Date of use : 1962, Switzerland

Letter to Obergassner K.G. Photographic Supplier

This envelope represents a typical example of commercial postal correspondence documenting the business relationships between photographic equipment traders in Switzerland and Germany. The printed letterhead in the lower left section of the envelope identifies the sender as Foto-Import Lüthard. The company's address is given as Staffelstrasse 22, Wettingen, Switzerland, and a telephone number is also included. The presence of this information indicates that the firm functioned not merely as a small photographic shop but as a commercial enterprise engaged in professional trade. The designation "Foto-Import" clearly suggests that the company specialized in the import and distribution of photographic equipment, which may have included cameras, lenses, photographic film, and darkroom supplies.

Wettingen is located in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland and developed during the twentieth century as a center for small and medium-sized commercial enterprises. Switzerland played an important role in the trade of photographic equipment, partly because of its strong economic connections with neighboring countries such as Germany and France, both of which were major centers of photographic technology. Businesses such as Foto-Import Lüthard likely acted as intermediaries between manufacturers and retailers within the broader European photographic market.

Within the broader commercial context of the period, the envelope provides evidence of the extensive distribution networks that supported the photographic equipment trade in Europe. During the 1950s and 1960s the widespread popularity of photography led to a significant increase in demand for cameras, film, and related accessories. While countries such as Germany and Japan were leading manufacturers of photographic technology, countries such as Switzerland often functioned as important centers for commercial distribution and trade. The correspondence between an import company in Wettingen and a commercial enterprise in Munich therefore reflects the interconnected economic networks that characterized the European photographic industry during this period.

Record Information

Title: Foto-Import Lüthard Business Envelope (Wettingen to Munich)

Category: Photographic Industry History / Commercial Correspondence

Subcategory: Swiss Photographic Importers / European Distribution Networks

Country: Switzerland (Sender: Wettingen) → Germany (Recipient: Munich)

City: Wettingen, Aargau (Sender: Foto-Import Lüthard) → Munich, Bavaria (Recipient: Obergassner K.G.)

Date of use: 1962

Company (Sender): Foto-Import Lüthard, Staffelstrasse 22, Wettingen, Switzerland. A photographic equipment import and distribution company active in the mid-20th century, serving the Swiss and European markets.

Object Type: Commercial envelope (international business correspondence)

Postal Features: Swiss postage stamps; Wettingen postal cancellation (1962).

Language: German

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard commercial envelope format

Collection Theme: Foto-Import Lüthard, Wettingen commerce, Swiss photographic trade, Aargau, Obergassner K.G., Munich optical industry, Swiss-German trade, 1960s postal history, European photographic distribution networks.

Archival Significance: This 1962 envelope documents commercial correspondence between a Swiss photographic import company (Foto-Import Lüthard in Wettingen) and a German photographic supplier (Obergassner K.G. in Munich), illustrating the cross-border trade networks that distributed photographic equipment across Europe during the post-war period.

Research Note:

This article is based on historical research and independent analysis of the material in the author's collection. The text has been prepared as an original interpretative study and does not reproduce copyrighted material.

This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.

Date of use : mid-20th century, Brazil

Brazil to Obergassner K.G. – German Photo Dealer Mail

This envelope represents an international airmail correspondence sent by the company "Tropical Ltda." based in São Paulo, Brazil. The graphic design printed on the left side of the envelope features an illustration of a photographic camera together with the inscription "Comercial e Importadora Tropical Ltda." This wording indicates that the company operated as a commercial importer and distributor. The phrase "Exclusividades Internacionais" printed below the logo suggests that the firm maintained exclusive distribution agreements or international product representations. Such expressions were commonly used by import companies in Latin America during the mid-twentieth century to emphasize their commercial connections with European and North American manufacturers.

The address printed on the envelope identifies the company's location at Rua Jesuino Pascoal 80 in São Paulo. During the twentieth century São Paulo developed into one of the most significant industrial and commercial centers in Brazil. Import companies located in the city frequently acted as intermediaries for technical products arriving from Europe and North America, distributing them across the expanding Latin American market. In this context it is plausible that firms such as Tropical Ltda. were involved in the importation and distribution of optical equipment, cameras, and related photographic products.

