Auction #4 World Coins & Medals + Specialized Holyland Postal History

18 MAY 1948 local comm cv franked 10m at period rate using 2nd local issue (Ba105) tied by J'lem Sorting Office rosette pmk & 18 MAY 1948 dater (unclear but deformity of rosette inner ring, in use since 13 May, borne out by other mail of same date w/same deformity). The SO's pmk likely used here as cover posted uncancelled in a street mail box. Opened gently at back. Scarce; est. value $250+
Poststempel des Mandats & Israel - Jerusalem
חותמות מהמנדט וישראל - ירושלים