Lebanon Airmail, Cedar of Lebanon
Lebanon · 1947 · 50p
This definitive airmail stamp features the iconic Cedar of Lebanon, a powerful national symbol representing strength, eternity, and peace. The design centers on a single, majestic cedar tree set against a simple, solid-colored background, emphasizing its importance to the nation's identity.
Issued shortly after Lebanon gained full independence in 1943, this stamp was part of a series that helped establish a distinct national philatelic identity, frequently using the cedar as a central motif.
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Photogravure
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