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Ajman is the smallest of the United Arab Emirates. It is immediately to the north of and mostly surrounded by Sharjah. Like most of the country, Ajman is in the process of changes which amount to a transformation. The central area is rapidly being modernized and it is clear that Ajman has no intention of being left behind the other Emirates. It is here that the Victory speedboats are built and Ajman is determined to enjoy a share of the United Arab Emirates' victories for itself.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Ajman Stamp(left)... $4.95 each
Rhodesian Ridgeback Ajman Stamp(right)... $4.95 each


This is from the former Soviet Union -- the state of Azerbaijan. It was issued along with a set of fire colored stamps in 1999. If you check closely, you will see that the photo is the same as the stamp from Komi below.
Rhodesian Ridgeback 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 this stamp put out by Buriatia in 2001.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Buriatia Stamp... SOLD OUT


Evenkia is in the far northern region of central Russia. The native people were nomads who depend on hunting and reindeer for their livelihood for centuries. The Soviet government tried to bring these people under their rule but the climatic conditions are very harsh and it was difficult to exploit the natural resources, so much of the country was still undominated when the Soviet Union broke apart in 1991. This is the first set of dog stamps issued by the remote region of Evenkia, put out in 1999.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Evenkia Stamp... $4.95 each


A fairly new stamp put out by Fujeira.
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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Fujeira Stamp... $4.95 each


The Golden State Humane Society was one of the few entities to issue a privately produced set of dog stamps. It was done in 1998 and they used a Champion to represent each of the 12 breeds that they offered. This is the Rhodesian Ridgeback. It is not generally available around the world.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Golden State Humane Society Stamp... SOLD OUT


The island nation of Grenada issued a most remarkable set of stamps in 1997. Each dog is paired with a famous tourist site in its country of origin. In the case of the Rhodesian Ridgeback, it is Melrose House in South Africa. Generally available.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Grenada Stamp... $5.95 each


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 Rhodesian Ridgeback shown above on the left is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Yakutia. These stamps come in a set of five different colored stamps all with the same overprint as shown 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. On the right is the stamp that was ultimately issued with the Rhodesian Ridgeback image from the overprint, put out by Karelia.
The stamp from Karelia came out in 1999 and should be available for some time.
Karelia is on the northwest corner of Russia, bordering Finland, to which it once belonged.
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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Overprint from Yakutia(left)... SOLD OUT
Rhodesian Ridgeback Karelia Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


This stamp from Karelia was issued in 2002.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Karelia Stamp... $4.95 each


Many of the new Russian states are in poor economic condition. In an effort to generate income, they have started to issue topical stamps in the hopes that collectors from around the world will buy the stamps and not use the associated postal service. This is exactly what is happening with many of the dog stamps such as this lovely Rhodesian Ridgeback from Komi.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Komi Stamp... $5.95 each


Koriakia and Kolyma Region, going southwest we cross huge ecotone between artic tundra and boreal forests. Zonal vegetation here is very specific unique for the world thickets of Siberian Dwarf Pine. The Pines produce cones with nuts and are the intial component for a lot of food chains. The weather in summer is mainly good, however sometimes in chilly evenings it is more comfortable in a sweater; also need in warm weather rain clothes and high rubber boots in most areas. problems are mosquitos and ticks. Local Russians take vaccines against these.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Koriakia Stamp... $4.95 each


This is another recent stamp, this time from Niger.
Niger is a poor, landlocked Sub-Saharan nation. Two-thirds of Niger is desert with much of the northeastern part of the country being uninhabitable. The remaining third of the country is savannah, suitable mainly for raising livestock and limited agriculture. The country is subject to the problems of overgrazing; soil erosion; deforestation; desertification; wildlife populations (such as elephant, hippopotamus, giraffe, and lion) threatened because of poaching and habitat destruction.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Niger Stamp... $5.95 each


This stamp from Para Timor was issued in 2000.
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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Para Timor Stamp... $4.95 each


The Republic of Sahara in Africa issued a wonderful set of stamps in 1998 that showed all of the dogs that are native to Africa, including the Sloughi, Basenji and Coton de Toulier. This lovely Ridgeback was among them.
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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Sahara Stamp... $6.95 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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Sakhalin Island Stamp... $4.95 each


This lovely stamp was issued by the Republic of South Africa in 1991. Most dog stamps are issued as part of a set that usually includes several breeds. This stamp, however stands on its own and it is deserving of such a position. The artist, Alan Ainslie was creative in designing an attractive setting, while highlighting the unique beauty of the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Rhodesian Ridgeback South Africa Stamp... $9.95 each


Tanzania issued a set of Dogs of the World in 1994. It consists of four sheets of nine breeds each. This head study is from that set.
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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Tanzania Stamp... $4.95 each


Transkei is one of the homelands of South Africa. It is where Nelson Mandela was born. This set was actually issued to honor the scouts, but lead stamp includes the companion Ridgeback shown below. This set if made up of smaller sized stamps; the one to the right is enlarged for detail.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Set of 4 Transkei Stamps... $9.95 when available





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 Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Udmurtia Stamp... $4.95 each

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheets


This beautiful souvenir sheet was issued just two years ago from Benin in Africa. Benin also issued a set of stamps containing 12 different breeds, but they chose the Rhodesian Ridgeback for their main attraction on a souvenir sheet. This is truly the center of any Ridgeback collection!
Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheet from Benin... $9.95 each



Central Africa issued this impressive souvenir sheet last year, highlighting breeds native to Africa. The wonderful Ridgeback is the highlight of it, but the Basenji, Coton de Toulier and animals like the coato mundi are also featured along with their young. This souvenir sheet is mounted with gold leaf and framed to match the one above.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheet from Central Africa... SOLD OUT



Together with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan forms a region known as Central Asia. The area of Kyrgyzstan is almost completely mountainous and is subject to major earthquakes. It declared its independence with the downfall of the Soviet Empire in 1991. The set of stamps that this one comes from was issued in 1999.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Mini Sheet from Kyrgrzstan... $7.95 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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheet(w/o hologram) from Tadjikistan... $9.95 each
Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheet(w/gold hologram) from Tadjikistan...
$11.95 each
Rhodesian Ridgeback Souvenir Sheet(w/silver hologram) from Tadjikistan...
$11.95 each

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Cards

This is not a stamp, but a card. Most of our Tobacco and Tea cards come from England, but they have not produced a Rhodesian Ridgeback as far as I know. This card was issued in 1974 by the South African Pet Food Company, Epol. On the back it says, "The Rhodesian Ridgeback. Although originally associated with the Hottentots in South Africa, since the beginning of this century Rhodesia has greater claims for the development of the breed. The most distinctive feature is the ridge of hair along the spine, contrary to the direction of the rest of the coat. His colour should be light to red wheated. Height 68 cm, weight 38 kg." It is written in both English and Dutch.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Card 1... SOLD OUT

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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.

* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for your breed.

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