Lot 20123 – 1882 Retouched Portraits set, both values (perf 13

1882 Retouched Portraits set, both values (perf 13) tied by light red-brown cds (Khoy?) to cover with hs seals front (small neg. oval registration hs) and back, 5sh is Sadri type “a,” cover has slight toned spots, else fine and very appealing, signed Sadri & cert. Persiphila (2006) (Persiphila $1,000+ for 10sh on cover)

Note: 5sh paid internal postage, 10sh the registration fee; addressed to a cleric, Mirza Ahmad, and ms dated 14 Djamadi 2 (31 March 1885) with docketing, “received from Ali Khan, governor of Khoy”