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1915 Bushire British Occupation Stamps: A Rare and Highly Forged Issue

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The 1915 Bushire British Occupation stamps are among the most historically significant and valuable issues from Persia (Iran). These overprints were issued during World War I, when British forces occupied Bushire, a strategic Persian port city, in response to German activities in the region. Issued in two phases—one in August 1915 and another in September […]

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Controversial Overprints

Iran – 1903: Controversial Overprints and the Role of Collectors

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The 1903 Iranian overprints are an intriguing yet controversial chapter in philately. These stamps, produced under questionable circumstances, are noted for their elaborate designs and overprints, but their legitimacy as postal issues has been a topic of debate for decades. Both the Stanley Gibbons and Michel catalogues offer critical insights into their origins, casting them

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Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD)

Pakistan – Celebrating Unity – The 1965 Regional Cooperation for Development Pact Stamp Set

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On July 21, 1965, Pakistan issued a special set of stamps commemorating the first anniversary of the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) pact. This historic agreement, signed in Istanbul on July 21, 1964, by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran, Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan, and General Cemal Gürsel of Turkey, marked a

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