Tripoli -  25  Piastre

Tripoli - 25 Piastre

Year
1930
Face Value
25
Mint Value
3.52 €
Used Value
0.88 €
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 193
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB PA46
Stanley Gibbons
LB 188

Technical Details

Colors
light blue
Perforation
13½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This airmail stamp features Tripoli, Lebanon's second-largest city, emphasizing its rich architectural legacy through an illustration that includes the historic Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles overlooking the dense cityscape. The symbolism of the aircraft above the city signifies the integration of Northern Lebanon into the national network, bridging the gap between historical craft centers and the future of aviation. Tripoli is presented as a site of immense cultural heritage, known for its Mamluk-era souks and military history, reflecting a distinct layer of Lebanese identity shaped by centuries of diverse Mediterranean influence. The stamp serves to highlight the city's economic and strategic importance, positioning it as an essential pillar of the Lebanese Republic’s institutional and geographical landscape.