1875 Wide Spacing (SG 5-13) (Persiphila 5-9). 4sh. vermilion, rouletted, type 'C' used with 1sh. black, rouletted, type 'B', on 1876 cover from Qazvin to Tehran, tied by QAZVIN/22.2.1876 cds, very fine and scarce early usage from Qazvin and the earliest date recorded from this town is February 15th (Image)

Collections & Lots. 1870-78, collection of 24 Lion stamps incl. Bagheri issue, some Barre values, 1K re-engraved white and yellow paper, 5K violet, one "Yek sad Addad" ms overprint which needs to be expertise, some with thins, three with certs (Sadri or IPSC). (Image)