Sale 749 The Leo Malz Specialized Collections of Israel and Palestine

1948, Jerusalem Siege ("Otzar Ha'am") Revenue, 10m & 50m proofs (Bale 2, 4), die proofs of enlarged designs (as issued) of the 10m and 50m essays in black, on glazed surface paper (38 x 52 mm); mounted on separate cards, Very Fine, both signed Martin.
Estimate $250 - 300

This issue was quickly withdrawn from use after only two or so months, because the design of the map differed from the United Nations 1947 Partition map. Surviving mint examples are scarce, and the plate blocks are particularly elusive .