Sudan 1902-1921 Camel Postman Surcharged 'ARMY OFFICIAL'
Sudan · 1905 · 1 Millieme on 5 Piastres
This stamp features the iconic 'Camel Postman' design, a symbol of Sudan's postal service traversing the desert. It has been overprinted with 'ARMY OFFICIAL' in black, repurposing it for military use. The original 5 Piastres denomination is struck through and a new value of 1 Millieme is applied.
Issued during the Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule of Sudan, these overprinted stamps were used for official military correspondence, reflecting the British military's administrative presence in the region.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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