Lebanon Cedar Tree and Roman Ruins

Lebanon · 1920 · 1 Piastre

This stamp features a prominent Cedar of Lebanon, the national emblem of the country, set against a backdrop of ancient Roman ruins. The design symbolizes the nation's deep historical roots and natural heritage. The denomination is overprinted in both French ('1 Piastre') and Arabic.

Issued in 1920, this was among the first stamps released under the French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. It marks a key transitional period in Lebanese postal history.