Arab Bridge over Dog River - 7.5 piastre

Arab Bridge over Dog River - 7.5 piastre

Year
1950
Face Value
7.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 430
Yvert & Tellier
LB 60
Stanley Gibbons
LB 411

Technical Details

Colors
pink red
Size
41 x 25 mm
Perforation
11½
Printing
Offset
Designer
Paul Koroleff
Printers
Imprimerie Catholique, Beirut
This definitive stamp (Postes) celebrates Lebanon's rich architectural heritage and historic transit routes by showcasing the ancient stone arch bridge spanning the Dog River (Pont Arabe sur Nahr el Kelb). The detailed purple engraving captures the grand central stone arch reflecting softly over the passing river waters, framed by lush vegetation and the rising slopes of the historic gorge. This elegant composition carries a profound message of historical permanence, engineering resilience, and cultural continuity. Issued by the Lebanese Republic (Republique Libanaise), the design integrates daily postal service with a celebrated regional landmark to honor the deep-rooted history of the nation's landscapes.