Description
Original documents from Edward E. Nahon (b. ca. 1881), a New York-based furniture designer and businessman active during the early-to-mid 20th century. Nahon was known for his design work and entrepreneurship during an important era of American business history.
This lot includes three original passports issued to Edward E. Nahon between 1927 and 1936:
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1927 Passport: Issued June 7, 1927, for Edward E. Nahon individually. Includes original photo of Edward. Eight pages with ink stamps and some pages with attached paper stamps.
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1934 Passport: Issued June 19, 1934, for Edward E. Nahon, his wife Nancy, and daughter Edna E. Includes original photo featuring Edward, Nancy, and Edna. Six pages with ink stamps and some pages with paper stamps.
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1936 Passport: Issued June 3, 1936, for Edward E. Nahon, wife Nancy, and children Edna E. and Nancy E. Includes original photo showing Edward, Nancy, and both daughters. Thirteen pages with ink stamps and some pages with paper stamps.
Special Features:
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Family progression clearly documented between passports.
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Photos featuring Edward and his growing family.
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Multiple ink stamps and paper visa stamps throughout.
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Rare look into pre-WWII international travel by an American entrepreneur.
Approximate Size: Standard U.S. passport size of the era (approx. 6″ x 4″).
Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Typical signs of age such as light toning, surface wear, and corner wear may be present. All passports retain their original covers and interior pages. Please review photos for exact details.
Why It’s Valuable: A unique opportunity to own authentic early 20th-century travel documents from a notable New York businessman. Perfect for genealogists, ephemera collectors, or researchers interested in American commerce, travel history, and family life during the 1920s-1930s.
Shipping Information: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.
