French Sudan Postage Due, Group Type

French Sudan · 1894 ·

This stamp is part of the first postage due series issued for French Sudan. The design, known as the 'Group Type', features a simple, functional layout with the denomination prominently displayed in the center, flanked by decorative elements. The inscription 'SOUDAN FRANÇAIS' appears at the top, with 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR' indicating its purpose for collecting unpaid postage.

Issued under French colonial administration, these stamps represent the establishment of a formal postal system in the territory. They were used to ensure proper payment for mail services during the early period of French colonial expansion in West Africa.