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Lebanon 1945 Red Cross Surcharge, Inverted
very rare1900-1945

Lebanon 1945 Red Cross Surcharge, Inverted

Lebanon · 1945 · 5p+2½p

This semi-postal stamp features a red overprint on a definitive issue. The overprint includes a Red Cross symbol and a new surcharged value, with the funds intended to support the Red Cross. This particular variety is an error stamp where the entire red surcharge was printed upside down.

Issued in 1945, this stamp reflects post-World War II efforts to support humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross. Surcharge errors, such as this inversion, are highly sought after by collectors.

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Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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