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Russian Wolfhounds Borzoi are blessed with one of the largest selections of stamps available for any breed. We also have the advantage of having some of the most avid collectors for any breed. Well, here is a collection that I believe is up to date with just about every Borzoi stamp and paper item that I can find!
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Borzoi Wish List
These are stamps and items that are not available under normal circumstances to the Borzoi stamp collector, but should be shown just so that we know what ones to still look for.

	Privately issued Borzoi Stamps

The stamps shown above were privately printed for the kennels who owned the dogs shown. The company that did it was called Letterface and from what I understand, it was run by two women who made quite a business of it in Sweden. I have searched diligently to find the company to be able to offer it to my readers, but they have apparently gone out of business. Maybe it was not as successful as imagined. Anyway, these are lovely examples of what can be done for your own kennel if we had a company to do it. I was given this information on the stamp on the left: "Majorow is a kennel in Sweden with a very typcial Continental look."

So there you have it. If anybody has any others that they have had printed privately, we would love to add them to this page.

Private -- not available for sale

Gosh, what to say about this souvenir sheet? I have finally been sent a color copy of it, shown to the right. I have not seen one in person, but I know that it is out there and would be a priceless addition to anybody's collection. It was issued in 1989 by Sierra Leone in honor of Emperor Hirohito, who died in 1989. The painting is by Sieho and is called "Dozing in the midst of all the chirping."
Sierra Leone Souvenir Sheet -- not available

This is an Ukrainian Local stamp that came out many years ago in a set of 6 breeds (the English Cocker and Fox Terrier are still available.) This is sort of a one-of-a-kind item and I am pleased to be able to show it to you.
Ukraine -- not available

This is a "stamp" from Nanjing China. At first, I thought that it was a local stamp, but somebody who can read it tells me that "The Nanjing stamp is from a matchbox! I have a post-doctoral fellow in my laboratory who told me the vertical writing says Russian herd dog (I guess it's as close as they could get). The horizontal writing says Match Factory." So apprently this isn't a postage stamp at all.
I have never seen another copy.
My thanks to Susan Shoaf for the informaiton. There are two other match box covers from Europe on the Borzoi Cards page that are still available.
Nanjing China Match Box Cover -- not available

The new Russian Overprints that are shown above in the stamp page, were not the first ones issued by the Russian state. The two shown here were put out in 1993. I received a couple of copies and assumed that they would be available for some time. I was very wrong. I never saw another copy of them and now only have the scans. I was afraid that the same thing would happen to the new ones and apparently my fears were grounded in fact. I am aware of 100 sets of each one that were brought into this country. I managed to acquire 10 of each and when they are gone, just like the two shown here, there will be no more.
Russia -- not available

This card is from Germany. The back of the card is printed entirely in German. There are a few words close enough to English to determine that it is a cigarette card.
Card 19 -- not available

Sanders' Crystal Jelly and Sanders' Custard Deluxe issued and enclosed these cards in their product in 1926. There were 20 in the set. The Borzoi was card #4. The back of the card reads as follows: BORZOI(or Russian Wolfhound)
Points. Head lean and very long, the muzzle should be same length from tip of nose to centre of head as from back of head to centre, eyes almond shape and very dark, coat long and silky, neck is better not carried too high, chest can hardly be too deep but rather narrow, loins broad and muscular, back slightly arched, feet rather long, front legs lean and straight, hind legs under body and stifles rather bent. Height, dogs from 28 inches. Colour, the paler the better, white with pale fawn, blue, or grey marking, other colours are also seen.
Card 24 -- not available

This card is MOST unusual. It was issued in the late 1800's and is only 1 1/2 inches by 7/8 inch. It is number 15 of 17. The back of the card:
"AMERICAN DOGS"
Considered one of the handsomest dogs. Tall and slender, long tapering head and silky coat.
Card 26 -- Not available


This set of six cards was issued by Liebig company in Germany, but I have not been able to identify the year. Liebig always issued a set of six cards for each topic. This one is called "Moscow."
Card 26 moscow-- Not available



This set of Liebig cards is one of my favorites. It is called Falconry and in addition to the Borzoi type dogs, there are Whippets and other hunting dogs shown in conjunction with falcon hunting around the world.

Card 27 Falconry-- Not available




This History of France has the image of white Sighthounds around the king's throne, which is exactly where they should be. One can't be sure that they are Borzoi, since they do not seem to have the long coats, but they are surely a close relative.

Card 28 History of France -- Not available




This set is called Katherine the Great of Russia. It shows many scenes of Royal pagentry. The one on the bottom right has the Borzoi held by a serf in preparation for the arrival of the Queen.

Card 29 Katherine the Great of Russia -- Not available




Playing Card 14 -- not available

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* We can take visa/mc/disc or paypal, but they are first come first served, so let me know if you are interested.

Truly one of the cheapest unique treats for yourself or a friend (great for club trophies as well!)

* It is absolutely true that you will often find some of these stamps at very reasonable prices -- some can be had for under a dollar. On the other hand, if you add in the gas, hours, and hassles that it has taken to find them, you may find it easier to just get them from us while we have them :*) I don't always count on getting more in the near future. I get them when I can find them and the stock is not always constant.

* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for your breed.

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