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Welsh Corgis are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely stamps to build a collection around. To check out the
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This first Corgi card was supposed to be put out by John Player & Sons in about 1940, but was not because of paper shortages caused by World War II. Fortunately, the cards were made available to collectors. The back of the card says, "The Corgi (or Welsh Heeler) is an extremely old breed. Centuries ago Welsh cattle were driven on foot to the big English markets, and the drovers employed teams of Corgis to assist them on the long arduous journeys. Because of its habit of nipping the heels of lagging cattle the Corgi earned the name of "Heeler", and its short stature enabled it to avoid the kicks cattle gave in return! Two varieties of Corgi are reconised today: the Cardiganshire, which is still the drover's working dog in Wales, and the Pembrokeshire which, due to Royal patronage, is the widely known domestic pet."
Welsh Corgi Card 1(Players, 1940)... $7.95 each



This is a card that was issued by Barber's Teas in 1961. It is No. 4 in a series of 24 cards named "Dogs: A Series of 24." On the back it says, "The first reference to this Welsh Cattle Dogs was made in 920 and for many centuries it was the only breed known in Wales. Today, the corgi is known throughout the world, especially since the English Royal Family purchased several of the breed as companions. The coat is medium length, smooth and dense. Height is usually 10-11 inches and the weight of the dog 20-22 lbs."
Welsh Corgi Card 2(Barber Tea, 1961)... $5.95 each



Rather than being simply a collectible card, this card was issued by weighing machines with the person's weight printed on the back. The weighing machines were owned by The British Automatic Company, Ltd, and the card was issued in 1953.
Welsh Corgi Card 3(British Automatic, 1953)... SOLD OUT



This card was issued by Hornimans Tea in 1961 and was inserted in all 1/4 lb. packets of tea. I can't imagine how anyone ever collected the entire set of 48 cards since that would mean they used 12 pounds of tea! On the back of the card, it says, "Originally cattle dogs of South Wales, a well-trained one can work a herd of cattle as a Collie works sheep. The name is Welsh, being cor for dwarf and gi for dog. Increasingly popular on account of Royal patronage. Essentially low-set, strong animals, with substance in a small compass. Head foxy in appearance with alert intelligent expression. Body medium length with level top-line, tail short and preferably natural."
Welsh Corgi Card 3(Horniman Tea, 1961)... SOLD OUT




I particularly like this Corgi card put out by Priory Tea in 1957. The card is part of the "I-SPY Dogs" series and there is a place on the back of the card for the collector to note when and where the breed is actually spotted. On the back it says, "A Welsh cattle dog. I-SPY his erect ears and his fox-red colour."
Welsh Corgi Card 5(Priory Tea, 1957)... $5.95 each



This real photographic card was put out by John Sinclair Ltd. in 1938. The dog on the front was named Ch. Wolfox Redfern and his show record is listed on the back of the card. Also on the back is a short description of the breed, "The Pembroke Corgi is a small, sturdy dog, low to the ground, with a foxy head. Any colour is allowed, but red, or red and white seem most popular. Is of great use to the farmers of Wales for rounding up cattle, and has been used in this capacity for generations."
Welsh Corgi Card 6(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... SOLD OUT



Another tea card, this time issued by Amaran Tea in 1965. Although it is probably my least favorite of the Corgi cards, it is a must to complete your collection. The back says, "Of the two varieties of Welsh Corgi, the Pembrokeshire (shown here) is smaller and very popular. The head is foxy and wide between the ears which are large and pricked, giving the dog a very alert appearance. The eyes are medium sized and hazel coloured. The coat is dense, short and harsh in texture. The most popular colours are fox red and sable red."
Welsh Corgi Card 7(Amaran Tea, 1965)... $5.95 each



Geo. Bassett & Co. Ltd. published this card in 1967 to be put in packages of their candy. On the back it says, "This dog is one of the most attractive small dogs and is in popular demand as a pet. They are great favourites with the Royal Family. They are easily trained and originated as cattle dogs in Wales. The coat is of medium length and dense, the colour being red or red and white, sable or black and tan. Their height should not exceeld 12" at the shoulder. Average weight approximately 20 lbs."
Welsh Corgi Card 8(Bassett Candy, 1967)... SOLD OUT



