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Ethiopian Stamps, Postal History & Ephemera

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Regular Postage

1894/95

Sultan of the Nile Essays

Imperforate Specimens

Imperforate Proofs

1895

27 Jan: Menelik & Lion

Menelik & Lion on Cover

Red Specimen OP

Ras Makonnen Seal

1897

Ilg Presentation Card

Imperf Presentation Cards

(Navagation)

Presentation Card with Simulated Perforations

It is thought Alfred Ilg created these cards to gave out at the Exposition Universelle  held in Paris from 14 April 1900 to 12 November 1900.

The purpose of the cards was to promote Ethiopian philately. They are printed on heavy card stock and have simulated perforations.

1/4 Guerche - Menelik II	\ 1/2 Guerche - Menelik II
1 Guerche - Menelik II	2 Guerche - Menelik II
4 Guerche - Menelik II	8 Guerche - Menelik II
16 Guerche - Menelik II
4 Guerche - Lion of Judah	8 Guerche - Lion of Judah
16 Guerche - Lion of Judah