Persia 1891 Shah Nasr-ed-Din 7 Chahi

Iran · 1891 · 7 Chahi

This stamp features a portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth Shah of Qajar Iran, who reigned from 1848 to 1896. The design is characteristic of the era, with an ornate frame surrounding the central portrait and inscriptions in Persian script. This particular issue was part of a definitive series released in 1891.

Issued during the later years of Naser al-Din Shah's long reign, this stamp reflects a period of increasing European influence and modernization efforts in Persia, including the development of a more formal postal system.