Israel E.M. Lilien Art Stamps Set (Abraham, By the Rivers of Babylon, and Prayer for Return to Zion)

This is a collection of three postage stamps issued by the State of Israel, featuring the distinctive graphic artwork of Ephraim Moses Lilien (1874–1925), a renowned Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) illustrator. The set includes three denominations with attached ornamental tabs (labels). The 1.80 value depicts Abraham under a starry sky with the biblical quote 'I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven'. The 1.70 value shows a scene captioned 'By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down yea, we wept when we remembered Zion'. The 2.10 value illustrates a winged figure with the caption 'And may our eyes behold when Thou returnest unto Zion in compassion'. Each stamp displays Lilien's characteristic fine line work, high contrast, and symbolic Jewish motifs. Physically, the stamps are perforated and printed on paper with a matte finish, utilizing a color palette of black, white, gold, and green tones. They appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, as they are displayed in protective black mounts against a grid album page. No visible foxing, tears, or creases are present. These stamps represent a typical mid-20th-century philatelic issue from Israel, celebrating the cultural heritage and artistic contributions of prominent Zionist artists.