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Sudan 1950 Camel Postman
common1945-1980

Sudan 1950 Camel Postman

Sudan · 1950 · 20m

This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration of a Camel Postman, a vital figure in delivering mail across the vast desert landscapes of Sudan. The design highlights the traditional method of postal transport, with the postman mounted on a camel, set against a backdrop of sand dunes. The stamp's denomination is 20 milliemes.

Issued in 1950 during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule, this stamp is part of a definitive series that celebrated Sudanese culture and daily life just a few years before the country gained independence in 1956.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg115
scott85
michel100

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.