Sudan 1948 'On Service' Camel Postman Set

Sudan · 1948 · 1 Milliemes to 50 Piastres (set of 16)

This set of 16 stamps features the iconic Sudanese camel postman design, depicting a rider on a camel traversing a desert landscape. Each stamp is overprinted with 'S.G.' (Sudan Government) and 'On Service' in English and Arabic, indicating their use for official mail.

Issued in 1948, these stamps were specifically designated for official government correspondence in Sudan, a common practice in many British Commonwealth territories. They represent a continuation of the distinctive camel postman motif, a symbol of communication and transport in the region.