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Baalbek Temple Pronaos Columns Lebanon Postcard Bonfils Grand Liban Stamp:
$12.50
International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage.Discover a captivating piece of history with this vintage postcard depicting the majestic Fluted Columns of the Pronaos at the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. This striking image, captured by the renowned Photographie Bonfils, successors of F. Fragosian, Beyrouth, is part of their esteemed \"Collection des Vues de tout l\'Orient,\" offering a glimpse into the ancient wonders of the Middle East. The sepia-toned photographic print beautifully highlights the architectural grandeur and the weathered elegance of the Roman ruins, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of classical antiquity.This collectible postcard features an authentic \"Grand Liban\" postage stamp, bearing the iconic cedar tree emblem and a \"P.10\" denomination, along with a partial Arabic postmark, indicating its journey through the early postal system of Greater Lebanon. The back of the card, printed by Levy et Neurdein Réunis, Paris, includes the standard correspondence and address sections, along with an intriguing stamp from \"BECHARA A. DAOU, % Momme d\'Algue, BEYROUTH (Syrie), F.E. 1104.\" A true treasure for collectors of historical photography, Middle Eastern ephemera, and postal history, this postcard encapsulates the rich heritage and enduring allure of Baalbek.