uncommon1900-1945

Lebanon Postage Due, Cedar Tree Overprint

Name: Lebanon Postage Due, Cedar Tree Overprint
Brand: Lebanon

Lebanon · 1920 · 1 Piastre

This postage due stamp features a prominent numeral '1' indicating the value of one piastre, enclosed within an ornate frame. It is overprinted with a small, green Cedar of Lebanon tree, the national emblem, signifying its use under the French Mandate.

Issued in 1920, this stamp is part of the first series for Lebanon under the French Mandate, created by overprinting existing French postage due stamps for use in the newly established territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due overprint trees cedar-tree

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.