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This incredible pair of stamps was put out recently by the Russian local state of Abkazia, near Georgia in the south west area of the old Soviet Union. This is the only stamp that I have seen that shows the Jack Russell doing what he is bred to do, which is to catch vermin. The design of this stamp puts it on the top of my list for beautiful stamps.
Jack Russell Terrier Abkhazia... SOLD OUT


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 Jack Russell Terrier shown above is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Amurskaya. These stamps come in a set of five different colored stamps all with the same overprint. (see example to the right) 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.
Jack Russell Terrier Overprint from Amurskaya... $12.95 each set of 5 colors


Azerbaijan is on the west side of the Caspian Sea, next to Armenia and just north of Iran. Its tragic civil war has kept it in the news for some time. The wonderful stamp above was issued in 1998.
With the collapse of the Soviet empire, we are given the opportunity to have diverse new countries issuing attractive new topical stamps.
Jack Russell Terrier Azerbaijan Stamp... $4.95 each


Buriatia is in southern Siberia near Lake Baykal on the Mongolian border and such the Buryat people are Buddhists as well.
The collapse of the Soviet Union has created a gold mine for stamp collectors. The local governments have issued some wonderful stamps in an effort to sell them to the world market and not even have to provide the associated service of mailing letters with them. This is a real boon when you see such lovely examples as the stamp on the left put out by Buriatia in 2001, the middle (puppies) in 2000 and right in 1998.
Jack Russell Terrier Buriatia Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Jack Russell Terrier Buriatia Stamp(middle)... $4.95 each
Jack Russell Terrier Buriatia Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


This unique stamp was issued by the Islamic country of Eritrea which is on the Red Sea between Sudan and Ethiopia. This stamp was issued in 2001.
Jack Russell Terrier Buriatia Stamp... $4.95 each


A famous artists' (Vasarhelyi) rendition of the Jack Russell Terrier issued by Cape Verde in 1995.
Cape Verde is a set of islands that lie due west of the edge of Africa. The native language is Portuguese and it is locally called Cabo Verde.
Jack Russell Terrier Cape Verde Stamp... $4.95 each


The Commonwealth of Dominica issued a set of stamps in 1994 honoring the dog for the Chinese Year of the Dog. Among the interesting breeds was the Jack Russell Terrier.
Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominca's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. It is slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical and the terrain has rugged mountains of volcanic origin. It is known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system. The official language is English. The capital is Roseau.
Jack Russell Terrier Dominica Stamp... $5.95 each


This unique stamp was issued by the Islamic country of Eritrea which is on the Red Sea between Sudan and Ethiopia. These stamp were issued in 2003.
Jack Russell Terrier Eritrea Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Jack Russell Terrier Eritrea Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


Kalmykia put out this darling puppy stamp in 2000.
Kalmykia is a republic within the Russian Federation. The Kalmyks settled the Volga River region in the seventeenth century. A Mongol people, they were originally Buddhist in faith. Annexed to Russian in 1771, a Kalmyk Autonomous Province was created by the Bolsheviks in 1920. This was abolished during the Second World War, when, in common with many other ethnic minorities, the Kalmyks were deemed to have displayed insufficient enthusiasm for fighting for Communism. The customary mass deportations followed. An Autonomous Republic was re-established in 1958.
Jack Russell Terrier Kalmykia Stamp... $4.95 each


What a lovely colorful stamp also put out in 2000, this time by Karelia.
Karelia is on the northwest corner of Russia, bordering Finland, to which it once belonged.
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.
Jack Russell Terrier Karelia Stamp... $4.95 each


This is the only Jack Russell Terrier stamp that we had for many years. It was issued by Nagaland in Africa in 1973 along with 11 other breeds. The set is harder to come by.
One of the smallest states of the Indian Union, Nagaland is almost unexplored, as far as tourist destinations are concerned. A starkly remote terrain and scenery makes Nagaland, a place worth a visit for those adventurous in spirit. Situated in the northeastern corner of the country, Nagaland is home to myriad tribes and sub tribes.
Jack Russell Terrier Nagaland Stamp... $5.95 each


The Netherland Antilles is a group of islands in the Caribbean. Once the center of the Caribbean slave trade, the island of Curacao was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Its prosperity (and that of neighboring Aruba) was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oil fields. The island of Saint Maarten is shared with France; its northern portion is named Saint Martin and is part of Guadeloupe. This stamp was issued by the Netherlands-Antilles in 1995.
Jack Russell Terrier Netherland Antilles Stamp... $4.95 each


Para Timor produced this lovely body pose and headstudy in 2000.
East Timor is an area of Indonesia that recently voted to become independent. There is much unrest still since the current government does not want to give up power.
Jack Russell Terrier Para Timor Stamp... $4.95 each


The breakup of the Soviet Union has been a gold mine for topical stamp collectors. The hyperinflation of their economy has made it so that the stamps that were printed in the past no longer have enough value to mail a letter. So, back in 1993, they took four stamps and overprinted them with other images and a new value. We were lucky that they chose the wonderful Jack Russell Terrier for two of their overprints.
Jack Russell Terrier Overprint from Russia 1... SOLD OUT


