Page 17 - Russo-Persian Postal Relations

l.A.2.a Julfa the 1st Exchange PO
New rates to abroad. Increased to 6 chahis during 1st half of 1884
Unusual route. Via Tiflis and Konstantinople to England

Rates: 12 chahi double
Routes: Teheran 5 November 1884, Tabriz 10 Nov, Julfa Tifliz, the port of Saturn presumably, then by ship
to Konstantinople, to finally reach Camberley in England on 29 November
Markings: Two Konstantinople marks. A large blue arrival 12 Nov 1884 and a smaller departure 25 Nov.
Note: Railway across the European continent to England. Four days
Due to shortages of certain values stock of 1882 issue surcharged in 1888
Registered letter via Julfa to USA
Urmia negative registration mark twice recorded only

Rates: Double rate 12 chahi. Registration fee: 12 chahi
Routes: Urmia in Azarbadjan (Persia) in July 1888 to New York 18 August 1888
Markings: No further transit marks indicating that "closed bag" was used from Tabriz
Note: Dr Dadkhah's personal expertisation seal