Auction No. 47
Lot 125
ESSAY
1949 - Proposed Design for Israel's Second Rosh Hashanah StampThis item showcases a design proposed for Israel's second Jewish New Year stamp, which was ultimately rejected. The design features a central scroll with the Hebrew blessing 'Leshana Tova' (for a good year), accompanied by an olive branch positioned at the bottom left. The surcharge of 10 is located at the bottom right corner, while the emblem of the Israel Post, a deer, is situated at the upper left corner. The text 'Israel' is displayed along the stamp's outer border in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.Design Measurements: 5.7x9 cm. Page Size: 118mm x 88mm. Stamped on the back: 'Shamir Graphics - 108 Allenby Street - Tel Aviv'. From the collection of David Ramez; in very fine condition and considered rare