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Persia Qajar Dynasty, Nasser al-Din Shah

Name: Persia Qajar Dynasty, Nasser al-Din Shah
Brand: Iran

Iran · 1876 · 1 Shahi

This stamp features a portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth Shah of Qajar Iran. The design is characteristic of early Persian issues, with the Shah's effigy framed by ornate local patterns and inscriptions in Persian script. This particular issue is part of a definitive series that saw widespread use for postal services within the Persian Empire.

Issued during the long reign of Nasser al-Din Shah (1848-1896), this stamp represents a period of modernization and increasing interaction between Persia and Europe. The adoption of postage stamps was one of many reforms aimed at centralizing the state.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state qajar-dynasty

Catalog Numbers

sg47

scott26

michel25

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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