Sudan 1956 Independence Overprint on Camel Postman Stamp

Sudan · 1956 · 10m

This stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a symbol of Sudan's postal service traversing its vast desert landscapes. It is an overprint on the 1951 definitive issue, with the Arabic text 'INDEPENDENCE 1st JAN. 1956' applied in black to commemorate the nation's sovereignty.

Issued to celebrate Sudan's independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule on January 1, 1956, this overprinted series marked a pivotal moment in the nation's history, transforming colonial-era stamps into symbols of a new republic.