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Watermarks on Iranian Stamps
common1900-1945

Watermarks on Iranian Stamps

Iran · 1900 ·

This is not a specific stamp, but a reference list of watermarks found on postage stamps issued by Iran. Watermarks are designs or patterns impressed into the paper during manufacturing to prevent forgery and are a key element in stamp identification.

The use of watermarks on Iranian stamps, like in many other countries, was a security feature to authenticate genuine postage and deter counterfeiting, reflecting the evolution of stamp production technology.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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