Crofton Collections made this card purely for use as a collector's item, and unlike most other cards, it has no description of the breed on the back. It was issued in 1988, making it one of the newest cards on the market.
Welsh Corgi Card 9(Cofton Collections reprint, 1988)... SOLD OUT



This beautiful card was put out by Wills Cigarettes in 1937. The back of the card says, "A breed of Welsh origin, two of which are owned by the princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. Its original use was as a cattle dog. Head wide between ears and almost flat, with tapering muzzle. Nose black. Ears pricked and of moderate size. Eyes medium in size and dark in colour. Neck fairly long and shoulders powerful. Body strong and muscular with broad, deep chest. Forelegs short, straight and very well boned. Hindquarters very powerful with well bent hocks. Feet oval. Tail short; often altogether absent. Any colour but pure white permissible, red, and red-and-white being most popular. Coat fairly short, dense and hard."
Welsh Corgi Card 10(Wills, 1937)... $5.95 each



What adorable puppies! This card was issued by Senior Service cigarettes and unfortunately, I can't find any information about its date of issue. The back gives a short description of the Welsh Corgi breed and a tip on how to register a dog with the Kennel Club in London."
Welsh Corgi Card 11(Pattreiouex Senior Service cigarettes, 1939)... $5.95 each ONE ONLY



This is another Senior Service cigarette card, this time with a hint about how to teach your dog to come when called. It says, "Puppies should be fed often and master should carry scraps. He should whistle, stoop and pat his leg from time to time, and, if the pup comes up at a gallop, should give him a scrap. Try to arrange that, if he fails to come quickly, he misses some kind of treat."
Welsh Corgi Card 12(Pattreiouex Senior Service cigarettes, 1939)... $5.95 each ONE ONLY



This is actually a reprint of a card issued by Wills Cigarettes in 1940. The original is extremely rare and typically valued at over $400. The drawing of the puppy on the card and the narrative on the back of the card are by Lucy Dawson. On the back it says, "Gyp was very gracious and sat watching my efforts with great interest, although he was so very young. I found him in a London flat, and I don't think he was sighing for the Welsh Mountains. In fact, he was apparently quite content to lie in a comfortable armchair."
Welsh Corgi Card 13(Wills Puppies by Dawson, 1940)... SOLD OUT



A beautiful card, issued by Gallaher Ltd. in 1936. The description on the back says, "The origin of the Welsh Corgi is obscure but it has been known in Wales for centuries and is believed to be related to the Sealyham and border Terriers. Being short in leg it can move where a longer-legged dog is beaten: it can also gallop and is used by some shepherds in the Welsh hills for rounding up the flocks. There are two distinct types exhibited at Shows to-day, the "Cardigan" and the "Pembrokeshire" the one illustrated being a "Pembrokeshire.""
Welsh Corgi Card 14(Gallaher, 1936)... $9.95 each



Our last Welsh Corgi card was issued by Epol, a South African company in 1974. It is really quite rare and the back says, "Used as Drovers' dogs and farmyard guards in Wales. It has a docked tail and is bred in the following colours - self-red, sable, fawn, black and tan, or with white markings on the head, legs, chest, and neck. Height 30-34 cm, weight 11 kg."
Welsh Corgi Card 16(EPOL South African Feed, 1974)... $12.95 each ONE ONLY



WELSH CORGI
This beautiful picture was issued by Golden Fleece Australia in 1972. The title of the series is "Pedigree Dogs". The back of the card has the following: "Sometimes called Welsh Heeler, the Corgi was used in Wales as a cattle dog, nipping the heels of cattle then dropping swiftly to ground to miss the kicks. The name Corgi means `dwarf dog`"
This breed has a fox-like shape head and a coat of medium length hair in most colours except white. His short legs, bushy tail, bright eyes and faithful nature has won many friends including English royalty.

