Ethiopia 1949 Universal Postal Union (UPU) 75th Anniversary

Ethiopia · 1949 · 5c, 10c, 25c, 30c, 50c

This set of five stamps commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The designs feature various modes of mail transport—a mail plane, a steamship, and a train—superimposed over a globe, symbolizing the UPU's international reach. The highest value stamp prominently displays the Lion of Judah, a traditional symbol of Ethiopian sovereignty.

Issued in 1949, this set reflects Ethiopia's participation in global institutions and its efforts to modernize its postal service in the post-World War II era under Emperor Haile Selassie I.