WWII - Montenegro, German Occupation:

Montenegro, WWII Occupation period:

One great set overprinted, and very-very high value in catalog.

It is year 1943, overprinted in black "Nationaler Verwaltungsausschuss - 10. XI. 1943", full set in 10 values, and printed just in 1000 sets.

Naturally, for this period, and low quantity printed, exist lot of fake/forged overprint, as effort to make it available on market and yes, to make some money in wrong way!

It is very suggested, if You decide to complete this WWII period, to have this set properly examined and certified, just to avoid to pay high, for something that is not "as need to be"!

If You don't have any possibility to have this set certified, it will be very preferable, to have it at least, examined by someone who specialized in this field.

So, I mention that it is high catalog value, because Michel catalog, that have it under number 10/19, in mint, nh condition

valued at 7800.00 euro.

Enjoy Christmas gift, and take it to someone who "Know What Philately Is"!

Yugoslavia (classic period)

YUGOSLAVIA:

...not just classic, but specialized classic material, which is very hard to find on open market. Than come next one point, it is in mint, never hinged condition, that is valued in catalog almost twice the catalog price.

Here are Michel numbers, which, if You will check in Your collection, is probably missing:
A 19/20 I, 30/32, 139/44, 164 A+B, 320 C, 348/49 F, 348 E, 356 B, 430 A, 439/40 A and great 439 I (with engraver "S" mark).

Go after it, as catalog prices are constantly going up for this kind of material, and scarcity on open market are very visible, even on eBay You will not find it!

Stamp Fair: Israel - Jerusalem 2018:

It (Fair) is happening right now, May 2018, and I can not say, that it is very important for valuable collection, but as all around globe, in all Exhibition that come under "World Class", organizers made some "special" issues, with different perforation, overprints, special printing.

Israel Fair is not different, so here come one really nice issue, under name:

"The Menorah - from the Temple to the symbol of the State of Israel"

On this scan (picture), is not so visible, but effect of quality and design is just fascinating!

Dimension are very balanced, so it "struck Your eye" directly, something that will give very big impression on memory and feeling!

It is very balanced color composition, (more visible on regular, perforated mini sheet), than elements on picture are just GREAT for "Archeology" topical collectors, than also topical as "Coat of Arms" for sure, but also as just "Menorah" topical.

This issue, come in special folder, mean "Special", because inside, You will find three mini sheets with certificate for originality and numbering of 1 to 1999.

I really don't know why 1999 (2000 less one), exactly, but, probably one sample go to very important people, or archive, really don't know.

If You will obtain one of this folder, so keep in mind, that  mini sheet printed in gold, will have (down right corner), numerals (as shown one), 625/1999, and mini sheet without perforation will have imprinted number 0625, so, this two mini sheet, inside folder, must match each other, as to be sure, that no manipulation was involved.

Yes, there in folder MUST be also "Certificate of Authenticity", signed by Elhanan Shapira, Director of Israel Philatelic Service.

Why I think, that this NEW ISSUE, must be in every serious collection?

Just simple fact, that it is PERFECT design of!

Something that will "struck" Your "taste" of collecting, and because it is REAL gem, which will be just valued over time, no matter how future time will be economically.

At the moment, and as it is printed just in 1999 quantity, Special Folder is price tagged on sale, for 350.00 Israel Shekel, translate it as 100.00 US$ in cash. 

My prediction, that in very near future, same folder will be offered for 200.00 or even as high as 300.00 US$, than over time, price will stabilized around 150.00 to 200.00 US$ per sample in best quality. But, with time, let's say in next 20-30 year forward, this items will reach price tag of 450.00 to 500.00 US$ for sure!

Let's live and see - Amen!