The History of the Red J-Stamp

The History of the Red J-Stamp

In October 1938, the German authorities introduced the Judenstempel, a discriminatory measure aimed at marking the passports of German Jews. This policy was implemented after negotiations with Switzerland, which had become increasingly wary of Jewish refugees following the annexation of…

Lakehurst Airship Disaster – Passport & Passenger Ticket

Lakehurst Airship Disaster – Passport & Passenger Ticket

Lakehurst Airship Disaster Passport Burtis J. “Bert” Dolan’s passenger ticket and passport survived the final flight and disaster of the German zeppelin Hindenburg. Through the courtesy of the Burtis J. Dolan family archive, the ticket is now on exhibit in…

Passport Colors: Why They Matter & What They Mean

Passport Colors: Why They Matter & What They Mean

Passports are more than just a travel document; they are a symbol of national sovereignty and a claim to statehood. While their design and security features have undergone significant changes over the years, one aspect that remains constant is the…

ID-Card Princess Marie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein

ID-Card Princess Marie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein

ID-Card Princess Marie Sayn-Wittgenstein Usually I do not collect ID-Cards but this German PASS-KARTE from Prussia is a exception because it was issued to Princess Marie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, which is one of Germany’s oldest noble dynasty. Definitely a nice finding for…

Global Passport Fees 2023

Global Passport Fees 2023

Global Passport Fees 2023 Breaking News Turkish newspapers report a 122% increase in Turkish passport fees. A 10-year passport is now at a whopping $202 in 2023, which makes the Turkish passport, compared to the average national income, THE MOST…

German Jewish Escape and Internment in the UK

German Jewish Escape and Internment in the UK

Meet Lora and Ernst Drechsler I assume they were brother and sister but could have also been a married couple. Both were born in Vienna in 1906 resp. 1908 and both of their German passports were issued in Vienna with…

Who was Nobel Price Laureate Georg von Bekesy?

Who was Nobel Price Laureate Georg von Bekesy?

Georg von Bekesy was born in Budapest, Hungary on June 3, 1899; he died in Honolulu on June 13, 1972. He was the only Nobel Prize winner to ever work at the University of Hawaii. His hobby was collecting art…

The Fascinating World of Vintage Passport Collecting

The Fascinating World of Vintage Passport Collecting

The Fascinating World of Vintage Passport Collecting Travel and leisure have always been a source of fascination for people all around the world. From exploring new cultures to discovering hidden gems in distant lands, the joy of travel is unmatched….

The Art of Vintage Passport Collecting

The Art of Vintage Passport Collecting

History of Passport Collecting Passport collecting dates back to the early 20th century, where wealthy individuals would collect passports as a status symbol. The earliest known passport collector was Mr. Harry Sutherland was a distinguished former Canadian passport officer whose…