Israel 1949 Festival Stamps, Full Tab

Israel · 1949 · 40 Pruta

This stamp was part of Israel's second definitive series, known as the Festival stamps. The design features a stylized ancient seven-branched menorah, a prominent symbol of Judaism, set against a decorative background. The stamp is notable for its tab, a distinctive feature of early Israeli stamps, which often contains inscriptions or decorative elements.

Issued in 1949, this stamp represents the young state of Israel establishing its national identity and postal system. The use of ancient Jewish symbols like the menorah connected the new nation to its historical and religious roots.