Sudan Official Stamp, Camel Postman

Sudan · 1951 · 5m

This official stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a symbol of mail delivery across the vast desert landscapes of Sudan. The design, originally created by Captain Edward Stanton, shows a postman in traditional attire riding a camel, representing the vital role of this method in the country's postal history. The stamp is overprinted with 'O.S.G.S.' (On Sudan Government Service) in Arabic and English, designating it for official government use.

Issued in 1951 during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule, this stamp is part of a definitive series for official mail. The Camel Postman motif was a long-standing and beloved image on Sudanese postage, first appearing in 1898.