Memorabilia collection - Matchbox label

Large Dutch & Belgian Matchbox Label Collection – 6 Albums – Approx. 10,575 Labels – Netherlands & Belgium

Exceptional collection of approximately 10,575 matchbox labels (phillumeny), carefully organized in 6 albums, mainly dating from the 1950s–1980s. The collection offers a remarkable overview of Dutch and Belgian matchbox label production, advertising history and mid-century graphic design.

NETHERLANDS – 5 ALBUMS (Approx. 9,850 Labels)

The Dutch section contains an extensive variety of advertising labels, thematic series, promotional packet labels and complete or near-complete sets.

Manufacturers, brands and organizations represented include:

> VIVO
> VIVOLA
> VLINDER
> KLIMOP
> MOLEN
> HEMA
> SRV
> SPAR
> VGC
> VeGe
> IFA
> A&O
> De Gruyter
> Metro
> Centra
> Grosco
> and many others.

Themes represented throughout the albums include:

* Fauna and birds
* Flowers and nature
* Trains and railways
* Ships and maritime themes
* Bicycles, motorcycles and automobiles
* Road signs and transport
* Castles and churches
* Dutch city views
* Flags and coats of arms
* Fashion and advertising design
* Sports and educational series
* Jazz and music
* Comics and illustrated characters
* Planets, constellations and science
* Supermarkets, cafés, hotels and local businesses
* Social campaigns and public awareness themes

Particularly noteworthy:

* Numerous complete or near-complete thematic series
* Large-format promotional labels
* Fold-out packet labels
* Colorful illustrated promotional sets
* Strong representation of Dutch mid-century graphic design
* Many labels from well-known Dutch manufacturers and retailers

BELGIUM – 1 ALBUM (Approx. 725 Labels)

Interesting Belgian album featuring a wide variety of themes including:

* Political and electoral propaganda
* TOPO promotional and editorial series
* Sports themes, including cycling
* Tobacco advertising
* Alcohol advertising
* Aviation and transportation
* Tourism and local publicity
* Commercial advertising labels
* Institutional and promotional labels

The Belgian section provides an excellent overview of post-war Belgian graphic advertising and matchbox label production.

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

Also included:

* Approx. 700 loose matchboxes
* Brochures and paper material
* Additional items from Belgium and the Netherlands

OVERALL

A highly diverse and visually attractive collection rich in advertising history, graphic design and thematic content.

An excellent opportunity for collectors of:

* Phillumeny
* Matchbox labels
* Advertising ephemera
* Vintage European graphic design
* Dutch and Belgian collectibles

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

Total weight: approx. 10–11 kg.

The lot will be shipped insured and with tracking.

Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.