Ethiopia Postage Due Stamp, Blue and Red
Ethiopia · 1908 · 1/4 Guerche
This is an early postage due stamp from the Ethiopian Empire. The design features the denomination '1/4' prominently in the center, surrounded by an ornate frame. Amharic script is visible at the top and bottom, indicating the value and purpose of the stamp.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, these stamps were used to collect payment for insufficient postage on mail. They represent the development of a formal postal system in Ethiopia in the early 20th century.
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