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HISTORIC WWII JUDAICA & POSTAL HISTORY RARITY (February 1943):Original Mandate Palestine Cover – Vaad Leumi (Jerusalem) to International Red Cross (Geneva)Bearing Dual Axis & Allied Censorship: British Palestine Censor + German OKW Command Censors
An extraordinary, highly significant historical postal artifact from the height of WWII (dated February 10, 1943): Sent by the Vaad Leumi (Jewish National Council in Palestine / הוועד הלאומי) in Jerusalem directly to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, during critical wartime rescue and relief efforts.
Key Historical & Philatelic Attributes:* Historic Sender Imprint: Official printed Hebrew and English corner card on reverse: "הועד הלאומי / ירושלים / ת.ד. 1088 - VAAD LEUMI / JERUSALEM / P.O.B. 1088".* Rare Dual Opposing Wartime Censorship: 1. British Mandate Palestine Censors: - Vertical sealing tape on front: "P.C. 90" with Examiner number [9338] and reference [KK / 22679]. - Reverse sealed with "OPENED BY EXAMINER" labels featuring British royal crown cachets and form mark "P.C. 66". 2. German Military High Command (OKW) Censors: - Broad printed paper sealing tape on reverse: "Geöffnet" (Opened). - Struck with two bold, complete red circular command cachets: "Oberkommando der Wehrmacht" enclosing the military eagle emblem. Applied during European transit/interception to Switzerland.* Franking & Postmark: Franked with Mandate pictorial definitive (Tower of David / Citadel design), cancelled by clear circular datestamp: "JERUSALEM 10 FE 43".* Destination: Addressed to: "Internat'l Red Cross Committee, Palais du Conseil-Général, Geneva, Switzerland".
Shipping & Packing:* Fast worldwide shipping via Registered Express Trackable Airmail* Securely packed flat between heavy rigid archival cardboard inside a waterproof padded envelope.* Handling time: 1–2 business days.
