Basset Hound Cards
Basset Hound Tobacco, Tea and Playing Cards
Basset Hounds are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any
breed.
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World, click here.
This card is issued by Wills entitled "Dogs", in 1937 and enclosed in Wild Woodbine
Cigarettes. The following is imprinted on the back of the card. "An importation
from France, the Basset greatly resembles the Dachshund. Head long and narrow with
prominent peak of skull and wrinkled forehead. Ears very long and fine, hanging in
loose folds. Neck powerful, with heavy dewlap. Chest deep and full. Body long and
low. Forelegs short and crooked at knee. Hindquarters very muscular and bent at
stifle. Tail carried hound fashion. Coat short, smooth and fine, with high gloss; or
rough-coated. Skin loose and elastic. Colour: black-white-and-tan."
Basset Hound Card 1(Wills, 1937)... SOLD OUT
This card was put out by SERVICE LINE of Modena, Italy in 1993 .
These are truly lovely photographs. The subjects are unidentified.
Basset Hound Card 2(Modena, Italy, 1993)... $4.95 each
This card issued by Gallaher is the second in a series of 48 titled "Dogs A Series"
issued in 1936. The back of the card contains the following: "A Basset Hound
could well be kept by many people who admire the bigger hounds, and have not
space enough to keep one. He is a true hound in his method of hunting by the
nose, in his colouring, and the shape of his head. Packs of them were regularly
hunted in past times. The breed is an old one in its present form, and is
related to an ancient Dachshund type at least 4.000 years old."
Basset Hound Card 3(Gallaher, 1936)... $9.95 each
Another card also put out by SERVICE LINE of Modena, Italy.
Again the subject is unidentified. A marvelous photograph.
Basset Hound Card 4(Modena, Italy, 1993)... $4.95 each
This card issued in 1961 came from a series titled "Dogs" and contained in
Horniman Tea. Printed on the back is the following: "Originally from the
Continent and of similar ancestry to the Bloodhound, they have been known in
England for centuries and were referred to by Shakespeare in 'A Midsummer Night's
Dream". Recognised by the Kennel Club in 1882 and popularised by Queen
Alexandra, who frequently exhibited them. Surprisingly large dogs despite short
legs, weighing up to 50 lbs. Head massive and resembling that of a Bloodhound.
Coat smooth and of any accepted Foxhound colour."
Basset Hound Card 5(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... SOLD OUT
This card is from the Cofton Collections "Dogs 2nd Series-Reprint of 1963", issued in
1988.
Basset Hound Card 6 (Cofton,reprint 1988)... SOLD OUT
This colorful card is the 2nd in the series of 25 titled "Popular Dogs" issued in
1967 and contained in Bassett Candy. The following is printed on the back of the
card: "This is a handsome, medium sized hound, that has both quality and style. His
markings are generally either black, tan and white, or lemon and white with typical
hound marking. His fine smooth coat takes on a beautiful gloss. Bassets have long
ears, wonderful noses and a deep, musical voice."
Basset Hound Card 7 (Bassett Candy 1967)... SOLD OUT
This card is from the Cofton Collections "Dogs 3rd Series-Reprint of 1963"
issued in 1988.
Basset Hound Card 8 (Cofton reprint 1988)... SOLD OUT
This beautiful painting is from Wills "Dogs 2nd Series", 1915. An informative
description is printed on the back as follows: "This dog is supposed to have been
originally a native of Flanders, and was widely used as a sporting dog in Russia,
France and Germany long before it was introduced into this country (about 1870).
Bassets (from the French bas--meaning low) are small, short-legged long-bodied
hounds; in size intermediate between Beagles and Harriers. Their "voice" is resonant
and very powerful for so small a dog. In tone it resembles that of the Bloodhound.
Though usually good tempered and not quarrelsome, the Basset-hound is willful and
likes to roam abroad. He has remarkable powers of scent, and works intelligently with
his companions in the pack. One of the first importers of the breed into this country
was the late Sir J. E. Millais, P.R.A."
Basset Hound Card 9 (Wills, 2nd seies, 1915)... $24.95 each
This lovely head study is from Players titled "Dogs Heads (Eire)" issued in 1940.
It was rare enough and beautiful enough that it was reprinted in 1994.
The card is described on the back as follows: "Although rarely seen except at
larger Championship shows, more Bassets are in existence than their infrequent
appearances suggest. There are several packs of them used for harehunting but not
many are kept as companions. They were taken into England from France by Lord
Galway and Lord Onslow during last century, but it was the late Sir Everett
Millais who really popularized them. Partly to counteract too close in-breeding
and partly as a scientific experiment, he introduced Bloodhound blood into his
strain. His experiment led him to write his paper Two Problems of Reproduction,
a notable addition to the literature on dog breeding."
Basset Hound Card 10(Players,Eire, reprint 1994)... SOLD OUT
Basset Hound Card 10(Players,Eire, original 1940)... SOLD OUT
This brightly colored card is put out by Epol in South Africa, which is a
dog food company. This series was called "Dog Pictures" and issued in
1974. A short description is on the back of the card. "Has a heavily built body,
wrinkled head, resembling a bloodhound and long velvety ears. Height is 35 cm."
