בידספיריט | 1948 early 1st rate period

1948 early 1st rate period domestic taxed demonetized mail: 7-6-1948 local HAIFA/Bat Galim comm. cv franked with Mandate 10m Ba97 stamp, demonetized as of 16 May and now unaccepted, so not cancelled; Haifa HPO pmk tied to field and cv taxed twice the letter rate (manuscript), paid next day w/ 4 franks using horiz. strip 4x 5m BaPD2 tied by 2 strikes of Haifa HPO pmk; cut open at right; early PD cover & scarce multiple franking; est. value $350+