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Classic Lion Issues |
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1870 Baqeri Issues |
Top Bid |
| Lot# 2401 |
1 (Shahi) type II, purple, medium wove paper, unused, F-VF.111424054 |
$110. |
| Lot# 2402 |
1 (Shahi) type II, purple, pelure paper, unused with some paper adherence, top margin cut in o/w F-VF.111424055 |
$110. |
| Lot# 2403 |
1 (Shahi) type IV, maroon on wove paper, partially double printed, mint, original gum, very scarce, F-VF.111424053 |
$300. |
| Lot# 2404 |
1 (Shahi) type III, black-maroon on thin wove paper with exceptional wide margins, canceled by TEHERAN postmark, VF. 111424052 |
$300. |
| Lot# 2405 |
2 (Shahis) type I, bright green on thin wove paper, unused, VF.111424056 |
$130. |
| Lot# 2406 |
4 (Shahis) type IV, bluish green on thin wove paper with exceptional wide margins, very scarce, unused, VF.111424057 |
$300. |
| Lot# 2407 |
4 (Shahis) type I, bluish green on thin wove paper, small hint of cancelation in upper left & horizontal crease o/w fine appearance.111424058 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2408 |
4 (Shahis) type II, blue on medium wove paper, unused, small nick in upper right corner o/w fine.111424059 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2409 |
4 (Shahis) type I, blue on medium wove paper (0.07mm), unused, Fine. 111424060 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2410 |
4 (Shahis) type I, blue on thin wove paper, unused, Fine. 111424061 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2411 |
4 (Shahis) type III, blue on medium wove paper, unused, F-VF. 111424062 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2412 |
4 (Shahis) type III, blue on medium wove paper, unused, some minute toning o/w F-VF. 111424063 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2413 |
8 (Shahis) type III, vermilion on thin paper, mint, original gum, F-VF. 111424066 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2414 |
8 (Shahis) type III, reddish orange on thin paper, mint, original gum, F-VF. 111424067 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2415 |
8 (Shahis) type iI, vermilion on thin paper, mint, original gum, F-VF. 111424065 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2416 |
8 (Shahis) type I, vermilion on pelure paper, mint, original gum, cut into right margin, Fine. 111424064 |
$100. |
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1875 Riederer First Issue |
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| Lot# 2417 |
1 (Shahi) black type A & type D, postally used, VF. 111424039 |
$55. |
| Lot# 2418 |
1 (Shahi) imperforate type B printed in horizontal sheets of four, unused, no gum as issued, very scarce, F-VF. Photo certificate. 111424016 |
$950. |
| Lot# 2419 |
2 (Shahis) cobalt blue type B, 4 (Shahis) orange-red type D, & 8 (Shahis) green type C, postally used, Fine. 111424040 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2420 |
2 (Shahis) cobalt blue type D, unused, Fine 111424043 |
$75. |
| Lot# 2421 |
4 (Shahis) orange red type C, printed in horizontal sheets of four postally used with RESCHT postmark, F-VF. 111424050 |
$35. |
| Lot# 2422 |
8 (Shahis) green type B two type C (one with faults) postally used, F-VF. 111424041 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2423 |
8 (Shahis) green types A, B, C, D some minor faults o/w Fine, unused, no gum. 111424042 |
$240. |
| Lot# 2424 |
1 (Kran) yellow type B printed in horizontal sheets of 4, reportedly500 stamps were printed, but not issued, Unused, without gum as prepared, full photo certificate, VF. 111424007 |
$500. |
| Lot# 2425 |
4 (Shahis) orange red type A on thick paper, postally used with red postmark, rouletted on both sides, VF. 111424051 |
$100. |
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1876 (July) Vertical Sheetlets of 4 Issue |
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| Lot# 2426 |
1 (Shahi) black in vertical sheet of four setting 3 (DACB), very scarce complete sheet, with full photo certificate, F-VF for this issue. 111424008 |
$2,300. |
| Lot# 2427 |
2 (Shahis) black tete-beche pair, types B/C with dry original gum, wide to ample margin on three sides. F-VF for this issue. Photo certificate. 111424012 |
$2,700. |
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1876 Blocks of Four Lion Issues |
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| Lot# 2428 |
1 (Shahi) gray-black, a block of four (BC/AD setting III, mint, OG, F-VF. 111424045 |
