Extremely Rare North Korea Passport 1950s
North Korea Passport What you see here an extremely rare North Korea blank passport from the 1950s. Languages: Russian, Korean, and (traditional) Chinese.
This rare North Korean passport from the 1950s, issued by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), was designated explicitly for international travel, as reflected by the inclusion of visa pages. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its unique contents:
**(A) Cover:** The cover proudly displays North Korea’s coat of arms, a symbol of the nation that remains unchanged to this day.
**(B) Map of Korea:** The second page presents a full map of Korea encompassing the entire peninsula, omitting any division to show only a unified Korea. The country name is displayed in both Russian and Korean.
**(C) Holder Details:** Pages 3 and 4 contain personal details of the passport holder, including their name, date and place of birth, marital status, and notable physical features such as height, eye, and hair color. Additionally, Page 3 lists the date of issue, place of issue, expiry date, and features the official signature and seal of the issuing authority.
**(D) Photograph and Signature:** Page 4 includes the holder’s photo and signature, while Page 5 features Korean text, though its meaning remains unknown.
**(E) Extensions and Family Information:** Page 6 allows space for up to two passport extensions, and Page 7 is designated for listing children included in the passport.
**(F) Marks and Visas:** Page 10 is set aside for special marks (ОТМЕТКИ), with Page 11 and the final page, Page 28, specifically reserved for visas. A note at the bottom of the last page states that the passport comprises 28 numbered pages.
This layout offers fascinating insight into the structure of a 1950s North Korean passport and the travel documentation of the era.
**Collector’s Note:**
In my two decades of research and collecting, I have encountered only three types of DPRK passports. This particular passport was one I acquired early on in my collecting journey, unaware at the time of its rich historical and collectible value. Eventually, I passed it on to a U.S.-based collector and diplomat.
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