Irish Passport with several AMG revenue stamps

Irish Passport with several AMG revenue stamps

An Irish passport issued in 1948 with five excellent Allied Military Government (AMG) revenue stamps. Not often do we find passports with so many AMG stamps and visas, especially not in an Irish travel document – a rare combination. Irish…

Blowback for vintage passport collectors

Blowback for vintage passport collectors

UPDATE – ALL-CLEAR: In an emailed statement, the online platform Delcampe clarified that “Historical Documents,” which includes government-issued identification such as passports, may still be sold on their website provided that they are at least a decade past their expiration…

The curious Sugihara case of Fred Lepkin

The curious Sugihara case of Fred Lepkin

Fred Lepkin is a Canadian historian and an avid genealogist on the quest to uncover his family history. How did I get in contact with Fred? Well, a relative of his was performing some online research and ended up at…

Diplomatic Passport Dr. Gerhard Wolf 1945

Diplomatic Passport Dr. Gerhard Wolf 1945

Gerhard Wolf was born on August 12, 1896, in Dresden, where he attended the Vizthumsche Gymnasium and passed the examination in October 1915. On November 1, 1915, he joined the army as a flag junior, was promoted to lieutenant in…

Diana, Princess of Wales – Passports

Diana, Princess of Wales – Passports

Diana Frances; nee Spencer; 1 Jul 1961 – 31 Aug 1997), was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II. Diana was born into an aristocratic English family…

Passport log sheds light on consular history

Passport log sheds light on consular history

Passport log consular history By Lindsay Henderson Passport log consular history U.S. Consulate General Marseille Passport log consular history When the U.S. Consulate General in Marseille cleaned out its basement file room in the summer of 2014, an unusual item…

“Passports are not necessary”

“Passports are not necessary”

Well, at least not according this brochure of the AMERICAN LINE, Philadelphia USA. The brochure which was issued till 1907 states… passports not necessary “Passports are not necessary for United States citizens to most European countries, but travelers frequently find…

Passport to Reform: Helena Florence Normanton

Passport to Reform: Helena Florence Normanton

Born on 14 December 1882, Helena Florence Normanton was a Suffragist, writer, barrister, and activist for much of the early-20th century. According to the DNB, Normanton “combined a teaching career with a developing interest in the position of women, becoming…

Sadat: A curious passport case جواز سفر الرئيس السادات

Sadat: A curious passport case جواز سفر الرئيس السادات

Sadat curious passport case Updates April 4, 2023 How did Egypt recover Sadat’s passport? An expert reveals the details. By Amany Ibrahim April 2, 2023 💥President Sadat’s diplomatic passport is back in Egypt. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is delighted to announce…