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Lebanon Postage Due, Cedar of Lebanon
uncommon1900-1945

Lebanon Postage Due, Cedar of Lebanon

Lebanon · 1920 · 1 Piastre

This postage due stamp features a prominent depiction of the Cedar of Lebanon, a significant national symbol. The design is simple, with the denomination '1 PIASTRE' clearly displayed, and the text 'TAXE A PERCEVOIR' indicating its function as a postage due stamp.

Issued in 1920, this stamp is from the early period of the French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. It represents the establishment of a new postal administration under French authority.

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1
michelP1

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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

$6
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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