75th Anniversary of the UPU - 5 piastre

This commemorative stamp (Postes) marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (75e Anniversaire de l'U.P.U.). The detailed coral-red engraving illustrates a traditional desert mail courier mounted on a galloping camel, carrying loaded postal saddlebags across the open landscape, with the iconic columns of the ancient Roman temples at Baalbek visible on the distant horizon. This timeless composition conveys a powerful message of historical connectivity, regional heritage, and the enduring evolution of long-distance mail delivery. Issued by the Lebanese Republic (Republique Libanaise), the stamp proudly links the country's ancient geographic landmarks with its historic role in global logistical networks.