Auction No. 47
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Lot 67
Postage Due.
Haifa Transitional Period Cover with 'T' Provisional Postage Dues:
Cover posted from Haifa on May 16, 1948, encapsulates the tumultuous political atmosphere of the time, evident by the absence of regular postage stamps, likely a result of shortages or disruptions. Stamped with cancellation marks and a prominent 'T' symbol, alongside a "To Pay" box indicating '20mil', the cover illustrates the state's proactive stance in addressing stamp shortages by introducing payment upon delivery measures. Upon its arrival in Haifa on May 17, 1948, owing to a shortage of postage due stamps, the cover displayed Haifa's makeshift postage dues totaling 20 mils - consisting of 15 mils and 5 mils Doar Ivri stamps with tabs, both stamped with Haifa's 'T' to designate them as postage dues.
This Haifa transitional period cover offers collectors a unique chance to own a historically significant postal artifact. During the May 20th to May 31st, 1948 transition, Doar Ivri stamps were repurposed as makeshift postage dues with "T" overprints until official postage dues stamps debuted on June 1st, 1948, showcasing adaptability amidst political change.
Lot 68
Postal History
1948 Haifa 'T' provisional postage dues: 15 mils Doar Ivri franked (11 perf, Ba #4 and 5 with tab) local HAIFA cover, as sealed not eligible to be accepted as printed matter mail and so under-ranked 15 mils. The cover was tied by the Mandate era "TO PAY" boxed handstamp and the clerk used a 5m stamp on 31 May 1948.
Lot 69
Postal History
1952 April Rate Shift: Israel to NY, USA Covers: a pair of covers illustrating the change in international postage rates on April 1st, 1952, where the new rate is set at 220pr per 25 grams. The State of Israel's official reused stationary envelopes posted from the Ministry of Transportation and dispatched to New York,
The first cover, posted on April 3rd, 1952, bears a mixed franking totaling 680pr, including 80pr 23rd Zionist Congress (Herzl) stamps (Sc. 51), tied in quantities of eight, and a 40pr Festivals stamp (Sc. 54), all canceled with 'Hakirya 3/4/1952' postmark.
For the second cover, dated April 29, 1952, a mixed franking of 880pr is observed. It is properly franked with 500pr Negev stamps (Sc. 25), a 30pr Coins pair (Sc. 21), and an 80pr 23rd Zionist Congress (Herzl) block of 4 stamps (Sc. 51), all tied with a 'Hakirya 29/4/1952' postmark.
Lot 70
Postal History
1948-1953, a small collection comprises 25 airmail covers from Israel to the USA, spanning different periods and showcasing varied stamp combinations. Included are examples of registered and express services, as well as airletter rates, offering a glimpse into the evolution of international postal systems
Lot 71
Air- Mail
1951-1952, a diverse lot of 9 airmail covers originating from Israel and addressed to the Government of Israel Supply Mission office in the USA is presented.
period FA-2a:
- Airletter: 50 Pr. + Express: 40 Pr. (stationery airletter marked with 'א' (Hebrew alphabet - Alef) for express mail in red).
- Stationery State of Israel cover franked with 80 Pr. for the airmail rate.
- 5 covers franked with a variety of airmail stamps for the airmail rate.
period FA-3a:
- Franked with coins: 10 Pr. (x19) and airmail stamp: 30 Pr. - Letter airmail rate: 220 Pr.
- 1952: cover franked with 660pr. for triple weight.
Lot 72
Postal History
1952, Israel state official Air-Mail EX Cover, dispatched from the Ministry of Labour, Housing Department, located in Hakirya, Tel Aviv. This cover featured a mixed franking totaling in 1,195pr., rate for international mail which included the following stamps:
1,000pr. 1952 Menorah stamp (Sc 55) ; 85pr. 1952 Fourth Coins stamp (Sc. 61) ; 110m. 1952 Independence Day stamp (Sc. 64). All stamps were neatly canceled by a single Hakirya postmark dated July 29, 1952. The cover was addressed to the Government of Israel Supply Mission at 250 West 57th St., NY 19, NY, USA. Upon arrival, it bore a postmark dated August 3, 1952.
Lot 73
Postal History
Triple charge Airmail express cover postmarked May 11, 1953, from Hakirya Tel Aviv to New York. Total postage of 755 Pr. includes a horizontal strip of three Jerusalem 250 Pr. stamps and Coins 5 Pr. This cover exemplifies the FA-3a period (April 1st, 1952 onwards) rates: 220 Pr. for airmail letter and 80 Pr. for express mail fee. The covers bears a hand stamp in black 'מ' on both the front and back sides, denoting the Hebrew letter for Office ('misrad')." routing and NY arrival postmarks dated May 13, on back side.
Lot 74
Postal History
1951 Airmail & Express Wrappers, a lot of three airmail mailing wrappers for the Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv, Israel, each addressed to Jacob Shapira at the Government of Israel Supply Mission in NY, USA. They bear the FA-2a airmail rate of 80 Pr., plus an express fee of 40 Pr. There was no printed matter fee at the time. The stamps used on the wrappers were:
- 22/9/1951 - Coins: 30 Pr. + 10 Pr.; JNF: 80 Pr.
- 18/9/51 - Coins: 5 Pr. + 5 Pr.; Independence: 80 Pr. + Airmail: 30 Pr.
- 11/51 - JNF Herzl: 80 Pr. + Festivals: 40 Pr.
1949 Jerusalem 250pr (Sc 24) stamp with full tab affixed onto a Road to Jerusalem First Day Cover (depicting the walls of the Old City with the citadel), tied with a Tel Aviv FD pmk dated February 16, 1949, alongside a commemorative cachet marking the inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly of the State of Israel. Additionally, the cover bears a 5c USA stamp, canceled in New York with a UN special cancellation dated May 11th, commemorating the day Israel joined the UN.
The item is in very fine condition. Catalog value: $950.
1948 Holidays - Festivals, a set of 5 values in full horizontal blocks of 15, displaying 3 tabs on the right, with plate numbers on the left. Bale # 10-14. These characteristics make this block a distinctive and noteworthy addition to any collection. OG. MNH.
1948 Holidays, set of 5 values in right corner tab blocks of 6 stamps (3 right tabs each) fine-v.f., ** mnh. Bale Catalog # 10-14 / $915
1948 Holidays - festivals, a set of 5 values (PL-BL) as plate number blocks of 6 positioned in the left corner of the sheet, featuring the serial numbers and any accompanying signs. MNH, fine to very fine. Bale Catalog # 10-14 / $420.