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The economy in the former Soviet Union is in very sad shape. To bolster their income, the independent Russian states have started issuing topical stamps in the hope that the world market will buy them and not require the associated postal services. As of this date Abkhazia is a fragment of the old USSR, its either a part of Georgia or a new country, depending on who you ask. They started printing their own passports in Oct.. 1998, but it's unclear how universally they will be recognized. The Republic of Abkhazia covers 3,300 square miles between the eastern shores of the Black Sea and the crestline of the main Caucasus range, from the rivers Psou(in the North) and ingur (in the South). The coastal valleys are humid and subtropical. At higher altitudes the weather ranges from moderately cold to such freezing temperatures that the snow never melts. This stamp was issued in 1999.
Beagle Abkazia Stamp ... $5.95 each

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. This beautiful puppy stamp was issued in 1972.
Beagle Ajman Stamp... $4.95 each

Antigua & Barbuda are a pair of sister islands in the north east Caribbean. The stamp on the left was issued in 1994. They put out two sets of stamps at that time in honor of The Year of the Dog. There were 12 large breeds and 12 small breeds. This lovely Beagle was in the set of small breeds. The stamp on the right was issued in the year 2000. Brand new! and typical.
Beagle Antigua and Barbuda Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Antigua and Barbuda Stamp (right)... $4.95 each

It may be noted that Benin, former Dahomey, is perhaps the "most beaten tracks by Europeans of any in Africa". The history of Benin is a succession of kingdoms, followed by years of communist rule and finally independence in 1990. The stamp on the left was issued 1995, while the puppy on the right was issued in 1998.
Beagle Benin Stamp (left)... $5.95 each

Beagle Benin Stamp (right)... $5.95 each

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 Beagle shown above on the left 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. 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 right is the stamp that was ultimately issued with the Beagle image from the overprint, also put out by Buriatia. There is a second pair below from Dagestan.

Buriatia overprint (left) -- SOLD OUT Beagle Buriatia Stamp (right)... $4.95 each

These beautiful Puppy stamps were put out by Buriatia in 2000.
Beagle Buriatia Stamp 1(left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Buriatia Stamp 2(right)... $4.95 each

Calve Island is an island off the edge of Scotland. There seem to be three of four of these whose major source of income is issuing topical stamps for sales around the world. This Beagle stamp was issued in 1984.
Beagle Calve Island, Scoutland Stamp... $5.95 each

A very nice Beagle stamp from the Czech Republic. The capital is Prague. I have only one of these. I have been unable to obtain any more from the Czech Republic.
Beagle Czech Republic Stamp... $5.95 each

The US has an embargo against Cuba so any stamps that you find typically have come into the country in a collection from Canada or another country. This stamp was put out in 1998 for one of the international shows held there.
Beagle Cuba Stamp... $8.95 each

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 five "old" printed stamps and overprinted them with a new image and a new value. The Beagle shown above on the right is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Amurskaya. 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. 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. The stamp on the left was ultimately issued by Dagestan with the Beagle image from the overprint from Amurskaya.
Dagestan is one of the republics of the former USSR. Located between the 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. This stamp was issued in 1999.
Ingushetia is one of the 21 Russian republics, which are the administrative units with the greatest amount of autonomy within the Russian Federation. It was part of a joint Chechen-Ingush autonomous republic from 1936 until 1991, when Chechnya declared independence and the Ingush separated from the republic.
Beagle Dagestan Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Amurskaya overprint (right) -- SOLD OUT

This stamp was issued in 1994 as part of the commemoration for the Year of the Dog.
Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominca's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. It is slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical and the terrain has rugged mountains of volcanic origin. It is known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system. The official language is English. The capital is Roseau.
Beagle Dominica Stamp... $5.95 each

Evenkia is in the far northern region of central Russia. The native people were nomads who depend on hunting and reindeer for their livelihood for centuries. The Soviet government tried to bring these people under their rule but the climatic conditions are very harsh and it was difficult to exploit the natural resources, so much of the country was still undominated when the Soviet Union broke apart in 1991. This is the first set of dog stamps issued by the remote region of Evenkia, put out in 1999.
Beagle Evenkia Stamp... $4.95 each

