VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON. The Emperor of Abyssinia. Ethiopia. By Glick. 1897

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Vanity Fair 'Spy' cartoon. The Emperor of Abyssinia: 'Abyssinia', by Glick (unknown). Published 29 July 1897. ABYSSINIA The Emperor. In traditional dress. Born 1840. MELENEK II. Proclaimed himself Emperor 1889. 'an enlightened monarch' Claimed descendent from the Queen of Sheba. Shown seated on cushions. By GLICK. (Royalty. Ethiopia)

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Size: 2206px × 3507px
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery Ltd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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