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2015 • April
Iceland Mythological Playing Cards
Iceland Mythological Playing Cards designed by Sigurlinna Pétursson, 1958
Transformation c.1880
Transformation playing cards hand-drawn on a pack manufactured by Hunt’s Playing Card Manufacturing Co Ltd c.1880
Pedro Rotxotxo
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by Simon Wintle
Standard Spanish National pattern by Pedro Rotxotxo, Barcelona, late 18th century.
Esquire Magazine
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by Matt Probert
Promotional deck produced by the British gentleman’s magazine “Esquire” c.2002.
The Allure of Baccarat
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by Simon Wintle
Today most people know baccarat as the casino game for James Bond
Shakespeare by Piatnik
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by Matt Probert
‘Shakespeare’ playing cards by Piatnik designed by the British actor Donald Burton.
Pathfinder Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
The Pathfinder deck of cards has been inspired by Odin, the Norse god of wisdom, war and death.
The Invention of Bridge
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by Simon Wintle
“The Invention of Bridge” - a humorous story by Larry Lefkowitz.
The Retro Deck- Pocono Modern Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
The Retro Deck, illustrated by Kraig Kalashian, was originally inspired by vintage matchbox art from the 50s, the simplicity of timeless mid-century modern design.
Poker Faces
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by Simon Wintle
Poker Faces playing cards were illustrated by Alex Elsen and published by Verlag Um Die Ecke, Germany, 2015
SpongeBob SquarePants
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by Matt Probert
SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon playing cards featuring SpongeBob and Patrick the star fish
Strip Tease
‘Strip Tease’ card game featuring characters involved in the performance and subsequent prosecution of an imaginary strip tease
Guns & Gadgets 007
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by Matt Probert
“007 Guns & Gadgets” themed playing cards printed by Carta Mundi, 2005.
The Simpsons™
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by Matt Probert
The official ‘Simpsons’ playing cards produced by Winning Moves Games, 2003.
Warburg’s Danske
Warburg’s Danske playing cards published by Aktieselskabet Emil Jensen, København, 1944.
Warburg’s Skandinaviske Bridge Kort
“Warburg’s Skandinaviske Bridge Kort” published by Aktieselskabet Emil Jensen, København, c.1935.
Lonely Planet
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by Matt Probert
Lonely Planet Playing Cards feature amazing images from all over the globe.
Disney Princess
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by Matt Probert
Disney Princess lenticular deck. Each card has two images, one when viewed straight on, and another when viewed from a side angle; both slightly 3D
Monsters
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by Matt Probert
A collective of artists known as Monster Illustration produced a deck entitled “Monsters” in 2004.
Bicycle Butterfly
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by Matt Probert
Bicycle Butterfly playing cards from RSVP Magic with artwork by ‘Lotrék’ and printed by USPCC, 2012.
Adventure Time
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by Matt Probert
‘Adventure Time’ cult sci-fi playing cards published by Forbidden Planet.
Gordon’s Gin
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by Matt Probert
Gordon’s Gin branded playing cards themed with limes, lemons and ice cubes, 2000.
Theakston Brewery
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by Matt Probert
Theakston Brewery advertising playing cards depicting old brewing traditions, tools and skills, designed in the style of early 18th century cards.
Clans & Tartans of Scotland
“Clans & Tartans of Scotland” deck of cards designed and illustrated by Romilly Squire, 1997.