$170. |
| Lot# 2429 |
1 (Shahi) gray-black printed in blocks of four types A, B, C postally used with TABRIZ postmarks, F-VF. 111424046 |
$170. |
| Lot# 2430 |
1 (Shahi) gray-black type B printed in blocks of four postally used with TABRIZ postmark, F-VF. 111424047 |
$50. |
| Lot# 2431 |
1 (Shahi) gray-black printed in blocks of four a group of six mint or unused examples in gray to gray black, minor faults o/w fine. 111424049 |
$70 |
| Lot# 2432 |
2 (Shahis) blue type A printed in blocks of four, postally used with TABRIZ postmark, very scarce postally used stamp, Fine. 111424026 |
$240. |
| Lot# 2433 |
2 (Shahis) blue type B printed in blocks of four, unused, F-VF. 111424044 |
$240. |
| Lot# 2434 |
4 (Shahis) dull red type B printed in blocks of four, unused, no gum, upper right is repaired o/w Fine. 111424037 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2435 |
4 (Shahis) dull red type B showing fingerprints impression printed in blocks of four, postally used with TEHERAN magenta postmark, F-VF. Backstamped M. Sadri. 111424038 |
$70. |
| Lot# 2436 |
1 (Kran) carmine type A on vertically laid paper postally used with KAZVIN postmark, scarce variety, F-VF. 111424032 |
$300. |
| Lot# 2437 |
1 (Kran) carmine type B on thin paper paper postally used with TEHERAN postmark, VF. 111424033 |
$40. |
| Lot# 2438 |
1 (Kran) carmine type C printed in blocks of four postally used with an unusual scarce pen-cancelation, Fine. 111424034 |
$50. |
| Lot# 2439 |
1 (Kran) carmine types B, C, & D printed in blocks of four postally used, F-VF. 111424035 |
$100. |
| Lot# 2440 |
1 (Kran) carmine types B, & D printed in blocks of four postally used, type D with small shallow thin spot o/w F-VF. 111424036 |
$60. |
| Lot# 2441 |
4 (Krans) yellow, PRINTED BOTH SIDES, OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS (type B front / type C back) postally used with KERMAN 21/5 claret postmark, thin spot, and closed tear, nevertheless a very scarce error variety. 111424024 |
$1,000. |
| Lot# 2442 |
4 (Krans) yellow, four different types of A, B, C, & D postally used with KERMAN, TEHERAN, SCHIRAS, & TABRIZ postmarks, F-VF. 111424025 |
$240. |
| Lot# 2443 |
4 (Krans) yellow type C printed in blocks of four with wide margins, postally used with ISPAHAN postmark, a superb example. 111424027 |
$140. |
| Lot# 2444 |
4 (Krans) yellow, including type B (faint postmark), & two copies of type C postally used with SCHIRAS postmarks, F-VF. 111424028 |
$200. |
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1877 Teheran Official Reprints |
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| Lot# 2445 |
1 (Shahi) black type A (two small thin spots) & 4 (Shahis) red-orange type D (wide margins) unused without gum as issued, F-VF. 111424011 |
$170. |
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1878-79 Re-engraved Lion Issues |
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| Lot# 2446 |
1 (Kran) carmine on white paper types A & D postally used, F-VF. 111424029 |
$90. |
| Lot# 2447 |
1 (Kran) carmine on white paper (3 copies) & on yellow paper (2 copies) postally used, some minor faults o/w fine. 111424030 |
$270. |
| Lot# 2448 |
4 (Krans) gray-blue type D with clear impression, unused, no gum, thin spot o/w VF appearance. 111424031 |
$190. |
| Lot# 2449 |
4 (Krans) blue types A, C, & D printed in strips of three, postally used, F-VF. 111424048 |
$150. |
| Lot# 2450 |
5 (Krans) bronze red type D, margin cut in at the upper right, Photo certificate, scarce stamp. 111424013 |
$200. |
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Qajar Dynasty - Regular Issues |
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| Lot# 2451 |
1881 - Recessed Mitra Issue - Five Shahis (25 Centimes) green & dark green perf. 13, Mint original gum with photo certificate, VF. 111424015 |
$400. |
| Lot# 2452 |
1885 (March) - Lithographed Five Shahis Issue - 5Ch deep reddish lilac perf. 12-12.5 with certificate, Mint, original gum, F-VF. 111424010 |
$600. |
| Lot# 2453 |
1902 Meched Postmaster Provisional Issue - 3CH black with Victor Castaigne red initials, remainder cancelled by MECHED 6/4 postmark… read more 111424014 |
$170. |
| Lot# 2454 |
1906 Tabriz Postmaster Provisional Issue - 1CHAHI (light blue) on 10Ch brown (unissued) & 2 CHAIS (violet) on 2Kr blue, mint,,, read more 111424019 |
$170. |
| Lot# 2455 |
1917 Kermanshah Provisional Issue - 24 Chahis on 1Kr ultramarine & carmine, block of four, perf. 11.5x11 tall portrait, unused… read more 111424005 |
