Lebanon 1940 Cedar Tree and Roman Ruins

Lebanon · 1940 · 1p

This definitive stamp features two prominent symbols of Lebanon: the iconic Cedar of Lebanon tree and the ancient Roman ruins of Baalbek. The design combines the country's rich natural heritage with its deep historical and archaeological significance, presenting a classic national image.

Issued under the French Mandate, this stamp was part of a definitive series that helped establish a distinct Lebanese national identity through its iconography, preceding full independence in 1943.