Illust.: Aust. Ch. "Rryde Golden Eagle"
Owner: Mrs. M. McLennan, Vic.
Welsh Corgi Card 17(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... $9.95 each ONE ONLY



THE WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE)
This is a "Top Dogs Grandee" Series of 25 cards issued by Players in 1979. The following is printed on the back of the card: "Welsh Corgi have been working cattle and ponies on the farms in Wales for centuries but not until 1925 was the breed recognised by the Kennel Club. In 1934 the two varieties (Pembroke and Cardigan)were given separate registers and in the same year King George VI gave a Pembroke Corgi to his daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. The breed rapidly gained recognition as a show and pet dog. Once known as Ci-Sodil or "heeler" after its manner of working. Hardy and agile this small dog, snapping at heels and noses, could shift a herd of wild cattle which few collies would wish to tackle.The Corgi has changed considerably in appearance and temperament since those days. Now a smart little dog with foxy head, bright eyes and prick ears. The coat is dense and short, easily groomed and the corgi makes a good town dog. Weight 18-24 lbs. Height from 10-12 inches.
Welsh Corgi Card 25(Players Top Dogs Grandee, 1979)... $9.95 each



"OUR PUPPIES"
THE WELSH CORGI
Phillips issued these "Our Puppies" in 1936. The following is printed on the back of the card: "There are two varieties of Welsh Corgi-the Pembroke with short tails, and the Cardigan with longer tails. Very intelligent and lively.
Welsh Corgi Card 26(Phillips Our Puppies, 1936)... $12.95 each



Players issued these "Dogs Heads(Eire)" originally in 1940. Then in 1993 Imperial Publishing came out with an 'authorized reproduction'. The artist is John Wardle and the card is from a set of 50. The following is printed on the back of the card: "WELSH CORGI
There are two types of Corgi, the Pembroke and Cardigan. The greatest differences between them are that Pembrokes have very short tails--or none at all--and are red or red-and-white in colour, whilst Cardigans have longer tails and any colour except pure white is allowed. How the breed originated is not known, but it has been used as a cattle dog by Welsh farmers for a long time. From its habits of nipping at the heels of cattle in driving them, the breed was once called the Heeler in recent years the Corgi, particularly the Pembroke Variety, has enjoyed a rapid rise to popularity as a companion and show dog." Unfortunately I do not have an original but
Welsh Corgi Card 27(Players Dogs Heads Eire Authorized Reproduction, 1994)... SOLD OUT

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Welch Corgi Book Mark I have ONLY one of this magnificent book mark. It has a wonderful description of the Corgi including appearance and temperament. Don't miss out on this wonderful find.
Welsh Corgi Bookmark... SOLD OUT

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Welsh Corgi Envelopes

A 'First Day Issue' envelope, Sept. 18, 1996 from Isle of Man. It has 6 remarkable headstudies affixed to the front of the envelope, A Yellow Labrador Retriever, a Border Collie, a Dalmatian, a beautiful WELSH CORGI, an English Setter and a German Shepherd Dog. An awesome piece for your collection. ONE ONLY. Don't miss out on this rare find.
Welsh Corgi Envelope from Isle of Man, 1996... $9.95 each

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Welsh Corgi Playing Cards

Sorry, we don't have any complete sets of playing cards. These were from collections of antique cards and there is no way of knowing how old they are or where one might find more of them. They are certainly a part of Welsh Corgi history.


Welsh Corgi Playing Card 1... SOLD OUT



Welsh Corgi Playing Card 2... SOLD OUT



This deck of cards was produced in Japan several years ago. There are several breeds in the deck and each breed is sold as a single card separately. The Welsh Corgi in it is the ten of clubs. A great find for the Welsh Corgi collector.
Welsh Corgi Playing Card 3 from Japan... $6.95 each



This deck of cards was produced in Japan several years ago. There are several breeds in the deck and each breed is sold as a single card separately. The Welsh Corgi in it is the five of clubs.
What a treat to have both types of Corgis in the one deck.
Welsh Corgi Playing Card 4 from Japan... $6.95 each



This is a playing card printed in the 1950's and is the only one of its type I have ever seen.
Welsh Corgi Playing Card 5... $4.95 each

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Welch Corgi Cigar Bands
Welsh Corgi Cigar Band 1... SOLD OUT


This is actually a cigar band made to be wrapped arond Willem II cigars. I think it is one of the best head studies of a Welsh Corgi that I have ever seen.
Welsh Corgi Cigar Band 2... SOLD OUT



Welsh Corgi Cigar Band 3... $4.95 each



I do not have the green but was able to obtain one purple one identical to the green except for color.
Welsh Corgi Cigar Band 4... $7.95 each

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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!)

* 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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