Photography in Postal History

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Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Agfa-Gevaert A.G.: History of a Photographic Giant

Envelope from Taiwan sent to Agfa-Gevaert photographic company in Europe

Damga tarihi : 1970 Tayvan

Mektup Agfa-Gevaert A.G. firmasına gönderilmiştir. Firma iki farklı şirketin birleşmesiyle oluşmuştur. Almanya merkezli Agfa (Aktien-Gesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation) 1867'de, Belçika merkezli Gevaert Photo-Producten 1894'te kurulmuştur. Bu iki şirket 1964 yılında birleşerek Agfa-Gevaert A.G. adını almıştır. Fotoğraf filmleri,kağıtları ve kimyasalları üreticisidir.

Historic postal cover from Taiwan to Agfa-Gevaert A.G., photography industry leader

Date of use : 1970 Taiwan

The letter has been sent to the Agfa-Gevaert A.G. company. The company was formed through the merger of two different companies. Germany-based Agfa (Aktien-Gesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation) was founded in 1867, and Belgium-based Gevaert Photo-Producten was established in 1894. These two companies merged in 1964 to become Agfa-Gevaert A.G. It is a manufacturer of photographic films, papers, and chemicals.

Sunday, 3 July 2022

Letter Addressed to Eastman Kodak Company

Damga tarihi : 1935 Kanada

Eastman Kodak firmasına gönderilmiş antetli zarf.

Date of use : 1935 Canada

Business stationery.The letter was adressed Eastman Kodak company.

Friday, 1 July 2022

Letter Addressed to Eastman Kodak Company

Damga tarihi : 1938 İtalya

Ditto Lombardi-Siena imzalı posta kartı.

Date of use : 1938 Italia

Business stationery (Postcard). Used by the company is Lombardi (Ditto Lombardi-Siena).

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Excelsior-Werk Photoelectric Meters Stationery, South Africa

Damga tarihi : 05/12/1934 Güney Afrika

1934 tarihinde Güney Afrika'dan Leipzig Almanya'da bulunan foto elektrik pozlama cihazları üreticisi Excelsior-Werk (Rudolf Kiesewetter )firmasına gönderilmiş Voigtlander&Sohn (fotoğraf makinaları ve objektif üreticisi) firmasının logosunun yer aldığı zarf.

Date of use : 05/12/1934 South Africa

Business stationery.The letter was adressed the company Excelsior-Werk (Rudolf Kiesewetter),manufacturer of photoelectric exposure meters.Also,there is the Voigtlander&Sohn (manufacturer of cameras and lenses) company logo on the cover.

Monday, 15 March 2021

Lowman & Hanford: Photographic Supplies Dealer & Printing Co.

Business stationery of Lowman & Hanford, a US photographic supplies dealer and printing company.

Damga tarihi : 1905 Amerika

Lowman & Hanford antetli iş zarfı.Fotoğraf malzemeleri satıcısı.

Date of use : 1905 USA

Business stationery.Used by the Lowman & Hanford stationery and printing co, also dealer of the photographic supplies.

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