The recipient of the letter is the firm "Obergassner K.G." located in Munich, Germany, at Franz Joseph Strasse. Munich was an important commercial and industrial center in southern Germany, and businesses operating in this area were often involved in the trade of technical goods and precision instruments. It is therefore likely that the Obergassner company participated in the distribution or trade of optical equipment or photographic materials.

The presence of the label "Via Aérea / Par Avion" indicates that the item was transported through the international airmail system. During the mid-twentieth century airmail became increasingly important for accelerating commercial correspondence across long distances. In particular, communication between Europe and South America benefited greatly from the reduced transit times offered by air transportation compared with traditional maritime postal routes.

The postage stamps affixed to the envelope belong to standard Brazilian postal issues used for international mail. The stamps depict prominent historical figures from Brazilian history, including Rui Barbosa and the military leader Duque de Caxias. Portrait stamp series of this type were widely used by the Brazilian postal administration during the twentieth century.

From a philatelic perspective this envelope is notable for several reasons. First, the airmail markings and the characteristic striped border design reflect the visual conventions of international airmail envelopes used during the twentieth century. Second, the printed commercial logo transforms the envelope into an example of advertising ephemera. Such items provide valuable evidence not only of postal history but also of the commercial networks that connected different regions of the world.

From a collecting perspective the document may be placed within several thematic categories. It relates to the history of photographic equipment trade, the activities of Latin American import companies, the development of international airmail systems, and commercial advertising envelopes. For collections focusing on the global distribution networks of photographic technology, such documents offer important contextual information.

Record Information

Title: Brazil to Obergassner K.G. – German Photo Dealer Mail

Category: Photographic Industry History / International Trade

Subcategory: International Correspondence / Airmail

Country: Brazil (Sender: São Paulo) → Germany (Recipient: Munich) 🗺️ Show Route

City: São Paulo (Sender: Tropical Ltda.) → Munich (Recipient: Obergassner K.G.)

Date of use: mid-20th century

Company (Sender): Tropical Ltda. - Comercial e Importadora, Rua Jesuino Pascoal 80, São Paulo, Brazil. A Brazilian commercial import company specializing in photographic equipment, optical products, and related technical goods, with exclusive international distribution agreements.

Company (Recipient): Obergassner K.G., Franz Joseph Strasse, Munich, Germany. A German commercial firm involved in the trade of photographic equipment, optical instruments, or technical products.

Object Type: International airmail envelope with printed letterhead and camera illustration

Postal Route ✈️: São Paulo, Brazil → Munich, Germany (mid-20th century) (Estimated Route)

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 4-6 days (airmail via Atlantic and European routes)

Postal Features: Brazilian postage stamps featuring Rui Barbosa and Duque de Caxias; "Via Aérea / Par Avion" airmail label; red and blue striped airmail border.

Language: Portuguese, German

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard envelope format

Notable Feature: Camera illustration with "Tropical" logo; "Exclusividades Internacionais" (international exclusive agreements) branding; airmail correspondence between Brazilian importer and German supplier.

Collection Theme: Tropical Ltda., São Paulo commerce, Brazilian photographic trade, Obergassner K.G., Munich photography, Latin American-European trade, international airmail, camera distribution, import companies, mid-20th century commerce.

Archival Significance: This mid-20th century airmail envelope documents the commercial relationship between a Brazilian photographic equipment importer and a German supplier, illustrating the global trade networks that connected Latin America with European manufacturers.

✈️ Postal Route: Brazil → Germany (mid-20th century) (Estimated Route)

📍 São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 → 🛬 Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 → 🛬 Recife 🇧🇷 → 🌊 Atlantic Ocean → 🛬 Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳 → 🛬 Casablanca, Morocco 🇲🇦 → 🛬 Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 → 🛬 Paris, France 🇫🇷 → 📬 Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

📮 Tropical Ltda. (São Paulo, Brazil) → ✈️ Airmail via Atlantic & Europe → 📬 Obergassner K.G. (Munich, Germany)
Camera illustration | Exclusividades Internacionais | Rui Barbosa & Duque de Caxias stamps | Estimated travel time: 4-6 days

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Research Note:

This article is based on historical research and independent analysis of the material in the author's collection. The text has been prepared as an original interpretative study and does not reproduce copyrighted material.

