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Dalmatians are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely stamps and cards to build a collection around.
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Our first card was issued by Wills in 1937 to be inserted in their 10-packs of "Wild Woodbine" Cigarettes. On the back it says, "A strong, decorative dog with pronounced sporting inclinations. Head fairly wide, long and flat, with moderate indentation between eyes. Muzzle long and powerful, mouth level. Ears thin and fine, with rounded tips. Shoulders clean and muscular. Forelegs straight and heavily boned. Hind legs well muscled. Feet round and compact. Chest deep but not too wide, with well-sprung, but not rounded, ribs. Back powerful, with muscular, slightly-arched loin. Tail tapering. Coat short, hard and fine. Ground colour pure white with round deep black or liver-brown spots. Eyes black or dark brown on black spotteds, yellow or light brown on livers. Eye-rims follow colour of coat."
Dalmatian Card 1(Wills, 1937)... $4.95 each



This headstudy is from a set put out in 1940 by Players & Sons of Dog's Heads by Peter Biegel. On the back it says, "The Dalmatian has a long history but an obscure origin. It first came into prominence in England in the old coaching days, when it was employed as a guard against highwaymen and foot-pads. It was trained to run between the rear wheels of the coach, which led to its being called the Carriage Dog. Long after the danger from robbers had passed, it was fashionable to have a Dalmatian in attendance when traveling by coach. Attractive in appearance, being white with liver or black spots, the Dalmatian makes an excellent domestic pet."
Dalmatian Card 2(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each



I love this card from 1925, also put out by Player's and Sons in a series call, "Scenic Backgrounds." On the back it says, "This native breed of Dalmatia, on the Eastern shores of the Gulf of Venice, has been domesticated for at least two hundred years, and is a most attractive animal. His "spots" which should be evenly distributed, have given rise to his popular cognomen of "Plum-Pudding Dog." He is always born pure white, his spots developing some months afterwards. He possesses an instinctive fondness for the horse, and before the days of motors was often to be found accompanying a trap or carriage. Colour black or liver spotted on a white background. Weight 50 lbs. height at shoulder 20 ins."
Dalmatian Card 3(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each



These cards are from Cofton Collections issued in 1963. They were then reissued in 1988. The first one is from their Second Series and the bottom one is from their Third Series. They were used as advertising cards and a company could put their own advertising on the back to promote their company. The only information on the back is about the Cofton Company.
Dalmatian Card 4(Cofton Collections reissue, 1988)second series (top)... $4.95 each
Dalmatian Card 5(Cofton Collections reissue, 1988)third series (bottom)... $4.95 each



Not all trading cards are issued by Tobacco companies. This one was put out by Amaran Tea in 1965 and was put into each carton of their tea leaves. On the back it says, "In the past the Dalmatian was much used as a carriage dog. It has great endurance and speed and works well with horses. Usual colours are black and white. The head should be long, flat and broad between the ears with no wrinkles; muzzle long and powerful, eyes set moderately apart. The ears are fine, spotted and broad at the base."
Dalmatian Card 6(Amaran Tea, 1965)... $4.95 each



Horniman's Tea also put out a dog set in 1961 for inclusion in their 1/4 pound packets of tea. On the back it says, "Originally from Dalmatia, but flowered in England with horse and carriage. He loves the stables and was to be seen following coaches, sometimes preceding them and occasionally trotting under the pole between the leaders and the wheelers.
Spots are important and should be either black or liver on white. They should not intermingle and be in size from a 6d. to a 2/-piece, smaller on head, ears and extremities."
Dalmatian Card 7(Horniman Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each



Both of these cards were issued in 1939 by Godfrey Phillips. The one on the left went in their packets with 10 cigarettes in them. The one on the right went in the 20-cigarette packets. On the back of the left one it says, "The Dalmatian was originally used to act as a runner, and to add dignity and importance to coaches and landaus. Although this occupation has now gone, this dog is still very popular, chiefly because of his attractive appearance and amiable temperament."
The right one is beautifully embossed for a nice texture. On the back it says, "The Dalmatian is very popular, chiefly because of his attractive appearance and amiable temperament."
Dalmatian Card 8(Godfrey Phillips Our Dogs, 1939)left... $12.95 each
Dalmatian Card 8(Godfrey Phillips Our Dogs, 1939)large right... $14.95 each



