Star Shape Stamp - Israel Hatikva - National Anthem Souvenir Sheet

A beautiful miniature sheet with a STAR Shape Stamp and of course an odd shape stamp. I dont have this sheet yet. If anyone can help me get this, i will be grateful. I can exchange any of my doubles for this sheet. You may contact me through the chat i placed in this blog.

Stamp Information
Issue Date: 28/04/2008
Designer: Baruch Maeh - Anat
Stamp Name: "Hatikva" - Israel`s National Anthem (souvenir sheet)
Denominations: 15 ש"ח
Size of Stamp: 60.0 mm X 60.0 mm

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 2nd Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamp depicting traditional Korean culture is issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used by them daily. Introduced in the second bundle of the series are sedan chairs which were the main mode of transportation in the olden days.
1) Eoyeon Sedan Chair
This sedan chair reserved for kings was also called Nanga or Nanyeo. Originally, Yeon sedan chairs were used by kings and had wheels underneath to be hauled by horses. Yeo sedan chairs, meanwhile, were carried on the shoulder of bearers. The chairs had Juryeom, a curtain made of beads hanging in the front, left and right sides. These chairs also featured a Bojang, a splendid insignia and had long grips.
2) Choheon Sedan Chair
This single-wheeled sedan chair for government officials above the rank of Jongipum was called ilryungeo, myeonggeo or chocha. Over the single wheel made of iron was the chair sitting high up with grips hanging both at the front and back. The chair was pulled and pushed by six to nine persons. The back of the chair displayed engravings of the sun, clouds and wave patterns.
3) Saingyo Sedan Chair
This sedan chair was used by commoners to carry the bride to the wedding ceremony. Two bearers manned the front while two were at the back to carry the chair. The chair was decorated with colorful tassels and brilliantly embroidered hanging screens. In order to synchronize the four pairs of feet and to alleviate fatigue, the bearers sang songs called Gwonmaseong while transporting the bride on long distance trips.
4) Namyeo Sedan Chair
This small open sedan chair resembles a chair. There is no cover over the chair as it was used for passage through narrow roads including mountain trails. The chair could be carried over the shoulders from the front and the back as it had poles for handles. The sedan chair with four carriers were used by government officials with rank of above Jongipum Champan, while the chair with two carriers were used by government official with the title of Dangsanggwan above the rank of Jeongsampum.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special(2nd)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - May 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Sedan Chair (Eoyeon, Choheon, Saingyo, Namyeo)
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four odd shape stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Lee, Pil-woo
Photographer - Kim, Chang-hwan
Designer - Park, Eun-kyung
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 1st Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamps on traditional Korean culture are issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used everyday by them. Introduced in the first of the series are footwear worn for both protection and adornment. The materials and types of shoes varied widely according to gender, social status, occupation and attendant attire.
1) Unhye schnee
Unhye, also known as Onhye, referred to footwear with a short ankle covering that were worn by women. These shoes were covered with silk and cotton flannel, while their tips and heels were embroidered or covered with cloud-shaped silk. The soles of the shoes were made of leather, with heel and toe plates attached to the sole. These shoes were usually worn by women of royalty, the court and upper-class until the late Joseon Period.
2) Mokhwa (wooden shoes)
Mokhwa, footwear with a long ankle covering, was usually worn with official uniforms. The soles of the shoes were made of wood and covered with leather. The ankle covering was made with black cloth and covered with fur, leather, cotton flannel or silk. The seams were lined with colored cloth. These shoes resembling semi-boots are worn by bridegrooms even today during traditional wedding ceremonies.
3) Jipsin (straw shoes)
Made with straws, Jipsin is also called Bigu or Chohye. These shoes with a long history were the most popular shoes worn by commoners. Jipsin was worn during long journeys, field work and on a daily basis. The tip of the shoes was short, coarsely woven with thick outer rims, usually 26 to 30 in number. Jipsin was also made with hemp, cord twisted with hemp, rushes and bulrushes.
4) Namaksin (wooden clogs)
Usually worn during rain or snow, Namaksin was made of wood. These shoes came with or without heels. Heels were added to avoid water or mud being splashed onto the feet. Sturdy and light wood, usually from paulownia trees and willows, was used to make the shoes. Beeswax was also applied to waterproof the shoes. Namaksin was worn regardless of social status and age. Namaksin for children was colored and embellished.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special (1st)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - March 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Unhye, Mokhwa, Jipsin, Namaksin
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Shin, Hyun-tae
Designer - Kim, So-jeong / Kim, Chang-hwan (Photography)
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Circle Shape Stamp - Ethics and Moral Values - Macau