$500. |
| Lot# 2456 |
1921 (May) Coup d'Etat Issue - 3Ch - 5 Tomans complete set with FAKE overprints, mint, NH-LH, very fine REFERENCE set. 111424023 |
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| Lot# 2457 |
1921 (October) Benaders (Ports) Issues - 10Ch (black handstamp) on 6Ch perf. 11.5 and 1Kr (black handstamp) on 12Ch perf. 11.5x11… read more 111424002 |
$1,400. |
| Lot# 2458 |
1924 - Ahmad Shah Qajar Large Portrait Issue - 1Kr - 30Kr seven values in blocks of ten, Mint, original gum, Never Hinged, VF. 111424006 |
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| Lot# 2459 |
1910 Saatdjian Parcel Post Stamps - 2 Chahis on 5 TOMANS orange - 50 Krans on 5 Tomans green complete set of 15 values… read more 111424022 |
$75. |
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Pahlavi Dynasty Issues |
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| Lot# 2460 |
1929 H.I.M. Reza Shah Pahlavi Coronation Issue - 1Ch - 3Ts. Complete set of 16 values, Mint, original gum, F-VF. 111424001 |
$200. |
| Lot# 2461 |
1930 (July 6) Aerial Post Issue - 1Ch - 3 Tomans complete set of 17 values, Mint, original gum, Lightly to small hinges, F-VF. 111424021 |
$110. |
| Lot# 2462 |
1935 (Feb. 22) 14th Anniversary of Progress in Iran - 5D. - 1.50R. Complete set of 9 values, Mint, original gum, Never Hinged, post office fresh, VF. 111424020 |
$55. |
| Lot# 2463 |
1935 POSTES IRANIENNES Overprinted Issue - 5Di ochre brown, top-right marginal block of 8 with two top middle stamps… read more 111424009 |
$55. |
| Lot# 2464 |
1935 POSTES IRANIENNES Overprinted Issue - 5D. - 5R. Complete set of 15 values with POSTES IRANIENNES overprint… read more 111424018 |
$80. |
| Lot# 2465 |
1935 Pahlavi Cap Issue - 5D. - 5R. Complete set of 14 values, Mint, original gum, Fine. 111424017 |
$200. |
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Airmail Covers |
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| Lot# 2466 |
1928 (3 April) Airmail Cover Abroad - 3 April 1928 - Airmail cover to Germany via Kiew franked with 1ch, 2ch, & 10ch regular issue… read more 091424021 |
$40. |
| Lot# 2467 |
13 Feb. 1929 - Registered airmail cover with anouncement of receipt franked with a pair of 1Kr, & a copy of 2Ch & 3Ch each… read more 091424018 |
$75. |
| Lot# 2468 |
18 April 1929 - Airmail cover to Bombay, India, franked with a pair of 10Ch & 15Ch regular postage and two pairs & single… read more 091424020 |
$55. |
| Lot# 2469 |
25 February 1929 - Cover franked with 6Ch rose (pair & single) tied by TEHERAN No.5 / 6.X.07 (25 February 1929) postmark… read more 091424024 |
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| Lot# 2470 |
1937 (11 June) Mrs. H.B. Bonney Solo Flight - 8 April 1937 - Solo Flight cover by Mrs. Bonney, an Australian aviatrix, from Brisbane… read more 091424023 |
$1,100. |
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Censored Covers |
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| Lot# 2471 |
1916 Kazeroun Censored Mail - 1916 (Dec. 25) - Cover from Shiraz to Bushire via Kazeroun franked with a 9Ch tall vignette… read more 091424008 |
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| Lot# 2472 |
1917-20 - India used in Shiraz & Shiraz Censor - 1918 (Dec. 14) - cover from Shiraz to Scotland franked with a block of four of 3pi… read more 091424027 |
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| Lot# 2473 |
1920 Gilan Rebellion Censorship - 1920 (May 15) - Inward cover from England to the Imperial Bank of Persia in Kazvin via Recht… read more 091424002 |
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| Lot# 2474 |
1925 Recht Censored Mail - 1925 (Feb. 14) cover from Recht (Rasht) to Teheran, postage fee paid with TAXE PERCUE… read more 091424009 |
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Postal History - Covers & Documents |
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| Lot# 2475 |
1876 (December) Nassereddin Shah Qajar First Portrait Issue - 1879 (April 3) - cover from Bushire to Shiraz franked with a… read more 091424006 |
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| Lot# 2476 |
1878 Five (Shahis) Postal Envelope Stamp - 22 May 1882 - Cover to Kermanshah franked with a 5 (Shahis) rose &… read more 091424014 |
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| Lot# 2477 |
1879-80 Colored border Issue - Nassereddin Shah Qajar 2nd Portrait Issue - 2 August 1880 - Cover from Bushire to Shiraz… read more 091424013 |
