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A day after the declaration of the State of Israel, the Egyptian army crossed the border line of the Sinai Peninsula and invaded the territory of the Land of Israel. The Egyptian force moved along two main axes, one along the coast and the other towards the Hebron mountains with the aim of subduing the newly founded state of Israel. An envelope preserved in the Alexander collection testifies to the Egyptian preparation for war and the fate of the invading army.
In most cases, postage stamps provide collectors with an aesthetic experience that appeals only to the sense of sight. However, occasionally the philatelic service manages to issue special stamps that cause the collector to expand his or her engagement with the stamp he or she has purchased.
A group of three different stamps printed side by side, forming a common image. The expression originates from the typical design of altar doors in Christian churches.
An envelope sent on the island of Trinidad documents an attempt by the local charity to collect donations for the Red Cross during World War I. The course of events turned this activity into a philatelic curiosity.
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