Thursday 19 September 2013

Croatian Ethnographic Heritage


Again an early post for Sunday Stamps, this time for the theme ethnic or national costumes. Some of these stamps may be recognised as they were issued as definitives (like the even more familiar set from 2010 which gives us postcrossers the goosebumps of terror as they are often the only stamps they sell in POs, to this day!). Represented are the details of national costumes from five different regions in Croatia.
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15 comments:

  1. I like these stamps! I have received two of them on one of the postcards you sent to me.

    But I understand you: here usually can buy only the basics stamps (with the king). I like them, but... what about a little variety? :/

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  2. Congratulations for the fantastic blog! Very nice this FDC! Croatia has issued the most beautiful and creative FDCs today. Greetings from Brazil!

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  3. @hawwa the best selection of stamps in morocco i found in the place i least expected, merzouga PO - i was thrilled! :)

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    1. Wow, a bit far away from home! :D
      I enter EVERY post office I see in Morocco. So one day I'll find beautiful stamps, sure!

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    2. Maybe i was just lucky and got the right timing ;) in marrakech the guy at the till spoke bad english and i couldnt explain what i want...

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  4. Thanks Joao, my collection is still quite modest, small steps xD i have to say i am not that enthused about croatian fdcs..! But every now and then something precious comes out :)

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  5. I've had a couple of these lovely stamps but never seen the full set, great FDC. Your PO comment raised a rueful smile, you have to time it right to avoid the ubiquitious queen stamps here.

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  6. Hi Agi, I don't have any of these stamps...I like the one in the middle with the pattern similar to elaborate snowflake. Perhaps we can swap a postcard with a nice stamp from you? :)

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  7. I have taken to ordering USPS stamps by mail, to get a variety. But there is only one stamp with the denomination for international air mail. thank you for sharing these lovely stamps. I like seeing the detail of the handwork!

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  8. @maria kristina, these may not be available as they are small denomination, but i will ask at the local PO tomorrow :) we can swap for sure!

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  9. I haven't gotten any postcards from Croatia so I can't compare these to you dreaded definitives!
    but these are really pretty.

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  10. here is the link to the 'dreaded' set ;) i mean a shame, cos i do like them, and they make a pretty set..!
    http://www.posta.hr/default.aspx?id=744&fyr=2010&m=2004

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  11. I don't think I have ever seen any Croatian stamps before so I am bound toi be impressed by these and wouldn't be terrorised by any others,

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  12. hahahhaa, the goosebump of terror :P must admit havent yet experienced it with these stamps...but when it comes to some Dutch or German...I know the feeling :) these are great and I think this is the first time I see the 3 on the right side...

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    1. ana thats because you have croatian mail from awesome postcrossers like myself who order stamps from the central PO! xD (just kiddin' about the awesome bit ;))

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