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Ethiopia Postage Due Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Ethiopia Postage Due Stamp

Ethiopia · 1908 · 1/4 G

This is a postage due stamp from the Ethiopian Empire, featuring the denomination '1/4 G' (Guerche) prominently in the center. The design is simple and functional, with the value surrounded by decorative elements and inscriptions in Amharic script.

Issued under the reign of Emperor Menelik II, these stamps were used to collect payment for insufficient postage on mail. This series was printed in Harrar and is known for its relatively crude typography compared to European-printed stamps of the era.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD24
scottJ10
michelP10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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