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Historical Carrier's Letters

A unique collection of over 200 historical transport documents spanning five centuries of European trade history

255+ Documents

503 Years of History

7+ Countries

1396 Oldest Document

Featured Pieces

Selected highlights from the collection

Carrier's letter/messenger's letter

Augsburg ➞ Frankreich

Parchment with wax seal

Périgueux ➞ Bordeaux

Ship's cargo list

Copenhagen ➞ diverse

Tea/textiles/porcelain

Bill of lading (Lloyd Austriaco)

Triest ➞ Konstantinopel

Carrara ➞ Livorno

MARBLE 11 blocks!

Salt letter (Burchio)

Jornicella ➞ Pavia

Belfort ➞ Colmar

Passavant (customs pass)

Amiens ➞ Dijon

Litharge & ground wood

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Browse the entire collection of over 200 historical transport documents – from French lettres de voiture to Italian polizze di carico to German Fuhrmannsbriefe.

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Trade Routes of Europe

Discover the historical trade routes on an interactive map. From Copenhagen to Constantinople, from Bordeaux to Bolzano.

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