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Some Asian nations are objecting to the new design for Chinese passports, which show China’s borders extending into disputed areas. Adam Fleming looked at why passports can be seen as political and emotive statements – even from the colour of their covers as some British people objected when the red…
Louis of Battenberg, the great grandson of Queen Victoria, and second cousin of George V, was born in Windsor, England, on 25th June, 1900. His father, Prince Louis of Battenberg, had been born in Austria. As a result of the anti-German feelings in Britain during the First World War the…
Who was Frederic Leighton? Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), was one of the most famous British artists of the nineteenth century. The recipient of many national and international awards and honours, he was well acquainted with members of the royal family and with most of the great artists, writers and politicians of…
Did you know that collective passports are still issued in UK and Malta? This document is a collective passport for children on an organised trip. The group leader must also carry his/her full GBR passport. Each child listed on page 2 of the collective passport must carry a identity card…
To fully appreciate the significance of the Commonwealth, Britain’s global position, it is important to understand its origins from the British Empire. Technically, there have been three empires, the first in France, lost by 1558; the second in North America, which became the United States of America after 1776; and…
London, May 11 (ANI): A BBC Show has come across a passport dating back to 1641 in Sunderland, UK, which was signed by Charles I. According to a report by BBC News, the program, known as ‘Flog It’, has put a price of up to 20,000 pounds on a passport…
As a new member it was my first visit at this Ephemera Society Fair London and I had much fun in meeting very nice new colleagues. I will definately go again if possible. The purpose of my stand there was rather to promote passport collecting than selling items. However both…
As the Antiquarian Book Fair London was just at the same weekend as the Ephemera Fair I decided to spend the whole weekend in London to visit both events and I can tell you already I do not regret my decision at all. Coming direct from Heathrow airport to the…
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Your passport tells a unique story about your life, not just which countries you’ve visited and when. Recognising how much people love to compare and discuss their passports and passport stamps, (hidden) open a unique exhibition, showcasing celebrities, members of the public and travel journalist’s passports (and explaining the stories…
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May 17, 13 (11:36) NEW PASSPORTS FOR YOUR COLLECTION Thx again, please check your email. Tom
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May 7, 13 (6:18) RARE "J" STAMPED PASSPORTS Hi Serge, thx for your message I send you all details by email. Tom