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Emperor Haile Selassie I, Victory Issue
common1900-1945

Emperor Haile Selassie I, Victory Issue

Ethiopia · 1945 · 10c

This stamp features a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I, facing left, within an ornate frame. It is part of the 'Victory' series, issued to commemorate the Allied victory in World War II and the liberation of Ethiopia from Italian occupation. The denomination '10c' is shown in the lower corners, with Amharic script at the top.

Issued in 1945, this set celebrated the end of World War II and the restoration of Ethiopian sovereignty after a five-year Italian occupation, marking a pivotal moment in modern Ethiopian history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg341
scott291
michel278

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.