This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.

Date of use : 1974, Tunisia

Tunis Letter to Obergassner Photo Supplier

This commercial envelope represents an item of international correspondence sent from Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia, to a photographic and optical trade company in Munich, Germany. The printed letterhead located in the upper left corner identifies the sender as "M.R.T. Ahmed Majdoub, 89 Rue Bab El Khadra, Tunis," together with a telephone number. Rue Bab El Khadra is situated near the historical center of Tunis and during the mid-twentieth century was known as an area where various small commercial businesses operated. The abbreviation "M.R.T." appearing in the letterhead cannot be interpreted with certainty, but it likely refers to a business designation or commercial title associated with the sender. Although the exact nature of Ahmed Majdoub's enterprise is not explicitly stated on the envelope, the fact that the correspondence was directed to a company specializing in photographic and optical equipment suggests that the sender may have been involved in the trade or distribution of photographic materials or related technical products.

The recipient identified on the envelope is the firm Obergassner K.G., located in Munich in what was then West Germany. The address line includes the description "Photo – Kino – Optik," indicating that the company operated within the commercial fields of photographic equipment, cinema technology, and optical instruments. Munich developed into one of the important centers of photographic and optical commerce in West Germany during the decades following the Second World War. The Bavarian region hosted numerous manufacturers, distributors, and retailers dealing with cameras, lenses, and technical optical equipment. Firms such as Obergassner K.G. likely functioned as commercial intermediaries supplying photographic equipment to professional photographers, laboratories, and retail markets.

The envelope itself appears to date from the early 1970s. The Tunisian postage stamp affixed to the cover carries the inscription "République Tunisienne," indicating that the item belongs to the period following Tunisia's independence in 1956. After independence, the Tunisian postal administration issued a wide range of stamp designs reflecting national identity and modern graphic aesthetics. The stamp visible on the envelope incorporates colorful geometric and symbolic elements characteristic of stamp design during the 1960s and 1970s. These stylistic features are consistent with the broader visual culture of postage stamp production in North Africa during the post-colonial period.

The commercial context of the document reflects the global expansion of photographic technology during the second half of the twentieth century. As photographic equipment and motion-picture technology became increasingly accessible to both professional and amateur users, international trade networks connecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers expanded significantly. European companies involved in photographic and optical production established commercial relationships with partners in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and North Africa. Countries such as Tunisia, which maintained strong economic and cultural connections with Europe, became active markets for photographic equipment and technical devices. Small-scale commercial agents and independent merchants often acted as local intermediaries within these international supply networks.

From the perspective of postal history, the envelope displays typical characteristics of international commercial mail from the period. The stamp has been cancelled with wavy mechanical obliteration lines, a style widely used by postal administrations for routine mail processing. The circular date marks visible on the cover correspond to mechanical postal cancellation devices commonly employed in Tunisia during the late twentieth century. The use of a printed business envelope also reflects the standard practice of commercial correspondence in which companies utilized customized stationery bearing their address and contact information.

From a collecting perspective, this envelope may be associated with several thematic areas. It represents a document related to the international trade of photographic and optical equipment, illustrating commercial connections between North Africa and Western Europe. At the same time, it constitutes an example of Tunisian postal history from the post-independence period. Additionally, it may be interpreted within the broader context of Mediterranean commercial correspondence linking regional businesses with European technical industries. For collections focusing on the history of photography and optical technology, documents of this type provide valuable evidence of the commercial infrastructure through which photographic equipment circulated internationally.

In conclusion, this envelope represents more than a simple piece of postal stationery. It serves as documentary evidence of the commercial relationships that connected North African businesses with European photographic and optical suppliers during the late twentieth century. The correspondence between a Tunisian commercial sender and a photographic-optical firm in Munich illustrates how international trade networks supported the global distribution of photographic technology. Such documents highlight the role played by small commercial actors and routine postal communication in the broader history of technological exchange and economic globalization.

