Facts: The North Korean (DPRK) Passport
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) passport is one of the rarest travel documents a collector can get. Here are some facts, stories,…
Rising Auction Commission Fees in the Digital Age
Introduction Auction houses, once synonymous with grandeur and the exclusive world of art and antiquities, are undergoing a significant transformation in the 21st century. Traditionally,…
Gunnar Garfors: 17 Passports and 198 Countries
In my extensive travels, I’ve had the privilege of visiting approximately 40 countries. However, there exists an extraordinary individual, a 48-year-young citizen of Norway, who…
The most curious picture in a valid passport
Curious picture valid passport Until 1915, passports didn’t include photographs, and even in the initial stages of passport photos, there were no specific regulations regarding…
Passport History: The World Is Flat
Passport History Expert Topol IN 2003, WHILE STROLLING THROUGH A FLEA MARKET IN KYOTO, TOM TOPOL’S EYE WAS CAUGHT BY AN INTRIGUING DOCUMENT THAT WOULD…
The Future Beyond Passport Stamps
In the dynamic world of international travel, a transformative wave is sweeping through. The iconic passport stamp, once the cherished emblem of globetrotters, is gradually…
East German passport with visa to Mali in 1962
Not only is a visa of the Republic of Mali in a GDR passport most unusual, but the passport holder – Eva Brück, née Morgenstern,…
Passport History Explored: Tom Topol and Passport-collector.com
Introduction In an era of globalization, passports are more than just travel documents; they are gateways to exploring the world. However, their history is a…
The Art of Passport Photos: A Journey Around the World
Introduction Passport photos, those tiny yet crucial snapshots of our identity, often go unnoticed in our travel preparations. However, they are not just mundane pictures;…
Exploring the Enigmatic World of Vintage Passport Collecting
Exploring Vintage Passport Collecting In the sphere of travel aficionados and collectors, there exists a unique and captivating community – vintage passport collectors. Here at…
A Diplomatic Passport and a Gestapo Kidnapping
In June 1944, a dark and intriguing chapter in history unfolded when the German government orchestrated the kidnapping of diplomat Erich Heberlein and his wife…
Let Pass Or Die – Passport History (eBook Edition)
Let Pass Or Die – Passport History Book After the triumph of the initial printed edition, the second edition is now available as DIGITAL EDITION…
Pretty Best Friends: The GDR and North Korea
Glorious Socialism GDR-North Korea Relations On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was established. For East Germany, North Korea was a valued…
Origins of the United States Passport: Part 1
The early years: 1756-1790 In this engaging series of articles, we embark on an illuminating journey through the captivating history of the U.S. Passport. Our…
The old German Embassy in Washington
The old German Embassy was located just west of Thomas Circle at 1435-41 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. In 1894, the German embassy occupied a new chancery…
League of Nations Identity Card of Jean Smith
What a great find! For the very first time, I saw an identity card of the League of Nations. The ID card came with two…