US Prisoner of War Passport 1815
The late 18th and early 19th centuries were marked by widespread conflict. Between 1793 and 1815, Britain and France were locked in near-constant warfare. As…
The Psychology Behind Collecting
For vintage passport collectors, the motivation behind their collections often goes beyond monetary value—it is deeply personal and emotional. Many collectors feel connected to the…
A Historic U.S. Passport Signed by Minister Rufus King in 1798
In the annals of American history, few figures stand out as prominently as Rufus King. A statesman, diplomat, and one of the signers of the…
The Fascinating History of North Borneo Passports
The Colony of North Borneo, situated in Southeast Asia, has a rich and unique history that is reflected in its passport evolution. Once administered by…
My first trip to the class enemy (FRG to BRD)
The Seeds of Curiosity First Trip Class Enemy It all began with stories my parents brought back in 1977. They had just returned from visiting…
Royal Passports – Prince Alfons of Bavaria
Not often a collector has the chance to get several passports of a price, in this case Prince Alfons of Bavaria. However, I, unfortunately, missed…
German Diplomat Hans Hirschfeld
Hans Richard Hirschfeld was a German diplomat whose life and career mirrored the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Born on February 16, 1900, in…
The passport of a famous inventor
Samuel Morse, best known as the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code, was a pioneering figure in communication technology. Born in 1791 in Massachusetts,…
Stasi Agents used Swiss Passports
For years, agents of East Germany’s State Security (Stasi) traveled abroad using forged Swiss passports and identities copied from real Swiss citizens. Internal Stasi orders…
A Journey Through Time: Discovering Passports of the Past
Journey Discovering Passports Past As the summer sun casts its warm glow, our thoughts often turn to travel and adventure. In today’s world, a passport…
Passports in British America and early United States
Learn about the origins and evolution of passport systems in British America and the early United States. The article situates the development of these systems…
