Friday, 30 April 2021

Photo Centre Jamaica Photographic Stationery

Vintage envelope from Photo Centre, a key photographic equipment distributor in Jamaica, showcasing mid-century visual and business identity.
Damga tarihi : 22/04/1976 Jamaika
Fotoğraf malzemeleri deposu ve toptancısı Photo Centre firmasına ait antetli iş zarfı.

Date of use : 22/04/1976 Jamaica 
Business stationery.Used by the Photo Centre company.(importer and distributor photographic equipment)

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Photo Pour Tous Swiss Photographic Stationery

Vintage envelope from Photo Pour Tous, a Swiss photography studio and retail shop, reflecting mid-century photographic business aesthetics.
Damga tarihi : 1962 İsviçre
Photo Pour Tous (fotoğraf malzemeleri satışı ve fotoğraf stüdyosu) firmasına ait antetli iş zarfı.

Date of use : 1962 Switzerland 
Business stationery .Used by the Photo Pour Tous company. (Photographic studio and shop).

Monday, 26 April 2021

UK FDC – Deceased Actors Stamp Set Tribute

UK First Day Cover featuring five stamps honoring late British actors and directors with portraits by renowned photographers.
Damga tarihi : 1985 İngiltere 
İngiliz sinema yıldızlarını konu alan ilk gün zarfı. Zarf üzerinde yer alan pullarda ise farklı fotoğrafçıların çekmiş olduğu oyuncu ve yönetmenlerin portreleri yer almaktadır. Bunlar sırası ile ; Charlie Chaplin ,Fotoğrafı çeken Lord Snowdon (Antony Armstrong Jones, İngiliz fotoğrafçı ve film yapımcısı ayrıca  prenses Margaret'in kocası  1930-2017, fotoğrafın çekildiği yer ise Chaplin'in Isviçre Vevey'deki evi), Diğer pulda ise, Yine İngiliz aktör David Niven yer almaktadır.Fotoğrafı ise 1954 yılında Cornel Lucas (1920-2012) çekmiştir. Peter Seller'in portresi ise Bill Brant (1904-1983) tarafından  "Karanlık ta bir çekim" isimli film setinde çekilmiştir. Alfred Hitchcock portresi Howard Coster (1885-1959) tarafından çekilmiştir.Vivien Leight portresi ise Angus McBean (1904-1990) tarafından çekilmiştir.

Date of use : 1985 Great Britain 
Fdc (First Day Cover). Stamps, (five set) "Deceased actors" First stamp; Shows portrait of movie actor, director and producer Charles Chaplin.İt was taken in 1964 at Chaplins home in Vevey (Switzerland) by Lord Snowdon ( Antony Armstrong Jones 1930-2017,British photographer and film maker, husband to princes Margaret), Second stamp ; Shows portrait of British movie actor David Niven.It was taken in 1954 by Cornel Lucas (1920-2012), Third stamp ; Shows portrait of British movie actor Peter Sellers.It was taken by Bıll Brant (1904-1983) in 1963 during making the inspector Clouseau's film "A shot in the Dark"Fourth stamp; Shows portrait of film director Alfred Hitchcock.It was taken by Howard Coster (1885-1959).Fifth stamp ; Shows portrait of film star Vivien Leigh.It was taken Welsh photographer Angus McBean (1904-1990). 

Saturday, 24 April 2021

German Camera Dealer Obergassner K.G. Stationery

Business stationery sent to German camera dealer Obergassner K.G., featuring logos and details tied to mid-century photographic equipment brands.
Damga tarihi : 12/08/1963 Almanya
Çeşitli fotoğrafik malzemelerin ve Oga,Franka,Photavit,King marka makinaların satışını yapan Obergassner K.G firmasına Münih (Almanya) gönderilmiş antetli iş zarfı.

Date of use : 12/08/1963 Germany 
Business stationery.The letter was addressed to German company Obergassner K.G. in Münich (Germany)
dealer with photographic materials and some cameras.Its distributed cameras were made by firm such as Oga,Franka,Photavit and King.

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Fotohous Steins German Photo Dealer Stationery

Business envelope from Fotohous Steins, a German photography studio and dealer of photographic supplies, showcasing mid-century professional identity.
Damga tarihi : 1955 Almanya
Fotoğraf malzemeleri satısıcı ve fotoğraf stüdyosu "Steins fotohous" antetli kart.
Back of the envelope may include postal marks, sender location, or date stamps reflecting Germany’s photographic business communications.
Date of use : 1955 Germany
Business stationery  (Cover).Used by the "Fotohous Steıns" (dealer of the photographic materials) company is working in photography business activities,alsı photography studio.