For several years, this was our main stamp for Beagles. It was issued in 1977 by Equitorial Guinea in Africa.
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 petroleum, timber, small unexploited deposits of gold, manganese, uranium. Natural hazards; violent windstorms and flash floods.
Beagle Equatorial Guinea Stamp... $4.95 each

This stamp is from Grenada - Grenadines and was issued in 1993. Most of the stamps issued show a landmark from the country of origin. Therefore, I am mystified as to why this lovely Beagle stamp would show the ruins of the Temple to Athens Greece.
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 iis 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. Grenada has two dependencies in the Grenadines chain, Carriacou and Petit (often spelt Petite) Martinique.
Beagle Grenada-Grenadines Stamp... $4.95 each

Jewish Republic is another local Russian state near Siberia.
Beagle Jewish Republic Stamp... $4.95 each

This stamp was issued in 2001.
The Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria is a federal subject of the Russian Federation located in the northern Caucasus mountains, with plains in the northern part. The Kabardian lands have been under Russian protectorate since 1557. In 1739 Kabardia became independent and 1774 became part of the Russian empire. Balkaria was annexed in 1827. In 1944, Stalin accused the Balkars of collaborating with Nazi Germany and deported the entire population. The Territory was renamed the Kabardin ASSR until 1957, when the Balkar population was allowed to return and its name was restored.
Beagle Kabardino Balkaria Stamp... $4.95 each

What a pair of beautiful Beagle Puppies issued by Kalmykia in 2001.
Kalmykia is a republic within the Russian Federation. The Kalmyks settled the Volga River region in the seventeenth century. A Mongol people, they were originally Buddhist in faith. Annexed to Russian in 1771, a Kalmyk Autonomous Province was created by the Bolsheviks in 1920. This was abolished during the Second World War, when, in common with many other ethnic minorities, the Kalmyks were deemed to have displayed insufficient enthusiasm for fighting for Communism. The customary mass deportations followed. An Autonomous Republic was re-established in 1958.
Beagle Kalmykia Stamp 1... $4.95 each

This Beagle puppy also was issued in 2001 by Kalmykia.
Beagle Kalmykia Stamp 2... $4.95 each

This Beagle puppy also was issued in 2001 by Karakalpakia.
Karakalpakia, now under the domain of Uzbekistan, is on the edge of the shrinking Aral Sea, which has recently revealed a shocking scale of environmentally induced disease. Women and children are most severely affected from the spread of pesticides and other pollutants as the lake - once the fourth largest in the world - has turned into a desert, its waters siphoned off to irrigate vast cotton fields and rice paddies in Central Asia. Over 20 per cent of the young women, aged 13-19, have kidney disease, and another 23 per cent suffer from thyroid dysfunctions. And many women have high levels of lead, zinc and strontium in their blood. Although the Aral Sea probably has less than 10 years of life left, if nothing is done to salvage what remains of it, the 1.1 million residents of Karakalpakia are under immediate health threats. If nothing is done to improve the health of the people we may be witnessing the end of another entire society as a result of human folly.
Beagle Karakalpakia Stamp... $4.95 each

Karelia is on the northwest corner of Russia, bordering Finland, to which it once belonged. This stamp was issued in 2000.
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 centuries all that conditioned 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.
Beagle Karelia Stamp 1... $4.95 each

Beagle Karelia Stamp 2(left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Karelia Stamp 3(right)... $4.95 each

This stamp was issued in 1999 by Koriakia, another of the Russian republics.
Koriakia and Kolyma Region, going southwest we cross huge ecotone between artic tundra and boreal forests. Zonal vegetation here is very specific unique for the world thickets of Siberian Dwarf Pine. The Pines produce cones with nuts and are the intial component for a lot of food chains. The weather in summer is mainly good, however sometimes in chilly evenings it is more comfortable in a sweater; also need in warm weather rain clothes and high rubber boots in most areas. problems are mosquitos and ticks. Local Russians take vaccines against these.
Beagle Koriakia Stamp... $4.95 each

