1894/1905, a mostly mint collection in a stockbook, a study of the Menelik II and Lion of Judah designs, including mint and used singles and multiples, as well as proofs and varieties, noting four Menelik II perforated proofs of unissued values, large blocks, 1902 2g overprinted single on mixed franking piece with 50c Somali Coast issue, 1905 Harar Provisional bisects, blocks, strips, and one complete sheetlet of sixteen Fournier forgeries, Postage Dues, and an unusual 1g blue single from the 1894 “Province Block” affixed to cover and cancelled with segmented Maltese Cross, handstamped POSTMUSEUM in violet on reverse, some small imperfections in places, the cover with filing folds clear of stamp, an overall fine and desirable collection.
