Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominant West African
kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French
Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on Autust 1, 1960, as the
Republic of Benin. A succession of military Governments ended in 1972
with the rise to powere of Mathieu KEREKOU and the establishment of a
government based on Marxist-Leninist principles. A move to representative
government began in 1989. Two years later, free elections ushered in
former Prime Minister Nicephor SOGLO as presdent, marking the first
successful transfer of power in Africa from a dictatorship to a
democracy. KEREKOU was returned to power by elections held in 1996
and 2001, though some irregularities were alleged. The climate is
tropical, hot, humid in south; semiarid in north; mostly flat
terrain with some hills and low mountains; they have some envronmental
issues such as inadequate supplies of potable water, and poaching of
wildlife. The official capital is Porto-Novo; Cotonou is the seat
of government.
Dogo Argentino Benin Stamp... $4.95 each
This is a new stamp from Fujeira.
Fujeira is one of the seven Emirates that combined in 1974 to form the United Arab
Emirates. The name Fujeira
refers to the spring of water beneath one of the mountains.
Dogo Argentino Fujeira Stamp... $4.95 each
Jewish Republic is another local Russian state
near Siberia.
Dogo Argentino Jewish Republic Stamp... $4.95 each
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 centuriesm
all that cnditioned 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.
Dogo Argentino Karelia Stamp... $4.95 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 this Dogo Argentino.
Dogo Argentino Mordovia Stamp... $4.95 each
I found some very interesting information when searching for a history of
Ossetia. It lies near the Black Sea in the Russian region of Georgia. Today’s
700,000
North and South Ossetians are herdsmen and horsemen, probably descended
from the Scythian warrior nomads of ancient Greek times.
Like the first settlers of Yorkshire they use the word ‘Don’ for river and,
like the people of Ossett, they chose the fleece as an emblem. A fleece also
appears at the center of Ossett's coat of arms.
Is there a connection? Some versions of the Greek legend of Jason and
the Argonauts tell us that on his long homeward voyage Jason took
the Golden Fleece by river journey from the Black Sea to the North
Sea – a route well known to the Vikings who are thought to have founded Ossett.
In addition, Ossett is a Viking place name that may mean 'Osla's seat' or
'ridge camp'. Did Vikings found Ossetia? Perhaps. In the meantime, the local
government of both North Ossetia and South Ossetia have issued a few fascinating
stamps, including this lovely Briard.
Dogo Argentino North Ossetia Stamp... $4.95 each
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.
Dogo Argentino Sakhalin Island 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.
Dogo Argentino Yakutia Stamp... $4.95 each
Dogo Souvenir Sheets
In 1976 the Saharawi people declared their independence from Spanish rule and
set up the Republic of Saharawi for self-determination. It has been a very rocky
road. This Souvenir Sheet of the Dogo Argentino was issued in 1992.
Dogo Argentino Sahara Souvenir Sheet/Mini Sheet... $9.95 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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