Lebanon Cedar Tree, French Mandate Overprint
Lebanon · 1920 · 1 Piastre
This stamp features the iconic Cedar of Lebanon, a national symbol, overprinted with 'O.M.F. Liban' (Occupation Militaire Française Liban) and a new denomination. The overprint was applied to existing Ottoman Empire stamps to validate them for use under the new French administration.
Issued during the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, this stamp represents the transition from Ottoman to French control following World War I.
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