Bidspirit auction | A historically significant philatelic lot

A historically significant philatelic lot from the founding period of the State of Israel, featuring iconic first issues from 1948–1950. Approximately 30+ stamps including some of the most celebrated stamps in Israeli philately.Top-left card: First Postage Due ”Stag” issues (1948): Featuring the leaping stag design — 5m, 40m, 60m, and 50m denominations. Israel's first postage due stamps. First Independence Day issue (1949) — Flag of Israel: The celebrated 20 prutah ”Flag” stamp with the Israeli national flag — including examples with tabs. This is one of Israel's most famous and collected stamps, issued for the first anniversary of independence. Hanukkah issue (10 pruta): The first Hanukkah commemorative. 40m Independence Day stamp. Top-right card: ”Doar Ivri” (Hebrew Post) First Coins issue (May 1948): The historic first stamps of the State of Israel, issued on May 16, 1948 — just two days after the Declaration of Independence. Features ancient Jewish coins. Denominations include 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m, and 50m in various colors. These are foundational stamps of modern Israeli philately. Second Postage Due series (1949): Complete or near-complete set in denominations 2m, 5m, 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m with tabs. Bottom card: Additional Doar Ivri / First Coins examples: Used singles and pairs in various denominations (3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 50m) — showing different shades and printings. Condition: Mixed — some mint with tabs (highly desirable), others used with period cancellations. The presence of tabs on the Flag issue and Postage Due stamps significantly enhances value. A foundational lot for any collector of Israeli philately or Judaica.