Photography in Postal History

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.

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