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Austrian Levant Post – Eretz Israel – Album display page with Jerusalem, Jaffa and Haifa cancellations - Philatelic album display page illustrating the Austrian postal offices operating in Ottoman Palestine. The decorative header reads Israel Postal Issues with illustrations of Jerusalem and modern Tel Aviv. The center text explains the Austrian Levant postal service, which operated offices in Jerusalem, Jaffa and Haifa until their closure in 1914. The lower part shows three items: • 5 Para stamp – Jerusalem cancellation, 1907 (Scott 27 / Or 308). • 10 Para stamp – Jaffa cancellation, dated 4 Aug 1911 (Scott 53 / Or 303). • Pair of 20 Para stamps – Haifa cancellations, 1909 (Scott 16 / Or 315). Good condition. Album binder holes at left and light signs of age. Items from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com. The items are 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.