This gorgeous card was issued by Gallaher's in 1936 as part of their First Series of Dog Cards. On the back it says, "The Dalmatian was one of the breeds beloved by our great-grandparents and in many old illustrations it is shown trotting by a horse or coach. One authority has stated that it is descended from the Old English Hound and was formerly used for hunting. Although it is not now used for this purpose it is noted for its keen powers of scent and follows instinctively. It has also a remarkable memory and can be easily trained. Unless it is attacked it is not pugnacious and it makes an excellent guard."
Dalmatian Card 9(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each



The next cards are actual photographs from 1939. These were issued by Pattreiouex for insertion in their Senior Service Cigarettes. The series was simply titled, "Dogs." On the back of the top one it says, "The Dalmatian has an inherited fondness for horses, and used formerly to run under carriages. This trait is useful for owners who ride.
GENERAL HINTS
RETRIEVING(6). The pup should be taught to obey signals. When he is, say, ten yards away, whistle and give the 'sit' signal. When he sits, go up and pat him. Then hold —up your hand, say 'stay' and retreat facing him. Go some yards away, whistle and pat your leg (the 'me up' signal). When he comes up at a gallop reward him. (Yeah, right!)

On the back of the bottom one it says, " The Dalmatian is extremely intelligent and easily trained to almost anything, an excellent companion dog for anyone who has facilities for exercising him.
GENERAL HINTS
TRAINING FOR TRAFFIC (3). Our puppy now understands the words of command and some signals. Take him to a quiet cul-de-sac and let him off the lead; carry some tasty scraps, call him up and give him these from time to time. If he goes off the pavement without orders, scold him, take him frequently across the road on the command 'over' and wave of the hand.
Dalmatian Card 10(Pattreiouex Senior Service cigarettes, 1939)top... $5.95 each
Dalmatian Card 11(Pattreiouex Senior Service cigarettes, 1939)bottom... $5.95 each



Carraras also put out a photographic series called, "Dogs and Friend" in 1936. On the back it says, "Dalmatians have recently become once again a most popular breed. Thirty years ago they were very fashionable, and then, as is often the case, the boom subsided, but nowadays every other person seems to own one. "Plum pudding" dogs, as they are affectionately called, are very obedient and wonderful to take out riding. No one appears to agree as to whether they came from Dalmatia or not. If you are buying a puppy you may find that it is pure white. The spots develop later."
Dalmatian Card 12(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $5.95 each



John Sinclair issued their photographic cards in 1938. It is called, "Champion Dogs." On the back it says:
CH. PORTENCROSS PRINCE.
Sire: Golden Arrow.
Dam: Queen Rubalex.
Born: April 4th, 1933
Winner of 10 Challenge certificates, including: 1935: Blackpool; Harrogate; Edinburgh. 1936: Glasgow; British Dalmatian Club; Belfast; Crystal Palace. 1937: Glasgow; Cruft's; British Dalmatian Club. Best in Show, Dalmatian Club, 1936 and 1937.
Owned by: Mrs. G.V. Blair, 12, Queen's Gate, Glasgow.
Dalmatian Card 13(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... SOLD OUT



This is another tea card. However, this card was printed on the actual package of 'Typhoo Tea' in 1955. The picture had to be cut out of the packaging, therefore there is no printing on the back of this card from the series titled "Some Popular Breeds of Dogs".
Dalmatian Card 14(Ty-Phoo Tea, 1955)... $8.95 each


George Basset is a candy company that issued a set of cards in 1967 with lovely dogs on them. On the back it says, "This is the "Spotted" or "Plum Pudding Dog." They make excellent guard dogs and are noted for their fondness for horses. The spots on his coat should be black or liver, round in shape, well defined and the size of 6d. or of a florin."
Dalmatian Card 15(Bassett Candy, 1967)... SOLD OUT



