General Gordon Statue, Khartoum

Name: General Gordon Statue, Khartoum
Brand: Sudan

Sudan · 1951 · 5m

This definitive stamp features a prominent equestrian statue of Major-General Charles George Gordon, located in Khartoum. The statue is centrally framed, with the country name 'SUDAN' and 'POSTAGE' inscribed above and the denomination '5m' in the lower corners.

Issued during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium period, this stamp depicts a key figure from the Mahdist War, reflecting the colonial administration's perspective before Sudan's independence in 1956.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

statues historical-figures colonial-history

Catalog Numbers

sg129

scott98

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.