Africa had a nice contribution when it comes to triangular stamps (see before), but how about diamond shapes? Well also here, the ebony continent has a lot to offer for collectors of odd stamps.
Far from complete, but a nice teaser from all over Africa.
First stop is in the North, Egypt :<
U.A.R. : United Arab Republic
to the West, a small island formerly under Portuguese authority
All the way down there's another portuguese colony, Angola.
same style of stamps :
Still at the western side, but again a bit up north there's Liberia and Guinea
Let's end this journey in the heart of Africa :
two former colonies of Belgium : Congo Demotratic Republic and Burundi
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Odd stamps : 08 Stamps with special cuts - 02 c
After previous topics on triangular stamps of South and Latin America, I take you to the African continent.
Triangular stamps are as popular there as in the rest of the world.
As it's impossible to show all triangular stamps of all african countries, I'll just give you a peek preview of what is out there.
And there are plenty more ....
Finally, some triangular stamps from Northern Africa, including the Middle-East
Triangular stamps are as popular there as in the rest of the world.
As it's impossible to show all triangular stamps of all african countries, I'll just give you a peek preview of what is out there.
And there are plenty more ....
Finally, some triangular stamps from Northern Africa, including the Middle-East
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