Iran – Scott # 1533

Description

Issued in 1969, Iran Scott #1533 commemorates the National Association of Parents and Educators, reflecting the Pahlavi-era focus on education reform, civic engagement, and institutional development. During this period, Iran regularly issued stamps highlighting professional associations, social organizations, and educational initiatives as symbols of modernization and national progress.

The stamp’s design centers on the emblem of the association, featuring a stylized globe intersected by a cross-like grid, flanked by laurel branches symbolizing achievement and cooperation. A flame motif crowns the emblem, representing knowledge, enlightenment, and learning. The inscriptions appear in both Persian and French, with the French text reading “ASSOCIATION NATIONALE DE PARENTS ET D’ÉDUCATEURS”, underscoring the organization’s formal and international-facing identity.

Printed in teal and cream tones and denominated 8 rials, the stamp also bears the vertical inscription “DE L’IRAN TEHERAN 1969,” identifying the place and year of issue. The clean, emblematic design reflects the graphic clarity favored by Iranian commemoratives of the late 1960s, particularly for institutional and educational themes.

This example is offered mint never hinged (MNH), retaining full original gum with no hinge marks. The stamp shows fresh color, sharp printing, and intact perforations.

Country: Iran
Year of Issue: 1969
Scott Number: 1533
Denomination: 8 rials
Condition: Mint never hinged (MNH)