uncommon1900-1945

Ethiopia 1919 Overprinted Pictorials, Menelik II

Name: Ethiopia 1919 Overprinted Pictorials, Menelik II
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1919 · 1/4 G

This stamp is part of a definitive series originally issued in 1905, featuring a portrait of Emperor Menelik II. In 1919, the series was overprinted in Amharic script with new denominations. The design showcases the Emperor in profile, wearing a traditional ornate headdress, framed by an intricate border.

Issued during the regency of Ras Tafari Makonnen (later Emperor Haile Selassie), these overprints updated the currency on existing stamp stock from the reign of Menelik II, reflecting a period of political transition in Ethiopia.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits overprints menelik-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg194

scott127

michel112

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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