Mamluk Bridge at Nahr el-Kalb

Mamluk Bridge at Nahr el-Kalb

Year
1930
Face Value
4
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 176
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 139
Stanley Gibbons
LB 171

Technical Details

Colors
Orange brown
Size
40x24 mm
Perforation
13¼
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp highlights Lebanon’s deep historical layered identity and strategic geographic heritage by illustrating the ancient stone arched bridge crossing the Nahr el-Kalb (Dog River). The valley is world-renowned for its historic inscriptions left by conquering armies over millennia, making this site a profound symbol of resilience, endurance, and the intersection of global civilizations on Lebanese soil. The illustration carries a clear message of continuity, celebrating the engineered monuments that bridged the country's rugged topography to facilitate trade, nature conservation, and communication throughout history. Enclosed within a fluid, ornamental frame adorned with clusters of grapes and vine leaves, the design honors the rich agricultural crafts and natural fertility characteristic of Mount Lebanon.