Record Information

Title: Tunis Letter to Obergassner Photo Supplier

Category: Photographic Industry History / International Trade

Subcategory: International Correspondence / Airmail

Country: Tunisia (Sender: Tunis) → West Germany (Recipient: Munich) 🗺️ Show Route

City: Tunis (Sender: M.R.T. Ahmed Majdoub) → Munich, West Germany (Recipient: Obergassner K.G.)

Date of use: 1974

Company (Sender): M.R.T. Ahmed Majdoub, 89 Rue Bab El Khadra, Tunis, Tunisia. A Tunisian commercial enterprise likely involved in the trade or distribution of photographic materials and technical products.

Company (Recipient): Obergassner K.G., Photo – Kino – Optik, Munich, West Germany. A German commercial firm specializing in photographic equipment, cinema technology, and optical instruments.

Object Type: International commercial envelope with printed letterhead

Postal Route ✈️: Tunis, Tunisia → Munich, West Germany (1974) (Estimated Route)

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 2-3 days (airmail via Mediterranean and European routes)

Postal Features: Tunisian postage stamp with "République Tunisienne" inscription (geometric/symbolic design); wavy mechanical obliteration cancellation.

Language: French

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard envelope format

Collection Theme: Ahmed Majdoub, Tunisian photography, Obergassner K.G., Munich photographic trade, North African commerce, post-independence Tunisia, Tunisian postal history, Mediterranean trade networks, photographic equipment distribution, 1970s commerce.

Archival Significance: This 1974 envelope documents commercial correspondence between a Tunisian merchant and a German photographic supplier, illustrating the international trade networks that distributed photographic technology across the Mediterranean during the post-colonial era.

✈️ Postal Route: Tunisia → Germany (1974) (Estimated Route)

📍 Tunis, Tunisia 🇹🇳 → 🇮🇹 Palermo, Sicily → 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy → 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland → 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany

📮 M.R.T. Ahmed Majdoub (Tunis, Tunisia) → ✈️ Airmail via Mediterranean & Europe → 📬 Obergassner K.G. (Munich, West Germany)
Commercial correspondence | Photographic equipment trade | Tunisian post-independence stamp | 1974 | Estimated travel time: 2-3 days

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Research Note:

This article is based on historical research and independent analysis of the material in the author's collection. The text has been prepared as an original interpretative study and does not reproduce copyrighted material.

This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.

Date of use : circa 1960s-1970s, Sweden

Sweden – Foto Magazine Business Stationery to Germany

This envelope documents international correspondence sent from an organization identified as "Foto-Magasinet" in Fagersta, Sweden, to the company Obergassner K.G. in Munich, West Germany. The printed heading on the envelope reads "FOTO-magasinet," followed by the address Västmannavägen 5 A in the Swedish town of Fagersta. At the bottom of the envelope appears the Swedish phrase "Allt för foto och kino," meaning "everything for photography and cinema," a slogan commonly associated with photographic publications and enthusiast communities.

The word "magasinet" in Swedish can refer both to a shop and to a magazine. In this particular context, however, the typographic presentation and wording suggest that the organization was likely connected to a photographic magazine or publication rather than solely a retail store. During the decades following the Second World War, photography experienced a major expansion across Europe, and numerous magazines dedicated to photographic technology and amateur photography appeared. These publications commonly featured camera reviews, technical articles, practical advice for photographers, and discussions related to photographic culture. It is therefore plausible that Foto-Magasinet functioned as a periodical publication or an organization associated with photographic enthusiasts.

The envelope is addressed to Obergassner K.G., located at Franz-Josef-Straße 43 in Munich. Munich was an important commercial center within the West German photographic and optical trade during the mid-twentieth century. Companies such as Obergassner K.G. often operated as distributors or dealers supplying cameras, optical equipment, and photographic accessories. West Germany played a central role in the global photographic industry during this period, with major manufacturers such as Leica, Zeiss, Voigtländer, and Agfa contributing to the country's technological reputation.

Correspondence between a photographic magazine and a commercial distributor would have been entirely typical during this period. Photographic publications frequently requested information about new camera models, technical specifications, product catalogs, or demonstration equipment for review purposes. At the same time distributors and manufacturers often used magazines as advertising platforms and supplied them with promotional materials or sample equipment for editorial evaluation. The contents of this envelope therefore likely related to advertising arrangements, product information, or requests for technical material.