Together with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan forms a region known as Central Asia. The area of Kyrgyzstan is almost completely mountainous and is subject to major earthquakes. It declared its independence with the downfall of the Soviet Empire in 1991. This adorable puppy stamp was issued in 1998.
Beagle Kyrgyzstan Stamp... $4.95 each

Laos is in southeast Asia with Cambodia and Viet Nam. This stamp issued in 1987.
Laos is located in southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam. Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam all border Laos. Laos is slightly larger than Utah. The climate is tropical monsoon. Laos is a Communist state. They gained their independence from France on July 19, 1949. The government of Laos - one of the few remaining official Communist states - began decentralizing control and encouraging private enterprise in 1986. Laos is the world's third-largest illicit opium producer. It has a population of 5,777,180.
Beagle Laos Stamp... $4.95 each

Liberia is an independent republic which lies on the on the bulge of Africa between Sierra Leone and the Ivory Coast. The official language of Liberia is English but several local languages are more widely spoken. In 1980 a military coup overthrew the government and led to economic mismanagement and debt. A democratically elected government was elected in 1997; however, the war had severely damaged the economy through the loss of facilities and foreign investment. One of the oldest stamps we have had, this Beagle puppy was issued in 1974.
Beagle Liberia Stamp... $5.95 each

Montserrat (Island), dependency of the United Kingdom, with 39 square miles in area, is one of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea. Montserrat is located southwest of Antigua and northwest of Guadeloupe. A governor administers the dependency with the assistance of executive and legislative councils.
The island was first sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and was named by him for a noted monastery on Montserrat, a mountain in Spain. Once known as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, Montserrat may have to find a new nickname. After more than 350 years of quiet, most of the island is now covered with a dull gray sheet of ash after the devastating eruptions of the Soufriere Hills Volcano that took place beginning in late June, 1997. The volcanic eruptions devastated the island's economy and the British government sent financial aid and provided supplies to build housing for the remaining population of about 4,000.
In spite of all the problems, a beautiful stamp in black & white with a lovely background (as shown above) was issued in 2000.
Beagle Monserrat Stamp... $6.95 each

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 these two. The stamp on the left was issued in 1998. The one on the right in 1996.
Beagle Mordovia Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Mordovia Stamp (right)... $6.95 each

One of the smallest states of the Indian Union, Nagaland is almost unexplored, as far as tourist destinations are concerned. A starkly remote terrain and scenery makes Nagaland, a place worth a visit for those adventurous in spirit. Situated in the north eastern corner of the country, Nagaland is home to myriad tribes and sub tribes. In 1973, they issued an early set of dog stamps, making this the first Beagle stamp that I have found.
Beagle Nagaland Stamp... $4.95 each

St. Kitts & Nevis are located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. Like no other islands in the Caribbean, they seem to embody a kind of lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific. The atmosphere here is luxuriant, an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and fantastically abundant vegetation. On Nevis, the ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with elusive green vervet monkeys and brilliant tropical flowers. Nevis was named after the spanish word for snow, not because there was any, but because of the white clouds that encircle the single peak of an island.
Beagle Nevis Stamp... $4.95 each

This stamp from Niger was issued in 2000. Niger is a poor, landlocked Sub-Saharan nation. Two-thirds of Niger is desert with much of the 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.
Beagle Niger Stamp... $5.95 each

Para Timor produced this lovely body pose and headstudy in 2000.
The stamp on the right was put out in 1999.
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.
Beagle Para Timor Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Para Timor Stamp (right)... $4.95 each

In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large economically important areas were won from Bolivia. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER was overthrown in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then.
Paragury is located in Central South America, northeast of Argentina. It is slightly smaller than California. It has a subtropical to temperate climate. The capital is Asuncion. A large percentage of the population derives their living from agricultutal activity, often on a subsistence basis. It is landlocked; lies between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil; the population is concentrated in southern part of the country.
I have only one and when some collector gets this one, I am unable to get any more from Paraguay.
Beagle Paraguay Stamp... $9.95 each

