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Cover - sent to Maapilim Ship Frossoula Quarantined in Beirut 1939 RARE - An envelope sent by airmail from Prague to the port of Beirut. There the Maapilim ship Frossoula stayed in quarantine. Note the word 'under quarantine' on the left.  13x15 cm. Very good condition. Please view photos for self-grading. When Germany occupied Czechoslovakia, 650 Jews reached a rusted ship 'Frossoula' and sailed 127 days to reach Beirut. There they were held in Quarantine. Transferred to an- other ship of illegals, 'Tiger Hill' was beached at Tel Aviv in September. The British de- tained them, then released them to the Jewish Agency which absorbed them into the country. This envelope, sent from Prague in August, is addressed to the Ship Frossoula. Notice the word 'Quarantined' on the left. 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.