[LEBANON]. GÉLIS (Charles). Map of Lebanon based on reconnaissance by the topographical brigade of the Syrian expeditionary corps in 1860-1861... Revised in 1913 and 1915. [Berlin], Kartographische Abteilung des stellvertr. Generalstabes, [lith. Wilhelm Greve], 1915. 1:200,000 lithographed map in three colours (100 x 73.5 cm), divided into thirty sections and backed with canvas with title label: Map of Lebanon. Maßstab 1:200 000. Nachdruck 1915... A very rare and important map of Lebanon published by the cartographic service of the German Reich General Staff. This is a reprint of the first scientific map of Lebanon, published in 1862 by Charles Gélis, a French staff captain, augmented by revisions in 1913 and 1915 which included the railways. Gélis's map is one of the most important in the country's history, as it was used to define the "Greater Lebanon" proclaimed in Beirut on 1 September 1920. Rubbing at the bottom of the map and a few minor stains.