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Animal Grab

Animal Grab

Animal Grab card game by Thomas De La Rue & Co., 110 Bunhill Row, London..

Games Leaflets

Games Leaflets

Thos De la Rue & Co. & Gibson's Games Leaflets.

Bertrand Domec  page 6

Bertrand Domec page 6

Playing Cards imported into Argentina by Casa Bertrand Domec de Fagoaga y Fernández (Sucesores) Bs. As., c.1935-50.

Fournier No. 55

Fournier No. 55

Naipes Intransparentes de Una Hoja No.55 made by Hijos de Heraclio Fournier (Vitoria) for exportation to Argentina, c.1940.

Poker No. 140

Poker No. 140

Dondorf Poker-Karte No. 195, re-issued as Poker No. 140 for the "Argentina Compañia General de Navegación Sociedad Anónima", 1920s

Dondorf

Dondorf

The luxury playing card factory founded in Frankfurt am Main by Bernhard Dondorf in 1833 existed for 100 years.

Dengue

Dengue

Dengue prevention playing cards. Juego de 40 Naipes. Material para la prevención del Dengue, Ministerio de Salud de la Nación (Argentina).

Jack of all Trades

Jack of all Trades

Jack of all Trades card game.

Kay Snap

Kay Snap

Kay Snap Children's Card Game, made in England, 1930s.

Children's Card Games

Children's Card Games

Children's games are distinct from ordinary playing cards, the most obvious difference being the lack of court cards or suit marks. Happy Families, Old Maid and Snap may teach children about taking turns, following rules, and sharing. These games can also reflect gender norms and stereotypes, often featuring cards with gendered images and roles from their part of the world or era.

Dartex

Dartex

Dartex, the Thrilling New Card Game of Skill (1938) based on the traditional pub game where darts are thrown at a circular target.

Kingdoms of Europe

Kingdoms of Europe

A collecting game published in two series: the first series featuring Western Europe and the second series Eastern/Southern Europe.

London Post

London Post

Jaques' The London Post Card Game, c.1895.

Jaques Advertising Leaflet

Jaques Advertising Leaflet

Jaques Advertising Leaflet showing Lawn tennis, Table Billiards, Staunton Chess, Croquet, etc.

National Gallery (British School)

National Gallery (British School)

Jaques' The National Gallery Card Game, c.1895.

Entente Cordiale

Entente Cordiale

Jaques' The Entente Cordiale Card Game, c.1905.

Counties of England

Counties of England

Jaques’ Counties of England card game.

Jaques’ Games

Jaques’ Games

John Jaques & Son (established in 1795) published a large range of popular parlour games, many of which have become classics.

Golden Egg Game

Golden Egg Game

The Golden Egg Card Game, anonymous manufacturer, c.1860

British Towns

British Towns

British Towns Card Game by Pepys Games (Castell Brothers Limited).

Famous Five

Famous Five

The Famous Five Card Game by Enid Blyton.