Israel
Philately: Personalized Generic Stamps & Covers (PGS)
Another aspect of stamp collecting that has become extremely popular with Israel collectors and indeed collectors worldwide are – personalized or generic stamp sheets - where labels of a personal nature or particular subject matter are attached to the stamps. The stamp and label can then be used to mail a domestic letter if so desired, and a nice philatelic souvenir is created. Once a label is removed from the stamps, the only value left of course is the stamp itself. (Some countries such as Canada allow you to print the personalized image on the stamp itself, creating a true "personalized" stamp which can be used for regular mail.
While there is no limit (within reason of course) as to the different subjects that individuals can and do put on their own personalized stamps/labels, the Israel Post Office is of course much more discriminating in its selection of such issues. The fact is that from time to time there are special events that take place which may not merit the Israel Philatelic Services issuing a stamp; however, they do indeed merit some philatelic product to commemorate the event. Good examples are the Pope's Visit, Kristallnacht, a particular holiday or a famous person, etc etc. In such cases the Israel Philatelic Services issues their own personalized stamp/label, thereby giving the item the "aura" of a semi-official issue. Of course in some cases commercial concerns may also dictate the subject matter such as Disney characters, a particular entertainment group, etc. Although Scott, Michel and other catalogues may not list them these issues are, however, listed in the popular Israel Carmel Catalogue. We will be listing here all issues by the Israel Philatelic services, as well as a few private ones produced by bona fide stamp dealers and organizations that we believe are worthy of inclusion in an Israel collection, due to their subject matter.
At present there is no comprehensive catalogue system for these sheets. So to simplify matters, Judaica sales will list all such items in 2 formats. For all ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES sheets issued the Item # will read as PGS001, PGS002, PGS003 etc etc. For all COMMISSIONED SHEETS BY DEALERS OR ORGANIZATION the Item # will read as PGS-X001, PGS-X002, PGS-X003 etc etc. Both these numbers are Judaica Sales numbers and are not listed in any catalogues. This allows for commissioned sheets to follow directly after those issued by the Israel Philatelic Services on our website. Where we have a FDC (see below) we also have the exact date the sheet was released, and that date appears in the date column. Where we do not have a FDC, the date will be left blank. We are actively trying to compile all such dates and we will slowly replace the printing date with the FDC date. Dates DO NOT necessarily follow in a chronological sequence.
The description column will contain a comprehensive description of the issue, including whether the sheet was issued by the Israel Philatelic Service or commissioned by a dealer or organization; dealers will not be named, organizations will. There are no official First Day cancels for these issues, but FDC are generally prepared by various dealers with a generic cancel on the date the particular issue becomes available through the Israel Philatelic Services. Consequently we may have 2 or 3 different FDC prepared by different dealers for a particular issue; in such cases the dealer will be identified and the FDC catalogue number will be followed by a dot and number (EX: PGS001.1; PGS001.2) etc to indicate how many different FDC we have of that particular sheet. Of course no such FDC dates exist in the case of dealer or organization produced sheets – in such cases dates will be left blank. |
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| PGS000 |
15/07/2003 |
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First personalized generic sheet (Sc # 1463 lily flower) issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES to promote TELBUL 2004 stamp exhibition. FDC CARMEL cachet not numbered |
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N/A |
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| PGS001 |
19/10/2003 |
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Issued by the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES this set of 6 generic 12 stamp sheets (Sc # 1521-6a Greetings) with the various greetings in the margins. Issued for Telebul 2004 stamp expo. Limited numbered issue of 500 FDC sets of 2 with superb CARMEL cachet. Only one image shown
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N/A |
| PGS002 |
08/05/2006 |
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Issued by the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES this set of 2 generic 12 stamp sheets, (Sc # 1640-1a flowers) for Jerusalem 2006 National Stamp Exhibition. Limited numbered issue of 500 FDC sets of 2 with superb CARMEL cachet. Only one image shown
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| PGS003 |
27/08/2007 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES Sc # 1692a generic sheet of 12 stamps with a beach scene. This stamp is referred to as "Blue & White" |
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N/A |
| PGS004 |
14/05/2008 |
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Issued for the 60th Ann International Stamp Exhibition in 2008 by the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES, this set of 2 sheets (Sc # 1722-3 flowers) features 2 scented flowers, the rose and cyclamen. Only one image shown |
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| PGS005 |
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Issued by the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES this sheet of 12 stamps, with 4 each of 3 diff images on labels, (Sc # 1722 rose) honours the famous HaGashash HaHiver (translated The Pale Tracker), the most influential comedy act in the history of Israel. |
