Sudan 1956 Independence Overprint on Camel Postman Stamp

Sudan · 1956 · 5m

This stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a symbol of mail delivery in the vast desert regions of Sudan. It is overprinted in Arabic script with 'INDEPENDENCE 1st JAN. 1956' to commemorate the nation's sovereignty. The original definitive stamp was first issued in 1951.

Issued to celebrate Sudan's independence from Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule, which was formally declared on January 1, 1956. This overprint marked a pivotal moment in the nation's history, transforming existing colonial-era stamps into symbols of a new, sovereign state.