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The economy in the former Soviet Union is in very sad shape. The break-up of the Soviet Union has been a gold mine for stamp collectors. 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. Whatever the reason, we are all winners when such lovely stamps are issued. This one is from Abkhazia and was produced in 1996.
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.
Gordon Setter Abkhazia Stamp... $5.95 each

This colorful stamp was issued in 2000 by the African country of Angola.
Angola is in Africa near the Congo and on the Atlantic Coast. Portuguese is the official language of the government and business, but only about 42 percent of the population of 10 million is literate, 56 percent of males and 28 percent of females. The current issues facing the country are overuse of pastures and subsequent soil erosion attributable to population pressures; desertification; deforestation of tropical rain forest, in response to both international demand for tropical timber and to domestic use as fuel, resulting in loss of biodiversity; soil erosion contributing to water pollution and siltation of rivers and dams; inadequate supplies of potable water. Angola is a developing country at war, and civil unrest has been ongoing since the country's 1975 independence from Portugal.
Gordon Setter Angola Stamp... $4.95 each

This lovely stamp on the left was issued by Bashkortostan in 1998. But before it could be issued, many of the Soviet Republics ran into a problem of massive inflation,

which made stamps that had already been printed worthless for actually mailing a letter. To buy time, they took blocks of old stamps and overprinted them with a new image and a new value. The stamp on the right, issued by Udmurtia is just such a Russian Overprint. They were not produced for a market outside of Russia and are very hard to find. As far as I know, only 100 were brought out of Russia and when they are gone, there will be no more. They come in a set of five different colors like the sample on the right. 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 with the Gordon Setter image from the overprint from Udmurtia.
The Republic of Bashkortostan lies in the South Ural Mountains bordering with Tatarstan and the Udmurt Republic. In 1921 Bashkortostan was forced to become an official Autonomous Soviet Republic as a part of the Russian Federation. By 1937 Bashkortostan accepted the constitution of the USSR, in which the republic was declared a state. This status was a formality due to the absence of sovereign rights. In 1990, upon the collapse of the Soviet Union, Bashkortostan declared its state sovereignty.
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 Gordon Setter.
Gordon Setter Bashkortostan Stamp(left)... $5.95 each

Gordon Setter Overprint from Udmurtia(right)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors

Another beautiful gordon Setter stamp issued by Bashkortostan in 1998.
Gordon Setter Bashkortostan Stamp... $4.95 each

Fujeira is also one of the United Arab Emirates. This stamp was put out about 20 years ago and I find it interestingly attractive. At one time, it was about the only Gordon Setter stamp that we had available.
Fujeira is one of the seven Emirates that combined in 1974 to form the United Arab Emirates. This set of dog stamps predated that union in 1970. The name Fujeira refers to the spring of water beneath one of the mountains.
Gordon Setter Fujeira (unperforated) Stamp... $7.95 each

One more of the Russian states, Georgia produced this Gordon Setter along with four other, much more common breeds, like the Bulldog and Rottweiler. They come from a slightly more expensive set than the others.
Gordon Setter Georgia Stamp... $5.95 each

This attractive head study was done by the country of Guyana.
Guyana is a little country, which lies on the North Eastern shoulder of South America near the equator. 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 stamp was issued in 1997 with a set of 9 dog headstudies. I expect it to be around for awhile and in reasonable supply.
Gordon Setter Guyana Stamp... $5.95 each

Hakasia is another of the new Russian states that has seen fit to represent this lovely breed with such a darling puppy. Their set of dog stamps was issued in 1997.
Hakasia is located in the south of Serbia, next to the Sayan-Altay Mountains and Yenisey River and the the north Altay Republic. Its capital is the city of Abakan. The real name of Hakas people who speak Turkish is Koray people. They are composed of four tribes. Hakasia is devoted to its own language, culture and traditions and there is a university, technical institute, and institutes for linguistic, historical and literary researches in Hakasia. There are also various cultural and artistic institutions, 4 theatres, library and museums as well as music and art schools. Hakas Turks are Christians, but they continue their Shamanist beliefs and traditions. Agriculture, stockbreeding and timber productions are the means of subsistence in the region. Breeding of sheep horses, cattle, and beekeeping are also the signicant means of subsistence.
Gordon Setter Hakasia Stamp... $4.95 each

