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The German invasion of the Netherlands on 10 May 1940 came as a surprise to many Dutch people, although there were signs announcing the threat. The Netherlands had maintained strict neutrality during World War II, hoping this would avoid involvement in the war. This gave …
The cover shown here World War II, posted on December 2, 1942, from ‘s Gravenhage (The Hague) in the Netherlands to Stuttgart, Germany. This item features a striking block of four stamps, each depicting a soldier and the text “Legioen Nederland,” representing the Dutch Legion …
The cover presented here, dated February 1940, is an extraordinary piece of postal history, representing both the individual story of a young Jewish girl during a critical moment in history and the broader political environment of World War II. The envelope, originating from Amsterdam, provides …
The postcard sent from Amsterdam to Theresienstadt in 1944 is more than just a piece of paper; it is a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit during one of the darkest periods in modern history. As the Second World War raged across …
A notable item in the auction catalog of René Hillesum Filatelie on November 30, 2024, is lot number 6181: a 1947 cover from the United States. This envelope, postmarked on March 12, 1947, in Northfield, Minnesota, was addressed to Ies Lipschits in Rotterdam. Lipschits (1930-2008) …
During the First World War (1914–1918), tens of thousands of foreign soldiers and civilians were interned in neutral countries, including the Netherlands. Internees were often refugees or soldiers who, after escaping from hostile armies, crossed the border into a neutral country and were held there …
The period of the mid-19th century marked a crucial phase in the development of overland postal services between Europe and the Dutch East Indies, particularly following the establishment of the British Overland Mail Service, which operated from Alexandria through Suez to Singapore. Among the many …
Don’t call the Philatelistenclub “Rotterdam” a ‘vereniging’ (association). It is a club. This immediately sets the tone. It is not just an association of stamp collectors. No, it is a club. Nor can you sign up as a member. You have to be nominated by …
During the tumultuous years of World War II, many individuals found themselves caught in the crossfire of global conflict and political persecution. One such individual was Ivo van Voorst van Beest, a Free Mason and ardent supporter of the Dutch House of Orange. His story …
Updated January 7. Sender address is Fawkner Park. This is the back of the building on St Kilda Road. See map. As collectors of postal history, we naturally prefer to have beautiful, undamaged envelopes in the collection. However, sometimes you have no choice and have …
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