Model stamp booklets by Joh. Enschede

Many collectors of Dutch stamps also include stamp booklets in their collections. Stamp booklets have existed for a very long time, first as counter booklets, and later as vending machine booklets. Usually, a single stamp from such a booklet can be recognized because the stamp is unperforated on one or two sides. However, stamp printing companies have to work hard to secure orders for the production of, for example, stamp booklets. Not only from the Dutch postal service, but also from abroad. Consequently, they advertise their products. Joh. Enschedé Security Printing in Haarlem is no exception. Representatives visit foreign postal services and bring samples along to show what they have to offer. To remain 'neutral', models are often made of booklets they have printed previously, but also booklets from other countries or fantasy designs. Stamp booklets with perforated, gummed stamps have existed since ancient times, but models of those have been made as well. Very simple, but very clear. It can be more extravagant, of course. So, 'stamps' featuring one of our tourist attractions: the windmill. Unmistakably the Netherlands! Windmill connoisseurs will surely know which windmills and where they are located. In recent years, the self-adhesive stamp has become a common sight. Consequently, models of these have also been produced. Such as a self-adhesive stamp featuring an image of King William III. Here, old and new meet, a difference of some 175 years! An image that looks completely different on the self-adhesive stamp featuring an unknown lady. What would that look like on an envelope? Do you also collect stamp booklets? Or only the stamps from them? The question immediately arises: should model booklets like those from Joh. Enschedé also be collected? The latter would likely be very difficult. However, a model stamp sheet was indeed present at the Joh. Enschedé stand during Stamp Passion (April 11, 12, and 13, 2008). Did you see the piece of paper too?