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.