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Pointers are fortunate to have such wonderful stamps and cards available for this breed.
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Hornimans Tea issued this set of 48 cards in 1961. They were enclosed singly in their 1/4 packets of tea. Printed on the back is the following:
POINTER
"The most spectacular gundog, both in show ring and field but unfortunately little used with the gun now as the practice of driving game has deprived him of his occupation. Like so many gundogs, orginally of Spanish descent. Apart from his elegant outline, the head, with its slightly concave, i.e. dish-faced muzzle is most distinctive. Colour principally white with black or liver markings. Occasionally whole blacks are seen".
Pointer Card 1(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each



Cofton Collections issued 3 sets of cards, each containing 25 breeds. This Pointer was included in the 2nd series issued in 1963. The back of the card states the name of the breed, a brief description of their collectibles and the address of Cofton Collections.
Pointer Card 2(Cofton Collections 2nd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each



These cards, issued in 1957, came in packages of Priory Tea and were game cards to be completed by the purchaser. The game was called I SPY. When the purchaser spyed the type of dog on the card they completed the form on the back of the card and mailed it in for prizes. The printing as shown on the back follows:
I-SPY DOGS
Pointer
"A sporting dog--he has a keen sense of smell. I-SPY his long nose and sloping back".
Pointer Card 3(Priory Tea, 1957)... $4.95 each



"These cards were issued by The British Automatic Company Ltd. in 1953. There were three different series of 32 cards each. This card came from the first series. 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."
Pointer Card 4(British Automatic, 1953)... $4.95 each



This card is from the 3rd series of 25. Titled English Pointer, the back of the card advertises space for advertisement by contacting The Universal Card Co. LTd.
Pointer Card 5(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988) ... $4.95 each



Wills Cigarettes put out these cards in 1937 by placing them in the small 10 per pack packages of Wild Woodbine Cigarettes. The back has the following:
POINTER
"A fast-moving gundog. Head of medium breadth, pronounced depression between eyes and prominent peak of skull. Muzzle slightly concave. Eyes bright and kindly in expression, hazel or brown according to colour of coat. Nose and eye-rims dark, lighter in lemons and white. Neck lengthy and strong.Chest deep with well-sprung ribs. Loins strong and muscular. Forelegs straight and well boned. Hind legs powerful with well-turned stifles and well let-down hocks. Feet oval with cushioned well-arched toes. Tail of medium length and tapering. Coat fine, short and hard. Colour lemon-and-white, orange-and -white, liver-and-white, black-and-white; self-colours also correct."
Pointer Card 6(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $4.95 each



This card is also from the 3rd series of 25 cards with the same back as no. 5 above on the English Pointer.
GERMAN SHORT HAIRED POINTER
3rd series of 25. Pointer Card 7(English Pointer 3rd Series)... SOLD OUT



Service Line Co. of Modena, Italy issued this beautiful photograph in 1996. The subject is not identified, and the only printing on the back of the card is the title of the series, and the number of the card, Dogs & Cats and no. 60.
Pointer Card 8(Service Line Modena Italy, 1996)... $4.95 each



Another card of the same series from Modena, Italy. Card no. 19 in the series.
Pointer Card 9(Service Line Modena Italy, 1996)... $4.95 each



Another tea card. This time from Amaran tea in 1965, enclosed in their small packages. Amaran Tea only had 'headstudies' on their cards in a set of 25 different breeds and issued in 1965. The following is printed on the reverse side of the card:
POINTER
"This is one of the oldest breeds of sporting dog. A well trained Pointer will stand stock still for a long time when close to game, which it is able to follow because of its powerful sense of smell. The eyes are bright and full with an alert expression, the nose square and rather pointed ears lie close to the head."
Pointer Card 11(Amaran Tea, 1965)... $4.95 each



Carreras issued these beautiful photographs in 1936. On the back of the card:
Described by LADY KITTY RITSON
The POINTER
"The Pointer has received its name because, when it discovers the presence of game it stops dead and "points." In this position it makes the most lovely picture. It is one of the most popular of show dogs, and the one in the picture has won seven Challenge Certificates and has never been beaten. She is two years old. She won Best of Breed at Crufts in 1936. In England we use them only for "pointing" but in America they are trained to retrieve as well".
Pointer Card 12(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $4.95 each



