Beyrouth (Place des Canons) -  25  Piastre

Beyrouth (Place des Canons) - 25 Piastre

Year
1925
Face Value
25
Mint Value
14.01 €
Used Value
11.67 €
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 70
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 62
Stanley Gibbons
LB 70

Technical Details

Colors
Ultramarine
Size
40x24 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Typographie
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
The subject of this stamp is the vibrant heart of the capital, Beirut, specifically showcasing the Place des Canons (Martyrs' Square), which serves as a central symbol of Lebanese institutional life and public space. The illustration captures a bustling urban scene with historic buildings and the Maronite Cathedral of Saint George in the background, representing the city's role as a modern, multicultural metropolis and a center for administration and commerce during the Greater Lebanon era. This imagery carries a message of progress and social cohesion, highlighting Beirut's identity as a bridge between diverse traditions and its importance as the focal point of the nation's political and economic aspirations.