{"title":"Israel Stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsraeli postage stamps have been issued since May 1948, beginning with the Doar Ivri series. Their designs cover archaeology, ancient coins, Jewish and regional history, art, science, landscapes, cultural life, commemorations, and international events. Attached marginal tabs are a distinctive feature of Israeli philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs About Israel Postage Stamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1. What were the first Israeli postage stamps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first series was the Doar Ivri, meaning “Hebrew Post,” issued on 16 May 1948. It used designs based on ancient coins because the country’s final name had not been selected when production began.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2. What is a tab on an Israeli stamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tab is an attached piece of the sheet margin carrying an inscription or design related to the stamp. Many collectors prefer Israeli stamps with their original full tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003e3. Why are Israeli stamps printed in several languages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsraeli stamps commonly use Hebrew, Arabic, and English, continuing a multilingual postal practice established in the region during the British Mandate period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003e4. Are stamps from the British Mandate of Palestine Israeli stamps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. British Mandate stamps belong to an earlier postal administration and are catalogued separately, although they are closely connected to the region’s postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003e5. What affects the value of an Israeli stamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eValue depends on issue, denomination, tab condition, printing or perforation variety, gum, centering, cancellation, faults, and demand. Early Doar Ivri high values and scarce varieties need careful identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/worldofstamps.net\/collections\/israel-stamps.oembed","provider":"World of Stamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}