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1570-1910 Collection of Dutch and Belgian Wax Seal Impressions and Embossed Paper Labels - A collection of eleven historical philatelic and heraldic study pieces from the Netherlands and Belgium, featuring wax seal impressions, embossed paper seals, and government labels. The items are mounted on uniform tan cardstock backings with detailed handwritten descriptions in ink, identifying various municipal and state administrative origins. The collection includes several wax impressions: - A red wax seal mounted on a card labeled 1589 HOOGE-RAAD and R: contra-sigillum supremi-canc. in hollandia, depicting a rampant lion. - A large orange resin or wax seal featuring the circular text GHESAMENLYCKE GHESELLEN 1867-1892 surrounding a heraldic shield. - Three dark green wax seals associated with Haarlem, bearing dates including 1610, 1651, and 1807. The 1610 example is identified as Sigillum civitatis harlemensis. - A red wax seal dated 1570, marked Philips II and CONTRA SIGILLUM COMITIS HOLLANDIAE. - One loose dark green wax seal fragment depicting an architectural city gate. The collection also includes embossed paper items: - A white octagonal paper seal dated 1641, marked Luik (Liège) and Sceau de la cité de liege aux causes. - A diamond-shaped embossed paper stamp dated 1802, featuring the text KLEIN ZEGEL and 24 ST. - A scalloped circular label in orange and white for the SRIJKS MUNT UTRECHT, featuring the Dutch Royal Coat of Arms. Individual card mounts: 3.25 inches in width by 3.5 inches in height Seals: approximately 0.75 inches to 2.5 inches in diameter. The collection shows age-related wear consistent with historical documents. Several wax seals exhibit surface cracking and chipping, most notably the large orange Ghesallen seal (photo 3) and the loose green city gate seal, which is fragmented (photo 8). The cardstock mounts show uniform age-toning, minor corner softening, and light foxing (photo 1). The embossed paper seals show expected light flattening to the relief and minor peripheral discoloration (photos 9, 11).