Emperor Haile Selassie I, Overprinted for Italian Occupation

Name: Emperor Haile Selassie I, Overprinted for Italian Occupation
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1936 · 1/4 Thaler

This stamp features a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I, originally issued in 1931. It was subsequently overprinted in 1936 by Italian forces during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The overprint signifies the Italian occupation of the country.

Issued during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936-1941), these overprinted stamps represent a turbulent period in the nation's history and are part of what is known as Italian East Africa philately.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint occupation

Catalog Numbers

scott246

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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