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Airedales are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.


The economy in Russia since the break up of the Soviet Union has such high inflation that stamps that were previously issued are not of enough value to mail a letter any more, so to remedy the situation, the local Post Offices have taken blocks of four "old" printed stamps and overprinted them with a new image and a new value. The Airedale Terrier shown above on the right is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Buriatia. These stamps come in a set of five different colored stamps all with the same overprint. Last time that I got in some overprints, I assumed that they would remain available. I was wrong and I never saw more copies of those (see Russia below.) I expect these to be equally as rare and collectable. There is no telling how many of the overprints they produced (not many), since they were never designed to be sold on the world market. They are of value only for a short while until the actual stamps can be printed. On the left is the stamp that was ultimately issued with the Airedale image from the overprint, put out by Abkhazia. There are two other pairs below to check out.
Airedale Terrier Abkhazia Stamp1(left)ONE ONLY... $7.95 each
Airedale Terrier Overprint from Buriatia(right)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors


Chuvashia borders both of Russia’s European and Asian regions along one of the major tributaries of the Volga River. Chuvashia’s hops production and the locals’ love of beer has earned the republic the nickname of "Russia’s Bavaria." Chuvash people are Turkish; strangely they are not Muslim but christian orthodox. This wonderful Airedale stamp was first issued as a Russian Overprint shown on the left, from North Osettia. They are very rare and collectable.
Airedale Terrier Abkhazia Stamp2(left)... $5.95 each
Airedale Terrier Overprint from Osettia(middle)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors
Airedale Terrier Chuvashia Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


A wonderful new stamp from Ajman.
Ajman is the smallest of the United Arab Emirates. It is immediately to the north of and mostly surrounded by Sharjah. Like most of the country, Ajman is in the process of changes which amount to a transformation. The central area is rapidly being modernized and it is clear that Ajman has no intention of being left behind the other Emirates. It is here that the Victory speedboats are built and Ajman is determined to enjoy a share of the United Arab Emirates' victories for itself.
Airedale Terrier Ajman Stamp... $5.95 each


When I first saw this stamp I wasn't impressed. Now, however, I truly like this picture. It has a lot to offer in the image of the Airedale.
The collapse of the Soviet Union has created a gold mine for stamp collectors. The local governments have issued some wonderful stamps in an effort to sell them to the world market and not even have to provide the associated service of mailing letters with them. This is a real boon when you see the number of Russian stamps issued below. Altai is also from the Russian block and is in south-east Western Siberia. It was noted as the largest agricultural producer in the Soviet Union.
Airedale Terrier Altai Stamp... $4.95 each


This is a fairly recent stamp put out by the Caribbean Island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua & Barbuda are a pair of sister islands in the north east Caribbean that became a nation when Great Britain "gave them their freedom." The two islands are not always at ease with each other since Barbuda contains 40% of the land but only 10% of the people and they prefer to not be developed by outsiders. In 1994, they put out two sets of stamps in honor of The Year of the Dog. There were 12 large breeds and 12 small breeds. This lovely Airdale was in the set of large breeds.
Airedale Terrier Antigua and Barbuda Stamp... $5.95 each


Azerbaijan is on the west side of the Caspian Sea, next to Armenia and just north of Iran. It's tragic civil war has kept it in the news for some time. The wonderful stamp above was issued in 1998.
Airedale Terrier Azerbaijan Stamp... SOLD OUT


This is the third example of the unique Russian overprints. The one on the left was put out by Ingushetia and then later released as the stamp on the right from Dagestan.
Dagestan is one of the republics of the former USSR. Located between Caspian sea on the East and Caucasus mountains on the West, it is probably one of the most attractive places in that part of the globe. Its area is close to that of Scotland. With population of just above 2 million people, Dagestan is the homeland to over 36 different nationalities, and each one of those nationalities has its own unique language. Such combination of languages, cultures, types of landscape and customs makes it a one of a kind place in the world. These days, however, Dagestan is going through the times of heavy unrest, both political and ethnical. In 1999, they issues a lovely set of dogs stamps including this Airedale Terrier.
Airedale Terrier Overprint from Ingushetia(left)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors
Airedale Terrier Dagestan Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


This stamp was put out by Equatorial Guinea in Africa in 1977. It used to be relatively common, but I have had a hard time getting it for the last couple of years.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Western Africa bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon. The area is slightly smaller than Maryland. The climate is tropical, always hot and humid. The terrain: coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic. Natural resources consist of peetroleum, timber, small unexploited deposits of gold, manganese, uranium. Natural hazards; violent windstorms and flash floods.
Airedale Terrier Equitorial Guinea Stamp... $4.95 each


