Slovenia 2009 “Istrian Houses” Miniature Sheet (MSS) – Overview
Issue Details
- Title: Istrian Houses (Hiška)
- Date of Issue: 25 September 2009.
- Type: Miniature sheet (MSS) containing two stamps.
- Joint Issue: This was a joint issue between Slovenia and Croatia, with both countries releasing stamps featuring the same motifs but differing in country name, denomination, and postal operator symbols.
- Design Motif: The stamps depict traditional Istrian houses, known as “kažun,” which are characteristic of the Istrian Peninsula and can be found in both Slovenia and Croatia.
- Designer: The motifs were coordinated for both countries, but the specific designer is not mentioned in the provided excerpt.
Description and Significance
- The miniature sheet features two different Istrian house types, reflecting the vernacular architecture typical of the region.
- The joint issue highlights cross-border cultural heritage and cooperation between Slovenia and Croatia, as Istrian architecture is a shared tradition.
- Such joint issues are popular among collectors for their thematic and diplomatic significance, and this release was aimed at appealing to philatelists in both countries and internationally
