Photography in Postal History

Monday, 1 February 2021

Albert Zaquine – Optique-Photo Moderne Casablanca (Morocco)

Business stationery used by L'Optique-Photo Moderne, managed by Albert Zaquine in Casablanca, Morocco. The letter was sent to the Kodak-Pathe Company in Paris, France, reflecting mid-20th-century photographic trade between North Africa and Europe.

Damga tarihi : 1935 Fas

L'optique-Photo Moderne -Albert Zaquıne (Casablanca-Fas) antetli iş zarfı. Paris'te bulunan Kodak Pathe firmasına gönderilmiş.

Albert Zaquine’s firm, Optique-Photo Moderne, operated in Casablanca as a supplier of photographic equipment. This correspondence highlights the commercial ties between Morocco and major European photographic companies like Kodak-Pathé.

Date of use : 1935 Morocco

Business stationery.Used by the L'optique-Photo Moderne -Albert Zaquıne (Casablanca-Morocco).The letter was addressed to the Kodak-Pathe Company in Paris (France).

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