Molassine tobaccco issued these colorful 'Dogs at Work' in 1970 and they were enclosed in Vims Pet Foods. Shown on the reverse:
POINTER
"The Pointer like the Spaniel group originated in Spain and developed the ability to point to the bird with his nose, body and tail in a straight line. It will stay in this position for a considerable time. In the 17th centry it was a rather slow dog, but subsequent crossing with Foxhounds, Greyhounds and Bloodhounds finally produced the alert hunter it is today."
Pointer Card 14(Molassine Dogs at Work, 1970)... $5.95 each



Wills Cigarettes brought out this '2nd series of 25' in 1915. They were beautiful paintings and I hve only one of this. The back has the following:
POINTER
"The English Pointer appears to have been first introduced into this country from Spain about 200 years ago--about the time when fire-arms came into use for fowling purposes. Since then the breed has been much improved, and during the seventies (before the present fashion of driving game came into vogue), English Pointers were at the height of their popularity-- as much as 150 guineas being paid for a fine Pointer called Drake. A good Pointer is compact and well-knit, with fairly large head and long broad nose. The tail should be pointed, and fairly straight. The colour varies from all black, or black, white and tan, to liver and white, and lemon and white".
Pointer Card 15(Wills Dogs 2nd Series, 1915)... $24.95 each



In 1940 their was a paper shortage during the war and there was a long wait for them to be printed. A few were issued but they were scarce. Then in 1994 these cards put out by Players cigarettes originally, were re-issued under the title "Dogs Heads(Eire)-reprint of 1940". I have only one of the reprints. If you were to find an original it would be terribly expensive. The following is printed on the back of the card:
POINTER
"The Pointer which is believed to have come to Britain from Spain, has enjoyed favour as a shooting dog for a great many years. It is a fast, enduring dog with a very keen nose, and one of its earliest uses was to locate hares, which were then flushed and coursed by Greyhounds. Last century a Foxhound cross was introduced into Pointers to improved pace and stamina, and it raised a heated controversy among breeders, Some Pointers still occasionally show traces of it by hunting with a low head in the manner of a hound."
Pointer Card 18(Players Dogs Heads Eire reproduction, 1994)... $5.95 each



John Sinclair issued these 'Champion Dogs' real photos in 1938. A description of the photo is printed on the back along with his accomplishments:
POINTER
Sire: Tiverton White Knight.
Dam: Tiverton Prue.
Born: March 15th 1936.
"Made his debut at Burmingham last November, where he won all his breed classes and the Challenge Certificate at the age of eight months, and was placed third in the National Puppy Stakes on a huge class of 83. At Cruft's this year he again won all his breed classes, and a Challenge Certificate and Best Pointer in the Show, also Best Pointer Brace, with his mother. Shows great promise in the field, as he has a wonderful nose, and is most stylish in point."
Owned by: Mr. Miller and Miss Moir,Tiverton.
Pointer Card 20(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each



Players put these lovely paintings by artist Arthur Wardle on cards to be inserted in their small packages of cigarettes in 1931. The back of the card is as follows:
POINTER.
"The Pointer is of Spanish origin and was introduced into this country about the beginning of the 18th century. Since that date, however, sportsmen have succeeded in breeding distinctively English dogs, which for staying power, pace and nerve have left the old Spanish Pointers far behind. They have some Foxhound blood, but they are bigger dogs and more lightly built. The coat should be smooth and in colour a predominance of white is preferable. Black and white and the whole colours, black. liver and various shades of yellow, are also quite correct. Height: dogs about 24-26 in. Weight about 60 lb., bitches being rather smaller and weighing less."
Pointer Card 21(Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each



Players "Dogs - Scenic Background" were put out in 1925. Beautiful paintings without a referral to an artist. The reverse side of this card has the following:
POINTER
"The ancestors of these fine sporting dogs were probably introduced from Spain about two hundred years ago, but by 1835 sportsmen had bred distinctively English dogs which for pace, nerve, and staying power left old Spanish Pointers far behind. Their Foxhound blood shows in their general shape, though in build they are lighter and better knit, and the coat is soft, white and spotted colouring being prefered. Pointers are especially useful for marking game in low cover. Height for big dogs 24 or 25 ins., with a weight of 60 lbs., bitches being rather smaller."
Pointer Card 23(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each



