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Palestine (Israel) - Lot of 80 Mandate stamps with a face value of 2 mils, depicting Rachel's Tomb - one of the most sacred and recognizable sites in the Land of Israel, the name of the country in three languages - excellent conditions - Palestine (Israel) - Lot of 80 Mandate stamps with a face value of 2 mils, depicting Rachel's Tomb - one of the most sacred and recognizable sites in the Land of Israel, the name of the country in three languages - excellent conditions A postage stamp from the British Mandate period in the Land of Israel, from the famous ”Landscapes of the Land of Israel” series, issued starting in 1927. The face value of the stamp is 2 mils, and it was printed in blue. In the center of the stamp appears an image of Rachel's Tomb - one of the most sacred and recognizable sites in the Land of Israel, located at the entrance to Bethlehem, near Jerusalem. The appearance of Rachel's Tomb includes the rectangular stone structure with the prominent round dome, and next to it an ancient tree whose branches cover part of the image and create a picturesque and authentic atmosphere. In the upper part of the stamp appears the name of the country in English - PALESTINE, and next to it the face value 2 mils, in both Arabic and regular numerals. Along the The lower margin contains the name of the country in three languages: English, Arabic — ”فلسطين”, and Hebrew — ”فلشتينا (ا”ي)”, with the initials ”(E”I)” indicating ”Eretz israel”. Signed stamps, in excellent condition Condition according to the photos