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Doar Ivri – First Day Cover with Complete Set (9 Values) – 16 May 1948 - Official First Day Cover of the first stamps of the State of Israel, issued 16 May 1948, the first working day of Israel’s postal service following the declaration of independence. The cover bears the complete set of nine Doar Ivri stamps (3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, 250, 500 and 1000 mils), depicting ancient Jewish coins from the First and Second Revolts against Rome. All stamps are tied by a Tel Aviv First Day cancellation – 16 MAY 1948, struck across several stamps as typically seen on authentic first day covers. The item is mounted on an early collector display page titled: “DOAR IVRI – HEBREW POST – The first official stamps of the State of Israel”, with an explanatory historical text. Key features: Original First Day Cover Official issue date: 16 May 1948 Complete set of 9 stamps on one cover Tel Aviv First Day cancel – 16 MAY 1948 Hebrew inscription: Doar Ivri – First Day Cover Mounted on an early philatelic display sheet Condition: Very good. Minor age toning on the cover and display sheet, consistent with age. Stamps well preserved. A classic and highly collectible item from the historic first stamp issue of the State of Israel, presenting the complete Doar Ivri series on its day of issue. 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.