Chow Chow dog v.pretty single playing card. This very pretty single playing card has been taken from a recently issued deck of cards from China.It measures 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches approx.It is in very good condition.......the image and text are clearer/sharper than the scan shows them to be.
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Chow Chow original 1952 German card. This very pretty single original card,(on thin paper),was issued in Germany by the Austria Tobacco Co. in 1952 and is from a set of 150 cards entitled "Kamerad Hund" "(Our Friend the Dog)". A special album was available at the time for these cards to be stuck into for display and unusually for these this card has not been stuck into an album at all. The front of the card shows an artist drawn picture and the back has a brief description of the breed in German. It measures 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches approx and is in very good condition although it does have some light edge knocking along the top edge. FREE Shipping and Insurance on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow year 2000 label/stamp. This very pretty label/stamp was issued for East Timor in the year 2000,(even though it looks like a postage stamp,in that it has perforations,gum on the reverse etc),it is probably not one in that it was never designed to perform a postal duty.It also has a cancellation mark on it that was very probably applied at the printers.It measures 1 inch by 2 inches approx and is in very good condition. The image and text are clearer than the scan shows them to be. FREE Shipping and Insurance on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow single original playing card. This very pretty single playing card was recently issued in China. This single playing card measures 4.75 inches by 3.5 inches approx. It is in very good condition. The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow UK single 1997 playing card. This single playing card was issued in England in 1997 by Heritage Toy Ltd and was part of their playing card set entitled "The Famous Dogs of the World".It was illustrated by John Denaro.It measures 3.5 inches by 2.25 inches approx.It is in very good condition.The text and the image are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow dog original 1961 UK card. This very nice single card was issued in England in 1961 by Hornimans Tea and is part of their 48 card series entitled "Dogs".It has printed text on the reverse relating to the breed.It measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches approx and is in very good condition.The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."His origins go back farther than recorded history and may be one of the two basic dogs. Certainly the forerunner of all Arctic breeds despite his Chinese name. Still used in China both for hunting and to pull sledges. A breed with several peculiarities such as the compact leonine appearance, the scowling expression, the straight hocks and the blue-black tongue. Colours usually blue, black, red or fawn." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow dog original unusual 1936 UK card. This very pretty unusual single original card was issued in 1936 in the UK by Hignetts and comes from a set entitled "Dogs".This single card has printed text on the reverse relating to the breed pictured.It measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches approx and is in very good condition,(it is difficult to find in this condition).The image and text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."The Chow was brought to this country from China during the last century, when it gained a popularity that persists to-day. It is a decidedly individual breed, very undemonstrative in temperament and aloof to strangers. It should have a distinctive "scowl" formed by loose skin on its forehead, and perfectly straight back legs which give it a stilted hind action. It is, however, a very active, strongly- built dog, and in Northern China is still used as a hunting and draught dog. The highest price ever given for a dog (£1,800) was paid by an American for Mrs. Mannooch's Chow Champion 'Choonam Brilliantine'."Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow rare Cecil Aldin 1912 UK card. This is a very rare original single card from the 1912 set of 50 cards issued by Cope Brothers and Co. and illustrated by the famous artist Cecil Aldin.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.The set is entitled "Dogs of the World".This card is in very good condition which is most unusual for these although it does have a small amount of foxing on the reverse which does not interefere with the legibility of the text and a light corner knock to the top right.It measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches and has printed details relating to the breed and some brief details as to the artist Cecil Aldin on the reverse where he is decribed as the "most celebrated modern painter of horses and dogs".Some brief biographical details as to Cecil Aldin are as follows,(not printed on the back of the cards)....he was born in 1870 and died in 1935,a fairly prolific painter especially of dogs.The Irish Wolfhound image in this series is supposedly of his own dog "Mickie".A good few of the breeds illustrated were not common at all in Great Britain at that time,(the paintings would probably have been done around the 1910/1911 period).The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."The Chow Chow is sometimes described as the "edible dog of China", because it has been long, and is still, used as an article of food by the poorer classes in that vast country. It is closely allied to the Artic dog, as may be guessed by its general appearance, and from the fact that in Northern China the breed abounds, and is used to draw sledges across the snow like the Eskimo. In Europe it is solely regarded as a pet." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow v.pretty dog original 1934 UK card. This very pretty single card was issued in 1934 by Gallaher's as part of their series of 24 cards entitled "Dogs".The reverse has printed text mainly concerning the breed with a few words regarding the dog pictured which is Champion Young Cheng of Amwell.The card measures 2.5 inches by 3.25 inches approx.It is in very good condition although it has at some point been corner mounted in an album and the residual pressure marks can just be made out and there is some light printing offset on the reverse which in no way affects the legibility of the text.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scans shows them to be.The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."This breed of dog originated in China, where they formed a general article of diet by coolies, while the better-off classes ate the puppies after they had been suitably fattened, and the skins sold as furs. During recent years this breed of dog has been not only imported but bred in this country, and the young bitch illustrated, although only two years old, has won five challenge certificates, and has the distinction of being of champion parentage. She is owned by Lady Faudel Phillips." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Black Chow Chow dog single playing card. This very pretty single playing card was issued in China in the last few years.It measures 3.5 inches by just under 2.5 inches.The scan and text is a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.It is in very good condition.  

