Israel 1948 Doar Ivri Stamps Used as Postage Dues on Cover

Israel · 1948 · Various (3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50 mil)

This is a postal cover from Haifa featuring stamps from Israel's first definitive series, known as 'Doar Ivri' (Hebrew Post). The stamps, depicting ancient Judean coins, were used here as postage dues on a cover with demonetized interim period postage. The cover is tied by a Haifa postmark from May 1948, the month of Israel's independence.

Issued in May 1948, the Doar Ivri series marked the establishment of the new State of Israel's postal service, replacing the British Mandate's system. Their use as postage dues on interim mail is a fascinating example of the postal transition during this pivotal period.