This is the other JRT overprint. These were not available for very long and were never produced for the world stamp market, but we can enjoy them as lovely novelites.
Jack Russell Terrier Overprint from Russia 2... SOLD OUT


This one is from Sierra Leone in Africa. It was issued just recently and the set included only the Alaskan Husky and the Shetland Sheepdog in addition to the unique Jack Russell.
Sierra Leone was a British colony to which freed slaves returned in the late 1700's. After Independence in 1961, a small political elite, who exclusively profited from the lucrative trade in diamonds, dominated successive governments. Little of this national income trickled down to benefit the rest of the population. After much fighting and insurrection the UN was finally convinced to send a peacekeeping force that was in the news for many months.
Jack Russell Terrier Sierra Leone Stamp... $5.95 each


Somalia, also called the Somali Democratic Republic, is located on the Horn of Africa, the easternmost part of the African continent. Although it gained its independence in 1960, nearly constant unrest has kept it from establishing a lasting presence in the area.
Jack Russell Terrier Somalia Stamp... $4.95 each


The Turks & Caicos Islands, part of the British West Indies, are a dependency of Great Britain and are located at the SE end of the Bahama Islands. Of about 50 Islands, only six are inhabited. The estimated population, in 1999, was just under 17,000.
Jack Russell Terrier Turks and Caicos Stamp... $4.95 each


Tadjikistan plays a fascinating role in the power struggle in central Asia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence by the former Soviet republics, Tadjikistan acquired national sovereignty for the first time in history. Inexperience, in conjunction with a particular clan-oriented, regional-based, political culture established the foundation for the prolonged conflict that ensued in post-Soviet Tadjikistan. The intensity of this conflict has been further fueled by the ethnic and historical externalities of the unresolved political situation in Afghanistan.
Today, Russia's interests in Tadjikistan center around preserving its economic and geopolitical position in Central Asia. These interests, however, conflict with those of the newly independent states in the region, which are focused on preventing Tadjikistan from becoming a "Russian protectorate." In this respect, resolution of the civil war in Tadjikistan is part of the broader problems of reconstituting global spheres of influence and establishing a "new world order" in the wake of the Soviet collapse.
In addition to the seemingly obvious military, strategic, and geopolitical factors, there are critical economic issues that underlie Russia's interests in retaining Tadjikistan within its sphere of influence. Tadjikistan is a mountainous country, rich in fuel and mineral deposits. Tadjikistan's potential to generate hydroelectric power is second only to Russia among CIS member states. Moreover, not so long ago, Tadjikistan was Moscow's main supplier of several minerals, as well as cotton. Finally, the country has the resources and infrastructure to become a major industrial power in the region.
This country is worth studying on its own and now it has issued some of the nicest stamps available from any country including these great Jack Russell Terriers ready for work on the left and playing a game on the right.
Jack Russell Terrier Tadjikistan Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Jack Russell Terrier Tadjikistan Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


Another issue from 2000, this time from Turkmenistan.
Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1925. It achieved its independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. President NIYAZOV retains absolute control over the country and opposition is not tolerated. Extensive Hudrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects were to be expanded. Turkmenistan is on the east side of the Caspian Sea, just above Iran. It is slightly larger than California in size. Its terrain is flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south; low mountains along border with Iran; borders Caspian Sea in west. The religion is Muslim 89%, Eastern Orthodox 9%, unknown 2%. The capital is Ashgabsat.
Jack Russell Terrier Turkmenistan Stamp... $5.95 each


Two great stamps issued by Udmurtia.The stamp on the left was issued in 2000. The stamp on the right was put out 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 these lovely Jack Russell Terrier.
Jack Russell Terrier Udmurtia Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Jack Russell Terrier Udmurtia Stamp(right)... $4.95 each

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Jack Russell Terriers Souvenir Sheets


Antigua & Barbuda are a pair of sister islands in the north east Caribbean that became a nation when Great Britain "gave them their freedom." The two islands are not always at ease with each other since Barbuda contains 40% of the land but only 10% of the people and they prefer to not be developed by outsiders. In 1994, they put out two sets of stamps in honor of The Year of the Dog. There were 12 large breeds and 12 small breeds. This lovely Jack Russell Terrier was in the set of small breeds.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Antigue and Barbuda... $8.95 each


Grenada is described as a spice island, because it produces large quantities of cloves and mace and about a third of the world’s nutmeg. It also grows cacao, sugar, bananas and a wide variety of other fruit and vegetables. Some of its beaches, especially Grand Anse, a dazzling two-mile stretch of white sand, are very fine, but the rest of the island is just as beautiful, rising from a generally rugged coast to a spectacular mountainous interior. The island is green, well forested and cultivated and is blessed with plenty of rain in the wet season. Grenada is the most southerly of the Windward Islands. In contrast to other Windward Islands, which have had a similar history of disputed ownership between the French and English, the French cultural influence in Grenada has completely died out. The population is very young; 38% are under 15 years old and nearly 26% are in the 15-29 years’ age bracket.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Grenada... $12.95 each



