Emperor Haile Selassie I, Definitive Issue

Name: Emperor Haile Selassie I, Definitive Issue
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1942 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the regent and later Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. The design shows the Emperor in profile, facing left, wearing a military uniform adorned with medals. This issue was part of a series released following the restoration of Ethiopian independence.

Issued in 1942, this stamp marks the period immediately following the liberation of Ethiopia from Italian occupation during World War II. The series re-established Ethiopian postal sovereignty and featured the restored monarch.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg325

scott283

michel285

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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

$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.