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Sudan 1935 General Gordon Memorial Issue

Name: Sudan 1935 General Gordon Memorial Issue
Brand: Sudan

Sudan · 1935 · 10m

This definitive stamp features a central portrait of Major-General Charles George Gordon, a prominent British army officer. The design is framed by ornate patterns and includes a depiction of a cameleer riding a dromedary camel, a classic symbol of Sudan. The denomination is shown in both English and Arabic script.

Issued under the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule of Sudan, this stamp commemorates General Gordon, who was killed during the Siege of Khartoum in 1885. The series was released on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Khartoum.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portraits military-figures colonial-history camels animals

Catalog Numbers

sg58

scott51

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.