Ethiopian Postage Due Stamp, Amharic Script

Ethiopia · 1908 · 1/2 G

This is one of Ethiopia's first postage due stamps, featuring a simple typographic design. The denomination '1/2 G' (Guerche) is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by elegant decorative borders. The text is rendered in Amharic script, reflecting the national language and identity.

Issued in 1908 during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, this stamp represents the modernization of Ethiopia's postal system. Postage due stamps were used to collect payment from the recipient for mail with insufficient postage.