Lot #94 - first dues covers

POSTAGE DUE 3 10 20 & 50 MILS cvr mailed from the USA AUG 30, 1949 SEATTLE WA, addressed Yardin Hotel In Tel Aviv, has 28 cents US postage; hand stamped T 132 CENTIMES. Upon arrival in Israel opened by red military censor (tape to left), boxed TO PAY 133 MILS. This paid with two 50 one each 3 20 & 10, tied by Tel Aviv 14/9/1949 pmks; On back: New York handstamp and crossed out return to sender box. BUT note that the address in Everett. Washington is crossed out and there is a note to the hotel. MOST INTRIGUING