Netherlands Rijkstelegraaf Sealing Stamp
Netherlands · 1890 · Not applicable
This is a round, red and white embossed sealing stamp from the Netherlands, featuring the text 'Rijkstelegraaf' (State Telegraph). It measures 3 cm in diameter and was used by the Dutch State Telegraph service.
Sealing stamps were commonly employed by government agencies and businesses in the late 19th century to secure official documents and packages, serving as a mark of authenticity and origin for communications.
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