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N/A |
| PGS006 |
24/03/2009 |
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In anticipation of Pope Benedict's Pilgrimage to The Holy Land, the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this superb 12 stamp sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) showing different churches and Christian sites in Israel. Comes in a special folder and commemorative booklet. |
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N/A |
| PGS007 |
30/06/2009 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES Sc # 1774 generic sheet of 12 LOVE stamps with a heart. The word LOVE in different languages decorates the margins. FDC MENORAH cachet in a numbered limited edition of 180 |
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| PGS008 |
15/05/2009 |
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On the occasion of Pope Benedict's visit to the Holy Land, the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES" issued this superb 12 stamp sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white), the labels showing the Pope at 12 different sites during his pilgrimage to Israel, including visits to the Western Wall and Yad Vashem. |
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N/A |
| PGS008.1 |
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5 singles from PGS008 sheet showing Pope on his arrival with Pres Peres, at a speech with Israel flag behind him, at Yad Vashem, planting a tree in the Garden of Righteous Gentiles and placing a note in the Western Wall. Sold as a unit. Only 1 available |
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N/A |
| PGS009 |
15/07/2009 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this sheet, no doubt a commercial venture, hi-liting Disney, Hanna Montana and the Jonas Brothers all on 1 sheet (Sc # 1774 love) with 4 images of each appearing on the labels, and 3 further larger images in the left margin. This FDC is a MENORAH cachet, with a numbered limited edition of 120. |
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| PGS010 |
19/11/2009 |
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The Hanukkah Holiday was commemorated by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES in this sheet (Sc # 1774 love) with 2 each of 6 different images, including a snowman made of 3 jelly doughnuts. FDC with MENORAH cachet in numbered limited edition of 180 |
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| PGS011 |
14/04/2010 |
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Herzl's 150th Birthday was honoured by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES with this 12 stamp sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) showing different portraits of Herzl. This FDC is a MENORAH cachet with a numbered limited edition of 500. The date cancel here is actually a special First Day Cancel used with the issuance of a Souvenir Sheet for this occasion. |
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| PGS011.1 |
14/04/2010 |
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Same as PGS011 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES. This FDC is a GILADI cachet not numbered. The date cancel here is actually a special First Day Cancel used with the issuance of a Souvenir Sheet for this occasion. |
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N/A |
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| PGS012 |
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The Passover Holiday was commemorated by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES in this sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) titled "The Afikoman of Grandfather Nissan" with diff images showing the 4 sons in the Hagaddah reading. |
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N/A |
| PGS013 |
25/08/2010 |
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This set of 2 generic sheets of 12 stamps each (Sc # 1832-3) was issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES to wish "Happy Holidays" or "With Compliments". FDC with Menorah cachet not numbered. Set of 2 FDC. Only one image shown
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| PGS013.1 |
25/08/2010 |
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Same as PGS013 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES with FDC Giladi cachet in limited numbered edition of 120. Set of 2 FDC |
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N/A |
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| PGS014 |
01/08/2010 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES celebrates a child's first Hebrew calendar showing the months of the year on this 12 stamp sheet (Sc # 1723 cyclamen). FDC with Giladi cachet in a numbered limited edition of 120 |
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| PGS014.1 |
01/08/2010 |
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Same as PGS 014 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES with MENORAH cachet not numbered |
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N/A |
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| PGS015 |
21/11/2010 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this Israel generic flag stamp (Sc #1838) on a sheet of 12. FDC with MENORAH cachet in limited numbered edition of 120 FD canceled |
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| PGS015.1 |
21/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS015. FDC with Giladi cachet no tnumberd with FD cancel |
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N/A |
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| PGS016 |
09/11/2010 |
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The 2nd Hanukkah sheet was issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES in a sheet (Sc # 1774 love) with 2 each of 6 different images.
