Rare 1948 French Passport Allied Occupation of Austria Cold War History Ephemera For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptionally scarce and historically significant artifact from the early Cold War era: an original 1948 French Passport (Passeport a l\'Étranger).Historical Relevance (1948 Allied Occupation):
This passport dates precisely to 1948, a pivotal year during the post-WWII Four-Power Allied Occupation. The inner flap contains a prominent typed military notice: \"Pour entrer en Autriche occupée...\" (\"To enter occupied Austria, the bearer must obtain a military permit from the prefecture or a visa authorization from the 2nd Bureau...\"). France administered its own occupation zone in western Austria and Vienna until 1955. Documents displaying these specific zone-entry instructions from 1948 are highly sought after by collectors of post-war military governance.Document Highlights:

• Tax Stamp: Features a stark red \"500 Francs\" fiscal revenue passport stamp unique to this economic period.
• Holder: Antoinette Lesire (née Vuillemard), born October 29, 1901, in Breuches-lès-Luxeuil (Haute-Saône).
• Profession: Listed as brodeuse (embroiderer), a direct tie to the regional lace-making heritage of eastern France.

Condition:
Complete and original booklet in good vintage condition. Shows honest age-related handling, soft corners, and typical toning of post-war paper. Please review the high-resolution photos for exact details. Securely packaged and shipped with tracking.