The design of the souvenir sheet with the world heritage site of Na Tcha Temple as the background, symbolizing that the people of Macau cherish tradition and value their nation. The miniature sheet has a circle shaped stamp in it.

Name: Ethics and Moral Values
Date of Issue : 30/11/2007
Designer : Anita, Fung Pou Chu
Printing Quantity: 200,000
Paper: Paper with Security Fibres
Size: 138 x 90 mm (Diameter of circular stamp 42 mm)
Perforation: 13.25
Printing: Offset Lithography with Embossing
Printer: Cartor Security Printing, France
Price : MOP10.00 (Miniature Sheet) MOP14.00 (FDC)

Oval Shape Stamp - Rugby - New Caledonia 2007

A cute looking Oval Shape Stamp from New Caledonia released on the year 2007 by the title Rugby World Cup 2007.

Design: André LAVERGNE
Engraving: André LAVERGNE
Printed by: Phil @ poste
Printing: Gravure
Format: 25 mm x 39 mm
Sheet of 10 stamps
Circulation: 140 000
Postage: Speed Zone 2 outside
Price: 110 XPF or € 0.92

Europa Circle Shape Stamps - Iceland Post

These beautiful circle shape stamps (Shaped as Plates) set are from Iceland Post on Europa.

The common theme of the Europa stamps is gastronomy according to the decision of PostEurop, the Association of European Public Postal Operators in Europe. Food is probably the most important ingredient of human culture. Cuisine and all things related to food and gastronomic traditions shape the nature, history, technical knowledge, social patterns and economy of human society. The Europa stamps are of unusual design, shaped as plates (Odd Shape Stamps) of food stuffed with traditional Icelandic fish and meat dishes.

Day of issue : 26-05-2005
Printing process : Offset
Number in Sheet : 10
Printer : Cartor
Size : 38 x 38 mm
Designer : Hany Hadaya
Value : 70, 90 ISK

Circle Shape Stamps - Icelandic Leaf Bread Christmas Iceland

Yet another beautiful round shape stamps in my collection. These two circle shape stamps are released by Iceland Post by the title "Christmas Stamps - Icelandic Leaf Bread".

It was customary in the olden days at most Icelandic farms to ration food more generously during Christmas than at other times. Bread was usually made for the domestics and the farm hands. The round bread sheets were generally made as thin as possible for reasons of economy. It was said that the batter was thin enough when you could read the Bible through it. Various beautiful and diverse patterns were cut in the batter to make the bread as festive as possible. The patterns were usually traditionally styled while creativity also played its part. Many feel that this custom is an indispensable part of the Christmas celebrations. Family and friends often gather together in the beginning of the advent to pattern the bread sheets and fry them. Smoked meat is by many considered most delicious when accompanied by leaf bread.

Day of issue : 08-11-2007
Printing process : Offset - sjálflímandi
Number in Sheet : 10
Printer : Cartor
Size : 36 x 36 mm
Designer : Hlynur Ólafsson / Hugrún Ívarsdóttir
Value : 60, 80 ISK

Diamond Shape Stamp - Lunar NewYear Rat - Macau

In the past, Macau Post has issued two series of stamps with the theme of Chinese Zodiac. This third series is presented with the concept of "Five Elements", "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth".
This year the rat's nature from the "Five Elements" is "Earth Rat", so it becomes the main character of the five stamps. The stamp in Miniature shape is of odd shape - diamond.

