uncommon1900-1945

Lebanon 1920 Overprint on French Stamp

Name: Lebanon 1920 Overprint on French Stamp
Brand: Lebanon

Lebanon · 1920 ·

This stamp is part of the early issues for Lebanon under the French Mandate. It features an overprint on a contemporary French stamp, a common practice for establishing a new postal administration. The overprint typically reads 'Grand Liban' in French and Arabic.

Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the League of Nations established the French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon in 1920, leading to the creation of Greater Lebanon and its first postage stamps.

Printing Method

Themes

overprint postage

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

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.