Jerusalem, 9 November 1999
Postal Authority Holiday Mailing from Nazareth
(Communicated by the Israel Postal Authority Spokesman)
The Israel Postal Authority is pleased to offer the opportunity to
mail holiday post cards - with a special limited edition Nazareth
stamp of Mary's Well, an authentic cancellation from Nazareth and a
gold Via Nazareth sticker - from Nazareth. In order to take
advantage of this offer, please follow these directions:
* Prepare all your holiday cards as usual. Sign each card, seal it
in an envelope and address it. (Remember, the cards will be
air-mailed from Israel so include the country of destination on the
address.) Do not stamp the envelopes.
* Insert all the envelopes into a large envelope or parcel.
* Enclose a personal or business check only - $.70 (or the
equivalent in one's local currency) per card, payable to the Israel
Postal Authority. There is a minimum order of $10.00.
* Mail the parcel to:
Nazareth Post Office
P.O. Box 777
Nazareth 16100
Israel
Upon receipt, the Israel Postal Authority will stamp and postmark
each card and airmail it to its destination. Please mail cards to us
in advance so that we can process and mail them in time to reach the
addresses for the holiday season.
(Individuals who would like to request the special Christmas Dec. 24
postmark, please include a note stating your request. Cards with the
special Christmas Day cancellation will be mailed from Nazareth on
Dec. 24.)
For further information, please fax your inquiries to Holiday Cards
at 972-6-657-4587.