Auction No. 47
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Lot 151
Postage Due I
1948 An airmail mail cover from South Africa addressed to the Manager of the Anglo Palestine Bank in Tel Aviv. Posted from Witbank on December 17, 1948, it features cachets on the back flip from the "Bank of South Africa." The cover is affixed with 9d. stamps canceled in Witbank on December 17, 1948, with a black octagonal handstamp indicating a postage due of 60c, located alongside the South African stamps. Opposite, on the other edge of the cover, there are two Israel postage due overprinted stamps (10mil and 50mil) affixed and canceled in Tel Aviv. The cover is hand-signed on the back by Y. Tsachor. Estimate: $150 - $200.
1949, A commercial registered cover, properly stamped with 40 mils, dispatched between branches of the Bank Anglo Palestine Co. from Safad to Haifa. The cover features a horizontal pair of 20 mil stamps canceled with a Safad postmark dated April 8th, 1949. It includes a registration label on the front and bank tape sealing the back flip of the cover. Both departure and arrival postmarks are present on the back
Lot 153
Postage Due.
Doar Ivri as postage due cover. This cover features a piece of postal history showcasing a 15mil Doar Ivri stamp (Scott #3) cancelled with a Haifa May 31st, 1948 circular date stamp (cds). Affixed to the cover is a 20mil Doar Ivri stamp, utilized as postage due.
Additionally, a Box cachet indicating "to pay 20mils" is present. The tabbed 20mil Doar Ivri stamp is used to cover the deficiency, taxed at double the deficiency rate (2 x 10p). It bears two "T" handstamps and is cancelled with the same Haifa May 31st, 1948 cds.
Lot 154
To-Pay
1948 Israel Interim period, a cover bears 10mil JNF overprinted stamps. These stamps were canceled in Haifa on May 16th using a circular date stamp. Additionally, it is marked in red pencil with "to pay 'T'," indicating insufficient postage. The cover was then sent to Nahariya, where a 10mil emergency local stamp was affixed to cover the deficiency in postage. The stamp is cataloged as Bale #120 with a value of $450.
Lot 155
To-Pay
1948-1951, Lot of 4 different covers
- A cover from France to Tel Aviv, bearing 1st Postage Due Stamps on a 'To-Pay 10 mil' cover.
- 1949, An airmail cover from Tel Aviv to Basel, franked with 160mil Doar Ivri stamps.
- 1950, A stampless Ratmaayim cover to Jerusalem, franked with 3rd Postage Due 30 mil.
- 1951, An airmail cover with 40mil postage to London.
Lot 156
Postage Due II
1951-52, Lot of 3 Airmail covers from France to Israel, insufficiently franked and affixed in Israel with the 2nd postage due stamps:
- February 25th, 1951, to Haifa, with 2nd postage due 20pr stamp.
- March 3rd, 1951, to Jerusalem, with 2nd postage due 20pr + 2pr (x2).
- June 16th, 1952, to the southern kibbutz Galoyot, postage due 20pr.
Lot 157
To-Pay
Rare 1950-52 lot of 4 different, one covers from France to Tel Aviv, covers with 2nd Postage Due Stamps, and 3 covers inland with 2nd Postage Due Stamps.
Lot 158
Postage Due I
Israel 1948 Postage Due Cover: Posted from Qiryat Amal, insufficiently franked with a 10mil Doar Ivri stamp tied by Haifa November 2nd, 1948 CDS. Stamped with the 'T' to pay of the Haifa post, followed by handwritten script '10 mil'. Upon arrival, stamped with a vertical pair of 1st postage dues 5mil (Sc. 3, J2) and cancelled in Afula on Novembe
Lot 159
Singers.
Shoshana Damari, signed black and white photo of the renowned Israeli singer, dated 1971. The dimensions are 260 mm x 200 mm. The inscription on the photo includes an enthusiastic greeting: 'Peace!' from Shoshana Damari, 1971.
1952 Rabbinical Court Rates and Law Revisions Document Signed by Chief Rabbis Herzog and Uziel. An official printed document, dated in Hebrew May 11, 1952, detailing adjustments to the Rabbinical Court rates in the Land of Israel and revisions to the laws proposed by the Rabbinical Committee. Signed at the bottom by Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, Chief Rabbi of Israel, and Rav Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel.
Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1888-1959) born in Łomża, Russian Poland, and moved to the UK in 1898. After extensive religious education, he studied at the Sorbonne and the University of London, earning a doctorate and gaining renown for his thesis on Hebrew Porphyrology. He became Chief Rabbi of Israel in 1936 and played significant roles in political and religious affairs, including testifying before the Peel Commission and advocating for peaceful responses during the Arab Revolt. He passed away in 1959 and was laid to rest in Jerusalem's Sanhedria Cemetery.
Rabbi Ben-Zion Uziel, (1880-1953) born into a distinguished Sephardi family in Jerusalem in 1880, dedicated his life to advancing the Sephardi community. From teaching in yeshivas to fostering inter-communal harmony with Rabbi A. I. Kook, he worked tirelessly for community development. Despite challenges such as exile during World War I, Rabbi Uziel remained steadfast in advocating for Jewish rights in Eretz Israel, ultimately serving as Chief Sephardi Rabbi and representing his community with integrity to the British mandatory government.
Lot 161
Autograph & photographs
Esther Roth-Shahmorov's autographed photo captures her training with unwavering determination. The handwritten dedication, dated Atlanta, January 20, 2004, adds a personal touch, revealing her dedication. Alongside her signature, a simple illustration of a running race hurdle symbolizes her perseverance. Renowned for dominating the 100-meter hurdles and 100-meter sprint, Roth-Shahmorov epitomizes excellence in track and field. This inspiring photo reflects her unwavering commitment to athletic success, captivating sports enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Ben Gurion's Zionist Zeal: Handwritten Signed Letter : In this handwritten letter, penned during his tenure as the General Secretary of the Histadrut (the Zionist Labor Federation in Palestine) from 1921 to 1935, Ben-Gurion addresses Mr. Wizman, the owner of the Nur Factory, aiming to mediate a dispute. Although undated, the letter reflects Ben-Gurion's unwavering commitment to the Zionist cause and his early dedication to Israel.Ben-Gurion elucidates the Histadrut's imperative for operational stability, emphasizing the direct correlation between the factory's success and the prosperity of its workers and new immigrants. Notably, the factory's achievements directly impact its employees, fostering their advancement and significantly contributing to the stabilization and encouragement of Jewish immigration to Israel, also known as Aliyah Ivrit.Furthermore, Ben-Gurion assures efforts for mutual satisfaction, emphasizing the Histadrut's dedication to fostering goodwill between management and employees. This underscores Ben-Gurion's prioritization of Hebrew/Israeli workers, aligning with his overarching goal of establishing and advancing the state of Israel.