Pigeon Rocks in Raouché, Beirut

Pigeon Rocks in Raouché, Beirut

Year
1930
Face Value
0.1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 165I
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 128
Stanley Gibbons
LB 163

Technical Details

Colors
Brown orange
Size
30 x 25 mm
Perforation
12½ x 13
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp celebrates Lebanon's natural monuments and coastal geographic identity by illustrating the iconic Pigeon Rocks (Grotte aux Pigeons) rising out of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Beirut (Beyrouth). The theme centers on national pride, nature, and sacred geography, showcasing the massive natural archway and its accompanying sea stack, which have served as an enduring symbol of the capital city's shoreline for generations. The illustration carries a powerful message of permanence and serene natural beauty, framing these monumental geological formations as a defining feature of the country's landscape.