[NASR-ED-DIN (1829-1896, from 1848 Shah of Iran) and EDWARD VII (1841-1910, King of Great Britain)]

Fine Unsigned Carte-de-visite Photograph, by W & D Downey, showing them seated in the royal open carriage, three quarter face looking at the camera, with the coachman and three grooms in full dress uniform, 2½" x 4", outside Buckingham Palace, no date but two corners neatly rounded

The Shah was keen to maintain friendly relations with Russia, France and Great Britain, all of whom had strong influence in the Middle East. He allowed the telegraph to India across his dominions, introduced a postal service, and worked with his French doctor (Tholozan) on issues of public health. He visited Europe three times, in 1873, 1878 and 1889, including England on the first and last of these occasions.

Item Date:  1889

Stock No:  55453      £150

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