Most of the islands around Scotland are privately owned and have the right to issue their own stamps. If a population lives on the island, the stamps are legal postage for sending mail to the main land. They are not of value for sending it outside of Scotland or back to the island. This is from a set that was issued in 1984 and has never been overly common.
Airedale Terrier Gairsay Stamp... $6.95 each


This is my favorite stamp for Airedales, and actually one of my favorites all the way around. It was issued by Germany and the use of colors, caracature and art technique all combine in a very attractive stamp. All of my sources have been sold out for many months. Sigh.
Airedale Terrier Germany Stamp... $7.95 each


A new stamp issued in 2001 by Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea on the south and Senegal on the north. In 1994, 20 years after independence from Portugal, the country's first multiparty legislative and presidential elections were held. An army uprising that triggered a bloody civil war in 1998, created hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. Guinea-Bissau's transition back to democracy will be complicated by a crippled economy devastated by civil war and the military's predilection for governmental meddling.
Airedale Terrier Guinea Bissau Stamp... $7.95 each


This stamp was issued in 1999.
Hakasia is located in the south of Serbia, next to the Sayan-Altay Mountains and Yenisey River and the the north Altay Republic. Its capital is the city of Abakan. The real name of Hakas people who speak Turkish is Koray people. They are composed of four tribes. Hakasia is devoted to its own language, culture and traditions and there is a university, technical institute, and institutes for linguistic, historical and literary researches in Hakasia. there are also various cultural and artistic institutuins, 4 theatres, library and museums as well as music and art schools. Hakas Turks are Christians, but they continue their Shamanist beliefs and traditions. Agriculture, stockbreeding and timber productions are the means of subsistence in the region. Breeding of sheep horses, cattle, and beekeeping are also the signicant means of subsistence.
Airedale Terrier Hakasia Stamp 1... $4.95 each


This is another lovely stamp issued by Hakasia.
Airedale Terrier Hakasia Stamp 2... $4.95 each


The Republic of Karelia is a remarkably beautiful land of white nights, boundless forests, and blue lakes. It is located on the border of Western and Eastern Europe, on the border of cultures and religions. Severe beauty of its nature, the climate, not too favourable in these latitudes, the coexistence and intermingling of various peoples inhabiting this land for centuriesm all that cnditioned the character of the people living here: very laconic, self-assured, contemplative, and tolerant people. It also accounts for the fact that there is no national strife and terrorism in this land. Karelia issued this Airedale stamp April 13-16, 1998.
Airedale Terrier Karelia Stamp... $4.95 each


The Republic of Mali (landlocked in West Africa, straddling the Sahara, one of the poorest and most remote nations of the world), recently issued a set of different dog stamps including this Airedale Terrier. The background and longer coat make for a very novel look.
Airedale Terrier Mali Stamp... $4.95 each

This nifty little stamp was issued by the United Arab Emerite of Manama. It is scanned at 200% instead of 160%. This is a relatively old stamp and I have only seen two copies of it in the past. Check for availibility.

The break-up of the Soviet Union has created a real gold mine for the collectors of topical stamps. In an effort to generate currency, the individual Russian states are issuing attractive stamps for sale on the international market, where they will be bought without using the associated mail services. Mordovia is the first Russian state to give us a new Airedale Terrier stamp, in 1996. Still common.
Airedale Terrier Mordovia Stamp... SOLD OUT


This stamp was issued in 1999 by Mordovia of the Russian Federation.
Mordovia is located between Moscow and the Volga River and is bordered by the republic of Chuvashia on the east. Mordovia is one of the 21 Russian republics, which are the administrative units with the greatest amount of autonomy within the new Russian Federation. Mordovia is a largely agricultural region. Like most of the other republics, Mordovia has started issuing new postal stamps including this great Airedale.
Airedale Terrier Mordovia Stamp... $4.95 each

This whimsical stamp was issued by Poland, I think in 1968. The artist is listed as J. Grabianski and the dog is identified as an Airedale Terrier.They are getting rarer, but it is not impossible to find.
Airedale Terrier Poland Stamp... SOLD OUT


An interesting stamp put out by Niger in 1998.
Niger is a poor, landlocked Sub-Saharan nation. Two-thirds of Niger is desert with much of the northeastern part of the country being uninhabitable. The remaining third of the country is savannah, suitable mainly for raising livestock and limited agriculture. The country is subject to the problems of overgrazing; soil erosion; deforestation; desertification; wildlife populations (such as elephant, hippopotamus, giraffe, and lion) threatened because of poaching and habitat destruction.
Airedale Terrier Niger Stamp... SOLD OUT


