Postage Due Stamp, First Series

Israel · 1948 · 3 Pruta

This is one of Israel's first postage due stamps, issued shortly after the state's declaration of independence. The design is purely functional, featuring the denomination '3' in a central circle with the Hebrew words for 'Postage Due' (Dmei Doar) above and 'Israel' below. The simple, typographic style was common for early issues produced under challenging conditions.

Issued in September 1948, this stamp represents the nascent postal system of the newly established State of Israel. Postage due stamps were essential for collecting insufficient postage from recipients, a critical function for a developing administration.