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1881 - 1884 Issues

Cover Back - Franked with mixed franking
Back of the Cover
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Cover Front - Franked with mixed franking
Front of the Cover

5th June 1884 - Registered cover from Tehran to Tiflis (Russia) via Tabriz, franked with 1881 Lithographed one Shahi (5 Cent.) perforated 12 x 13, Two Shahis (10 Cent.) perforated 13, and 1882 (Nov.) issue 5sh perf. 13 and 10sh perf.12. All tied by "TEHERAN 5/6" postmarks.

This is probably the only cover known with this combination franking paid 6 Shahis foreign letter rate and 12 Shahis registration fee.