Monday, 19 April 2021

Fotolandia Venezuela Photographic Business Cover

Business envelope from Fotolandia, a Venezuelan company engaged in photographic retail, studio services, and film processing lab.
Damga tarihi : 1963 Venezuella
Fotoğraf malzemeleri satıcısı,fotoğraf stüdyosu ve aynı zamanda fotoğraf laboratuvarı Fotolandia firmasına ait antetli zarf.
Reverse of the envelope may contain postal stamps, cancellations, or return address relevant to Fotolandia’s commercial operations.
Date of use : 1963 Venezuela 
Business stationery.Used by the Fotolandia (dealer of the photographic materials) company is working in photography business activities, also photography lab and studio. 

Saturday, 17 April 2021

Yousuf Karsh 100th Anniversary Canadian FDC

First Day Cover featuring Yousuf Karsh’s 1952 self-portrait stamp and a commemorative cancellation with his signature.
Damga tarihi : 21/05/2008 Kanada
Kanadalı portre fotoğrafçısı Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) anısına çıkarılan ilk gün zarfı.Zarf üzerindeki pulda Karsh'ın kendi portresi görünmektedir.(1952) Yine pul üzerindeki özel damga ise fotoğrafçının doğumunun yüzüncü yılı için onun imzası ile hazırlanmıştır.
Reverse side may feature Canada Post FDC envelope design, possibly with technical details or blank surface for collectors.
Date of issue : 21/05/2008 Canada
FDC cover with stamp honoring Canadian portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002).The stamp, showing reproduction of his self portrait taken in 1952,was issued to commemorate Karsh's 100th anniversary of birth and was cancelled with special cancel showing reproduction of his signature.

Wednesday, 14 April 2021

Cine-Foto Mozambique Photographic Trade Cover

Business envelope from Cine-Foto Limitada in Mozambique, addressed to photographic distributor Mogulls in New York.
Damga tarihi : 30/09/1949 Mozambik 
Mozambik'te bulunan fotoğraf makinaları ve malzemeleri toptancısı Cine-Foto Limitada şirketine ait antetli zarf. Alıcı adresi ise New York'ta bulunan Mogulls firması.
Reverse side of the envelope likely features standard postal markings, flap details, or may be left blank.
Date of use : 30/09/1949 Mozambique
Business stationery.Used by Cine-Foto Limitada company, importer and distributor of photographic  equipment in Mozambique.The letter was addressed Mogulls company in New York,USA.

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Australia: 150 Years of Photography FDC

First Day Cover from Australia with four stamps and iris diaphragm cancel commemorating 150 years of photography.
Damga tarihi : 13/05/1991 Avustralya
Avustralya'da fotoğrafın 150.yılı anısına çıkarılan ve dört puldan oluşan ilk gün zarfı.Zarf üzerindeki özel damgalarda ise iris şeklindeki diyafram gösterilmektedir.

Date of use : 13/05/1991 Australia
Cover,Fdc with four stamps commemorating 150th anniversary of photography in Australia.The stamps are cancelled with special cancel,showing iris diaphragm.

Monday, 12 April 2021

Agfa Camera Werk Business Postcard – Germany

Vintage business postcard from Agfa Camera Werk, showing printed company details and address, related to photographic materials and film production.
Damga tarihi : 01/05/1953 Almanya
Fotoğraf malzemeleri (makinalar,filmler,fotoğraf kağıtları,fotoğraf kimyasalları) üreticisi Agfa firmasına ait posta kartı. 
Reverse side with handwritten or typed message and postal markings; likely addressed to a photography dealer or partner.
Date of use : 01/05/1953 Germany 
Business stationery(Postcard).Used by the Agfa Camera Werk ,manufacturer of photographic materials,films,papers.chemicals.

Sunday, 11 April 2021

Reid & Moulton Photographic Supply Postcard

Historic business postcard from Reid & Moulton, featuring details of their photographic materials and frame dealership in the U.S.
Damga tarihi : 30/06/1875 Amerika
Fotoğraf malzemeleri,çeşitli aparatlar,çerçeveler ve gravür satışı yapan Reıd&Moulton firmasına ait antetli posta kartı.
Reverse with customer correspondence and postal marks, reflecting early photo supply trade communications in the U.S.
Date of use : 30/06/1875 USA
Business stationery. (Postcard) Used by the company Reıd&Moulton.Dealer of the photoraphic materials, frames,engravings.

Saturday, 10 April 2021

Sapra Studio Nairobi Photographic Trade Postcard

Vintage business postcard from Sapra Studio, Nairobi, showcasing its role in Kenya’s photo industry and international camera trade connections.
Damga tarihi : 20/01/1967 Kenya
Kenya,Nairobi'de bulunan fotoğraf malzemeleri satıcısı Sapra Studio firması tarafından (aynı zamanda kartpostal yayıncısı) Almanya,Münihte'ki Obergassner K.G. firmasına gönderilmiş mektup zarfı. Obergassner firması çeşitli fotoğrafik malzemelerin satışını yapmakla birlikte Oga, Franka,Photavit ve King marka makinalarının yetkili satıcı idi.
Reverse side featuring handwritten message, address to Munich-based photo equipment dealer, with postal marks and business correspondence format.
Date of use : 20/01/1967 Kenya
Business stationery.Used by the Sapra Studio (is located in Nairobi,Kenya) Company is working in photography business activities, also publisher of the card postal.It was addressed to German company Obergassner K.G. in Munich (Germany),dealer with photographic materials and some cameras.Its distrubuted cameras were made by firms such as Oga,Franka,Photavit and King.

