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Lebanon, situated on the eastern Mediterranean coast, has been a crossroads of civilizations since ancient times, inheriting the legacy of the Phoenicians, Romans, and Ottomans. Following the end of the French Mandate, Lebanon gained independence in 1943 and developed into a regional center for commerce, culture, and finance despite periods of political instability.
Lebanon has produced a distinctive and highly collectible range of postage stamps. Early issues reflected the French Mandate, while later stamps celebrated the country's ancient heritage, cedar forests, historic cities, religious landmarks, and cultural achievements. Lebanese stamps are especially admired for their elegant designs and their portrayal of one of the Middle East's richest historical landscapes.
The country uses the Lebanese pound = 100 piastre, introduced in 1924 during the French Mandate and retained after independence. Its philatelic history reflects Lebanon's transition from mandate to sovereignty while celebrating a cultural heritage that spans more than five thousand years.
1973 - Lebanon 100 Piastre - Handicraft Museum
First issued: 01 Dec 1973100 Lebanese PiastreLebanese Handicraft SeriesSG: LB 1164 Colnect Link1973 - Lebanon 100 Piastre - Handicraft Museum
This air mail stamp depicts the Handicraft Museum (Maison de l'Artisan) in Beirut, showcasing one of Lebanon's principal centres for preserving and promoting traditional crafts. The museum's elegant vaulted interior displays handcrafted textiles, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, and other examples of Lebanon's rich artisanal heritage, reflecting centuries of cultural influences from the Mediterranean and the Middle East.Part of the Lebanese Handicrafts series, the stamp highlights the preservation of the country's traditional craftsmanship during a period when Beirut was a thriving regional centre of culture and commerce. The Handicraft Museum served both as an exhibition space and as a venue supporting local artisans.
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