Ethiopia 1919 Overprinted Definitive Set

Ethiopia · 1919 · 1/16 Guerche to 16 Guerche

This definitive set features various designs including a map of Ethiopia, the Lion of Judah, and portraits of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Zauditu. The stamps were overprinted in Amharic with new values and text, reflecting the political and monetary changes of the era. The designs are characteristic of early 20th-century Ethiopian philately, combining national symbols with European printing techniques.

Issued during the reign of Empress Zauditu, this set represents a transitional period in Ethiopia. The overprints were necessary to update existing stamp stock with new denominations following currency reforms.