German Post Offices
cover 1900 registered XU5 (wax seals at back intact, some wrinkling and light vertical crease) to Berlin (7.10) bearing 1899-1900 2m. Lilakarmin with interpane margin at left and 1pi. on 20pf., cancelled by "JERUSALEM/DEUTSCHE POST" c.d.s. (22.9). Extremely fine and fresh and according to our records the only known example of the 2 marks stamp used on cover from Jerusalem. One of the great rarities of the Germany P.O. in the Holy Land and a magnificent exhibition item. Steuer certificate (1990). Photo in colour.
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cover 1900 registered XU5 (wax seals at back intact, some wrinkling and light vertical crease) to Berlin (7.10) bearing 1899-1900 2m. Lilakarmin with interpane margin at left and 1pi. on 20pf., cancelled by "JERUSALEM/DEUTSCHE POST" c.d.s. (22.9). Extremely fine and fresh and according to our records the only known example of the 2 marks stamp used on cover from Jerusalem. One of the great rarities of the Germany P.O. in the Holy Land and a magnificent exhibition item. Steuer certificate (1990). Photo in colour.