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My first idea was it might be a JNF (Jewish National Fund) label. There are many avid collectors of those.
Then I noted the inscription at the bottom 'United Artists'. What the heck? Could it be a sheet produced as a movie prop? Any Israel specialists out there?
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It isn't the United Artists you are thinking of.
As far as I know the U.S. does not use Limited in it's company titles ( infers Limited Liability - roughly comparable with "Incorporated" in the USA - limits the financial liability of it's owners in case of insilvency ) but Israel does - a left-over from the British Mandate of Palestine I guess.
I would be fairly certain that this would be a cooperative enterprise in Israel ( Israell is big on cooperatives - think Kibbutz ).
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The Shamir brothers, undertook to formalize and actualize the visual symbols of Israeli sovereignty and independence. They designed the state's emblems, medals, stamps, and currency notes, including the 1949 Israeli State Coat of Arms (an image of a menorah and olive branches). In addition, they advertised cigarettes and other consumer goods, as well as designed stamps for countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Their posters, other advertisements, and logos from 1935 to the close of their studio in 1974 —rendered for the lottery, marketing fairs, land settlement, support of the army, food rationing etc.
This appears to be a KKL STAMP...KEREN KAYEMETH ISRAEL as this is the translation of the Hebrew line on the bottom of the stamp. KKL is a Hebrew Version of JNF.
Some stamps were used as entertainment tax stamps, although this design is not listed in Bale which outlines this topic.It is also not listed in Kaplove 1974 which lists most of the KKL/JNF stamps.
I remember seeing this stamp in the past.
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It is indeed a JNF/KKL stamp printed around 1953 (or soon after). It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Hebrew Teachers' Association (1903-1953), and also publicizes the Honor Your Teacher Project.
The JNF/KKL stamp I've normally seen shows a teacher and students reading at a table. Your stamp has the exact same frame, but it is imperforate. I'm wondering if it was actually issued, or maybe an essay? I'll leave it to the Israel specialists to confirm/correct.
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Set of 3 designs but the label shown by John9913 comes in 6 different colours/ shades, all listed. Perf 11½ or Imperf. Sheets of 30 (5x6).
The date of issue is stated to be August 16th. The Hebrew Teachers Union was established in Zichron Ya'akov in August 1903 during the 'Kenesiya', the Assembly of Jewish settlement representatives.
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re: ISRAEL MYSTERY
My first idea was it might be a JNF (Jewish National Fund) label. There are many avid collectors of those.
Then I noted the inscription at the bottom 'United Artists'. What the heck? Could it be a sheet produced as a movie prop? Any Israel specialists out there?
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It isn't the United Artists you are thinking of.
As far as I know the U.S. does not use Limited in it's company titles ( infers Limited Liability - roughly comparable with "Incorporated" in the USA - limits the financial liability of it's owners in case of insilvency ) but Israel does - a left-over from the British Mandate of Palestine I guess.
I would be fairly certain that this would be a cooperative enterprise in Israel ( Israell is big on cooperatives - think Kibbutz ).
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The Shamir brothers, undertook to formalize and actualize the visual symbols of Israeli sovereignty and independence. They designed the state's emblems, medals, stamps, and currency notes, including the 1949 Israeli State Coat of Arms (an image of a menorah and olive branches). In addition, they advertised cigarettes and other consumer goods, as well as designed stamps for countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Their posters, other advertisements, and logos from 1935 to the close of their studio in 1974 —rendered for the lottery, marketing fairs, land settlement, support of the army, food rationing etc.
This appears to be a KKL STAMP...KEREN KAYEMETH ISRAEL as this is the translation of the Hebrew line on the bottom of the stamp. KKL is a Hebrew Version of JNF.
Some stamps were used as entertainment tax stamps, although this design is not listed in Bale which outlines this topic.It is also not listed in Kaplove 1974 which lists most of the KKL/JNF stamps.
I remember seeing this stamp in the past.
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It is indeed a JNF/KKL stamp printed around 1953 (or soon after). It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Hebrew Teachers' Association (1903-1953), and also publicizes the Honor Your Teacher Project.
The JNF/KKL stamp I've normally seen shows a teacher and students reading at a table. Your stamp has the exact same frame, but it is imperforate. I'm wondering if it was actually issued, or maybe an essay? I'll leave it to the Israel specialists to confirm/correct.
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re: ISRAEL MYSTERY
Set of 3 designs but the label shown by John9913 comes in 6 different colours/ shades, all listed. Perf 11½ or Imperf. Sheets of 30 (5x6).
The date of issue is stated to be August 16th. The Hebrew Teachers Union was established in Zichron Ya'akov in August 1903 during the 'Kenesiya', the Assembly of Jewish settlement representatives.
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