Original Passport of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from the 19th Century | 1850s Edition | Authentic Historical Document
✈️ An imperial document in your hands – Travel through the heart of the 19th century
Discover one of the rarest documents of the 19th century: an original passport from the Austro-Hungarian Empire issued in the mid-1850s.
These “Reise-Pass” were essential for citizens wishing to leave the Empire and are officially signed by the Governor and General Commander of the Timis region (present-day western Romania) and Banat (present-day southern Hungary).
📖 Historical details
Issued in the name of the Emperor after the creation of the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy.
Includes the traveler’s personal details: name, gender, place and year of birth, religion, height, hair color, etc.
Signed and sealed by imperial authorities.
Large decorative format (approx. 24 x 40 cm), printed in blue with ornamental border.
The reverse side includes specific travel instructions for destinations such as Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia, France, or Russia.
Original document dated between 1850 and 1859, issued during a time of reform, nationalist tensions, and the Empire’s diplomatic expansion.
📦 What this piece includes
✔️ 1 Original passport printed in the 1850s
✔️ Imperial document signed and with fiscal stamp
✔️ Certificate of authenticity issued by numismatic and historical experts
✔️ Excellent preservation: ideal for framing or academic study
🎁 A gem for historians and collectors
Perfect for collectors of historical documents, enthusiasts of European history, researchers, or as an original gift with great cultural and documentary value. A direct testimony of mobility, state control, and diplomacy at the heart of the 19th century.