This card is a Golden Fleece Swap Card from Australia put out in 1972. On the back it says, "One of the best natured of dogs, the Dalmatian is neither vicious nor savage. He is a faithful companion, always ready to repay you for a little love and attention.
"The Dalmatian can be trained for almost any purpose. He makes an excellent hunter and will adapt himself to any place or climate. Never looking for trouble, the Dalmatian is a quiet dog ready to meet friendly advances and always keen to protect his owner."
Dalmatian Card 16(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... $7.95 each



This is a 1990 reprint of a card originally offered by Wills in 1940. Originals run over $400 each at this point. This is from a series called, "Puppies by Dawson" that is a collection of puppy drawings and observations on those puppies. On the back it says:
"PUCK" AND "MAJOR"
"I found them in a stable, nearly lost in a big bed of straw. If they hadn't been white I might have missed them altogether, as stables are seldom equipped with a studio light! Their mother kept a strict guard over them, and well she might, for they were rather a handful. There were five puppies in the family-- but only two got into my picture.
Dalmatian Card 17(Wills Puppies by Dawson reprint, 1990)... $5.95 each



This card was issued in South Africa by the dog food company Epol in 1974. On the back it says (in both English and Dutch,) "Originally used as mail coach guards and carriage dogs, they trotted many miles after the horses. The spots can be either black or liver. Height 58.4 cm, weight 25 kg."
Dalmatian Card 18(EPOL South Africa Dog Food, 1974)... $12.95 each



This card was issued by The British Automatic Company Ltd. in 1953. The cards were obtained from weighing machines for the cost of one penny. The fronts of the cards have an artist-drawn picture of a dog. The machine stamped the date and the person's weight (in stones and pounds, 1 stone = 14 pounds) on the back of the card. This comes from a series of 32 cards.
Dalmatian Card 19(British Automatic, 1953)... $4.95 each



This wonderful card was issued in 1908, 99 years ago, by Edwards, Ringer & Bigg for insertion in their Klondyke cigarettes. On the back it says, "Probably had, as name seem to imply, its origin in Dalmatia, Austria. It was the recognised thing for the wealthy to have one of these dogs following whenever they drove out in their coaches, hence his second name "coach dog." The boys call him "plum pudding" dog. Good specimens are very difficult to produce; this accounts for scarcity. They are born white in color, the spots beginning to show in a few weeks. Weight up to 55 lbs."
Dalmatian Card 20(Edwards Ringer and Bigg Klondyke, 1908)... $24.95 each





This card was issued in 1934 by ARDATH Cork and STATE EXPRESS 333 Cigarettes. The series is called "Champion Dogs" and a scan of the back of it is to the right with an illustrated version of the standard of that time.
Dalmatian Card 22(Ardath Cigarettes, 1934)... $9.95 each






This lovely card was issued by Wills in 1915 as part of their Second Series. The first series from 1914 was reprinted in 1987, but they have not authorized a reprint of this set yet. On the back it says, "The Dalmatian was formerly known as the Coach Dog--a name bestowed upon it because it was frequently kept to attend upon traveling-carriages, and to guard them at night. When they ceased to be used for this purpose, the breed degenerated somewhat, though interest in this variety has been reviving of late years. It is a very interesting fact that Dalmatian puppies are always pure white at birth, without markings of any description. The spots begin to make their appearance when the puppies are about a fortnight old. The Dalmatian is a strong, muscular, and active dog, and is capable of great endurance and fair speed. The coat should be short and fine, and pure white in colour, with black or brown spots. Weight, about 50-55 lbs."
Dalmatian Card 23(Wills second series, 1915)... $24.95 each



This card was issued for Hignett's Cigarettes in 1935. The same design was used for Ogden's Cigarettes as well in 1936. On the back it says, "Although never used as anything but a carriage dog and show specimen in Great Britain, the Dalmatian is fairly widely used on the Continent as we use Pointers. As a show dog it is very popular. In spite of its name, there is not evidence to prove that the breed originated in Dalmatia, and no exact data of its origin are available. The spot markings should be either wholly black or liver, and distinct as possible on a pearly-white ground. The markings do not appear until the puppies are about three months old."
Dalmatian Card 24(Hignett Cigarettes, 1935)... $19.95 each


