BEETLE BOOKLET PANE (BI-10 # BP 6) per Jan 1995 Marlen letter of authenticity “flat unfolded pane … the original pane released by the Israel Philatelic Services and fluoresces violet under ultra violet light… signed in pencil in the reverse’. Per a 4 page Marlen circular advertising the panes, the IPS produced 5000 for FDC, of which 1500 were obtained. When word got out, the IPS made more. The original purchase price was $125. ALSO 2 of the re-issued panes. [Negev Holyland is not taking a position on this.] AS IS.
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