Auction No. 47

20 June 2024 Tel aviv

Lot 93

Postal History

Opening $100
Sold for $300

1953 Official airmail stationery: A remarkable airmail letter sent from the State of Israel's Department of Post and Telegraphs in Hakirya, Tel Aviv to The Israeli Supply mission, in New York USA. The postage amounts to 1100 Pr., composed of Menora 1000 Pr. and a pair of Coins 50 Pr. stamps. This postage aligns with the rate period FA-3a, charging 220 Pr. per airmail letter. Notably, this cover exceeds the standard weight fivefold. a hand stamp in blue 'מ' on front, denoting the Hebrew letter for Office ('misrad'). 

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