Imperf Souvenir Sheets – Iran – Ferdowsi
Nov 17th, 2009 by IndianStampGhar.com
Imperf Souvenir Sheets – Iran – Ferdowsi
This is a part of set of 16 imperforated souvenir sheets that were issued to commemorate the 1990 Ferdowsi International Congress, a gathering of scholars and Ferdowsi readers from around the world to present papers and conduct discussions on the author’s life and works. Abu Al-Qasem Mansoor Ferdowsi (935-1026?) is best remembered today for the epic poem the Shahnameh, or “Book Of Kings.” Not only is the poem a great work of literature, it is also written in pure Persian. As a result, many Persians know at least part of this poem by heart and it is still frequently read and recited today. A rare Philatelic item.
