Lebanon Cedar and Roman Ruins, Overprinted "Grand Liban"

Lebanon · 1924 · 1 Piastre

This stamp is part of Lebanon's first definitive series issued under the French Mandate. The design features a prominent Cedar of Lebanon, a national symbol, set against a backdrop of ancient Roman ruins, likely representing the temples at Baalbek. The stamp is overprinted in both French ("Grand Liban") and Arabic, signifying the new political entity of Greater Lebanon.

Issued shortly after the establishment of the State of Greater Lebanon in 1920 under French Mandate, this series marked a key step in creating a distinct national identity and postal system separate from Syria.