Joseph Pitcairn US Consular Passport Hamburg
Pitcairn went to America and became a diplomat. In 1794, George Washington nominated Pitcairn to be the American Vice-Consul in Paris. He was then appointed…
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US Passport 1796 David Humphreys
A historical treasure of its most elegant and truly a highlight of American history in general and US passport history in specific! One of the…
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Yugoslavian Passport History 1945-1992 (Video)
The Yugoslav passport was given to Yugoslav nationals who wanted to travel internationally. During the Cold War, it was also regarded as “one of the…
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Vintage Passports & Trump Diplomatic Appointments: A Value Shift
Vintage diplomatic passports are part of my collection. Each one feels like a symbol, not just a travel document. They carried authority, history, and trust….
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Passports in Art: Leave to Remain – Tate Britain
Over the years I have seen many arts protects involving passports. This is the latest art project, and it’s displayed at Tate Britain in…
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Tom Topol’s Unique Passport Collection
In a world where travelers eagerly accumulate stamps from across the globe in their passports, Tom Topol stands out for his distinctive approach. Instead of…
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Passport from Persia: The Story of the US Legation in Tehran
In the spring of 1896, Tehran was a city of dust and intrigue. Horse-drawn carriages moved through narrow alleys. Minarets rose behind garden walls. And…
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Donald Trump: His grandfather’s passport application
From Kallstadt to New York Trump passport application In 1896, Friedrich Trump filed a U.S. passport application that marked a significant moment in his journey…
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Passport-related corruption in 1816 France
A rare and early 1816 French letter from the Special Commissioner of Police to investigate abuses in the issuing of passports (corruption). The letter is…
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The Price of a US Passport in 1929
Summary: Price US Passport 1929 In his 1929 Atlantic article “Passports – for Revenue Only,” John Hanna delivers a pointed critique of the U.S. passport…
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Fake United Nations Diplomatic Passport
Many people post pictures of their new passports online, proudly showing every personal detail. I’ve never understood this urge. You should never share your passport…
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Kim Philby: A Double Agent Passport
Kim Philby: The Double Agent Who Betrayed the West Kim Philby was one of the most notorious double agents of the 20th century. A high-ranking…
