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Lebanon 1968 International Festival of Baalbeck

Lebanon · 1968 · 15p & 25p

This set of two airmail stamps commemorates the 1968 International Festival of Baalbeck. The designs feature stylized depictions of festival performers, likely a dancer and a musician, set against the backdrop of the ancient Roman ruins at Baalbeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stamps celebrate Lebanon's rich cultural heritage and its role as a center for international arts.

Issued during a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing in Lebanon, these stamps highlight the international prestige of the Baalbeck Festival, which attracted world-renowned artists to perform in the historic Roman temples.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC322-C323
michel610-611

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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