USSR Passport Mother and Son, Berlin 1934
This USSR passport was issued in Berlin in 1934 and was valid until 1947. Marie and her son, who is seen in the passport but…
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Sir Joseph Cook’s Diplomatic Passport, 1918–1919
In 1918, as the Great War edged toward its end, Sir Joseph Cook carried with him a small but powerful document: his diplomatic passport as…
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Very Rare Canada Vimy Pilgrimage Passport
A unique find for collectors Vimy Pilgrimage Passport A unique historical document from the famous 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage. This special passport was issued to Canadian…
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Republic Of Texas Passport Issued 1836
Republic of Texas Passport. One page, 8″ x 10″, Columbia [Texas], circa 1836. Names and descriptions are blank. This passport was intended to allow individuals…
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The Passport of Aviation Pioneer Hans Bongers
The following passport is an important document when it comes to the history of German airline Lufthansa. Hans M. Bongers was born on 5 December…
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Salva Guardia Protection Letters: Early Precursors to Passports
What Were Salva Guardia Letters? From the late Middle Ages into the seventeenth century, salva guardia protection letters were issued by monarchs, bishops, city councils,…
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US Passport 1947 Colonel Edward Dehne
He was on the D-Day beaches at Normandy and fought across Europe to Berlin, personally participating in the rescue of numerous concentration camps… with amazing…
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US Courier passport 1872, Paris
This is an original U.S. courier passport, issued in Paris on January 26, 1872, the 96th year of American independence. Such documents served as safe…
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18th Century Jewish Protection Letter
As a side topic, I do collect also protection letters & passes from the Holocaust which includes documents issued and signed by several “righteous diplomats”….
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Y. Montand and S. Signoret Passports
Not often do you find passports from European actors/actresses at an auction, but a French auctioneer in 2017 had a set of nine passports. Ivo…
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Let’s Face It. It’s Just Not Fun To Travel Anymore
Is Traveling Still Fun in Today’s World? Travel once meant escape, discovery, and joy. Today, with rising geopolitical tensions, shifting borders, economic instability, and growing…
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The History of Belarus Passports: A Journey Through Time
Belarus, a land rich in history and cultural heritage, has seen its national identity evolve through various political landscapes. One of the most telling artifacts…
