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Israel Souvenir Sheet - 1948 Doar Ivri First Coins
uncommon1945-1980

Israel Souvenir Sheet - 1948 Doar Ivri First Coins

Israel · 1948 · 250 Pruta

This souvenir sheet features the complete set of nine 'Doar Ivri' (Hebrew Post) stamps, Israel's first postage series. The stamps depict ancient Jewish coins from the First and Second Jewish Revolts, symbolizing the nation's renewed sovereignty. The sheet's selvage includes inscriptions in Hebrew and French.

Issued in September 1948, just months after Israel's Declaration of Independence, this souvenir sheet marks a pivotal moment in the nation's postal history. It was released for the first National Stamp Exhibition in Tel Aviv.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sgMS9a
scott10a
michelBlatt 1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.