This is an Australian Golden Fleece 'Swap' Card issued in 1972 under the title "Pedigree Dogs". The back of this photo is printed in red:
POINTER
"The Pointer is a hunting dog specialising in game birds. In Australia he hunts Quail and it a is beautiful sight to see him freeze into a point as the scent of game reaches him. He is a strong dog and during a day's shooting he can cover sixty miles with ease. Pointers are usually white with black or liver markings and can hold their own in the show ring as well as in the field."
Illust.: Dual Aust. Ch.
"Blackfield Garry" (lmp. U.K.)
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. J. Pontin, Vic.
Pointer Card 24(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... $7.95 each



Peter Beigel is the artist on this nice headstudy put out Player & Sons in 1940. The cards fit in the small packges of 10 cigarettes. On the back:
POINTER
"In common with the Setters the Pointer is used to "set" or "point" game; that is, to indicate to the sportsman the position of game without disturbing it. The Pointer was introduced into England from Spain and Portugal in the early eighteenth century, but it was then a cumbersome dog, too heavy and slow for working with the gun on the rough moorlands. Judicious breeding has produced a much faster, stronger dog with good power of scent for the use of the sportsman of today. The Pointer's handsome coat is usually white combined with either black, liver, lemon or orange markings, but there are some all-black specimens."
Pointer Card 25(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each



Gallaher put out this nice card in a set of 48 issued in 1938, the pointer being no. 36 in the set. Printed on the back:
THE POINTER
"The Pointer was imported into England over two hundred years ago from Spain, where the breed had been popular with hunters for centuries. It is similarly built to the Foxhound but on finer lines for high-speed work. A Pointer at work is an interesting sight; on scenting the game the dog will remain perfectly still, looking as if it had been turned to stone, with tail straight out and one foot raised. Once the game has started to move, however the dog relaxes and goes forward again."
Pointer Card 26(Gallaher Dogs 2nd Series, 1938)... $9.95 each



National greographic put out these lovely cards in 1970 under the title 'National Geographic World Dog Series'. The back has a description of the pointer as follows:
POINTER
" With its nose and a front leg raised, the Pointer freezes to show where game is hiding. This gentle bird dog uses its supersensitive nose to sniff out game. Pointers develop their hunting instincts earlier than many dogs do. Puppies as young as two months old will point at birds."
. COAT--thick,short hair
. COLOR--white, black, or brown on a white coat
. HEIGHT--23-28 in (58-70 cm)
. Weight--45-75 lb. (20-34 kg)
Pointer Card 27(National Geographic, 1970)... $9.95 each



Epol is a South African Dog Food Co. that issued this set of 'Dog Pictures' in 1974. The back has the write-up in English and Dutch as follows:
THE POINTER
"Originally devloped in Spain to find birds for falconry, it needs a great deal of exercise and is happiest when trained and working in the field. Height 63 cm, Weight 22-24 kg."
Pointer Card 28(EPOL South Africa Pet Food Co.,1974)... $12.95 each



Quaker Oats put out this set of cards in 1938. They are titled 'Challenge of the Yukon'. On the back there is a 'signature' of Sargeant Preston at the end of the description of the dog shown on the front.
"Challenge of the Yukon"
DOG CARDS
POINTER is a sporting and hunting dog who gets his name from the way in which he locates the presence of birds--by standing stiffly toward the hidden bird with tail out behind him and head extended. He has a remarkable sense of smell, which helps him distinguish a bird and "point" it out to the hunter. Name of Pointer picture here is Champion Pacemaker of Devon."
Pointer Card 30(Quaker Oats, 1938)... $14.95 each



Premier trading cards were mde for use in vending machine manufactured exclusively by the Oak Mfg. Co. of California. This is a card issued by these vending machines in 1950. The subject is not identified. On the back:
POINTER
"The Pointer comes by his name honestly. He is a specialist and looks the part. Clean-limbed, lithe and muscular without being coarse, full to the brim of nervous energy and "hunt," put together for speed and endurance, courageous. Around the house he is clean and his disposition affectionate.
As a breed, Pointers seem to acquire the hunting instinct at a tender age, puppies of two months frequently pointing and even backing."
Pointer Card 31(Premier Trading Cards, Oak Mfg. co., 1950)... $14.95 each



