Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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!