One of the five districts of Moldova in the former Soviet Union, Pridnestrovie issued this really attractive stamp in 2000.
Beagle Pridnestrovie Stamp... $4.95 each

This is a very pretty stamp with the Beagle among the flowers. It was issued in 1990.
Romania is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea. between Bulgaria and Ukraine. It is slightly smaller than Oregon. The climate is temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog, sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. They have the following resources petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas, coal, iron, ore, salt, arable land, hydropower. They also have natural hazards of earthquakes, most severe in south and southwest; Geologic structure and climate promote landslides. Environment current issues include soil erosion and degradation; water pollution; air pollution in south from industrial effluents; the capital is Bucharest.
Beagle Romania Stamp... $5.95 each

Sakhalin Islands issued this stamp in 2002.
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.
Beagle Sakhalin Island Stamp 1... $4.95 each

Sakhalin Islands issued this stamp in 1999.
Beagle Sakhalin Island Stamp 2... $4.95 each

Sharjah is the third largest of the seven states, which forms the United Arab Emirates that became fully independent in 1971. From that time, it has attracted attention -- first because of its oil reserves and its strategic location but now in addition to those, because of its program of economic and social development. In the last quarter of the twentieth century, the UAE has witnessed the creation of a truly modern welfare state. Education, health care and social services are available to all citizens. This darling puppy stamp was issued in 2000, the first time that Sharjah has issued dogs stamps since 1972.
Beagle Sharjah Stamp... $4.95 each

Somalia put this stamp out in 2000.
Somalia, also called the Somali Democratic Republic, is located on the Horn of Africa, the easternmost part of the African continent. Although it gained its independence in 1960, nearly constant unrest has kept it from establishing a lasting presence in the area.
Beagle Somalia Stamp 1... $4.95 each

Another lovely pair of Beagles from Somalia.
Beagle Somalia Stamp 2... $4.95 each

This stamp was issued in 1999.
The Republic of Somaliland (North West of somalia) situated on the tip of the Horn of Africa, was formed in 1991 after separating from southern Somalia. The people of Somaliland experienced more than three years of bitter civil war (1988-1991) resulting in the deaths of nearly 60,000 people, massisive displacement both internal and to other countries, and a near total destruction of infrastructure, communications systems, banking and public services.
Following a period of inter-clan conflict, the Somali people have settled internal disputes using traditional peace-building methods, and they have started to rehabilitate and reconstruct their damaged country. A stable administration has been formed, with a smooth transition of leadership following the death of former President Mohamed Ibrahim Egal, in May 2002. Demobilisation of former militia fighters into a national police force and army has created an environment of security within national boundaries.
Beagle Republic of Somaliland Stamp... $4.95 each

Staffa is another of the islands off the coast of Scotland that issues topical stamps.
Beagle Staffa, Scotland 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 Afghanistan.

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 this Beagle that was issued in 2002.
Beagle Tadjikistan Stamp... $4.95 each

Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is renowned for its magnificent wildlife, lakes, mountains, and scenery. The country boasts a wealth of natural attractions, including the famed Ngorongoro crater and the formidable Mount Kilimanjaro. It is also home to magnificent game reserves: Gombe Stream National Park, with its chimpanzee sanctuary; and the breathtaking plains of the Serengeti National Park, which hosts the annual migration of at least two million wildebeest with leopards and lions hot on their heels. Add to this the lovely beaches of the exotic islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. Tanzania recently issued a couple different sets of dog stamps, including this 'pretty in pink' stamp in 1996.
Beagle Tanzania Stamp... $4.95 each

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. The set of stamps that this Beagle is from was issued in 1999 and was just the first of several new sets from that country.
Beagle Tatarstan Stamp... $4.95 each

