During the period from 1870 to 1915, Iran, historically known as Persia, issued various postage stamps reflecting its changing political landscape, cultural heritage, and diplomatic relations with other countries.
Qajar Dynasty: Iran was ruled by the Qajar dynasty during much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Qajar rulers issued postage stamps bearing their portraits, royal symbols, and emblems, reflecting their authority and sovereignty over the country.
Lion and Sun Symbol: The Lion and Sun symbol, a traditional emblem of Iranian identity and royalty, often appeared on Persian postage stamps during this period. The Lion and Sun motif, featuring a lion holding a sword beneath a sun with a face, symbolized strength, power, and enlightenment.
Persian postage stamps were occasionally overprinted or surcharged to meet changing postal rates, currency values, or administrative needs. These overprints modified existing stamps with new denominations, inscriptions, or markings to address temporary shortages or postal service requirements. In addition to national postage stamps issued by the central government, various provinces and regions within Iran issued their own stamps to meet local postal needs. These provincial issues often featured distinctive designs, symbols, or inscriptions reflecting regional identities and cultures.
Persian postage stamps issued between 1870 and 1915 are valued collector’s items sought after by philatelists, historians, and collectors of Iranian (Persian) postal history. These stamps are prized for their historical significance, artistic design, and association with Iran’s cultural heritage and political developments during a period of transition and modernization.
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