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.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Guyana... $7.95 each





The Komi Republic is situated in the extreme North-East part of Russia. It is a multinational state, since the population of Komi Republic is estimated at 1.2 million citizen and consists of 100 nationalities. The Komi Republic is now a democratic legal state included into the Russian Federation. The republic has unique stocks of mineral resources thanks to their location, diversity and quality. The mineral resources of Komi Republic are represented by combustible minerals, oil and gas, metal ores, minerals and balneological resources.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Komi... $5.95 each



In 1525 Portuguese navigators in search of the Spice Islands (Indonesia) came upon Yap and Ulithi, now in Micronesia. Spanish expeditions later made the first European contact with the rest of the Caroline Islands. Spain claimed sovereignty over the Caroline Islands until 1899. At that time, Spain withdrew from its Pacific insular areas and sold its interests to Germany, except for Guam which became a US insular area. Japan took over during World War II and by the War's conclusion most infrastructure had been laid waste by bombing, and the islands and people had been exploited by the Japanese Military to the point of impoverishment. After the war, the United Nations set up a trust that was administered by the US. On July 12, 1978 the people voted in a referendum to form a Federation under the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia. This unique and interesting souvenir sheet was issued in 2000.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Micronesie... $8.95 each



Mozambique is 111 years old. The country came into existence in its present form as a result of an Anglo-Portuguese treaty of May 1891 and gained its independence from Portugal in 1975. The Mozambique created in 1891 was not a piece of random map drawing but an attempt to make sense of the history of the region in a single colonial state. In doing so, it accepted a part of the African coast, which was established in the sixteenth century when the Portuguese divided their command in eastern Africa between the states of Mozambique and Mombassa.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Mozambique... $12.95 each



For being such a minor breed, we are lucky to find such outstanding stamps representing the JRT.
In 1995, S.Tome E. Principe issued a set of four souvenir sheets that included the Jack Russell in addition to the Poodle, the Sheltie, and English Bulldog. All four were beautifully done but this Jack Russell is a real stand-out.
Sao Tome E Principe was discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Though the first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy. Located in Western Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon. It is more than 5 times the size of Wahington, D.C. The climate is tropical; hot humid; one rainy season (October to May).
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from S. Tome E.Principe... $8.95 each



An awesome souvenir sheet, all Jack Russell terriers, new from Tadjikistan.
Tadjikistan plays a fascinating role in the power struggle in central Asia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence by the former Soviet republics, Tadjikistan acquired national sovereignty for the first time in history. Inexperience, in conjunction with a particular clan-oriented, regional-based, political culture established the foundation for the prolonged conflict that ensued in post-Soviet Tadjikistan. The intensity of this conflict has been further fueled by the ethnic and historical externalities of the unresolved political situation in Afghanistan.
Today, Russia's interests in Tadjikistan center around preserving its economic and geopolitical position in Central Asia. These interests, however, conflict with those of the newly independent states in the region, which are focused on preventing Tadjikistan from becoming a "Russian protectorate." In this respect, resolution of the civil war in Tadjikistan is part of the broader problems of reconstituting global spheres of influence and establishing a "new world order" in the wake of the Soviet collapse.
In addition to the seemingly obvious military, strategic, and geopolitical factors, there are critical economic issues that underlie Russia's interests in retaining Tadjikistan within its sphere of influence. Tadjikistan is a mountainous country, rich in fuel and mineral deposits. Tadjikistan's potential to generate hydroelectric power is second only to Russia among CIS member states. Moreover, not so long ago, Tadjikistan was Moscow's main supplier of several minerals, as well as cotton. Finally, the country has the resources and infrastructure to become a major industrial power in the region.
This country is worth studying on its own and now it has issued some of the nicest stamps available from any country.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Tadjikistan 1... $8.95 each



This is probably one of the most amazing mini sheets ever produced. There are eighteen breeds represented and they have managed to run a perforation line through all but one. This is the one. My, what an accomplishment. The Jack Russell is shown enlarged to the right.
Jack Russell Souvenir Sheet from Tadjikistan 2... $7.95 each

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Jack Russell Terriers 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 Jack Russell Terrier history.


Jack Russell Playing Card 1... $4.95 each



Jack Russell Playing Card 2... $4.95 pair



Jack Russell Playing Card 3... $9.95 each



Jack Russell Playing Card 4... $4.95 each

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Jack Russell Terriers Card


This bright card is a UTA Dutch Tobacco card from about 1950.
Jack Russell Card 1... $19.95 each

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* We can take visa/mc/disc or paypal, but they are first come first served, so let me know if you are interested. We try to keep all stamps in stock, so we probably have the ones that you are looking for.

* 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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