ISRAEL, RUSSIA, POLAND AND GERMANY - 25+ Pounds, 2,000+ Israel FDCs, Germany Year Sets - 900210

This substantial lot is anchored by an impressive Israel first day cover collection, with approximately 85% of the contents - roughly 25 pounds and 2,000 or more covers - consisting of Israel FDCs. That kind of depth in a single country is rare in a lot of this size, and it makes this an exceptional starting point or major addition for any Israel cover collector.

The remaining material adds interesting variety to an already strong lot. Russia, Poland, and Germany are all represented, with many of the non-Israel items connected to Israel in some way, giving the lot a thematic coherence that goes beyond simple geography. Standout items include two commemorative folders from the Association of Polish Philatelists in Connecticut, with quantities of 30 or more Battle of Warsaw covers and 20 or more Woodrow Wilson and Ignacy Jan Paderewski covers tied to the II Congress of Scholars and Scientists. The Germany material includes 1999 and 2000 year sets with canceled stamps mounted on commemorative panels, housed in attractive little albums with slipcases.

For the Israel cover specialist or accumulator, 2,000 or more FDCs in a single purchase is a serious acquisition that would take years to replicate on the open market. For the general collector, the mix of countries and thematic connections makes this a lot with broad appeal well beyond its Israel focus.