This Russian stamp is from Karelia issued in 1998. Karelia is on the northwest corner of Russia, bordering Finland, to which it once belonged. The stamp is simple, but attractively done.
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.
Gordon Setter Karelia Stamp... $4.95 each

Since the economy in Russia since the break up of the Soviet Union has such high inflation, 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 Gordon Setter shown above is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Marjel. 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. Unfortunately I have been unable to acquire the stamp that was ultimately issued.
Gordon Setter Overprint from Marjel... $12.95 each set of 5 colors

The stamp on the left was issued by Mordovia in 1996.
The one to the right is a newer stamp also issued by Mordovia in 2000.
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 Gordon Setter. Although it is not my first choice, it should definately be included in any full set.
Gordon Setter Mordovia Stamp(left)... UNAVAILABLE
Gordon Setter Mordovia Stamp(right)... $5.95 each

Nevis is in the Caribbean sea. It recently issued a set of dogs stamps honoring the sporting breeds. This is their image of a Gordon Setter. These are also not hard to find on occasion.
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.
Gordon Setter Nevis Stamp... $4.95 each

This is one of the oldest stamps that I have. It was put out by Romania in 1965, over 30 years ago. This stamp is unique with the use of a pointer along with the Gordon Setter.
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.
Gordon Setter Romania Stamp... $5.95 each

This lovely headstudy was issued by Tanzania in 1993. It comes from a set of six dogs, including the Wire Fox Terrier, Labrador and Schnauzer.
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 Gordon Setter.
Gordon Setter Tanzania Stamp... $5.95 each

Since the economy in Russia since the break up of the Soviet Union has such high inflation, 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 Gordon Setter shown above on the right is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Udmurtia. 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 Gordon Setter image from the overprint, put out by Touva in 1998.
Gordon Setter Touva Stamp(left)... $5.95 each

Gordon Setter Overprint from Udmurtia(right)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors

This stamp was issued by the United Arab Emirate of Umm al Qiwain. I think that it is one of the nicest ones that they put out, but that may just be because I like Gordon Setters. This used to be reasonably common, but I have not seen it offered for quite some time.
Gordon Setter Umm al Qiwain 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. This colorful 'pink' stamp was issued in 1999 by Yakutia.
Gordon Setter Yakutia Stamp... $4.95 each

Gordon Setter Souvenir Sheets

This is one of the more unusual Gordon Setter finds that we have. The Gordon is not the subject of any of the stamps, but is in the border instead. This souvenir sheet is not easy to find, especially since it was issued in 1973.
Bhutan is a tiny, landlocked country, squeezed between China and India, the two most populous countries. It takes its native name -- Druk Yul -- from the fierce storms that sweep down out of the Himalayan Mountains. Druk Yul means "land of the thunder dragon." Bhutan is the last surviving Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas and its deeply devout Buddhist culture bears a strong resemblance to that found in Tibet. Wary of foreign influence, Bhutan has full diplomatic ties with only 16 countries and sightseers were barred from the country until 1974. Even now, Bhutan limits the number of tourists to just 4,000 a year.
Gordon Setter Souvenir Sheet from Bhutan... $9.95 each

Korea is a difficult country to get stamps from because the US has an embargo against them. For this reason, the stamps that we do find typically have come into the country in collections from Canada or some other country. This souvenir sheet with the Pointer and Gordon was issued by North Korea in 1994 for the Year of the Dog.
Gordon Setter Souvenir Sheet from Korea... $9.95 each

Landlocked in West Africa, straddling the Sahara, Mali is one of the poorest and most remote nations of the world.
The picture at the left is a detail of the Gordon in the lower left corner of the souvenir sheet.
Gordon Setter Souvenir Sheet from Mali... $12.95 each

Gordon Setter Mali Stamp Alone... $7.95 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 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.

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