common1900-1945

Ethiopia 1919 Definitive Issue, Menelik II

Name: Ethiopia 1919 Definitive Issue, Menelik II
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1919 · 1/4 Guerche

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Emperor Menelik II, a pivotal figure in Ethiopian history. The design is framed by an ornate border, with the denomination '1/4 Guerche' inscribed at the bottom and Amharic script at the top. This issue was part of a series that updated the country's postage with a more modern design.

Issued in 1919, this stamp reflects the period following Emperor Menelik II's reign, during which he successfully defended Ethiopia against Italian colonization at the Battle of Adwa and began modernizing the nation.

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Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg194

scott129

michel104

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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