John Player & sons put out these wonderful headstudies by artist Arthur Wardle in 1940. There were 25 cards of different breeds in the set with the Pointer being no. 10. I have one of these in mint condition. The following shown on the reverse side of the card:
POINTERS
"It is thought that the English Pointer owes his origin to the importation into this country of some of the pointing dogs which have been known in Spain and Portugal for centuries. Its remarkable scenting powers and pace made the breed popular at one time as an aid to the coursing of hares with Greyhounds, but its sporting uses are now confined to the shooting of winged game. To improve the pace and stamina of the early Pointers, it is said that a Foxhound-cross was introduced. This served its purpose, but it tended to make the breed hunt with head hung towards the ground in the manner of a hound. Traces of this are occasionally seen to-day, but generally the modern Pointer is a fast-moving, enduring dog which can scent game at remarkable range."
Pointer Card 32(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $14.95 each



Godfrey Phillips put out these cards in 1939 and were enclosed in de Reszke Cigarettes. Shown on the back of Card no. 33:
"OUR DOGS"
THE POINTER
"This dog is a wonderful companion, and at one time was indispensable to those who search the fields for snipe."
The following is shown on the back of card no. 34:
THE POINTER
"This dog is a wonderful companion and at one time was indispenable to those who tramp the fields in search of the snipe, but the mechanical means of farming has reduced cover to such an extent that the Pointer's occupation has practically ceased."
Pointer Card 33(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each
Pointer Card 34(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each



Hignett Cigarettes issued these cards in 1936. I have one of these. Shown on the back of the card:
POINTER
"The Pointer is believed to be of Spanish origin, and to have been brought into this country early in the 18th century. It is one of our finest field dogs, having great pace, stamina, and a keen nose. Pointers are popular also in Russia, Spain, Italy, and the U.S.A. The last-named country seems to specialize in importing Britain's big winners, of which have gone over in the last few years, and have almost dominated the home bred stock."
Pointer Card 36(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each



Players issued this great headstudy by artist Arthur Wardle titled 'Dogs by Wardle-2nd Series' in 1928. On the reverse side:
POINTER.
"The ancestors of these fine dogs were probably introduced from Spain about two hundred years ago, but by 1835 distinctively English dogs were being bred which for pace, nerve, and staying power left the old Spanish Pointers far behind. Their Foxhound blood shows in their general shape, though they are lighter and better knit, and the coat is soft. In colour a predominance of white is favoured; liver and white, lemon and white, and black and white. Whole colours--black, liver, and various shades of lemon--are also quite common. The leading essentials of a good Pointer are pace, endurance, intelligence, and power of scent. Height for big dogs 24 or 25 ins., with a weight of 60 to 65 lbs., bitches being rather smaller."
Card 37 and 38 have the same paragraph shown on the reverse side.
Pointer Card 37 left(Players Dogs Heads 2nd series, 1928)... $19.95 each
Pointer Card 38 right(Players Dogs Heads 2nd series, 1928)... $14.95 each



Edwards, Ringer and Bigg issued these cards in 1908, 95 years ago. They are part of the 'Klondyke series'. The following is shown on the back:
POINTER
"A deservedly popular "shooting dog". Originally a native of Spain, but now thoughly acclimatised here. The country of Devonshire has for a long time been noted for producing some grand strains of Pointers. Is an elegant shape, with smooth coat, body strong and muscular to cope with its undoubtedly hard strain of work. The nose is sometimes double or split. This breed varies in weight, some under 40 lbs. others considerably over 60 lbs."
Pointer Card 39(Ringers Klondyke, 1908)... $24.95 each



Weeties 'Favourite Dogs-New Zealand' is from a set of 32 cards and were issued in 1940. The cards were enclosed in cereals, Weeties, Crispies and Vitabrits. The back has the following:
POINTER
"The Pointer was bred for use as a gun dog. Hunting by scent, he carries his head high when working. The Pointer is characterised by the habit of pointing, that is, in stopping dead and remaining rigid when it finds game at close quarters. His attractive particolored body and intelligent expression make him popular with dog lovers."

