Ch. Rockley Oorang - Airedale Terrier - FT Daws Postcard SP24

Vintage Spratt's advertising postcard of the champion Airedale Terrier, Ch. Rockley Oorang.

Scene Details:

• A champion Airedale Terrier stands in profile on a pale background, showing the breed's tan and grizzle coat
• Caption at the lower left reads "Ch. Rockley Oorang," with the artist's signature "F. T. Daws" at the lower right
• The back prints the Spratt's breed description of the Airedale Terrier: one of the gamest and best water dogs in existence, his skull long rather than broad, his coat wiry, his colour tan on the head, ears, and lower parts of the legs, and black or grizzle on the remainder
• The card is a Spratt's copyright portrait postcard of champion dogs, by Royal Warrant to H.M. The King, printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., London

Postal Markings:

• Circular CHESHAM cancel reading 9.15 P.M. Sep 19 14 over a green HALF PENNY stamp
• Handwritten message fills the correspondence side, mentioning a trip to Wolverhampton and an evening at the Junior; several words are difficult to read
• Addressed to Miss Baker, c/o Mr. Gover, Estcourt St., Devizes, Wilts
• Edge text reads "SPRATT'S 'PATENT' DOG CAKES AND POWDERS are the Best for all Breeds."

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D