Touva issued this beautiful Beagle stamp in 1999. Touva (often spelled Tuva) is a country in the southern area of Siberia. It's a unique place with the landscapes ranging from the desert to the perma frost, and local fauna-from camels to reindeers. Touva is known as almost the only place in the world where shamanism, a very ancient religion, is preserved, kept and cultivated in its original form.
The republic of Tuva 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 safeguard 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 divrsity of the people is starting to be felt as the original culture, traditions and religion are gaining more followers.
Beagle Touva Stamp... $4.95 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.
Beagle Turks and Caicos Stamp... $4.95 each

Isn't this puppy a Love? The puppy stamp was issued in 1998. The stamp on the right was issued in 2001.
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 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 desolution of the Soviet Union, Udmurtia became one of the local republics and as such they now issue stamps including this lovely Beagle issued in 1998.
Beagle Udmurtia Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Udmurtia Stamp (right)... $4.95 each

Beagle stamp from United States of America

The United States isn't exactly known for its dog stamps, but in 1984, they did issue a set with dogs that are native to the US. The Beagle and Boston Terrier were among them.
Beagle United States of America Stamp... $4.95 each

Viet Nam issued this cute Beagle puppy in 1998.
Viet Nam is located in southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, alongside China, Laos and Cambodia. It is slightly larger than New Mexico. The climate is tropical in south; monosoonal on north with hot, rainy season (mid-May to mid-September) and warm, dry season (mid-October to mid-March). The terrain is low, flat delta in south and north; hilly, mountainous in far north and northwest. Natural hazards are occasional typhoons with extensive flooding. Vietnamese is the official language with English increasingly favored as a second language with some French, chinese, and Khumer. It is a communist state with Hanoi the capital. The people achieved their independence from France on Sept. 2, 1945. VietNam is a poor, densely populated country that has had to recover from the ravages of war, the loss of financial support from the old soviet bloc, and the rigidities of a central planned economy. This stamp was issued in 1999.
Beagle Viet Nam Stamp... $4.95 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. Both of these stamps were issued in 1997.
Beagle Yakutia Stamp (left)... $4.95 each

Beagle Yakutia Stamp (right)... $4.95 each

Zaire is part of the Congo of Africa. They issued a nice set of stamps in 1997, and this is the Beagle from that set.
Beagle Zaire Stamp... $4.95 each

Beagle Souvenir Sheets

Great fun for many breeds of dogs, especially if yours is one of the Beagle stamp from Batum

chosen ones. An enlarged detail of the Beagle is shown to the right on this souvenir sheet from Batum.
Batum is a local Russian state just south of the Black Sea, near Turkey. It is a Black Sea oil port at the end of an oil line. In 1878 its turbulent modern history began when it was taken by Russia from Turkey. Following the fall of the Tsar, the caucasion peoples reasserted their independence and Turkey saw its chance to win back old territory. Its troops entered Batum in april 1918. From this time date letters handstamped Batumskaya Kontora during a shortage of stamps at the Post Office and thus begins Batums philatelic history.
Beagle Minisheet from Batum... $6.95 each

The Czech Republic is a landlocked republic in Central Europe, comprosing the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia and Silesia. The new state Beagle stamp from Czechoslovakia

a democratic republic known as Czechoslovakia was broken up during World War II, but was re-established at the end of the war in 1945. From 1948 to 1989 the republic was ruled by a communist regime. In November 1989 the Communist government was ousted and Czechoslovakia again became a democratic state. During the 1990s, political and economic conflicts developed between the Czechs and Slovaks, and leaders of both groups decided to dissolve the Republic. In January 1993 Czechoslovakia was replaced by two independent states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic has relatively few natural resources and is heavily dependent on imported energy and raw materials. It has a humid, continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Prague is the Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The official language is Czech, a language of the West Slavic subgroup of slavic languages. The principle religion is Christianity. About 40% Roman Catholic. Protestant 3% and about 5% are atheist. Prior to World War II the country had a large Jewish population. Most of the Jews died in the Holocaust, the Nazi campaign to exterminate the Jews of Europe. Pork is a staple in their diet which resembles that of Germany. Traditionally the Czech lands have been among the most economically developed regions of Europe.
Beagle Stamp Folder from Czechoslovakia... $10.95 each

