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Auction: 1016 - Important Stamps & Covers
Lot: 85

Iran 1909 (Feb.) envelope to Kew, bearing 1907 blue paper 1ch. violet (5) and 2ch. bluish grey (4), and 1907 (April) envelope also to Kew bearing 1908-09 Mohammed Ali Mirza 13ch. indigo, all tied by undated intaglio"kuh malek siah ziaret" cancellations (the first in blue), the reverse of each with "koh-i-malik siah-ziarat indian p.o." transit datestamps and Kew Gardens arrival markings; fine. A wonderful pair of transfer office covers. Estimate £ 1,200-1,500 Note: Koh-i-Malik is located at the trijunction of Iran, Afghanistan and Baluchistan (Pakistan)

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