Hexagon shaped stamps of Macua - I Ching, Pa Kua VI

In the past few years, the Macau Post issued series of odd shape stamps (Hexagon Shape Stamp in miniature sheet) titled "I Ching, Pa Kua". As to symbolize the special characteristics of "Pa Kua", the shape of these stamps is designed in the format of hexagon.

The symbols of Kua in this series of eight hexagon stamps are; "Song, kun, Wei Ji, Jie, Huan, Kan, Meng and Shi".

8 Hexagon shaped stamps of Macua - I Ching, Pa Kua V

In the past few years, the Macau Post issued series of odd shape stamps (Hexagon Shape Stamp in miniature sheet) titled "I Ching, Pa Kua". As to symbolize the special characteristics of "Pa Kua", the shape of these stamps is designed in the format of hexagon.

The symbols of Kua i nthe current series of eight stamps are; "Gou, Da Guo, Ding, Heng, Xun, Jing, Gu and Sheng".

Taiwan Circle Shape Stamps - Finding Nemo

One more beautiful miniature sheet from Taiwan on Finding Nemo, but this one contains 5 circle shape stamps in it.

To stimulate interest in philately among youths, this Post has elected “Finding Nemo”, an animated movie much loved by the young, as the subject of two souvenir sheets. Each souvenir sheet will include five NT$5.00-denominated stamps. The designs follow: Disney’s “Finding Nemo” is an animated movie shown in about 120 countries around the world and won an Oscar for best animated feature. The film is about a single clownfish father and his son Nemo. One day, Nemo is captured and then put into a fish tank. To find his beloved son, the anxious father embarks on a difficult and dangerous journey. On his way, he confronts all kinds of crises, but he is eventually reunited with his son thanks to the help of enthusiastic ocean friends. An illustration of the world under the sea serves as the background for one of the souvenir sheets, and a photo of an underwater landscape serves as the background for the other. The stamps feature Nemo (a clownfish and star of the film), Tad (a long-nosed butterflyfish), Sheldon (a little seahorse), Squirt (a little green sea turtle), Peach (a starfish), Bubbles (a yellow tang), a school of sea turtles, Dory (a blue tang), and Pearl (a flapjack octopus). These small squares of stamps spread joy and happiness with the colorful undersea world they capture. The set is well worth collecting and treasuring.

Taiwan Circle Shape Stamps - Blue Finding Nemo

A beautiful miniature sheet in my collection. This contains circle shape stamps (ofcourse odd shape stamp) with the cartoon character "Nemo" in it.

To stimulate interest in philately among youths, this Post has elected “Finding Nemo”, an animated movie much loved by the young, as the subject of two souvenir sheets. Each souvenir sheet will include five NT$5.00-denominated stamps. The designs follow: Disney’s “Finding Nemo” is an animated movie shown in about 120 countries around the world and won an Oscar for best animated feature. The film is about a single clownfish father and his son Nemo. One day, Nemo is captured and then put into a fish tank. To find his beloved son, the anxious father embarks on a difficult and dangerous journey. On his way, he confronts all kinds of crises, but he is eventually reunited with his son thanks to the help of enthusiastic ocean friends. An illustration of the world under the sea serves as the background for one of the souvenir sheets, and a photo of an underwater landscape serves as the background for the other. The stamps feature Nemo (a clownfish and star of the film), Tad (a long-nosed butterflyfish), Sheldon (a little seahorse), Squirt (a little green sea turtle), Peach (a starfish), Bubbles (a yellow tang), a school of sea turtles, Dory (a blue tang), and Pearl (a flapjack octopus). These small squares of stamps spread joy and happiness with the colorful undersea world they capture. The set is well worth collecting and treasuring.

First day of issue: 2008-04-03
Paper used: Phosphorescent stamp paper
Printer: Carton Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Stamp size: 34 × 26, 26 × 34 (mm)
Color: Colorful Process:
Deep etch offset Perforation: 13½ × 13, 13 × 13½