uncommon1900-1945

Iran 1935 Reza Shah Pahlavi Airmail

Name: Iran 1935 Reza Shah Pahlavi Airmail
Brand: Iran

Iran · 1935 · 3 Tuman

This airmail stamp features a portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran. The design is framed by intricate patterns, with the denomination '3 Tuman' and text in Persian script. It was part of a definitive series issued to facilitate airmail correspondence.

Issued during the reign of Reza Shah, this stamp reflects a period of significant modernization and secularization in Iran, including the development of national infrastructure like the postal and air services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail royalty portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg734

scottC29

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$60

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.