Tripoli (Abu Ali River) -  10  Piastre

Tripoli (Abu Ali River) - 10 Piastre

Year
1925
Face Value
10
Mint Value
7.00 €
Used Value
2.95 €
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 69
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 61
Stanley Gibbons
LB 69

Technical Details

Colors
lilac brown
Size
24x40 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Typographie
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp highlights the city of Tripoli, focusing on the traditional urban landscape along the Abu Ali River, which has historically been the lifeblood of the city's economy and social life. The illustration features the densely packed, traditional multi-story stone buildings and the rushing water of the river, symbolizing the integration of natural resources with urban development and the city's role as a bustling commercial and industrial hub. This program reflects the rich heritage of Northern Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of water as a source of energy for ancient mills and as a foundational element of Tripoli's unique architectural and cultural identity.