Lebanon – Scott # 208, used

Description

This evocative 50p Lebanon issue (Scott #208), released in 1942, features a beautifully rendered view of Tripoli, one of Lebanon’s oldest and most historically rich cities. The scene depicts traditional stone houses stacked along the riverbank, with cascading water flowing beneath the architecture—an image that captures both the antiquity and vitality of the region.

Printed in a striking emerald-green shade, the stamp is framed with elegant Arabic and French inscriptions characteristic of Lebanese issues from the Mandate and early Republic periods. Designed and printed by I.C. Beyrouth, the stamp is part of a beloved pictorial series showcasing Lebanon’s historic cities and natural landmarks.

This example is used, bearing a light, unobtrusive cancellation that leaves the artwork clear and fully visible. A wonderful addition for collectors of Middle Eastern landscapes, Lebanese city views, Tripoli postal history, or early 20th-century engraved pictorials.