Big Favourites Mastiff Great Dane Irish Wolfhound Spratts Rare Old Dog Postcard

TS402 Antique rare postcard from the Spratts Champion Dogs Series which this card called Big Favourites and featuresthe largest pedigree breeds popular in the early-to-mid 20th century. It prominently showcases the noble St. Bernard, the towering Great Dane, the powerful Mastiff, the shaggy Newfoundland, and the elegant Irish Wolfhound.  Bar very light corner impressions (just mild surface) from former album storage this is unused in otherwise outstanding condition (ex minus grading unused). 

" The artwork beautifully juxtaposes the sheer mass and heavy bone structure of these dogs with their notoriously calm, gentle expressions. The illustrator took great care to capture the distinct textures of their coats—from the dense, water-resistant fur of the Newfoundland to the sleek, short coat of the Great Dane."