German Colonial Passport Of Kiautschou

German Colonial Passport Of Kiautschou

This passport type issued by the German Empire Government of Kiautschou is one of the rarest documents when it comes to German passport history! UPDATE: Passport 1 German Colonial Passport Kiautschou This document was just sold on 5 March 2023…

US Seaman Certificate 1840 issued by George Bancroft

US Seaman Certificate 1840 issued by George Bancroft

THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR SALE! Issued by a collector of the District of Boston and Charlestown to a seaman of Danish origin named Peter Poll. Peter was forty years old and six feet tall. He had brown hair and blue…

American Maritime Documents 1776-1860

American Maritime Documents 1776-1860

Mediterranean Passport American Mediterranean ship’s Passport The American Mediterranean Passport, commonly called a ship’s passport, was created after the United States concluded a treaty with Algiers in 1795. During the early years of independence, America was one of several nations…

Netherlands’ oldest printed passport?

Netherlands’ oldest printed passport?

Netherlands’ oldest printed passport? Note: As assumed the document wasn’t sold! Many of the lots have been unsold which implies that all estimates and minimum biddings were far overestimated! The following passport is offered by a German auction house. Estimated…

Nicholas Winton – Saving Jewish Kids in WWII

Nicholas Winton – Saving Jewish Kids in WWII

In 1938, London stockbroker Nicholas Winton decided to use his two weeks vacation to get to work. As violence began escalating against Jewish people in Europe, the 29-year-old traveled to Prague and ended up saving the lives of 669 children,…

Galeazzo Ciano – Diplomatic Passports

Galeazzo Ciano – Diplomatic Passports

Galeazzo Ciano, dei conti di Cortellazzo was born on 18 March 1903 at Leghorn, the son of Admiral Costanzo Ciano, an Italian hero of World War I and an early supporter of Mussolini. After gaining his degree young Ciano dabbled…

Free City Of Bremen Passport 1907

Free City Of Bremen Passport 1907

What a pretty passport in 100% mint condition, because not used and protected by a cover which was unusual for German passports at that time but known with UK & US documents. Also the type “Free City of Bremen” is…

Thai Passport Rear Admiral Kulkamthorn

Thai Passport Rear Admiral Kulkamthorn

Thai Passport Admiral Kulkamthorn ชลิต กุลกำธร,นิกสัน At an event of Thai military enthusiasts I could find this outstanding travel document. I did not expect to find there something and just went there for fun. But was surprised and glad to…