Ethiopia 1905 Emperor Menelik II
Ethiopia · 1905 · 1/4 Guerche
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Emperor Menelik II, a pivotal figure in Ethiopian history. The design is framed by an ornate border, with the country name 'ETHIOPIE' at the top and the denomination '1/4 GUERCHE' at the bottom, inscribed in both Amharic and French.
Issued during the reign of Menelik II, this stamp represents a period of modernization and consolidation for the Ethiopian Empire, following its decisive victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
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