance to get in possession of such a document and when you get such a possibility you don’t think twice – you just grab…
My first day at the archive started with this binder which the archive just got back from Mexico. You see here the cover sheet which lists the inventory of the binder. Did you recognize the thirteen (13) NASSAU passports? Every collector (at least when you collect German documents) would be…
Very rare and early identification document from the final phase of the Thirty Years’ War for a duke’s messenger to Eisleben and Herringen, which probably was responsible for the conveyance of the princely annual Christmas post. – On the lower right corner is a note found on the disbursement of…
The next collectors meeting was with Henk at the airport in Zürich. I could deliver Henk’s earlier made order of 30 passports. It is always interesting when you are sitting at a airport cafe shop and on the table you have a “unusual” amount of different passports. The people looking…
Currently Iam working at the above mentioned guideline. Everybody is welcome to contribute. Do you have special knowledge about this topic? Extraordinary examples or stories? What do you think is crucial to consider? Drop me a line…
…for a school principal, brithish subject, Walter Oscar Briegel, issued May 1934, maybe issued at the British Embassy in Germany as there are 3 stamps for money exchange (Cologne, Heidelberg and Oberammergau) bute there are no border stamps travelling in/out to Germany(!). Excellent condition, see pictures.. SOLD
PPC at the Political Archive … von Arnim’s passport was one of the highlights I could see at the archive in Berlin. The most important phases of Harry von Arnim’s life: 1842 Final school exam (GB A-level), USA: High school); 1845 Examination for a doctorate in jurisprudence (Dr. jur, int.);…
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May 17, 13 (11:36) NEW PASSPORTS FOR YOUR COLLECTION Thx again, please check your email. Tom
May 17, 13 (11:33) GERMAN PASSPORTS FOR JEWS They are and I was already contacting you by private email. Thanks, Tom
May 17, 13 (9:32) NEW PASSPORTS FOR YOUR COLLECTION Hello: I am very interested in -Austria 1920 Issued in Braunau -Burundi 1995 Diplomatic -Congo ...
May 17, 13 (8:36) GERMAN PASSPORTS FOR JEWS I am very interested in these. Are they for sale?
May 7, 13 (6:18) RARE "J" STAMPED PASSPORTS Hi Serge, thx for your message I send you all details by email. Tom