Sudan Official Stamp, Camel Postman

Sudan · 1940 · 1m

This official stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a recurring motif in Sudanese philately. The design depicts a mail carrier riding a camel through the desert, symbolizing the traditional method of mail delivery in the region. The stamp is overprinted with 'S.G.' for 'Sudan Government' use.

Issued during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule of Sudan, this stamp was part of a definitive series for official government correspondence. The Camel Postman design highlights the essential role of this mode of transport in connecting the vast country before modern infrastructure.