Cedar of Lebanon - 0.5 piastre

Cedar of Lebanon - 0.5 piastre

Year
1947
Face Value
0.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 341
Yvert & Tellier
LB 17
Stanley Gibbons
LB 325

Technical Details

Colors
brown
Size
20 x 25 mm
Perforation
11
Printing
Offset
Designer
Paul Koroleff
Printers
Imprimerie Catholique, Beirut
This definitive stamp honors Lebanon's most famous natural and historical symbol by showcasing an iconic Cedar of Lebanon. The fine red engraving centers the majestic, wide-branched tree within an elegant oval frame, surrounded by intricate arabesque scrollwork and topped with a single star. This classical composition conveys a profound message of cultural endurance, resilience, and environmental heritage, celebrating the timeless emblem that defines the nation's landscape and identity. Distributed for daily postal service across the Lebanese Republic, the issue transforms a standard fiscal receipt into a proud statement of the country's historic roots and lasting national sovereignty.