Ethiopian Public Works Series

Ethiopia · 1962 · 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 50c, 60c, 80c, 1b, 2b

This definitive series highlights Ethiopia's modernization and development efforts under Emperor Haile Selassie I. The designs feature various public works projects, including the Koka Dam, Addis Ababa Airport, telecommunications infrastructure, and the Blue Nile Bridge, showcasing the nation's progress in infrastructure and technology.

Issued during a period of significant modernization in Ethiopia, these stamps were intended to project an image of a developing, forward-looking nation on the international stage.