Hanna Reitsch: Nazi Germany’s Most Famous Female Test Pilot
Early Fascination with Flight Hanna Reitsch developed an intense fascination with flying in her youth. Born in 1912 in Hirschberg, then part of the German…
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Pope John Paul II (K. Woijtyla) – Diplomatic Passport As Cardinal
Karol Wojtyla – Pope John Paul II – Diplomatic Passport As Cardinal. Over the years I got many interesting emails, questions and offers from readers,…
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FAQ on Passport History and Collecting
Here are the most important FAQ’s on “Passport History and Collecting” you need to know. 1. What are the earliest known examples of passports, and…
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Participant ID Potsdam Conference
The rare ID belongs to a British participant in the Potsdam Conference, which took place from July 17 to August 2, 1945, in the Cecilienhof…
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Thai Passport of Rear Admiral & Mayor Kulkamthorn
Thai Passport Admiral Kulkamthorn ชลิต กุลกำธร,นิกสันAt an event of Thai military enthusiasts I could find this outstanding travel document. I did not expect to find…
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Sir Richard Attenborough Passport used to make Gandhi
You’re looking at a rare Sir Richard Attenborough passport spanning 1978-1988, packed with travel stamps from the first page to the last. This isn’t some…
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US Passport issued in Guam 1956 – USAF Officer
The U.S. Territories refer to a group of geographical areas in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. These territories fall under the jurisdiction of…
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East German Spy passport with Burma and Congo visa
Truly something special Burma Congo East German You know that little thrill when you stumble across something truly special? That’s how this early East German…
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Jewish Passport of a Polish Man engraved in the Shanghai Wall List
Mendel Finkielsztjn is engraved on the Shanghai List Wall with other, 18000 names of former Shanghai Jewish refugees! The Shanghai List Wall plus sculptures are…
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United States Passport by Robert Smith
During research, I stumbled over this great travel document. And guess where is it archived? At The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. But…
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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…
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Paul Scharffenberg – Chancellor of Tianjin/Nanjing
Paul Hermann Johannes Scharffenberg was born on December 2, 1873, in Kobylnik, Poland. In 1888, he began studying at a school for non-commissioned officers, and…
