Sudan 1951 Self-Government Issue, 50 Piastres

Sudan · 1951 · 50p

This iconic stamp, often called the 'Camel Postman', depicts a mail carrier riding a camel through the desert. The design, created by Captain H.C. McMichael, symbolizes the traditional method of mail delivery in Sudan and is celebrated for its artistic merit and cultural significance.

Issued in 1951, this stamp was part of a set commemorating the establishment of the Legislative Assembly, a key step towards Sudan's self-government and eventual independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1956.