Ethiopia 1894 First Issue, Menelik II
Ethiopia · 1894 · 1/4 Guerche
This is the first postage stamp issued by Ethiopia, part of a set of seven. The design features a profile portrait of Emperor Menelik II, who is credited with modernizing the country. To the right of the portrait is the Lion of Judah, a traditional symbol of Ethiopian royalty.
Issued under Emperor Menelik II, these stamps marked Ethiopia's entry into the Universal Postal Union and symbolized its status as a sovereign, independent nation during the 'Scramble for Africa'.
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