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John N. Cevaal Postage Stamp Collection

 Collection
Identifier: COLL-521

Abstract

John Nicholas Cevaal collected first day cover and postage stamps from the Netherlands and Dutch territories of the Dutch Antilles and Suriname. Some of the covers were sent through the postal system, others were cancelled first day cover that were purchased but not mailed. Most commemorate events in Dutch history. Although colorful and interesting to view, an appraisal requested by Calvin College Development Office indicated that these cover have minimal financial value. The collection also contains loose cancelled Dutch postage stamps.

Dates

  • created: 1957-2006

Creator

Full Extent

0.50 Cubic Feet

Full Extent

1 Boxes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Folder level description

Source of Acquisition

John N. Cevaal

Title
John N. Cevaal Postage Stamp Collection Finding Aid
Author
Richard Harms, November 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Hall, Hekman Library Repository

Contact:
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