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Twelve Historical Dutch Wax Seal Impressions on Identified Card Mounts - A collection of twelve historical wax seal impressions, likely curated for study in the late 19th or early 20th century. The impressions are mounted on individual cardstock mounts featuring detailed handwritten notations in Dutch and Latin identifying the origin and date of the seals. The collection represents various Dutch municipalities, religious institutions, universities, and individuals. Included items are as follows: 1. Jacob Cats (1747): Dark wax impression featuring a heraldic coat of arms with crown and lion supporters, inscribed Fr Jacob Cats 1747. 2. Municipality of Steenbergen: Red wax impression showing the town coat of arms with three saltires, inscribed S. oppidi de Steenbergen ad causas. 3. Lutheran Church of Dordrecht: Small red wax impression featuring a ship motif, bearing a purple collector stamp for Or:, Lak, Coll. Caland. 4. Magdalena Monastery (Utrecht): Red wax vesica-shaped impression depicting St. Mary Magdalene, bearing a purple collector stamp for COL. Jhr. G. aswinckel. 5. University of Amsterdam (Industria et Concordia): Red wax impression with a beehive motif and Amsterdam arms, inscribed Industria et Concordia. 6. City of Rhenen: Red wax impression showing a pomegranate, inscribed Rhenen and coll: Eberson. 7. Administration Communale, Wyneghem: Dark red wax impression with a heraldic shield, bearing a purple collector stamp for COL. J - V - MANNEKUS - 39. 8. Frater Petrus de Prope Lignum (1501): Dark green wax vesica-shaped impression depicting a religious figure under a gothic canopy, dated 1501. 9. Council of Administration, 5th Company Veterans, Geertruidenberg: Small red wax impression featuring a mounted figure, bearing a Caland collection stamp. 10. Leiden University (Academia Lugduno Batava, 1825): Large red wax impression featuring the university arms and lion supporters, dated 1825. 11. Religious Scene Seal: Large circular impression in a tan material, possibly plaster or aged wax, featuring multiple figures including a central bishop or saint. 12. Small Red Seal Fragment: A partial red wax impression similar in style to the Dordrecht church seal. Individual cards measure approximately 4 to 5 inches in width. The wax impressions range in condition from fair to very good. The large Leiden University seal shows prominent horizontal and vertical cracking through the wax. The green Carmelieten seal from 1501 has a significant chip missing from its base. The card mounts exhibit typical signs of age including toning, light foxing, and minor corner bumping. Several impressions remain intact with sharp detail.