Basset Hound Card 11(Epol, Dog Food Co., 1974)... SOLD OUT
These beautiful head studies from John Player & Sons titled "Dogs Heads"
originally painted by Arthur Wardle in 1940. The back of the card has the
following printing; "In France the word basset is given to nearly all
short-legged hounds, and it was from France that the first specimens of this breed were imported in the last century. Lord Galway and Lord Onslow are credited with being the first English importers, but Sir Everett Millais was the first to exhibit the breed here. It is probable that the old French Bloodhounds contributed largely to the Basset's evolution, for it has remarkably keen scenting powers and is a determined hunter, whose "music" when on a scent enables it to be followed in dense covert. The Basset deserves greater popularity than it enjoys, for it is a splendid little breed of distinctive character. The two varieties of the Basset, rough and smooth, are illustrated; the only difference between them is in coat."
Basset Hound Card 14(Players, 1940)... SOLD OUT
PUPPIES
BASSET HOUND
Molassine 'Puppies," a series of 50 cards was issued in 1967. They
were distributed and enclosed in Vims-Pet Food. The following is
shown on the back of the card: This rather melncholy appearance
is natural in repose but the Basset is a passionate hunter with
an excellent nose and a clear melodious cry. They are ideal
companions to the modern hunter, and are affectionate, faithful
easy to look after making delightful pets.
Basset Hound Card 15 (Molassine, 1967)... $9.95 each
This nice photo card is from Golden Fleece Australia "Pedigree Dogs" issued in
1972. The back of the card reads as follows; "Of French origin, the Basset Hound is mainly a hunting dog and apart from the Bloodhound has the best tracking nose in the hound group.
By nature, the Basset is good tempered, friendly, and is happy to be with people. He mixes well with other dogs and makes a loyal and sensible pet. Requiring neither pampering nor special feeding the Basset is easily managed and if taken in hand as a pup is no problem to train."
Illust; "Sandecotes Cherry Pie"
Owner; Mrs. M. Alexander, Vic.
Basset Hound Card 16(Golden Fleece, Australia, 1972)... SOLD OUT
Rough Coated Basset Hound Cards
This lovely card is from Players "Dogs by Wardle-Full Length", 1931. Description on
the back is as follows: "There are two varieties of the Basset Hound, the
rough-coated and smooth-coated. Of French origin, they have excellent tongues and
extraordinary scenting powers, and will readily hunt deer, roebuck, wild bores,
wolves, foxes, hares, rabbits, etc., either singly or in packs. As show specimens in
this country they are only to be seen at two or three of the principal Dog Shows.
Colours: black, white and tan; head, shoulders and quarters a rich tan and black
patches on the back; also sometimes hare-pied. Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 40-50 lb."
Basset Hound Card 13 (Players, 1931)... $6.95 each
This lovely scene of two Bassets is from Player "Dogs-Scenic--Background" 1925. The
following information is printed on the back of the card; "The Basset Hound is of
French origin, and is a low-set heavily built dog with long pendulous ears, and
hound's head, "crooked" forelegs, and long body. They have excellent tongues,
extraordinary scenting power, and will readily hunt deer, roebuck, wild boars,
wolves, foxes, hares, rabbits, &c., either singly or in packs. Colour black,
white and hound tan. There are both smooth-coated and rough-coated Basset Hounds, the
only difference being the coat. Weight 40 to 50 lbs. Height 12 to 14
ins. at shoulder."
Basset Hound Card 14 (Players scenic background, 1925)... $7.95 each
"OUR PUPPIES"
These cards were issued at about the same time by Godfrey Phillips as part of the
"Our Puppies" series in 1936. The one on the left was for inclusion in packs of 20
cigarettes and the one on the right was for packets of 10 cigarettes. The short
description on the back says:
The Basset Hound
"This hound is of French origin, and is not unlike the Dachshund in body,
but has long ears. Coats may be smooth or rough."
Basset Hound Card 17 (Godfrey Phillips, 1936)left... $14.95 each
Basset Hound Card 17a (Godfrey Phillips, 1936)right... SOLD OUT
Basset Hound 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 Basset Hound history.
This card was issued recently as part of the "Famous Dogs of the World" series, and the
Basset is the three of Diamonds
Basset Hound Playing Card 1... $4.95 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 Basset Hound in it is the Jack of Spades.
Basset Hound Playing Card 2... $6.95 each
Basset Hound Playing Card 3... $4.95 each
Basset Hound Playing Card 4... $4.95 each
Basset Hound Playing Card 5... $4.95 each
Basset Hound Playing Card 6... $4.95 each
Basset Hound Cigar Bands
Basset Hound Cigar Band... SOLD OUT
Basset Hound Post Cards
This beautiful post card has a Beagle stamp on it and the card is labeled
as a Beagle. But the card picture is definitely a Basset and makes an impressive
addition to your collection. Many foreign countries mislabel the
breeds on their stamps and cards.
Basset Hound Post Card 1... $6.95 each
Basset Hound Match Box Covers
Match box covers are usually produced in Europe. This one is from a relatively
unusual set.
Basset Hound Match Box Cover... SOLD OUT
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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.
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