Archives
2014 • October
Xilografías de Mallorca
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish National pattern re-printed from original woodblocks which are preserved in the monastery at Valdemosa, Mallorca, c.1960.
David Roberts
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by Matt Probert
“David Robert” playing cards with artwork after Roberts’ Sketches in Egypt and Nubia.
Jugendstil Tarock
‘Jugendstil Tarock’ was designed by Ditha Moser and first published by Albert Berger and Josef Glanz in 1906.
J. Glanz Historical playing cards
Historical Theatrical playing cards manufactured by J. Glanz, c.1860.
Bartlett Ackermann Transformation
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by Simon Wintle
Pictorial playing cards published by C. Bartlett, New York, 1833.
Globe Card Company
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by Simon Wintle
“Globe Playing Cards” patented on Oct. 6, 1874 by I. N. Richardson.
Wiggins Teape “Hi-Speed” playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
Wiggins Teape “Hi-Speed” playing cards manufactured by Waddingtons, c.1970.
Catalan Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
With a distinct history stretching back to the early middle ages, many Catalans think of themselves as a separate nation from the rest of Spain.
British Museum Playing Cards
Unique pack of playing cards created for the British Museum with illustrations by Frances Button.
Kenya Tribes Playing Cards
“Kenya Tribus” playing cards published by Sapra, Mount Kenya Sundries Ltd, Nairobi, 1991
Greek Heroes
Playing Cards manufactured by Aspioti Elka A.E., 1960, with ancient greek-style courts.
John Player Special
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by Simon Wintle
John Player Special non-standard playing cards created by the illustrator Nick Price, 1987
Cultúrlán
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by Simon Wintle
Celtic myth playing cards inspired by the rich Celtic pantheon of mythological Gods, Goddesses, and heroes