From a philatelic perspective the envelope bears two Swedish postage stamps. One of them carries the inscription "Mätta de hungrande," referring to a humanitarian theme associated with relief efforts addressing hunger and social welfare. The second stamp, valued at seventy öre, features stylized Scandinavian artistic motifs. Swedish postal authorities frequently issued stamps with cultural and social themes during the 1960s and 1970s.

A red label reading "Express-Utdelning / Express" appears on the envelope, indicating that the item was sent using express postal service. Express mail allowed faster delivery than standard postal handling and was commonly used for urgent commercial correspondence or documents requiring rapid transmission. For communication between a photographic publication and a distribution company, the timely exchange of catalogs, promotional materials, or technical documentation would have justified the use of such a service.

The postal cancellation shows that the envelope was processed within the Swedish postal system. Although the exact date is difficult to read, the stamps suggest that the item was mailed during the late 1960s or early 1970s. This period coincided with a significant expansion of photographic publishing and amateur photography across Europe.

From a collecting perspective this envelope represents an interesting intersection of photographic culture, publishing history, and postal communication. It illustrates the interaction between photographic magazines and equipment distributors, highlighting the role of media and publishing in promoting photographic technology. At the same time the envelope provides a philatelic example of Swedish express postal service and thematic stamp usage in international correspondence.

In conclusion, the envelope should be understood not only as a postal artifact but also as a small documentary trace of the broader cultural and commercial networks that supported the photographic industry in twentieth-century Europe. The correspondence between a Swedish photographic publication and a Munich-based equipment distributor reflects the interconnected system through which photographic technology, information, and promotion circulated across national borders.

Record Information

Title: Sweden – Foto Magazine Business Stationery to Germany

Category: Photographic Industry History / Publishing

Subcategory: International Correspondence / Express Mail

Country: Sweden (Sender) → West Germany (Recipient)

City: Fagersta (Sender) → Munich (Recipient)

Date of use: circa 1960s-1970s

Organization (Sender): Foto-Magasinet, Västmannavägen 5 A, Fagersta, Sweden. Likely a photographic magazine or publication serving amateur and professional photographers, with the slogan "Allt för foto och kino" (Everything for photography and cinema).

Company (Recipient): Obergassner K.G., Franz-Josef-Straße 43, Munich, West Germany. A distributor or dealer of photographic, cinema, and optical equipment in the West German market.

Object Type: International express mail envelope

Postal Features: Two Swedish stamps (humanitarian theme "Mätta de hungrande" and 70 öre with Scandinavian artistic motifs); red "Express-Utdelning / Express" label; Swedish postal cancellation (c. 1960s-1970s).

Language: Swedish (sender) / German (recipient address)

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard envelope format

Collection Theme: Foto-Magasinet, Fagersta, Swedish photographic publishing, Obergassner KG, Munich, West German optical trade, 1960s-1970s international mail, express mail, Swedish humanitarian stamps, Scandinavian art stamps, photography magazines, media-industry relations.

Archival Significance: This 1960s-1970s express mail envelope documents the commercial link between a Swedish photographic publication and a West German equipment distributor, illustrating the role of media in the international circulation of photographic technology.

Research Note:

This article is based on historical research and independent analysis of the material in the author's collection. The text has been prepared as an original interpretative study and does not reproduce copyrighted material.

This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.

Date of use : 20 January 1967, Kenya

Sapra Studio Nairobi Photographic Trade Postcard

This airmail envelope represents an interesting postal artifact illustrating commercial and technical communication between Africa and Europe during the second half of the twentieth century. The postmark on the envelope indicates that the item was mailed from Nairobi, Kenya, on 20 January 1967. This period corresponds to the early years following Kenya's independence in 1963, when the country was increasingly integrated into international commercial networks. The presence of the "By Air Mail / Par Avion" label indicates that the letter was transported through the international airmail system, which had become the standard method for rapid overseas correspondence during this period.

