Lebanon Airmail, Cedar of Lebanon

Lebanon · 1930 · 25 Piastres

This definitive airmail stamp features the iconic Cedar of Lebanon, a powerful national symbol, set against a mountainous backdrop. The design is framed with intricate geometric patterns, and the denomination '25 PIASTRES' is prominently displayed at the bottom. The stamp is inscribed 'REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE' and includes both French and Arabic text for 'Poste Aérienne' (Airmail).

Issued in 1930 under the French Mandate, this stamp was part of a series that helped establish a distinct national identity for the newly formed Lebanese Republic, using the revered cedar tree as its central motif.