Lebanon Semi-Postal Stamp, 10+2 Piastres, Inverted Refugee Aid Surcharge

Lebanon · 1926 · 10 Piastres + 2 Piastres

This stamp features a scenic view of a traditional Lebanese building by a waterfall, with a decorative border. It bears an inverted black overprint 'AUX SECOURS AUX REFUGIES' (For Refugee Aid) and a '2P' surcharge.

Issued during the French Mandate of Greater Lebanon, this semi-postal stamp was part of an effort to raise funds for refugees, likely those displaced by conflicts in the region following World War I. The inverted overprint is a significant printing error, making it a notable philatelic variety.