Chow Chow dog original unusual 1930's card. This very pretty original hard to find trade card was issued in Europe in the 1930’s.The image was used by a few different firms. This card was meant to be stuck into an album which was available at the time but this card is unusual in that it has never been so used.....it has printed text in Dutch on the reverse. It measures 3.25 inches by 2 inches approx. It is in very good condition.The image and the lettering are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow puppies original 1939 photographic UK card. This very pretty single original photographic card was issued in 1939 in the UK for Senior Service cigarettes by the firm Pattreiouex Ltd.It is from a 48 card series entitled "Dogs".It has printed text on the reverse giving brief details re the breed and some more general hints re rearing etc of dogs.It measures 3 inches by 2 inches approx.It is in very good condition but as is normal for these there is a degree of disturbance,(light lines etc) on the surface of the photographic gloss which can be seen when the card is held at an angle to the light.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow original 1939 photographic UK card. This very pretty single original photographic card was issued in 1939 in the UK for Senior Service cigarettes by the firm Pattreiouex Ltd.It is from a 48 card series entitled "Dogs".It has printed text on the reverse giving brief details re the breed and some more general hints re rearing etc of dogs.It measures 3 inches by 2 inches approx.It is in very good condition but as is normal for these there is a degree of disturbance,(light lines etc) on the surface of the photographic gloss which can be seen when the card is held at an angle to the light.....the surface disturbance on this particular card includes what looks like a scratch running down the card in front of the dogs head....please see the scan.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow v.pretty original European sticker.B. This very pretty thin paper single original card/sticker was issued by Service Line in Italy in the early 1990's as part of their set of cards entitled "Dogs and Cats".It has a peel off paper back which leaves adhesive on the card for it to be stuck into an album which was available at the time.This card/sticker has never been in an album and the backing paper is still attached.It measures 2.75 inches by 2 inches approx and is in very good condition.The image is a little clearer than the scan shows it to be.  

Black Chow Chow v.pretty European cigar band. This modern cigar band was issued by Washington in Europe in the last few years.Cigar bands are a large collecting field with many manufacturers producing sets of various topics.....we have a fair selection of cigar bands featuring dogs which we hope to list over the coming weeks/months.This cigar band has printed text on the reverse stating the breed and a number and it measures 2.5 inches by 1.25 inches approx.It is in very good condition.  

Chow Chow v.pretty European cigar band. This very pretty cigar band with the image of a Chow Chow was issued by Royal Flush in Europe in the last few years.It is more detailed than the scan shows it to be.It measures 3 inches by 1.5 inches approx.It is in very good condition.It has a plain back.Cigar bands are a large collecting field with many manufacturers producing sets of various topics.....we have a fair selection of cigar bands featuring dogs which we hope to list over the coming weeks/months.  

Chow Chow v.nice unusual European creamer top. This is a very nice creamer top depicting a Tibetan Terrier.....(creamer tops on the European Continent are a popular collecting field depicting many different topics).It is made of thin silverish foil and measures 1.75 inches by 1.5 inches.It is in very good condition although as is normal for these it does show signs of handling caused when the top was removed from the pot so there is some light bending/creasing which can be mainly seen when the tops are held at an angle to the light.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow unusual 1950's French card. This unusual,seldom seen,thin paper card depicting a Chow Chow was issued in the 1950's by Honig Foods in France.It has printed text on the reverse in French listing the types of products made by Honig's and also the name of the breed and a number.It measures 3 inches by 2.25 inches approx.It is in very good condition but as is normal for these,(because of the thin paper) there is some creasing/bending on the card which can mainly be seen when the card is held at an angle to the light.The image is a little clearer than the scans shows it to be.  

Chow Chow unusual unissued UK 1950's card. This very pretty single card depicting a Chow Chow was produced but not put into packets of cigarettes around the 1955 period due to the imposition of a tax on packets containing cards.The paper the card was produced on has an onion skin type finish.This card is taken from a series of 50 card entitled "Dog's Heads" by John Player and Sons of the United Kingdom.The illustrations are from drawings by Peter Biegel.There is printed text on the reverse relating to the breed.The card measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches approx.The image and the text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.It is in very good condition. The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."A native of China, the Chow Chow, with its "teddy bear" appearance, was commented upon in England as long ago as 1789. It was not until the end of the last century, however, that the breed achieved official recognition here. The Chow Chow was, and perhaps still is, bred in China as a source of food; its own diet consists chiefly of rice. Its long, rather coarse coat is valued in Mongolia, where it is bred almost exclusively for its pelt. Although an excellent house-dog, it has a detached, independent attitude. It may be wholly-coloured red, black, yellow or cream." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow unusual 1975 French card. This is a seldom seen single card on thin glossy paper depicting a Chow Chow.It has printed text in French on the reverse relating to the breed.It measures 3 inches by just over 2 inches approx.Issued in France in 1975 as part of a series in a booklet entitled Histoire Naturelle "Chiens et Chats".It is in very good condition and the image is a little sharper than the scan shows it to be.  

