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Sudan 1956 Independence Overprint
common1945-1980

Sudan 1956 Independence Overprint

Sudan · 1956 · 5m

This stamp features a black overprint on a definitive issue from 1951. The original design depicts a camel postman, a classic symbol of the region's postal history. The overprint, reading "INDEPENDENCE 1st JAN. 1956" in three lines, commemorates the nation's sovereignty.

Issued to mark the end of the Anglo-Egyptian condominium and the establishment of the Republic of Sudan on January 1, 1956. This overprint series was a quick and practical way to celebrate this pivotal moment in the nation's history.

Printing Method

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Catalog Numbers

sg111
scott86
michel121

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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.