The Lion Collection

 Hold time and history in your hands!

Enter a realm dedicated to the art and history of travel documents. Beyond the ordinary world of commercial collectibles lies the private archive of a passionate collector serving an exceptionally specialized niche with expertise and genuine care. From antique passports and visas to rare border documents and historical permits, the collection spans every era and every corner of the globe—offering pieces of remarkable rarity seldom encountered anywhere else on Earth.

By entering our website, you are entering a "Champions League level" environment.

You will find this carefully curated selection of no-longer-valid officially issued documents, identification cards, and security prints exclusively within our collection—objects that often transcend their original purpose and become true works of art. Aviation memorabilia holds a particularly special place within our archive, uniting the fascination of historical identity documents with the timeless allure of the world of aviation.

As this boutique is a private labor of love, we operate completely independently of market pressures and the need for rapid inventory turnover. We specialize in passports.  Our focus lies solely on the curation, preservation, 

and absolute rarity of each individual artifact. 

In a realm of truly unique, one-of-a-kind items, the acquisition price takes a back seat. Instead, it serves as the ultimate expression of possessing the unattainable—bringing the world into your living room through documents from distant lands that offer deep insights into culture, history, and art. Discover the singular travel narrative behind each piece, along with all the artistic security features embedded within the documents. Whether watermarks, UV printing, holograms, or electronic elements—there is much to marvel at if you take the time to look closely. The immersive experience of time and place makes collecting these documents a lifelong hobby, one through which you are constantly learning and gaining understanding. Thus, these are truly genuine treasures, each and every one representing an extraordinary original.

When you trade with us, you bypass external trading platforms that have, in recent years, increasingly restricted our hobby. Under their terms of service, the trading of officially issued documents has become an ever-growing problem for both buyers and sellers. In some instances, only very old pieces are permitted; in others, nothing of this nature is allowed at all. It is for this reason that we established this store. The term "Passport" is by no means intended to be associated with illicit activities; rather, these items are meant to function purely as collector's pieces—intended for those who, like myself, have specialized in this field as a hobby. The absence of intermediaries ensures a pure, transparent, and seamless acquisition process—entirely free of commission fees or hidden markups. Every piece you acquire passes from a first-class private vault into your own through a direct and highly discreet transfer. This renders our boutique an absolutely incomparable destination.

My collection is constantly evolving; consequently, I am parting with a few pieces—which you can find here in the shop.

The listed prices reflect the value I place on passing these exceptional pieces on to you—including my ongoing operational costs and the countless hours of time I have invested. 

In addition to primarily passports, you will also find rare aviation licences—ranging from operating permits to commercial pilot licences. Furthermore, we offer banknotes and rare, expired bank cards, maps and more.

There is no exact number – collecting expired passports is a very small niche hobby.

Do you know that feeling of receiving a new collector's item? It is truly wonderful. At this point, I would like to thank my partners and friends around the world who have supported me for many years—right from the very beginning.

This distinctive site is intended to serve not only as a marketplace but also as a kind of "museum."

You can find frequently asked questions and answers in the FAQ section. Additionally, you can contact us via the "Contact" page.

Please take your time to browse through everything. 

Why Lion Collection?
Well, it was born out of my long-standing love for Southern Africa — a region where I spent a significant part of my life. Moreover, the lion symbolizes greatness and strength, underscoring the rarity and, above all, the uniqueness of our shop. It wards off negative influences and stands for ethical trade, mutual understanding among all peoples and cultures, and the diversity of our world.

When you contact us, you are at the absolute source.

Yours,                                   

 Marco Redmer, Lion Collection

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