Chow Chow dog 1937 UK card. This very pretty card showing a Chow Chow was issued in the U.K. by W.D and H.O. Wills in 1937 as part of a 50 card series entitled "Dogs".The image is taken from a painting by Arthur Wardle a very well known and respected artist of dogs.It has gum on the reverse that was meant to be used to adhere the card into a special album which was available for purchase from the manufacturers.....this card was never stuck in the album.There is printed text relating to the breed on the reverse.The card measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches approx.It is in very good condition.The image and text are a little clearer than the scan shows them to be.  

Chow Chow unusual shaped single playing card. This very pretty single playing card was recently produced in the last few years........any roughness at the edge of the card is a product of the scanner and is not on the card itself.It is 5 inches tall and 2.25 inches approx at its widest.It is in very good condition.....the actual image is a little clearer than the scans shows it to be.  

Chow Chow single original 1988 trade card. This very pretty single card was issued in 1988 by ACE cards in France as one of their 33 card set entitled "The World of Dogs". It has a fair amount of printed text on the front relating to the breed and the back has multiple ACE logos as its design. It is fairly large as it measures 5.75 inches by 3.5 inches approx.The image is a lot clearer than the scan shows it to be and the text is perfectly readable and clear.It is in very good condition, although as with all of these cards it has a small amount of light surface disturbance which in no way intereferes with the clarity of the image or text.....please see the scan.  

Chow Chow original single 1961 UK card. This single card was issued in 1961 by Barbers Tea Ltd of England as part of their 24 card set entitled "Dogs".It has printed text on the reverse relating to the breed.It measures 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches approx.....the actual image is a little sharper than the scan shows it to be.
 

Chow Chow recently issued single playing card. This very nice single playing card was recently issued in China.It measures 3.5 by 2.25 inches approx.It is in very good condition....the actual image is a little sharper than the scan shows it to be.  

Chow Chow rare 1953 UK pretty card. This is a very rare single card which was issued in the UK by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1953.This card is from a set of 32 cards entitled "Warne's OBSERVER'S PICTURE CARDS" "IV DOGS".The image is taken from a painting by B.Butler. The back of the card has a fair amount of printed details relating to the breed.It measures 4.5 inches by 2.5 inches approx.It is in very good condition although there is some faint sunlight fading/yellowing to the right edge which does not in any way interfere with either the image or text and there is some light printing offset/residue in the bottom margin.....please see the scan.The image is a little clearer than the scan shows it to be.....the cross hatching behind the dog is a product of the scanner and is not on the card.The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."Of all the Spitz breeds (that is, the Nordic group of dogs) the Chow Chow is the most quaint. It is a Chinese dog of great antiquity, and was famous years ago as the dible dog of the East. The Siberian Russians still kill them for their fur and flesh. Gilbert White was the first writer in Britain to describe this dog, and in 1789 mentioned the famous blue tongue, stilty hind legs and aristocratic bearing which are still characteristics of the breed. Height 20 inches. Weight 55-60 lb. Colour red, black, chocolate or blue. Coat abundant, with fluffy underwear." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow v.pretty original 1936 UK card. This very pretty original single card was issued in 1936 by Gallaher Ltd in the United Kingdom.It has printed text on the reverse relating to the breed.It measures 2.5 inches by 1.5 inches.It is in very good condition although it does have a faint line running across the card,caused by the pinch roller not being adjusted correctly in the printing process,(the pinch roller moves the cards along),please see the scan.....the actual image is clearer than the scan shows it to be.The printed text on the reverse of this card reads as follows....."Though there is only one type of Chow Chow known, there are three distinct colours- red, black and cream. This breed has a unique characteristic since it is the only dog in existence with a black mouth and tongue. Probably one of the oldest breeds in the world, it has been known for hundreds of years in China where it still serves many purposes, ranging from protection to transport, from food for coolies to furs for mandarins." Please note our policy of FREE Shipping and Insurance worldwide on all orders of $10.00 and above.  

Chow Chow v.pretty European postcard. This pretty postcard was postally used in Holland in the mid 1980's we believe.It measures 6 inches by 4 inches approx.It is in fair to good condition,the top right corner is creased and the pressure marks made by the cancellation device can be made out on the front.......please see the scan.The image is a little clearer than the scan shows it to be.  

Chow Chow v.pretty German postcard. This very pretty original postcard has not been postally used and was issued in Germany around the late 1970's we believe.It measures 5.75 inches by 4 inches approx.It is in very good condition.......please see the scan.The image is a little clearer than the scan shows it to be.  

Chow Chow v.pretty German postcard. This very pretty original postcard has not been postally used and was issued in Germany in the late 1970's we believe.It measures 5.75 inches by 4 inches approx.It is in very good condition although it does have some light surface scratching........please see the scan.The image is a little clearer than the scan shows it to be.