Lot 10147 – 1868-70 2sh. green, applied to envelope without cancellation as postmarks were not yet established in Persia, addressed to Isfahan
Lot 10147 – 1868-70 2sh. green, applied to envelope without cancellation as postmarks were not yet established in Persia, addressed to Isfahan
Lot 10147 – 1868-70 2sh. green, applied to envelope without cancellation as postmarks were not yet established in Persia, addressed to Isfahan
Persia » 1868-1879 Nasr ed-Din Shah Lion Issues » 1868-70 The Baqeri Issue (SG 1-4) (Persiphila 1-4)
Price realised
4’600 EUR
Estimate
5’000 – 7’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 30 Nov 2020 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1868-70 2sh. green, applied to envelope without cancellation as postmarks were not yet established in Persia, addressed to Isfahan, showing Arabic inscription translated “13th of July by Caravan Post”, with original content, very fine and Lion covers with original letter are exceptionally rare, neatly mounted and written up on an exhibition page, showpiece, signed Sadri
Catalogue ref: Persiphila 2
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