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1813 Haarlem Netherlands Government Green Wax Seal Specimen on Cardstock - This item is an original green wax seal specimen mounted on a square piece of tan cardstock. The seal represents the official government of the city of Haarlem, Netherlands. The central heraldic imagery features the Haarlem coat of arms, consisting of a vertical sword pointed upward, a cross, and four stars on a shield, topped with a crown. The perimeter of the seal is embossed with the Dutch text REGEERING DER STAD HAARLEM, which translates to Government of the City of Haarlem. The cardstock includes several handwritten ink inscriptions. At the top left is A: 1813, indicating the year 1813. The top right is inscribed Haarlem and underlined. The bottom left features the letter R: and the bottom right repeats the text REGEERING DER STAD HAARLEM. The back of the cardstock is blank. Card: 3.75 inches x 3.75 inches Seal: 2.25 inches diameter.