Petite Treasures – May 2026.

1926, Shah Ahmed issue 2 x 3 ch. and 2 x 12 ch. on cover from Bender-Nassehi 19/4/26, violet “By OVERLAND MAIL BAGHDAD-HAIFA” mark, transit mark Mohammera 20/4/26 on reverse, addressed to England, tiny border faults, otherwise fine

1927, Regne de Pahlavi pair 1 kr. and 4 x 1 ch. on reverse of registered cover from Chiraz 5/8/26, on front red and black ms. and violet cancellation “OVERLAND MAIL BAGHDAD-HAIFA”, transit mark Baghdad 16/AUG/26, addressed to London with red arrival mark 30/8/26, tiny border crease and opened out for display, otherwise fine. 

1927, Regne de Pahlavi issue 9 sh. and 13 ch. on reverse of cover from Bender Nassehi, on front red imprint and violet cancellation “OVERLAND MAIL BAGHDAD-HAIFA”, transit mark Baghdad 9/MAR/27, addressed to England, tiny spots, otherwise fine. A scarce combination of imprint and cachet!

1927, Regne de Pahlavi issue pair 13 ch. on reverse of cover from Bender Nasseri, on front red imprint and violet cancellation “OVERLAND BAGHDAD-HAIFA”, transit mark Baghdad 19/MAY/27, addressed to England, tiny spots and toned, otherwise fine. A scarce combination of imprint and cachet!

1926, Regne de Pahlavi issue 1 kr. pair on reverse of Ottoman Bank cover from Hamadan 1/12/26, on front red ms. “By OVERLAND MAIL BAGHDAD-HAIFA”, registration mark Hamadan ‘564’, transit mark Baghdad 7/DEC/26, addressed to England with arrival mark 22/12/26, tiny toned, otherwise fine

1941, Shah Resa Pahlewi 75 d. and 1 r. on reverse of commercial cover Bethlehem Steel from Teheran, red cancellation “VIA OVERLAND MAIL”, triangle PASSED BY CENSOR C16 and british censor label in red, addressed to New York, tiny border crease, otherwise fine. 

1924, North Anoc revenue private stamp tied to picture postcard by IR HADASH NINIWEH Nov.3/924 cds., fine and scarce.

1924, West Refaim private stamp tied to picture postcard by IR HADASH NINIWEH Nov.3/924 cds., fine and scarce.