Ethiopia Postage Due Stamp
Ethiopia · 1908 · 1/2 G
This is one of Ethiopia's first postage due stamps, featuring a simple typographic design. The denomination '1/2 G' (1/2 Guerche) is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by Amharic script and ornamental borders. The design is functional, intended to clearly indicate the amount of postage owed by the recipient.
Issued under Emperor Menelik II, these stamps marked the formalization of collecting unpaid postage in the Ethiopian postal system, reflecting its ongoing development in the early 20th century.
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