What a wonderful portrait of a deserving breed, a Beagle puppy. The Gambia is a long and narrow country in West Africa that parallels and takes in both sides of the Gambia River. It is surrounded by Senegal on all sides (see map), except on the Atlantic coast, and for this reason the two countries have a lot of ethnic and cultural ties. In contrast to Senegal, a former French colony, The Gambia was colonized by Britain and gained it's Independence on February 18, 1965. The puppy stamp on the right is a detail of the Beagle puppy from the Mini Sheet above.
Beagle Minisheet from Gambia... $14.95 each

Beagle Gambia Stamp alone... $5.95 each

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.
Beagle Souvenir Sheet from Republic of Guinea... $8.95 each

Beagle Stamp alone from Republic of Guinea... $5.95 each

Guyana is a little country, which lies on the North Eastern shoulder of South America near the equator. Beagle Souvenir Sheet from Guyana

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.
The British founded Guyana in 1781. It passed for a while to the French, who largely rebuilt it, and in 1784 to the Dutch, who called the capital Stabroek. Regaining control in 1812, the British government renamed it British Guiana. In 1966 it became an independent Guyana.
Beagle Souvenir Sheet from Guyana... $6.95 each

Sierra Leone was a British colony to which freed slaves returned in the late 1700's. After Independence in 1961 successive governments were dominated by a small political elite who exclusively profited from the lucrative trade in diamonds. Little of this national income trickled down to benefit the rest of the population. After much fighting and insurection the UN was finally convinced to send a peacekeeping force that was in the news for many months as the rebels continued. To the right is a detail of the Beagle from the souvenir sheet.
Beagle Souvenir Sheet from Sierra Leone... $6.95 each

This uniquely colored souvenir sheet was put out by The Turks & Caicos Islands just this year, 2001. 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, is 16,863.
To the right is the detail of the beagle shown in the souvenier sheet above.
Turks & Caicos Souvenir Sheet -- SOLD OUT

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.

Yakutia Souvenir Sheet -- SOLD OUT

This souvenir sheet was issued in 2001 by Turkmenistan.
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.
Beagle Souvenir Sheet from Turkmenistan... $6.95 each

Beagle Turkmenistan Stamp alone... $5.95 each

Beagle Envelopes

This hand-painted silk cachet envelope is from the American First Day Cover Society �Court of Honor series.
Eight popular breeds were selected by the U.S. Postal Service for its Block of Four Dog Stamps issue of September 7, 1984, its release timed to coincide with the American Kennel Club's 100th anniversary convention. The AKC, largest organization of its type in the world, is the official registrar of purebred dogs in the U. S., sanctions shows and sets breeding standards.
When you compare a huge, shaggy Newfoundland dog to a tiny Chihuahua, or an apartment-dwelling well-groomed poodle with her pink "hair bow" to a sleek racing Greyhound, it seems difficult to realize that all dogs are members of a single species, along with wolves, jackals and coyotes. The distinguishing feature which separates dogs from their wild cousins is the upturned tail. Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal. Archeological evidence has been found which links dogs to human culture as far back as several millennia B.C.
Today, dogs are part of millions of American households. Most are affectionate pets; some serve as guard dogs or Seeing Eye dogs, and some have performed remarkable feats of heroism in protecting their masters. They have well earned the title of "man's best friend."
Scott #2098-2102
In 1979, Freda Dickie Weaver introduced her hand-painted cachets with the Sc. 1787 �Seeing For Me� stamp issue. Collectors were mesmerized with the beauty and the life-like appearance of her cachets. They immediately became much sought after covers which commanded a premium price. This attracted many skilled artists to the first-day cover field. Through Freda Weaver�s efforts, hand-painted covers have become a major collecting interest. Freda�s covers are extremely complex and detailed. They are hand-painted in life-like colors that accurately portray the subject at its time of use. The demand for her work far exceeds her capacity to produce. Her attention to detail makes the covers living bits of time. She is, without question, the leading cachet artist of our time.

