The first two stamps show Menelik's Bushbuck and the third is of the Black Rhinoceros, described as 'Critically Endangered'.
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Such an interesting post! I have never seen Ethiopian stamps before! Love the wildlife images on them! I am also intrigued that English and Arabic? are on the stamps!
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I love stamps and these are gorgeous! I just joined Postcrossing and have been receiving ones from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteThe word Birr caught my attention and I ended up reading a bit about Ethiopian currency and its language in Wikipedia. These stamps are so interesting with the wildlife on them.
ReplyDeleteThese stamps are beautiful! I used to collect them when I was in high school. Now whenever I get some (most are metered) I gave them to my friends who are still collecting.
ReplyDeleteI am going to check out Gemma's blog. I did see that meme.
I collected stamps as a child, but gave my whole collection away when I was in my early 20s. Now I regret that foolish act!
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Thank you all.
ReplyDeleteGemma, I think the language is probably Amharic. Barry's niece has had to learn to speak it though she's mainly teaching and speaking English.
These stamps would make a nice addition to a stamp collection!
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