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 »