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Bull Mastiff
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Mastiffs are such an interesting group of dogs! Since there are so many nice stamps and cards, I am splitting them into four pages. You can find the others here:
Bull Mastiff Stamps
Stamps of other Mastiffs
Mastiff Cards
I know that some of these are specific breeds and others, espeically the art work of old, will be more of a "type" of dog. They are all beautiful in their own way.

This card was issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1937. The cards were inserted singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. The title of the set is: "Dogs: A Series". On the back, it says, "An ideal guard dog showing many characteristics of both the Bulldog and the Mastiff, which were used in its making. Head large and square with fair wrinkle and moderate depression between eyes. Muzzle deep and broad, fairly short; slightly undershot jaws permitted. Dark mask preferred. Eyes dark, of medium size, set wide apart with furrow between them; ears V-shaped, set on wide and high. Neck muscular, well-arched and of moderate length. Chest deep and wide with well-rounded ribs. Forelegs well boned and straight. Hind legs muscular with well-developed second-thighs. Feet large and round. Tail tapering, never carried gaily. Coat short, dense. Colours: fawn or brindle."
Card 1 -- $4.95

This is not a cigarette card, but was issued by the Hornimans Tea in 1961 to be inserted singly into their packets of tea. It is edited by Stanley Dangerfield and photographed by C.M. Cooke. On the back, it says, "Of comparatively recent origin, being a straight cross between the Bulldog and the Mastiff, designed to guard large country houses and estates in England. Not shown until 1928, they are becoming surprisingly popular in view of their massive proportions. Very powerfully built, possessing great strength but never cumbersome, large square head with arched neck almost as large as head in circumference. Any shade of brindle, fawn or red."
Card 2 -- $4.95

These cards were intended to be issued by John Player & Sons in about 1940, however a paper shortage due to the outbreak of World War II prevented this. Fortunately, a number of the cards were printed and made available to collectors. The cards were intended to be inserted singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. The title of the set is: "Dogs' Heads: A series from Paintings by Peter Biegel." On the back, it says, "The Bull Mastiff was not recognised as a breed by the Kennel Club until 1925, but for centuries previously the cross of the Bulldog and the Mastiff had produced a definite type of dog. It is known that gamekeepers favoured the old type of Bull Mastiff as a companion on their nightly rounds. This was due no doubt to the dog's fierceness, alertness and ability to tackle poachers. The Bull Mastiff of today is a much purer breed and is, despite its formidable appearance, a very faithful and trustworthy animal. Its accepted colourings are fawn and brindle."
Card 3 -- $9.95

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Bull Mastiff Playing Cards


This playing card was issued in 1996 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. It was printed in Belgium and the lovely illustrations were done by Tomas Markevicius as part of the Dogs of the World Card Collection. The Bullmastiff is the 10 of diamonds. To the right is a copy of the back of the cards from this set.
Playing Card 1 -- $4.95


This playing card is much older than the one above. The Bullmastiff is the King of Clubs, but I have no other information on it.
Playing Card 2 -- $4.95

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We are fortunate to have a service that will gold leaf and frame your stamps for a very reasonable price.
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If you want to buy one, a set or just to comment, please email me at
Francie@Kristull.com
or call 1-800-658-6699 toll free
(for locally, or out of the US: (512) 280-1867) for current availability.

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

* We do have discounts if you want to buy more than one.

* We have a couple of copies of some of these cards, and since they are much more fun when you have a "set", we would be happy to give a discount for multiple purchases. This can make a set of interesting breed cards quite reasonable. 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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last updated: January 27, 2000

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