These beautiful portraits were done by Leo Chambers for this special edition of Dogs Heads by Moustafa Cigarettes in 1924. They are hard to find and certainly worth having in ones collection. On the back it says, "This dog, half-hound and half-pointer by breed, was at one time highly popular. His spots are usually black, but sometimes liver-coloured. They do not develop in the puppy until he is three weeks old. His weight when fully grown, is from 50 to 55 lb. He is called the "spotted carriage dog." Now, however he is better known as a watch dog.
"Feed on Spratt's Dog Cakes and "Rodnim" Meal."
Dalmatian Card 25(Moustafa Leo Chambers Dogs Heads, 1924)... SOLD OUT



This nifty card was issued in New Zealand in 1940 to be put in Weeties, Crispies and Vitabrits cereal. On the back it says, "Introduced originally from Dalmatia in Europe, Dalmatians used to be very popular as carriage dogs in the days before motor cars. He is a handsome animal with distinctive black and white markings and is gentle, good-natured, a good watch-dog, splendid with children and an affectionate pet.
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Don't forget that a dog's life is a jolly good life if human beings use common sense when training a dog."
Dalmatian Card 26(Favourite Dogs New Zealand, 1940)... $24.95 each



This lovely photo is distributed by Service Line in Modena, Italy. The dog nor photographer is identified. The back of the card has only the name of the series "Dogs & Cats"
Dalmatian Card 27(Service Line Modena Italy, 1993)... $4.95 each



This unusual card was issued in 1950 by Oak Manufacturing in California. It is the only US made card that we have. On the back it says, "He is well titled the "Gentleman from DALMATIA." Originated in Dalmatia, a province of Austria. His many nicknames include "The English Coach Dog," "The Carriage Dog" and the "Spotted Dick." No matter what name, his most important talent has been his status as the one and only coaching dog.
"The instinct for coaching is born in the Dalmatian. He takes to a horse, as a horse takes to him, that is to say, like a duck to water. He is unusual not only as the only recognized carriage dog in the world, but he does not look like any other breed. His markings are distinctly his own.
"The Dalmatian above all is loyal, devoted and strictly a gentleman."
Dalmatian Card 31(Oak Mfg. Co., 1950)... $14.95 each



John Player & Sons put out both of the above cards with the drawings by artist John Wardle. The title of the series (50 cards) for the small card on the left is "Dogs by Wardle-Heads" issued in 1929 and enclosed in Players pack of 10 cigarettes.. The following narrative is printed on the back of the card: "This attractive native breed of Dalmatia has been domesticated for some two hundred years. His "spots", which should be evenly distributed, have given rise to his popular cognomen of "Plum Pudding Dog". He is always born pure white, the spots developing afterwards. The Dalmatian appears to possess an instinctive fondness for horses, and long before the days of motors was frequently to be found accompanying a coach. Colour black or liver spotted on white background. Weight 50 lbs. Height at shoulder 20 ins."
The card on the right is from a series of 20 cards issued by Players in 1928, titled "Dogs by Wardle-Second Series". These larger cards were enclosed in Players package of 20 cigarettes. The following is printed on the back of the card: "This native breed of Dalmatia, on the Eastern shores of the Gulf of Venice, has been domesticated for at least two hundred years, and is a most attractive animal. His "spots", which should be evenly distributed, have given rise to his popular cognomen of "Plum Pudding Dog". He is always born pure white, his spots developing some months afterwards. The Dalmatian appears to possess an instinctive fondness for the horse, and long before the days of motors was frequently to be found accompanying a trap or carriage." (The height and weight are listed the same as above.)
Dalmatian Card 32(Players, 1929)left... $7.95 each
Dalmatian Card 33(Players, 1929)right... $19.95 each



