STAMPS In the News by Syd Kronish
Iranian Stamps Highlighted in AP Column (1953-54)
Iranian Stamps Highlighted in AP Column (1953-54)
The Mossadegh Project | March 8, 2013 |
These are excerpts from Syd Kronish’s syndicated Associated Press column all about postage stamps from around the world. His Sept. 18, 1954 entry included a set of Iranian stamps commemorating 28 Mordad, the August 1953 overthrow of Premier Mossadegh’s government. A dedicated philatelist, Kronish maintained his AP Newsfeatures column on stamps for over 50 years.
April 4, 1953
STAMPS In the News
BY SYD KRONISH
September 18, 1954
STAMPS In the News
BY SYD KRONISH
Each stamp has a symbolic design. The 3 rials depicts a hand holding a torch of liberty. The 2 rials shows a man breaking the chains of bondage. The 5 rials pictures a man clutching the flag of Iran to his chest.
Related links:
Weakling ‘Strong Man’ | The Palm Beach Post editorial, August 19, 1953
Lessons From Iran | The Wall Street Journal editorial, August 21, 1953
Days of Glory Appear at End For Mossadegh | August 5, 1954 (UPI)
MOSSADEGH t-shirts — “If I sit silently, I have sinned”