Para Timor produced this lovely body pose and headstudy in 2000.
East Timor is an area of Indonesia that recently voted to become independent. There is much unrest still since the current government does not want to give up power.
Airedale Terrier Para Timor Stamp... $4.95 each

These are included simply because they were the only overprints that were available in past years, in this case 1993. There was a limited number released to the outside world and then they were all gone. These scans are for historical significance only since the originals are absolute collector's items now. Be sure to get a set of the new overprints. As far as I know, there were 100 of each overprint available and the small number of those that I was able to get will be gone very quickly.
Russia -- Not Available


Sakhalin is a very long but narrow island located between Japan and Russian Maritime Territory. It is separated from the continent by a narrow strait of 6 km width and for that reason, Westerners first thought it should be a peninsula. With the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin is one of the territories disputed between Japan and Russia and its belonging has not yet been definitely settled. In 1997, the local government started issuing stamps. The above stamp was issued in 2000.
Airedale Terrier Sakhalin Islands Stamp... $4.95 each


Tadjikistan plays a fascinating role in the power struggle in central Asia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence by the former Soviet republics, Tadjikistan acquired national sovereignty for the first time in history. Inexperience, in conjunction with a particular clan-oriented, regional-based, political culture established the foundation for the prolonged conflict that ensued in post-Soviet Tadjikistan. The intensity of this conflict has been further fueled by the ethnic and historical externalities of the unresolved political situation in Airedaleistan.
Today, Russia's interests in Tadjikistan center around preserving its economic and geopolitical position in Central Asia. These interests, however, conflict with those of the newly independent states in the region which are focused on preventing Tadjikistan from becoming a "Russian protectorate." In this respect, resolution of the civil war in Tadjikistan is part of the broader problems of reconstituting global spheres of influence and establishing a "new world order" in the wake of the Soviet collapse.
In addition to the seemingly obvious military, strategic, and geopolitical factors, there are critical economic issues that underlie Russia's interests in retaining Tadjikistan within its sphere of influence. Tadjikistan is a mountainous country, rich in fuel and mineral deposits. Tadjikistan's potential to generate hydroelectric power is second only to Russia among CIS member states. Moreover, not so long ago, Tadjikistan was Moscow's main supplier of several minerals, as well as cotton. Finally, the country has the resources and infrastructure to become a major industrial power in the region.
This country is worth studying on its own and now it has issued some of the nicest stamps available from any country including these great Airedales put out in 1999.
Airedale Terrier Tadjikistan Stamp... SOLD OUT


Both of the above stamps were issued by Tatarstan, the one on the left in 2001 and the one on the right in 1999.
Tatarstan is one of the former Russian states along the Volga River. It has been independent since 1994, but even a thousand years ago, it was known as Islam's Northern Mecca.
Airedale Terrier Tatarstan Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Airedale Terrier Tatarstan Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


The republic of Touva lies at the upper reaches of the Siberian Yenisey river and forms a barrier between Russia and Mongolia. Since its independence from the former Soviet Union, Tuva continues to struggle to work on the appropriate way to safe-guard and develop its own identity and sovereignty going through the difficult changes from a command-orientated planned economy towards an open market economy. Like so many other former Russian states, the diversity of the people is starting to be felt as the original culture, traditions and religion are gaining more followers. This set of stamps was issued in 1999.
Airedale Terrier Touva Stamp... $4.95 each


The stamp on the left was issued in 1996 and the colorful stamp on the right was issued in 1999.
Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1925. It achieved its independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. President NIYAZOV retains absolute control over the country and opposition is not tolerated. Extensive Hudrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects were to be expanded. Turkmenistan is on the east side of the Caspian Sea, just above Iran. It is slightly larger than California in size. Its terrain is flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south; low mountains along border with Iran; borders Caspian Sea in west. The religion is Muslim 89%, Eastern Orthodox 9%, unknown 2%. The capital is Ashgabsat.
Airedale Terrier Turkmenistan Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Airedale Terrier Turkmenistan Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


What a lovely stamp by Udmurtia in 2000. Udmurtia is approximately midway between Moscow to the Urals. Its land is a hilly wooden plain with numerous swamps, springs and rivers. Its climate is considered a bit too wet and not healthy. Summer is short, rainy and cool; autumn is very cloudy (often there are almost no sunny days from October till January), foggy and rainy. This not very friendly land was originally inhabited by Udmurts (or Votyaks). These peaceful and quiet Finnish people maintained their culture heritage there at least for five thousand years. Their religion is also ancient. They worship the God (called Inmar, The Highest Being) and His assistants governing various elements. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Udmurtia became one of the local republics and as such they now issue stamps including this lovely
Airedale Terrier Udmurtia Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Airedale Terrier Udmurtia Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


