Palestine - Selection

Western Asia bordering on the mediterranean Sea. Formerly a part of Turkey, Palestine was occupied by the Egyptian Expeditionary Forces of the British Army in World War I and was mandated to Great Britain in 1923.  Mandate ended May 14, 1948.

Issued under British Military Occupation

1918 Egyptian Expeditionary Force Value in Milliemes

Issued under British Administration

1922   Overprinted "PALESTINE" in Arabic and Hebrew

 1927 -1942 Rachel's Tomb

 1927 -1932 The Dome of Rock (see also cover)

 1927 -1932 Citadel Tower of David

 1927 -1942 Tiberias