Moses Montefiore (Jewish National Fund)
Jewish National Fund · 1916 ·
The stamp features a bust portrait of Sir Moses Montefiore, facing left, with his name above. Below the portrait, the initials 'JNF KKL' are displayed, flanked by Stars of David.
Issued by the Jewish National Fund in 1916, this sealing stamp honors Sir Moses Montefiore, a key figure in 19th-century Jewish philanthropy and proto-Zionism. It served as a fundraising or promotional item for the JNF's mission to acquire land in Palestine for Jewish settlement.
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Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
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