OLD DRUM Black and Tan Coonhound Died 1870 - Warrensburg, Missouri
"Old Drum" is the focal point on this magnificent envelope. He stands alone on the left. The eight chosen stamps are shown to the right.
Old Drum, a hound dog, was shot dead in 1870 by Samuel "Dick" Ferguson, nephew and ward of Leonidas Hornsby, an irate neighbor who thought Drum had been killing his sheep.
Drum's owner, Charles burden, sued Hornsby (who also happened to be his brother-in-law), and the case eventually went to the Missouri Supreme Court where Burden won the case. But it was in the courtroom in Warrensburg that Burden's lawyer, future Senator George Graham Vest, delivered his famous tribute: "the one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world....is his dog."
A statue of Old Drum was erected, and still stands, on the current Johnson county Courthouse lawn (the old courthouse where Vest delivered his famous speech still stands elsewhere in town). Burden was awarded fifty dollars.
Dick Ferguson, the reported shooter of Old Drum, later moved to Oklahoma, where he himself died of gunshot wounds in the town of Anadarko.
(Old Drum: North Holden St., Warrensburg, MO.: Directions: Johnson County courthouse. West from Hwy 13 via East Market St.)
(Thanks to Dr. John A. Horner, author of "Who Shot Old Drum,")
Beagle Envelope (Silk Cachet - Old Drum) from USA... $24.95 each

BEAGLE
See above envelope description for information on the artist, Freda Dickie Weaver.
A Beagle and a Boston Terrier stamp is affixed to the upper right of the envelope. This a first day of issue, September 7, 1984, to coincide with the American Kennel Club's 100th anniversary convention. The AKC, largest organization of its type in the world, is the official registrar of purebred dogs in the U. S., sanctions shows and sets breeding standards.
The Beagle is among the five most popular breeds in America today. One of the "tracking hounds" - dogs that rely mostly on their sense of smell to track game - Beagles are widely used for hunting hares and rabbits, their favorite prey. Beagles have the usual "hound" colors - predominately white with tan or black and tan markings. Although Beagles are not among the most easily trained dogs, they are usually happy and friendly, and make affectionate pets.
Both the Beagle and the Boston Terrier are favorites of owners who enjoy lively, lovable pets that are good companions. Scott #2098
Beagle Envelope (Silk Cachet) from USA... $24.95 each

A 'First Day Issue' envelope, May. 1, 2000 from Nevis. An awesome piece for your collection. Each of the envelopes from Nevis has a different set stamps. (see envelope below) ONE ONLY. Don't miss out on this rare find.
Altho the Beagle is front and center on this envelope as well as the one below, the stamps affixed to the front of the envelope are very different. One envelope has headstudies and the other has full body poses. When you purchase the envelope you have (envelope and stamps for the price of the envelope alone) the option of, perhaps, being interested in one of the rare stamps, also.
St. Kitts & Nevis are located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. Like no other islands in the Caribbean, they seem to embody a kind of lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific. The atmosphere here is luxuriant, an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and fantastically abundant vegetation. On Nevis, the ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with elusive green vervet monkeys and brilliant tropical flowers. Nevis was named after the spanish word for snow, not because there was any, but because of the white clouds that encircle the single peak of an island.
Beagle Envelope 1 from Nevis ... $9.95 each

A 'First Day Issue' envelope, May. 1, 2000 from Nevis. An awesome piece for your collection. Each of these two envelopes has a different set of stamps. (see above envelope) ONE ONLY. Don't miss out on this rare find.
See above envelope for information on Nevis.
Beagle Envelope 2 from Nevis ... $9.95 each

Romania is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea. between Bulgaria and Ukraine. It is slightly smaller than Oregon. The climate is temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog, sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. They have the following resources petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas, coal, iron, ore, salt, arable land, hydropower. They also have natural hazards of earthquakes, most severe in south and southwest; Geologic structure and climate promote landslides. Environment current issues include soil erosion and degradation; water pollution; air pollution in south from industrial effluents; the capital is Bucharest.
Beagle Envelope from Romania... $7.95 each

* 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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