Sudan 10 Piastres Camel Postman

Sudan · 1898 · 10 Piastres

This definitive stamp features a dynamic depiction of a Camel Postman, also known as a 'hegin,' riding at speed across the desert. The design, created by Captain E. A. Stanton, symbolizes the vital role of camel-mounted mail carriers in connecting the vast territory of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. The denomination is shown in both English and Arabic script, set within an ornate frame.

Issued in 1898, this was part of Sudan's first definitive series following the reconquest by Anglo-Egyptian forces. The 'Camel Postman' design became an iconic and long-running image for Sudanese postage.