HAILIE SELASSIE (1892-1975) Emperor of Ethiopia, also known as Ras Tafari, he was responsible for great reforms in education and the modernization of the nation. His scarce bold signature in Amharic on his official 3" x 5"calling card as Emperor of Ethiopia, bearing the royal seal in gilt and adding "1954" beneath his signature. Accompanied by a signed letter from the original owner attesting to how his parents obtained the signature, during a trip on a train, the chance meeting with the leader cause so much excitement it was covered in the local paper. Lightly toned at extreme margins, otherwise fine condition. $400-600