Cedar of Lebanon - 2.5 piastre

Cedar of Lebanon - 2.5 piastre

Year
1953
Face Value
2.5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 485
Yvert & Tellier
LB 90
Stanley Gibbons
LB 466

Technical Details

Colors
Violet
Perforation
14 x 13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Designer
Vladimir Pliss
Printers
Imprimerie J. Saikali
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.