Sudan 5 Piastres Camel Postman

Sudan · 1931 · 5 Piastres

This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a symbol of mail delivery across the vast desert landscapes of Sudan. The central vignette shows a postman riding a camel, set within an ornate frame, with the denomination '5 PIASTRES' prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule of Sudan, this stamp is part of a long-running definitive series that began in 1898. The Camel Postman design became one of the most recognizable and enduring images in philately, representing the challenges of communication in the region.