Thursday, 8 April 2021

Togo to Bordeaux: Letter to Photographer Lacrain

Vintage business envelope sent from Togo to French photographer Michel Lacrain in Bordeaux, highlighting historic photographic correspondence.
Damga tarihi : 07/04/1960 Togo
Fotoğrafçı Michel LACRAIN'e gönderilmiş zarf.(Bordo,Fransa)
Date of use : 07/04/1960 Togo 
Business stationery.The letter was addressed to the photographer Michel LACRAIN.(Bordeaux,France).

Wednesday, 7 April 2021

Agfa Film Promotion by Taeuber & Corssen, South Africa

Business envelope from South Africa with red meter mark advertising Agfa films, sent by Taeuber & Corssen Ltd., dealers in photographic goods.
Damga tarihi : 26/04/1956 Güney Afrika
Taeuber&Corssen antetli iş zarfı. Zarf üzerinde Agfa filmlerinin reklamı kullanılmış.
Reverse side plain or lightly marked; part of a promotional mailing highlighting Agfa's presence in Southern African photographic trade.
Date of use : 26/04/1956 South Africa
Meter on a business stationery of a company Taeuber&Corssen Ltd. Advertising use of Agfa films.

Tuesday, 6 April 2021

Donbas FDC Honoring Donetsk Photo Museum

First Day Cover from the Republic of Donbas featuring a stamp commemorating the Donetsk Museum of Photojournalism and Photographic Technology.
Damga tarihi : 03/07/2018 Donbas Cumhuriyeti
Donetsk fotoğraf müzesi için çıkarılmış olan ilk gün zarfı.

Date of issue : 03/07/2018 Republic of Donbas
Fdc cover with stamp issued to commemorate The Donetsk Museum of Photojournalism and photographic technology in Donetsk.

Monday, 5 April 2021

Hungarian Dealer’s Letter to Ilford Ltd.

Hungarian business envelope from Feher es Tarsa, dealer in photographic accessories, addressed to Ilford Ltd. in England.
Damga tarihi : 1950 Macaristan
Feher es Tarsa antetli iş zarfı.Fotoğraf ve optik malzemeleri satıcısı .(Budapeşte,Macaristan)Mektup İngileterede bulunan İlford firmasına gönderilmiş.

Date of use : 1950 Hungary
Business stationery.Used by the company Feher es Tarsa.Dealer of the photographic and optical accessories.The letter was addressed to Ilford Ltd. in England.

Saturday, 3 April 2021

Congo Dealer of Nizo & Adox Photo Products

Envelope from Film-Photo-Ciné in Belgian Congo, photographic supplier dealing in Nizo and Adox products, sent from Leopoldville.
Damga tarihi : 1960'lar Belçika Kongosu
Film-Photo-Cıne antetli iş zarfı (Leopoldville,Kongo),Nızo ve Adox ürünlerinin toptancısı firma.Ayrıca Adox firması 1860 yılında Almanya'da Dr. C.Schleussner Fotowerke GmbH olarak kurulmuştur.Firmanın asıl üretimi fotoğraf kimyasalları ve fotoğraf kağıtlarıdır.1930 ile 1960 yılları arasında fotoğraf makinalarıda üretmişlerdir.En bilinen makinalardan bir tanesi Adox 300'dür.
Back of the Film-Photo-Ciné envelope, showing potential flap, seals, or transit/postal marks related to mid-century African-European photographic trade.
Date of use : 1960's Belgian Congo
Business stationery.Used by the company Fılm-Photo-Cıne in Leopoldville,Congo.Photographic warehouse specialized in dealing with Nızo and Adox products. Adox was a German company, also called Dr. C.Schleussner Fotowerke Gmbh,whose main activity was photo chemistry, film and paper sold under the Adox brand name. The company was founded in 1860.The company produced some cameras from the 1930s to 1960s, the most advanced being the Adox 300.

Thursday, 1 April 2021

Cummins Kodak Studio: Portraits & Kodak Film Sales

Vintage envelope from Cummins for Kodak Studio in Canada, offering photo portraits, framing services, and Kodak film products.
Damga tarihi : 1940'lar Kanada 
Cummıns for Kodak antetli fotoğraf stüdyosu  zarfı.Ayrıca Kodak filmleri satışı yapan firma.
Reverse side of envelope from Cummins Kodak Studio, showing possible flap details, postal marks or signs of correspondence in Canada’s photographic trade.
Damga tarihi : 1940's Canada
Business stationery.Used by the Cummıns for Kodak studio,offering photographic portraits and picture framing, and selling Kodak films.