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Sunday, 25 August 2024

A. Calitis Riga Photo-Cinema Supply Cover with Zemturi Seal

A. Calitis envelope from Riga, Latvia, showing photography and cinema equipment branding with Zemturi stamp

Back of envelope with Zemturi stamp indicating machine repair and postal markings in Latvia

Date of use : 1939 Latvia

A. Calitis Riga Photo-Cinema Supply Cover with Zemturi Seal

This cover belongs to A. Calitis, a seller of photographic and cinema equipment located in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is sealed with a Zemturi stamp (the stamp features the Latvian text "Laiks izremontēt mašīnas," which appears to be a reminder from the brand or business "Zemturi" indicating that it is time for machine repairs). The recipient is not specified on the envelope, but there is a note indicating "Posts afternoon."

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