This lovely stamp is one of the newer issues and is from Yugoslavia in 1994.
Yugoslavia is located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. From 1945 to 1991 Yugoslavia was a larger Communist federal state, consisting of six republics. Four of the republics—Bosnia and Herzegovina (often referred to simply as Bosnia), Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia—declared their independence in 1991 and 1992, leaving only Serbia and Montenegro unified. They declared themselves the inheritors of the country name of Yugoslavia. This stamp was issued in 1994.
Airedale Terrier Yugoslavia Stamp... $9.95 each when available

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Airedale Souvenir/Mini Sheets


Grenada is described as a spice island, because it produces large quantities of cloves and mace and about a third of the world’s nutmeg. It also grows cacao, sugar, bananas and a wide variety of other fruit and vegetables. Some of its beaches, especially Grand Anse, a dazzling two-mile stretch of white sand, are very fine, but the rest of the island is just as beautiful, rising from a generally rugged coast to a spectacular mountainous interior. The island is green, well forested and cultivated and is blessed with plenty of rain in the wet season. Grenada is the most southerly of the Windward Islands. In contrast to other Windward Islands, which have had a similar history of disputed ownership between the French and English, the French cultural influence in Grenada has completely died out. The population is very young; 38% are under 15 years old and nearly 26% are in the 15-29 years’ age bracket.
Airedale Terrier Minisheet from Grenada... $5.95 each



A beautiful souvenir sheet and this wonderful stamp were issued in 1999 by the Republic of Guinea. Guinea is partial heir to the series of west African empires that, at their height before the arrival of the Europeans, cast significant political and commercial influence over many peoples from Guinea's Atlantic coast to the southern edge of the Sahara. The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai spanned the period from about the 10th to the 15th centuries. French military penetration into the area began in the mid-19th century. Guinea became an independent republic in 1958.
Airedale Terrier Minisheet from Guinea... $12.95 each
Airedale Terrier Stamp Alone from Guinea... $7.95 each



Guyana is a little country, which lies on the North Eastern shoulder of South America near the equator. Said to be the legendary El Dorado, Guyana is the only English-speaking country located in South America. The name 'Guyana' is derived from an Amerindian word meaning; land of many waters - and indeed it is a land of many waters- with three mighty rivers and many tributaries, creeks and waterfalls.
Airedale Terrier Souvenir Sheet from Guyana... $6.95 each



Sao Tome and Pincipe was discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Though the first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy. Located in Western Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon. It is more than 5 times the size of Wahington, D.C. The climate is tropical; hot humid; one rainy season (October to May).
Airedale Terrier Souvenir Sheet from S. Tome and E. Principe... $7.95 each



The Turks & Caicos Islands, part of the British West Indies, are a dependency of Great Britain and are located at the SE end of the Bahama Islands. Of about 50 Islands, only six are inhabited. The estimated population, in 1999, was just under 17,000.


Airedale Terrier Souvenir Sheet from Turks and Caicos... SOLD OUT



Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1925. It achieved its independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. President NIYAZOV retains absolute control over the country and opposition is not tolerated. Extensive Hudrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects were to be expanded. Turkmenistan is on the east side of the Caspian Sea, just above Iran. It is slightly larger than California in size. Its terrain is flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south; low mountains along border with Iran; borders Caspian Sea in west. The religion is Muslim 89%, Eastern Orthodox 9%, unknown 2%. The capital is Ashgabsat.
This is probably one of the most amazing mini sheets ever produced. There are eighteen breeds represented and they have managed to run a perforation line through every one. My, what an accomplishment. The Airdale Terrier is shown enlarged to the right.
Airedale Terrier Souvenir Sheet from Turkmenistan... $7.95 each



Most people know Yakutia from the game of Risk along with Kamchatka and Irikutz. Actually, Yakutia is the largest region in Siberia, known as Sasha-Yakutia. This is probably one of the most amazing mini sheets produced. There are forty breed representated and they have managed to run a perforation line through nearlly every one. Those that were missed by the holes are covered by a post mark! The Airedale is shown enlarged to the right with the prominent postmark.
Airedale Terrier Minisheet from Yakutia... SOLD OUT

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Airedale Terrier Match Book Covers


Eurotrip gives match boxes away as part of their service. The smaller version was on the normal personal match boxes, and they issued about 20 different breeds. The Airedale however, was chosen as the only breed to be printed in the large size for the bigger match boxes. They are very rare.
Airedale Terrier Eurotrip Large Match Box Cover(left)... $19.95 each
Airedale Terrier Eurotrip Small Match Box Cover(right)... $9.95 each

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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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