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DON'T CHAIN your dog up unnecessarily. If you must tie him up adopt the running line method. He pines on the chain.
Pointer Card 40(Weeties Favourite dogs New Zealand, 1940)... $24.95 each



Isn't this a wonderful painting? It was issued on cards by John Player & Sons Tobacco in 1924 titled 'Dogs-Scenic Background' and enclosed in their popular large packages of 'NAVY CUT CIGARETTES' There were only 12 cards put out with different breeds. A real find for the Pointer collector. On the reverse:
POINTERS
"The ancestors of these fine sporting dogs were probably introduced from Spain about two hundred years ago, but by 1835 sportsmen had bred distinctively English dogs which for pace, nerve, and staying power left the old Spanish Pointers far behind. Their Foxhound blood shows in their general shape, though in build they are lighter and better knit, and the coat is soft. In colour a predominance of white is favoured by sportsmen; liver and white, lemon and white, and black and white. The leading essentials of a good Pointer are pace, endurance, intelligence,and power of scent. Pointers are especially useful for marking game in low cover. Height for big dogs 24 or 25 inches, with a weight of 60 to 65 lbs., bitches being rather smaller."
Pointer Card 41(Players Scenic, 1924)... $24.95 each



This card was put out by a Chocolate Co 'Stollwerck' in Germany in 1910. Another real oldie and I have only one.
Pointer Card 42(Stollwerck, Germany, 1910)... $49.95 each

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Pointer Envelopes


ONE ONLY - An envelope from Bulgaria with several dogs shown on the front. Why these six particular dogs were chosen was not defined but it is a one of a kind and a must for your collection.
Pointer Envelope 1 from Bulgaria... $4.95 each



Another ONE ONLY item, envelope from Bulgaria, issued in 1997.
The Bulgars, A Central Asian Turkic Tribe, merged with the local slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Bulgaria regained its independence in 1878, but having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, it fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a Peoples Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990. The country is slightly larger than Tennessee. The capital is Sofia.
Pointer Envelope 2 from Bulgaria... $4.95 each



Our very attractive third envelope from Bulgaria has three Bulgarian stamps on the front. I have one of these at a reduced price as it is a wonderful way to obtain the stamps for less than individual prices.
The Bulgars, A Central Asian Turkic Tribe, merged with the local slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Bulgaria regained its independence in 1878, but having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, it fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a Peoples Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990. The country is slightly larger than Tennessee. The capital is Sofia.
Pointer Envelope 3 from Bulgaria... $17.95 each



This envelope is a "First Day of Issue" dated Sept. 18, 1996 from the Isle of Man. The 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 Pointer is doing his job, flushing the birds for the hunter.

Pointer Isle of Man Envelope... $24.95 each



Pointer Envelope from Russia... $4.95 each

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Pointer Post Cards


A lovely post card with the bulgarian puppy stamp affixed to the front. You may acquire the post card and the stamp for the price of the post card alone.
The Bulgars, A Central Asian Turkic Tribe, merged with the local slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Bulgaria regained its independence in 1878, but having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, it fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a Peoples Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990. The country is slightly larger than Tennessee. The capital is Sofia.
Pointer Post Card from Bulgaria... $9.95 each

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Pointer 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 Pointer history.


Pointer Playing Card 1... $4.95 each



Pointer Playing Card 2... $4.95 each



Pointer Playing Card 3... $4.95 each



This is the size and appearance of a playing card, however, it has the following description on the back and the lovely picture on the front.
POITERIER
Character:
"It is highly intelligent, lively hound, very keen in searching out game, with an acute sense of smell and a loud, sonorous voice. Able and very resistant to fatigue, it is suited to hunting on any type of terrain, including marshland; it is swift and fearless in flushing and pursuing the quarry and is not easily discouraged. The body structure of the Poitevin is elegant and light, though it has a solid frame and powerful muscles."
Coat:
The coat is short and sleek even and close to the body. Size: 35 kg Country Orgin: France.
Pointer Playing Card 4... $4.95 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. 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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