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COVER – Tel Aviv to Rafah Gaza 1977 - Tax Stamps, Returned to sender - This envelope was mailed to Gaza from Tel Aviv, unusually using tax stamps as postage, in May 1977. The postmark is normal but the receiving marks in Gaza and the Rafiah refugee camp are under IDF military control. It was returned to sender and marked 'addressee unknown. Rafah Camp (as the Arabs call it) is 1 of 8 refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, established in 1949 and supported by the controversial UNRWA. 9.5x17 cm. very good condition. 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 on the background of Israel's flag.