The envelope is addressed to Obergassner K.G. in Munich, West Germany, with the name Dr. Klaus Petersen appearing in the address line. Obergassner K.G. was a company operating in Munich, a city that served as an important center for the photographic and optical industries in post-war Germany. Firms of this type were often involved in the distribution of photographic equipment, optical instruments, or technical materials. Although the exact role of Dr. Klaus Petersen cannot be determined with certainty, it is possible that he served as a technical advisor, commercial representative, or managerial figure within the company.

The 1960s represented a period of rapid expansion in the global photographic industry. West Germany was a major producer of photographic and optical equipment through well-known manufacturers such as Leica, Zeiss, and Rollei. At the same time, African urban centers such as Nairobi were developing into important distribution hubs for imported photographic equipment and technical goods. Correspondence between Nairobi and Munich should therefore be understood not merely as personal communication but as part of broader international commercial networks.

The postage stamp on the envelope belongs to the early post-independence period of Kenya. It features an elephant, a motif frequently used to represent the wildlife and natural heritage of East Africa. Such imagery was commonly employed in postage stamp design by newly independent African states as a means of emphasizing national identity and cultural symbolism.

From a philatelic perspective, the envelope combines several noteworthy elements. The use of international airmail service reflects the communication infrastructure of the era. The Nairobi postmark provides documentation of East African postal history, while the Kenyan stamp represents early national philatelic design following independence. Together these elements contribute to the historical and visual significance of the item.

From a collecting standpoint, this envelope may be classified within several thematic categories. It is relevant for collections focusing on African postal history, international airmail, and commercial correspondence related to the photographic and optical industries. It also illustrates the commercial links that connected African markets with European technical manufacturers during the twentieth century.

In conclusion, this envelope should be regarded not simply as a postal object but as a small historical document reflecting the international networks of trade and communication during the 1960s. The postal route connecting Nairobi and Munich demonstrates the economic and technical connections linking Africa with Europe. Such artifacts provide valuable archival evidence for understanding the global circulation of photographic and optical technologies.

Record Information

Title: Sapra Studio Nairobi Photographic Trade Postcard

Category: Photographic Industry History / African Trade

Subcategory: International Correspondence / Airmail

Country: Kenya (Sender: Nairobi) → West Germany (Recipient: Munich) 🗺️ Show Route

City: Nairobi (Sender) → Munich (Recipient: Obergassner K.G., Dr. Klaus Petersen)

Date of use: 20 January 1967

Sender: Unknown individual or business in Nairobi (possibly a photographer, studio, or distributor). The sender's name is not visible on this side of the envelope.

Company (Recipient): Obergassner K.G., Franz-Joseph-Strasse 45, 8 Munich 13, West Germany. A Munich-based firm, likely involved in the distribution of photographic or optical equipment. Addressed to Dr. Klaus Petersen, possibly a technical advisor or commercial representative.

Object Type: International airmail envelope

Postal Route ✈️: Nairobi, Kenya → Munich, West Germany (20 January 1967) (Estimated Route)

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 4-6 days (airmail via East African and European routes)

Postal Features: Kenyan postage stamp with elephant motif (post-independence issue); Nairobi postal cancellation (20.I.67); "By Air Mail / Par Avion" label.

Language: English

Material: Paper envelope

Dimensions: Standard envelope format

Collection Theme: Nairobi commerce, Kenyan photography trade, Obergassner K.G., Munich, Dr. Klaus Petersen, post-independence Kenya, elephant stamp, Africa-Europe airmail, 1960s photographic equipment distribution.

Archival Significance: This 1967 airmail envelope documents commercial correspondence between Kenya and a West German photographic firm, illustrating the trade networks linking post-independence African markets with European optical industries.

✈️ Postal Route: Kenya → Germany (20 January 1967) (Estimated Route)

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 → 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan → 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt → 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey → 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy → 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany

📮 Nairobi (Kenya) → ✈️ Airmail via East Africa & Europe → 📬 Obergassner K.G. (Munich, West Germany)
Dr. Klaus Petersen | Elephant stamp (post-independence Kenya) | Photographic equipment trade | Estimated travel time: 4-6 days

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Research Note:

This article is based on historical research and independent analysis of the material in the author's collection. The text has been prepared as an original interpretative study and does not reproduce copyrighted material.

This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.