Ottmar Collection (page 2)

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Dahomey. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Straits Settlements - British Crown Colony in Southeast Asia. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Hong Kong. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Cape of Good Hope
Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - British Colony of the Cape of Good Hope. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Gibraltar. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Mexico. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Iceland. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Cuba. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Spain. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Congo Independent State. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - The Netherlands. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Italy. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Guatemala. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Zanzibar. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Luxembourg. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Russia. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Germany. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Sweden. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Austria. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Ceylon. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Switzerland. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Orange River Colony, South Africa (a British colony created after Britain first occupied (1900) and then annexed (1902)

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Portugal. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Thailand. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - The United Kingdom. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Venezuela. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - German Morocco. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Queensland, Australia. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Bavaria, Germany. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Egypt. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Japan. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Denmark. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

OTTMAR MERGENTHALER (1854-1899). American inventor, with his wife: oil over a photograph, n.d

Ottmar Mergenthaler, German-US typesetter
Ottmar Mergenthaler (1854-1899), German-US typesetter. Mergenthaler is best known as the inventor of the Linotype, the first fully-automated typesetting machine

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"Ottmar: A Journey Across Borders and Time" Step into the world Zeihar, a prolific stamp card producer whose creations have traveled far and wide. From Iran (Persia) to Barbados, Bielsko-Biala in Poland to German East Africa, Ottmar's stamp cards bear witness to his global reach. In one captivating image, we see a uniformed German soldier bidding farewell with a rifle in hand—a poignant reminder of the tumultuous times these stamps were produced. Yet amidst the chaos, Ottmar's artistry shines through. His stamp card packs for card sets are a collector's dream come true—meticulously crafted and thoughtfully designed. Each pack tells its own story, capturing moments from Paris, France to Fiji and South Australia to Belgium (Malines). These miniature works of art bring together cultures and histories in one cohesive collection. As we delve deeper into Ottmar's legacy, we discover his imprint on diverse corners of the world. Stamp cards bearing his name emerge from Trinidad to New Zealand—a testament to his enduring influence across continents. Through each intricately detailed design, Ottmar invites us on an enchanting journey through time. His stamp cards serve as windows into different eras—moments frozen in ink that transport us back centuries or mere decades ago. So let us celebrate this remarkable artist who bridged gaps between nations with every stroke of his pen. Ottoman Zeihar may be gone but his legacy lives on within these precious stamp cards—an everlasting tribute to human connection and the power of art transcending borders.