Sudan 1951 Self-Government Issue, 20 Piastres, General Gordon Statue

Sudan · 1951 · 20p

This definitive stamp features the equestrian statue of Major-General Charles George Gordon, which stood in Khartoum. The statue, a prominent local landmark, is depicted in a bicolored design of black and blue. It was part of a larger set issued to commemorate the establishment of self-government in Sudan.

Issued in 1951, this stamp marks a key step in Sudan's transition from an Anglo-Egyptian condominium towards independence, which was achieved in 1956. The depiction of General Gordon reflects the complex colonial history of the region.