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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Petah Tikva colony -1910 - local stamp – RARE.
Petah Tikva was one of the first new colonies in Israel during the Ottoman period. There was a daily postal connection with the Austrian post in Jaffa, and in 1910, the Austrian post in Israel allowed the colony to send letters using the local stamps.
Bale: 151 used
1868, a lot of two stamps with JAFFA PMK. Cat Bale: 706. used VF.
Lot 27
Hotel.
Illustrated postcard of the J. Amduurski Hotel in East Jerusalem, produced by Lith, A. L. Monsohn. The legend is in Hebrew. Historically, the hotel was operated by Jews until 1931.
1898 from Jerusalerm.
Lot 29
Postal History
Italy Levante Offices in Asia JERUSALEM Card Sent to LECCE 1911 1909-1911 Italian overprint JERUSALEM 10pa on 5c Sassone Cat. 1 Cancelled Jerusalem April 1911 rrival canceled Lecce 1911. F
RARE POSTAGE USE - SASSONE CAT. 2003 CAT. VALUE $475.00
Lot 30
SPECIMEN
Palestine Postal Stationery Card – Bale/Dorfman SPC 3 (Rose‑red, size 120×75 mm), overprinted “SPECIMEN”. Hebrew & English text only. Unissued. Rare item.
Specimen stationery from Mandatory Palestine is particularly scarce, especially early English-only designs that were never circulated. This card stands out as an exceptional rarity for specialized collectors.
Lot 31
Postal History
1935-1947 lot of 3 covers Air Mail and Registered.
Lot 32
SPECIMEN
Palestine Postal Stationery Card – Bale/Dorfman SPC‑1 (120 × 75 mm), printed in English only, overprinted “SPECIMEN.” rare.
Lot 33
SPECIMEN
Palestine Postal Stationery Card, Bale/Dorfman SPC‑1, 120 × 75 mm, printed in English only, overprinted “SPECIMEN.” Classified in Bale/Dorfman as a specimen card only.
A similar example recently sold for over $500, highlighting its rarity and strong collector demand.
Lot 34
Postal History
Great Britain, 1 September 1936 airmail cover to Tel Aviv, Palestine, franked with ½d green (SG 457) and 2½d blue (SG 460) King Edward VIII definitives, both used on their First Day of Issue. Tied by Shropshire circular date stamps, 9.30 AM / 1 SP 1936, and sent via airmail with blue “BY AIR MAIL / PAR AVION” label. Addressed to Mr. T. Wilson, Post Office Staff, Tel Aviv, Palestine. Clean and attractive commercial cover, early use of Edward VIII stamps.
Lot 35
Postal History
Postal Stationery. 1920-30s "Registered Letter" medium size unused envelopes, "Fee Paid" , one overprinted "Dutiable", etc., occasional fine-v.f. Bale: RE-M.
Lot 36
SPECIMEN
Palestine 1927, stationery letter card overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black. Never issued. 5m yellow-orange on blue-grey, very fine unused. British printing with English text. Listed in Bale as LC1a, valued at $450, and in Higgins & Gage as #AI.