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Brussels Griffon are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
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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 Brussels Griffon shown above on the right is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Dagestan. 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 left is the stamp that was ultimately issued with the Brusels Griffon image from the overprint, put out by Abkazia.
Brussels Griffon Abkhazia Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Brussels Griffon Overprint from Dagestan(right)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors


Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, became independent from France in 1960. Governmental instability during the 1970's and 1980's was followed by mulitparty elections in the early 1990's. Burkina Faso is a landlocked country where recent droughts and desertification are severely affecting agricultural activities, population distribution and the economy. Several hundred thousand farm workers migrate south every year to work in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana.
Brussels Griffon Burkina Faso Stamp... $4.95 each


This brightly colored stamp was issued in 1977 by Equatorial 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.
Brussels Griffon Equitorial Guinea Stamp... $4.95 each


This unique stamp was issued by Komi in 2002.
Brussels Griffon Komi Stamp... $4.95 each


Both of these stamps from Touva were issued 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 permafrost, 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 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 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 diversity of the people is starting to be felt as the original culture, traditions and religion are gaining more followers.
Brussels Griffon Touva Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Brussels Griffon Touva Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


Both of the above stamps were issued by Udmurtia in 1999.
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
Brussels Griffon Udmurtia Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Brussels Griffon Udmurtia Stamp(right)... $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. This lovely stamps was issued in 2001.
Brussels Griffon Yakutia Stamp... $5.95 each

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Brussels Griffon Rubber Ink Stamp


These are the neatest rubber ink stamps. They are about 2 inches X 2 inches and you can ink them in any color of ink that you choose, to print on any surface that will take the ink. They are a rubber stamp with a block wood backing. The picture above is of the wood block showing the image on the rubber stamp. We have only 2 of this breed in stock.
Brussels Griffon Rubber Ink Stamp... $9.95 each

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Brussels Griffon Souvenir Sheets


A beautiful new souvenir sheet from Benin.
It may be noted that Benin, former Dahomey, has 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.
Brussels Souvenir Sheet from Benin... $7.95 each

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Brussels Griffons are very fortunate to have a variety of cards to build a collection around as well. To check out the Brussels Griffon Tobacco, Tea and Playing Cards, Click Here.

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* We can take visa/mc/amex/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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