Auction No. 50
Romano Auction House.
Worldwide Stamps, Banknotes (Paper Money), Silver and Gold Co.
Israel & Worldwide, Postal History, Judaica & Holocaust.n House.
Sale: 50
16. April 2026
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1948 First Israel Assay for the First Coins, 5m red imperforated block of 4, wide spacing on gummed paper, original gum, lines shading, stamps size 17½ x 22 mms, Rath. -Tsachor type III, large margin on 3 sides. With creases, 2 paper clip marks, 1 on the top margin and 1 on the bottom left stamp, otherwise fine condition. V. REAR With photo attest Y. Tsachor.
Bale: ED.17.III. CaT $4000.
Lot 194
ISRAEL ERRORS & ESSAYS
Cancelled item
Lot 195
Trial stmps.
Israel 1948 Doar Ivri First Coinage.
Imperforate Trial Plate Block of Six, 10m Lilac on Salmon, Serial #531066. Rare imperforate plate block of six from the 1948 First Israel Coinage Set, 10 mils lilac on salmon. A genuine trial print linked to the First Israel Postage Due issue, with full original gum and minor tropical staining. Pencil signed on reverse by expert H-H. Muentz (ISDA Experts’ Comm.). A key item for collectors of early Israeli philately.
Lot 196
1949
Tabul Exhibition – 1949 – RARE.
Tabul proof accepted design. Black on white glazed paper printed in blocks of four stamps, sheetlet Bale # MS1. VF
Lot 197
Air-Mail Proof.
First (1950) Israel Air Mails, four values (30, 40, 50, 250 pr. Sc. C2/C4, C6: Mi. 34/36, 38), E S S A Y S in accepted colours (30pr, : unadopted “ ancient seal” design, balance as issued) plus additional 30 pr., black print in adopted design, all imperforate, stuck on cut to shape cards and mounted in a folder. GENUINE
Certificate H. MAuentz.
Lot 198
Air-Mail Proof.
Israel 1950 - first airmails - PHOTO - ESSAY 40Pr., rejected “Ancient Seal,” messing with fine lettering.
GENUINE Certificate H. MUENTZ.
1950, Negev Camel Stamp Bale: 47. Essay accepted design. Black on white glazed paper.
Lot 200
1964
Israel 1964 Eleanor Roosevelt Bale: 299 horizontal strip of 3 stamps, lower stamp w/long tab. MNH
Lot 201
1982 Imperf.
1982-84 The Seven Species. Pair of stamps with tabs, right margin corner 500 Sh. Catalog number 897.IMP Original gum Catalog value $180
Israel Bale SB.17 Olive Branch issue, a group of four MNH varieties:
- SB.17.d — orange color missing, causing a notable color omission.
- SB.17.ep1 — with tab as gutter, exhibiting a central perforation shift.
- SB.17.ep2a — perforation shifts affecting alignment.
- SB.17.ep1 — perforation shift variant altering stamp appearance.
Lot 203
Singers.
Shoshana Damari, signed black and white photo of the renowned Israeli singer, dated 1971. The dimensions are 260 mm x 200 mm. The inscription on the photo includes an enthusiastic greeting: 'Peace!' from Shoshana Damari, 1971.
Henrietta Szold's 1934 Compassionate Call to Action: A letter signed by her, in her capacity as Department Manager of The Department of Social Work, addresses the accessibility of social services for German immigrants in Tel Aviv. Szold highlights the inconvenience faced by immigrants who had to repeatedly travel to Tel Aviv for these services. She advocates for social workers to be available in the evenings near the immigrants' locations to alleviate travel burdens. This emphasis on accessibility reflects Szold's commitment to social justice and proactive approach to marginalized communities' needs, showcasing her pragmatic leadership style and dedication to enhancing social welfare in Israel.
Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) was a pioneering Zionist leader and educator who played a crucial role in establishing public infrastructure in healthcare, education, welfare, and nursing in Israel. She co-founded Hadassah Women's Organization, led Youth Aliyah, and advocated for women's rights.