Lot
1430 
1938, 50¢ Presidential, used with 2¢ Prexie (806) and 20¢ Prexie (825), all tied by two strikes of "New York, N.Y., Sta. W, Mar 8, 1940" duplexes on airmail cover to Tel Aviv, Palestine at the 36¢ airmail rate, blue "Par Avion, By Air Mail" label, Very Fine and scarce rate. Scott No. 831 Estimate $150 - 200.
The 36¢ per ½ ounce airmail rate to Palestine was only effective May 23, 1939 to August 5, 1940, when mail had to be rerouted via transpacific route and rare increased.
Realized: $260