Saida Sea Castle

Saida Sea Castle

Year
1935
Face Value
1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 171
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 134
Stanley Gibbons
LB 167a

Technical Details

Colors
lilac brown
Size
40x24 mm
Perforation
13¼
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp highlights Lebanon’s deep maritime history and crusader-era military heritage by depicting the famous Sea Castle of Saida (Sidon). Built by the Crusaders in the early 13th century on a small island connected to the mainland by a fortified stone bridge, the fortress stands as a profound symbol of defensive resilience and the historic layers of civilizations that shaped the Lebanese coast.