FDC Giladi cachet in limited numbered issue of 180 |
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| PGS016.1 |
09/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS016 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES. FDC with MENORAH cachet not numbered |
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N/A |
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| PGS017 |
22/11/2010 |
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The State of Israel - and the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES - pays tribute to the Bicentenary of five Latin American countries; Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, and Mexico. A sheet (Sc #1838 Israel flag) of 12 stamps features the flags of these country, posters and a map of Latin American in the margin. FDC canceled with special cancel with GILADI cachet in limited numbered edition of 180. |
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| PGS017.1 |
22/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS017 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICE with MENORAH cachet not numbered. |
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N/A |
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| PGS017.2 |
22/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS017 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICE with MIDAN cachet in numbered limited edition of 120 |
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N/A |
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| PGS018 |
21/11/2010 |
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The date in the corner of this sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES is somewhat unclear as this sheet of 8 stamps was issued for the 2010 Multinational Stamp Exhibition in Jerusalem. No special labels on the images, but the left margin shows a spectacular view of the Tower of David. FDC MENORAH cachet in limited numbered edition of 200 |
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| PGS018.1 |
21/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS0018 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES. FDC with MIDAN Cachet in limited numbered edition of 120 |
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N/A |
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| PGS018.2 |
21/11/2010 |
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Same as PGS0018 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES. FDC with Giladi Cachet not numbered |
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N/A |
N/A |
| PGS019 |
12/04/2011 |
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The ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES introduced a new format in its personalized sheets with this 3 stamp sheet (Sc # 1524 Greetings) sold at the visitors center of the Israel Post Corporation. FDC Midan cachet limited numbered issue of 120 with special cancel |
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| PGS019.1 |
12/04/2011 |
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Same as PGS019 with FDC Giladi cachet not numbered, with special cance; |
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N/A |
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| PGS020 |
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The 2nd Passover Holiday sheet was issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES titled "Guests at the Seder" (Sc # 1832, Happy Holidays) with 12 different cartoon guests shown, and a grand Passover Table in the left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS021 |
01/05/2011 |
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The Israel Defense Forces throughout it's 60 year history has produced world class entertainment groups entertaining not only the soldiers in the field, but throughout Israel and around the world. This ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES sheet (Sc #1838 Israel flag) features 12 different images of the Nahal Troupe, probably the most popular. FDC Giladi cachet not numbered |
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| PGS022 |
19/06/2011 |
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The ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES released this superb sheet (Sc # 1774 love) of 12 stamps honouring Winnie the Pooh and his friends. All famous characters are pictured on this beautiful sheet with Christopher Robin and the gang in the left margin. |
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N/A |
| PGS022.1 |
19/06/2011 |
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12 different stamps on 12 different full colour covers featuring Winnie the Pooh and all the characters, including Christopher Robin with a "KIPPAH on his head. A superb set for the true Winnie the Pooh collector. JSR limited numbered edition of 10 sets only |
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N/A |
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| PGS023 |
07/08/2011 |
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6 different symbols of the High Holidays x 2 each are show in this sheet (Sc # 1832 Happy Holidays) of 12 issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES. The same symbols are being held by cartoon children in the left margin. FDC GIladi cachet |
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| PGS024 |
20/09/2011 |
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The International Police Association of which Israel is a member, meets every three years in a different country. In Sept 2012 the IPA will meet in Eilat, Israel, and to honour this event, the ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this superb 12 stamp sheet (Sc # 1838 Israel flag) showing flags of the participating countries, six flags to a stamp x 11 stamps = 66 countries, and the IPA Israel logo on the 12th stamp. The left margin shows the city of Eilat, the Red Sea and it's colourful fish and reefs. FDC Midan cachet limited numbered issue of 200 |
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| PGS024.1 |
09/11/2011 |
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International Police Association full sheet FDC with Giladi cachet |
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N/A |
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| PGS025 |
02/05/2010 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this sheet (Sc # 1774 love) of 12 promoting the Disney channel in Israel. Each of the 12 labels has a different Disney character, and the margin shows them all going down a slide. FDC with Giladi cachet in a limited numbered edition of 120 |
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N/A |
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| PGS026 |
07/08/2011 |
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Personalized generic sheet (Sc # 1838 Israel flag) issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES showing 12 aerial views of Israel incl Masada, Haifa, Tel-Aviv, Eilat, Bahai and more. Midan numbered cachet of 99 only issued |
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| PGS027 |
28/10/2011 |
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Personalized generic sheet (Sc # 1838 Israel flag) issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES to honour the 125th Ann of the Statue of Liberty.
