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common1945-1980
Lebanon, 1946 Victory Issue, Airmail
Lebanon · 1946 · 25p
This airmail stamp commemorates the Allied victory in World War II. The design features a Latécoère 631 flying boat soaring over Beirut harbor, with the iconic Cedar of Lebanon, a national symbol, prominently displayed on the right.
Issued shortly after Lebanon gained full independence in 1943 and following the end of WWII, this stamp symbolizes a new era of national sovereignty and global reconnection.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sg283
scottC77
michel291
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$8Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
