Bidspirit auction | A select group of approximately
A select group of approximately 11 early Israeli stamps, including foundational definitive issues and early commemorative designs from the first years of the State.Top row — ”Doar Ivri” Second Coins Definitive Series (1949): Complete or near-complete set featuring ancient Jewish coins from the Second Temple and Bar Kokhba periods. Denominations: 3 mil — olive green 5 mil — purple 10 mil — green 15 mil — magenta 30 mil — blue 50 mil — brown (unmarked value) — orange (likely 1000 mil / high value) The Doar Ivri series replaced the trilingual ”PALESTINE” inscription with Hebrew ”ישראל” (Israel) and represents the early statehood period definitives. Most appear to be without tabs (no-tab condition).Bottom row — Early Commemoratives: 15 prutah — Fig branch: From the ”New Year 5710” (Rosh Hashanah 1949) issue featuring biblical fruits — figs. 40 prutah — Pomegranate flower: From the ”New Year 5711” (1950) issue featuring biblical flora. 220 prutah — Hazelnut/Almond branch: From the ”New Year” / botanical commemorative series. 110 prutah — Dove with olive branch and arrows: Commemorative featuring an iconic Israeli peace/national motif with the inscription ”ונטעתי בחוצי הסלע” (”And I will plant in the rocks of the cliff” — biblical reference, Isaiah). Condition: Mixed — predominantly mint or lightly hinged. The Doar Ivri singles appear to be without tabs, limiting catalog value somewhat. An attractive starter group for early Israeli philately.