Lost
Blue US passport with gold seal, lost in Charleston
West Virginia (old)
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 3pm near Capitol Market on Quarrier Street in Charleston, WV. It's the standard passport book with the gold eagle seal, navy-blue cover, and a noticeable crease along the spine from travel this past year. The back cover has a tiny coffee stain and a small museum sticker on the inside. My initials 'P.P.' are faintly written on the inside page. It feels really important to get it back—it's essential for my upcoming trip and there's a lot of sentimental value tied to it.
Approximate last-seen location
West Virginia (old)
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