$200. |
| Lot# 2478 |
1885 Five Shahis Lithographed issue - 1885 (April 12) cover from Yezd to Hamadan via Teheran franked with 5Ch blue… read more 091424007 |
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| Lot# 2479 |
1891 (November) Vienna Lithographed Issue - 1894 (february 23) - Parcel receipt from Teheran to Kashan franked with… read more 091424004 |
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| Lot# 2480 |
1894 (September) Nassereddin Shah Qajar Golden Jubilee Issue - 1895 (March 13) - Parcel receipt from Shiraz to Qum franked… read more 091424005 |
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| Lot# 2481 |
1899 (Oct.) Green Paper Issue - 27 August 1900 - Registered cover from Shiraz to Bremen, Germany, via Bombay, India… read more 091424015 |
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| Lot# 2482 |
1902 Teheran Typeset Issues - 1903 (August 27) - cover from Kerend (a city in the province of Kermanshah) to Baghdad… read more 091424003 |
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| Lot# 2483 |
1915 Coronation Issue of Ahmad Shah Qajar - 1 May 1916 - Cover to New York, USA franked with 1Kr perf. 11x11.5 Coronation… read more 091424016 |
$200. |
| Lot# 2484 |
1925 (16 Dec.) The Foundation of the Pahlavi Reign - 20 April 1926 - Cover to Vienna, Austria, via Moscow, Russia with a… read more 091424017 |
$200. |
| Lot# 2485 |
30 April 1928 - Cover from Lengah (port) to England franked with 6ch & 9ch regular issue with 30 APR 1928 handstamp… read more 091424022 |
$70. |
| Lot# 2486 |
14 April 1929 - Registered airmail cover to Berlin, Germany franked 2Ch, 6Ch, & 2Kr magenta regular issues and a pair of 2Kr… read more 091424019 |
$160. |
| Lot# 2487 |
1936 Imperial Airways Scipio Crashed Cover - 1936 (August 22) - The Imperial Airways flying boat "Scipio" crashed at Mirabella Bay… read more 091424010 |
$180. |
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Lion Labels |
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| Lot# 2488 |
Persiphila# LB1 - Gold on cream paper, line perforated 11.5, unused without gum, F-VF. Photo certificate. 111424004 |
$220. |
| Lot# 2489 |
Persiphila# LS1 - Orange label, mint, original gum, Never Hinged, with M. Sadri backstamp, Fine. 111424003 |
$130. |
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Imperial Labels & Stationeries |
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| Lot# 2490 |
1870 Nassereddin Shah Qajar Seated Lion Imperial Seal - Unused Imperial seal label, and a cover addressed to (Mirza… read more 091424012 |
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| Lot# 2491 |
1896 Mozaffareddin Shah Qajar Imperial Cover - Used cover with embossed gold & blue seal addressed to the Prime Minister Mirza… read more 091424011 |
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Postal Insurance Envelopes |
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| Lot# 2492 |
1932 - 6Ch Postal Insurance Envelope - 12 September 1932 - Six Shahis Insurance envelope (Persiphila #IE3) from Babek… read more 091424025 |
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| Lot# 2493 |
1939 - 50D. Postal Insurance Envelope - 50 Dinars (small 50) Insurance envelope (Persiphila #IE7A) from Shiraz… read more 091424026 |
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Mozaffareddin Shah Qajar Picture Postcards |
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| Lot# 2494 |
A group of 14 pictue postcards of Mozaffareddin Shah Qajar visit to Europe. 9 unused and 5 postally used. Very scarce… read more 091424001 |
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Covers |
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| Lot# 2495 |
A group of 32 covers, H.I.M. Reza Shah Pahlavi period (C!). Estimated value: $150. Click here to view the PDFPDF |
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| Lot# 2496 |
A group of 51 covers, Ahmad Shah Qajar period (C2). Estimated value: $200. Click here to view the PDF |
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| Lot# 2497 |
Aerograms: A group of 18 mint, 6 FDC, and 9 postally used (C3). Estimated value: $200. Click here to view the PDF. |
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| Lot# 2498 |
Miscellaneous: A group of Imperial stationeries and letter heads (C4). Estimated value: $150. Click here to view the PDF. |
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