Cedar of Lebanon - 2.5 piastre

Cedar of Lebanon - 2.5 piastre

Year
1950
Face Value
2.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 428
Yvert & Tellier
LB 58
Stanley Gibbons
LB 409

Technical Details

Colors
violet
Size
21 x 25 mm
Perforation
14 x 13½
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.