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Emperor Haile Selassie I, 75th Birthday
common1945-1980

Emperor Haile Selassie I, 75th Birthday

Ethiopia · 1967 · 10c

This stamp commemorates the 75th birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. The design features a formal, forward-facing portrait of the Emperor in full military regalia, including a plumed hat and numerous medals, set against a solid gold-colored background.

Issued in 1967, this stamp honors the long-reigning monarch Haile Selassie I, a central figure in Ethiopian and African history, just a few years before the 1974 revolution that ended his rule.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg651
scott486
michel528

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.