Sudan General Gordon & Camel Postman Definitive

Sudan · 1898 · 1 Millieme

This definitive stamp features a dynamic scene of a postman riding a camel, delivering mail through the desert. In the background, a flotilla of boats is visible on the Nile River, with an inset portrait of Major-General Charles George Gordon, commemorating his role in the region.

Issued under the Anglo-Egyptian administration of Sudan, this iconic 'Camel Postman' series was one of the first definitive sets for the country, symbolizing the challenges of communication in the vast territory.