Addis Collection

Selassie Crowned / 1930
The newly crowned emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, accompanied by his youngest son, carries the orb and sceptre after the coronation ceremony in Addis Ababa

Ras Taffari Applauded
The Regent ras Taffari assumes the title of Negus, and is applauded as he stands on the steps of his palace at Addis- Ababa

Newly-Crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (formerly Ras Tafari) at Addis Ababa, carrying the Orb and Sceptre and accompanied by his youngest son. 1930

Patriarch of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa
The Abuna, Patriarch of Addis Ababa and Archbishop of the Christian Church of Ethiopia, East Africa. Date: 1922

Haile Selassie I - Crown Prince and Regent of the Ethiopian Empire (from 1916 to 1928), and then King and Regent (from 1928 to 1930), and finally Emperor (from 1930 to 1974)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Envelope with stamps sent from Addis Ababa to Paris
Envelope with stamps from the Royal Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to an address in Paris, France. Date: 1932

Addis Ababa - Ethiopia - Covered Bazaar
The gently-sloping rooftops of the covered market at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa. Date: circa 1920s

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, in his study at the palace. Date 1942?

Pietro Badoglio, 1st Duke of Addis Abeba, 1st Marquess of Sabotino (1871 1956), Italian General and politician

Europeans Flee Ethiopia
Europeans and prominent citizens flee Addis Ababa as Italians draw near

Sellassie Shelters
Emperor Haile Sellassie prepares to shelter against air raids and gas attacks on Addis Ababa

Announcement of Victory
A man summons the people of the village with the sounds of a drum to hear the announcement of victories in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia / Italian Bombers
A false alarm of Italian bomber attack panics the citizens of Addis Ababa

French Mission / Ethiopia
The French mission, led by Marchand, arrives in Addis Ababa

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