Photography in Postal History

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Thursday, 20 August 2020

Aug. Diefenthal & Bourgeois – Brussels Optical Dealer

Business envelope from Aug. Diefenthal & Bourgeois, Brussels wholesale dealer in optical and photographic materials, featuring company letterhead.

Damga tarihi : 09/1913 Belçika

Optic ve fotoğrafik ekipman satıcısı Aug. Diefenthal & Bourgeois (Brüksel) firmasına ait postadan geçmiş kart.

Reverse side of Aug. Diefenthal & Bourgeois business stationery, used in Brussels trade correspondence for optical and photographic goods.

Date of use : 09/1913 Belgium

Business stationery.Used by the firm Aug. Diefenthal & Bourgeois in Bruxelles, whosale dealer in optical and photographic materials.

Friday, 14 August 2020

E. Mathieu-Plessy – French Photo Chemicals Dealer Stationery

Business envelope from E. Mathieu-Plessy, French dealer and manufacturer of photographic chemicals, featuring printed company details.

Damga tarihi : 07/03/1874 Fransa

Kimyasal maddeler, fotoğraf kimyasalları ve dolma kalem mürekkepleri üreticisi E. Mathieu-Plessy firması tarafından gönderilmiş zarf. Ülke içinde kullanılmış.

Reverse side of E. Mathieu-Plessy business stationery showing postal marks and trade correspondence details.

Date of use : 07/03/1874 France

Business stationery,cover. Used by E.Mathieu-Plessy company. Dealer of photo chemicals manufacturer in France.

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