בידספיריט | 30-4-1951 requisitioned Mandatory ”Dept of

30-4-1951 requisitioned Mandatory ”Dept of Posts & Telegraphs” heavy mail reg. a/m comm. cv ex TLV to NEW YORK franked 505pr at the FA-2a period rate (80pr letter + 25pr reg. + 10x 40pr R-letter extra 10g weight) using mix of full tabbed 1951 Bonds 80pr (Ba49) on 1st day of issue + 50pr, 100pr & 250pr 1950 1st airmail (Ba35-37) + 10pr & 15pr 1949 2nd Coinage (Ba23/24) tied by 3 strikes of TLV-1 pmk on front + 4 on back; b/s 5-2-1951 NYC transit & next day arr.; cut open at left, very fine. Est. value $460+