Libya 1921 15c Pictorial Issue

Libya · 1921 · 15c

This stamp features a depiction of the Arch of Marcus Aurelius in Tripoli. The design is rendered in a single color, carmine, typical for definitive issues of this period. It was part of a series showcasing local landmarks and scenes from the Italian colony of Libya.

Issued under Italian colonial rule, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for the unified colony of Libya, which combined Tripolitania and Cyrenaica. The imagery promoted the Roman heritage of the region, aligning with Italy's imperial ambitions.