Syria 2 Piastres on 40 Centimes Merson Overprint

Syria · 1921 · 2 Piastres on 40 Centimes

The stamp features an allegorical female figure, known as the Merson type, originally issued by France. It is overprinted with 'SYRIE' and '2 PIASTRES' in black, indicating its use in Syria.

Issued during the French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, this overprinted French stamp signifies the establishment of Syrian postal authority following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.