PAHLAVI MOHAMMAD REZA: (1919-1980) Shah of the Imperial State of Iran 1941-79. A very fine vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 11 photograph of the young Shah in a formal head and shoulders pose wearing a ceremonial uniform laden with medals. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen ink, in Farsi, to the lower border (translated) ´To Mr Liaquat Ali Khan and his lady, customarily gifted as a remembrance, Muhammad Pahlavi´ and dated at Tehran, 9 Kordad 1328 (30th May 1949) in his hand. An exceptional signed presentation photograph with an historic association. One small, light, minor stain to the right border and with some traces of former mounting to the verso, VG

Liaquat Ali Khan (1895-1951) Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan 1947-51. Assassinated.

On the 14th August 1947, when Pakistan achieved independence, Iran was the first country to establish relations. In March 1950, Pahlavi became the first head of state to make an official state visit to Pakistan.