Bidspirit auction | Six-Day War – Cover Stamped

Six-Day War – Cover Stamped by 13 of the 15 ships captured in the Suez Canal - 15 ships were sailing in the Suez Canal when the 6 day war broke out. Egypt blocked the canal at both ends, with sunken ships and mines. Trapped crews developed a camaraderie and organized shared games and entertainment. Some created homemade stamps which Egypt accepted for postage. This envelope was stamped by 13 of the ships and mailed in August 1969 on board the Polish 'Boleslaw Bierut'. They were all freed when the canal re-opened in May 1975. Item from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com. The item is placed in a quality proactive nylon sleeve and can be easily and safely taken out from the display page. Displayed on a thin cardboard sheet with an explanation and photos on the background of Israel's flag.