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It definitely appears to be Iranian but it is not, at least, a Scott listed postage stamp.
I would guess that it is a revenue stamp from Iran.
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This appears to be a Persian (Iranian) revenue stamp, probably a receipt stamp, with a space for either a signature or value to be added. Barefoot catalogue may be a help.
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As far as I know John Barefoot hasn't published a revenue catalogue covering Iran.
I've seen references to two catalogues (but don't have either):
“A guide to Iranian Revenue Stamps†by Abbasian
“Revenue Stamps of Iran†by Sasan Baharaeen and Gordon Brooks
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I think this portrait is that of Ahmad Shah Qajar ("Ahmed Mirza" in SG) who was Shah from 1909 to 1925.
This stamp isn't listed in the 1915 Forbin catalogue.
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In the picture below are 2 similar revenues of different color/denomination (row2 stamp1, row3 stamp 1)
The website is down, so I was not able to find out any additional information.
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Thanks, everyone. It sounds like there is consensus it is of Persian origin so I can at least file under Iran.
Thanks,
Josh
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http://www.iranphilately.org/exhibits_bne/persia-the-charity-tax-issues-of-1918-1921/
(Modified by Moderator on 2016-05-21 19:43:39)
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Excellent link, phos45!
I see without the handstamp, its usage was 18Jan1919 to 23Jan1919.
The 2 stamps in my pic appeared to be handstamped, so would fall into a different period of usage.
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Third row - all the way to the right;
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LOL
Looks like Mack got there before I did.
Moderator's Note: Title edited to provide country name for clarity (after everyone was befuddled and stumped for such a long time about this one!).
(Modified by Moderator on 2016-05-21 19:45:15)
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I cannot seem to be able to find this stamp in Scott, my Linn's Stamp identifier, Google image search, etc. I originally guessed Iran as there were many other old Persian Empire stamps in the lot this was found in. Thanks for any help.
Josh
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
It definitely appears to be Iranian but it is not, at least, a Scott listed postage stamp.
I would guess that it is a revenue stamp from Iran.
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08:21:53pm
re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
This appears to be a Persian (Iranian) revenue stamp, probably a receipt stamp, with a space for either a signature or value to be added. Barefoot catalogue may be a help.
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
As far as I know John Barefoot hasn't published a revenue catalogue covering Iran.
I've seen references to two catalogues (but don't have either):
“A guide to Iranian Revenue Stamps†by Abbasian
“Revenue Stamps of Iran†by Sasan Baharaeen and Gordon Brooks
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
I think this portrait is that of Ahmad Shah Qajar ("Ahmed Mirza" in SG) who was Shah from 1909 to 1925.
This stamp isn't listed in the 1915 Forbin catalogue.
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
In the picture below are 2 similar revenues of different color/denomination (row2 stamp1, row3 stamp 1)
The website is down, so I was not able to find out any additional information.
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
Thanks, everyone. It sounds like there is consensus it is of Persian origin so I can at least file under Iran.
Thanks,
Josh
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http://www.iranphilately.org/exhibits_bne/persia-the-charity-tax-issues-of-1918-1921/
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re: Cannot ID this stamp - Iran
Excellent link, phos45!
I see without the handstamp, its usage was 18Jan1919 to 23Jan1919.
The 2 stamps in my pic appeared to be handstamped, so would fall into a different period of usage.
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Third row - all the way to the right;
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LOL
Looks like Mack got there before I did.
Moderator's Note: Title edited to provide country name for clarity (after everyone was befuddled and stumped for such a long time about this one!).
(Modified by Moderator on 2016-05-21 19:45:15)
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