Auction No. 47
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Lot 29
Otzar Ha'am Revenue - The map of Israel.
1948 Israel - Jerusalem 1948 Siege Revenue (Otzar Ha'am - Ba 3#, #5). This lot comprises 2 Imperforate Plate Proof sheets, each containing 15 stamps:
- A double print sheet featuring 20mil orange on 100mil violet with 5mil brown on reverse.
- A sheet of 100mil violet.
Both sheets are ungummed, as originally used newspaper paper, measuring 24x10.5cm. Catalog value $850++.
These sheets offer a unique glimpse into the printing process, showcasing the intricate details of the stamps. Despite being ungummed, they present Fine to Very Fine condition, adding to their collectible appeal.
1948 Jerusalem III, 5m. (slanted) red-brown, Plate-left upper corner Block of 9 (Bale 107), about mint never hinged, with the serial number '0132*' (in black) located at the left selvage of the sheet above above 'ג' (Hebrew gimel), in brown. Only two stickers are positioned marginally in the upper right corner of the sheet. Their placement is discreet and barely noticeable. The item is in Very Fine condition and is highly rare.
Lot 31
Otzar Ha'am Revenue - The map of Israel.
1948 Israel - Jerusalem Siege Revenue (Otzar Ha'am - Ba #3b, 5b): Imperforate Plate Proof. This intriguing item includes 3 values: a block of 20 stamps of 100mil (purple/brown) alongside a block of 16 stamps of 20mil (orange), arranged as Tete-bêche gutter blocks. On the reverse side, there's a block of 15 stamps of 5mil (brown), Ba #1e. The sheet measures 23x13.5cm. Catalog value $1500++.
The stamps present an eye-catching arrangement, and although the sheet is unevenly cut on one side, the stamps boast full margins on three sides and are arranged in a Tete-bêche configuration.
Lot 32
Otzar Ha'am Revenue.
1948, Jerusalem Siege ("Otzar Ha'am") Revenue, 20m pale orange and 100m lavender, imperforate (Bale 3d, 5a-5c var), left corner wide margins OG, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $ 200 - 250.