The Khedivial Company of New York City issued a set of cards in 1911 and enclosed them in the DUKE of YORK cigarettes. This card is from this set titled the "PRIZE DOG SERIES". These cards normally sell for at least $89.50 apiece. However, over the years, this particular card has been damaged. Now you have a great opportunity to acquire this card to complete your collection( showing the changes that have occured thru time in the standards) for a reduced price of only $24.95.
Dalmatian Card 34(Khedivial Co., Prize Dog Series, 1911)... $24.95 each

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Dalmatian Cigar Bands


This is actually a cigar band made to be wrapped around Willem II cigars. I think it is one of the best head studies of a Dalmatian that I have ever seen.
Dalmatian Cigar Band 1... $11.95 each



Dalmatian Cigar Band 2... $7.95 each



Dalmatian Cigar Band 3... $6.95 each



Dalmatian Cigar Band 4(top)... $5.95 each
Dalmatian Cigar Band 5(bottom)... $5.95 each



Dalmatian Cigar Band 6(top)... $4.95 each
Dalmatian Cigar Band 7(bottom)... $4.95 each



This is not really a card, but a match box cover from Europe.
Dalmatian Match Box Cover... $9.95 each


Dalmatian Baseball Cards

This is an unusual card, issued by Milk Bones in 1993, of Super Stars (Baseball) and their dogs. Matt Young is owned by his Dalmatian, Cy. On the back it says, "Cy is very protective of his property. He also was one of only three dogs that survived a kennel fire in 1989."
Dalmatian Baseball Card... SOLD OUT

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Dalmatian Envelopes


Isle of Man is set in the Irish Sea, midway between England, Scotland, N. Ireland and Wales. Known also as "Mann", the strongly independent Island has the oldest continuous parliament in the world, Tynwald. Each of these working dogs is shown doing their job. The Dalmatian is shown with a child and a mongrel puppy, displaying his wonderful temperament. No coach or fire truck mentioned.
Dalmatian Envelope 1 from Isle of Man... $24.95 each



A 'First Day Issue' envelope, Sept. 18, 1996 from Isle of Man. It has 6 remarkable headstudies affixed to the front of the envelope, A Yellow Labrador Retriever, a Border Collie, a beautiful DALMATIAN, a Welsh Corgi, an English Setter and a German Shepherd Dog. An awesome piece for your collection. ONE ONLY. Don't miss out on this rare find.
Dalmatian Envelope 2 from Isle of Man... $29.95 each

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Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian history.


Dalmatian Playing Card 1... $4.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 2... $4.95 each




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." By an interesting coincidence, it is also a nine of clubs. To the right is a copy of the back of the cards from this set.
Dalmatian Playing Card 3... $5.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 4 and 5... $5.95 the pair



Dalmatian Playing Card 7... $3.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 8 and 9... $5.95 the pair



Dalmatian Playing Card 10... $3.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 11 and 12... $5.95 the pair



Dalmatian Playing Card 13... $3.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 14... $3.95 each



Dalmatian Playing Card 15... $3.95 each

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Dalmatian Phone Cards


Phone cards, such as this one, come rarely, one of a kind. No minutes on this card but a definite collectors item.
Dalmatian Phone Card 1... $5.95 each



The same is true for this phone card from Japan. A true Collectors item
Dalmatian Phone Card 2... $5.95 each

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Dalmatian Post Cards


Dalmatian Post Card 1... SOLD OUT



Dalmatian Post Card 2... SOLD OUT



Dalmatian Post Card 3... SOLD OUT



A first date of issue post card 8/27/94, of an artists rendition of a Dalmatian. Also included is the Postage Stamp from Bucharest, Romania. A rare find and one you should have for your collection. You get the post card and the stamp for the price of the card alone.
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.

Dalmatian Post Card from Romania... $9.95 each






Dalmatian Post Card 5... SOLD OUT

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Dalmatian Bookmark


This diecut bookmark can be a prize in your collection as, again, I have only one of the bookmark. It is nearly 8 inches tall and quite unique.
Dalmatian Bookmark... $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 cards at very reasonable prices. 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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