With Midan numbered cachet of only 120 issued |
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| PGS027.2 |
10/11/2011 |
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Set of 6 diff Statue of Liberty covers with full colour cover motif same as affixed stamp/label, cancelled Tel-Aviv Oct 28, 2011, release date of stamps. JSR limited numbered issue of 10 sets. (Only 3 of 6 maxicards shown) |
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N/A |
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| PGS028 |
20/10/2011 |
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Personalized generic sheet (Sc # 1774 Love) issued by ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICESfor the Hanukka holidays with cartoon character "Kofiko" the monkey. FUll sheet FDC with Giladi cachet |
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| PGS029 |
01/02/2011 |
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ISRAEL PHILATELIC SERVICES issued this sheet of Israel Sesame cartoon characters ro celebrate the popular TV program for children. Full sheet FDC with Moriah cachet |
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| PGS-X001 |
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To commemorate Israel's 60th Ann in 2008, the AUSTRALIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION commissioned this sheet portraying all of Israel's 12 Prime Ministers through 2008 (Sc # 1692a blue & white). This superb sheet comes in a beautiful protective folder and envelope. Although not numbered, the issued quantity was 2000, and most were quickly sold out. We only have a small quantity available at this time |
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N/A |
| PGS-X002 |
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This DEALER sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12 was issued shortly after Obama's election victory in 2008. All 12 images are the same as is the margin image, and show both Israel and US flags with a message of peace to Obama. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X003 |
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Numerous DEALER issued sheets were produced for the 65th Ann of the end of WWII. This one, a sheet (Sc # 1722 rose) of 12 shows the train tracks at the gate of Birkenau, where selections were held prior to being sent to the ovens at Auschwitz, a few kilometers away. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X004 |
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Greetings from Rotary Israel to Rotary International Convention in Montreal 2010. DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1722 rose) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X004.1 |
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Same as PGS-X004 DEALER issued but with sheet (Sc # 1723 cyclamen) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X004.2 |
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Same as PGS-X004 DEALER issued but with sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X004.3 |
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Same as PGS-X004 DEALER issued but with sheet (Sc # 1525a Greetings) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X005 |
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Rotary Israel 80th Ann. DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1722 rose) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X005.1 |
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Same as PGS-X005 DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1723 cyclamen) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X005.2 |
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Same as PGS-X005 DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X005.3 |
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Same as PGS-X005 DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1525a Greetings) of 12 with message and logo on all 12 stamps including left margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X006.1 |
15/03/2010 |
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DEALER issued Hurva Synagogue sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12. Less than 50 sheets issued. Only singles available. FDC canceled with special cancel commemorating the re-dedication of this Synagogue, destroyed by Jordanians in 1948. PLEASE NOTE: Two copies with tabs also available at $12.95 each. Please inquire. |
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| PGS-X006.2 |
25/11/2010 |
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DEALER re-issued Hurva Synagogue, this time on sheet (Sc # 1838 Israel flag) of 12, re special Hurva Synagogue exhibition in conjunction with Jerusalem 2010 stamp exhibition. In addition to Synagogue drawing, other labels picture Western Wall, Tower of David, Temple etc. Only single stamp available. FDC Giladi cachet not numbered. Canceled with Exhibition Tower of David cancel |
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| PGS-X006.3 |
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Same as PGS-X006.2, but singles from sheet showing Knesset Menorah, Tower of David, and Hurva Synagogue. Sold as a set. Only 1 available |
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N/A |
| PGS-X006.4 |
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Same as PGS-X006.2 but left margin and 1 row from sheet. Only 1 available. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X006.5 |
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Same as PGS-X006.2 but right row only from sheet with plate and tab block. Only 1 available. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X006.6 |
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Same as PGS-X006.2 but plate block only from sheet. Only 1 available |
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N/A |
| PGS-X007.1 |
11/06/2010 |
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DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12 commemorating USA/ISRAELI hero Col Mickey Marcus who tragically was killed in 1948 helping Israel fight it's War of Independence. Only FDC available with single stamp |
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N/A |
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| PGS-X008 |
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USA participation in Multinational Stamp Exhibition in Jerusalem 2010. Sheet (Sc # 1838 Israel flag) of 12. With message, US flag and Statue of Liberty on all labels incl margin. DEALER issued. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X008.1 |
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Same as PGS-X008 with sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12. DEALER issued. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X008.2 |
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Same as PGS-X008 with sheet (Sc # 1833 With Compliments) of 12. DEALER issued. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X008.3 |
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Same as PGS-X008 with sheet (Sc # 1722 rose) of 12. DEALER issued. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X008.4 |
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Same as PGS-X008 with sheet (Sc # 1723 cyclamen) of 12. DEALER issued. |
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N/A |
| PGS-X009 |
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Greetings to London 2010 - 170th Ann of the First Postage Stamp - Penny Black.DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1722 rose) of 12 with Penny Black and message on all labels incl margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X009.1 |
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Same as PGS-X009DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1723 cyclamen) of 12 with Penny Black and message on all labels incl margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X009.2 |
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Same as PGS-X009DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1525a Greetings) of 12 with Penny Black and message on all labels incl margin |
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N/A |
| PGS-X009.3 |
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Same as PGS-X009DEALER issued sheet (Sc # 1692a blue & white) of 12 with Penny Black and message on all labels incl margin |
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N/A |
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