Archives
2015 • August
Souvenir of Kos
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by Matt Probert
Souvenir playing cards from the Greek island of Kos, published by Eurocard. Each card has a different scene, with many Greek and Roman antiquities and archaeological treasures.
Lexicon
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by Simon Wintle
The summer of 1932 saw the introduction of Lexicon, when a small edition was produced and sold to test the market.
Army Health Promotion
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by Simon Wintle
Health Promotion playing cards issued by the British Army with cartoons about army life and information on where to get health advice.
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame
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by Simon Wintle
“Le Bossu de Notre-Dame” families card game published by Ducale (France Cartes), c.1998.
Manchester United Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
Deck produced for Manchester United Football Club published in 2006.
Tarot of Musterberg
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by Simon Wintle
Designed by Cesare Asaro to simulate decks from the 1700s or earlier, the Tarot of Musterberg is based on the traditional Tarot de Marseille but with an imaginary historical background.
Penang Souvenir
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by Matt Probert
Souvenir of Penang with a different photograph on every card, manufactured by Yong Guan Heng & Co, Penang, Malaysia.
Souvenir from Crete
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by Matt Probert
Souvenir from Crete - 54 full colour playing cards © Editions Eurocard.
Four Colour Cards / 四色牌 / Si Sek Pai
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by Anthony Lee
Four Colour Cards made in Belgium for Far Eastern markets
Sense of Bulgaria
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by Matt Probert
Stylish Bulgarian souvenir playing cards with a different photo on every card, c.2000-2010.
Starlight
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by Matt Probert
‘Starlight’ playing cards - brightening the lives of seriously ill children - published by Simon Lucas Bridge Supplies Ltd.
Chinese Dragon Robes
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by Matt Probert
Deck featuring 54 different images of Chinese Dragon Robes that emperors, empresses and royal family members wear on important occasions.
Nana Poker
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by Matt Probert
Every card carries a different cartoon image in the Manga style, expressing moods and emotions.
Abbey Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
Abbey Playing Cards made in Belgium by La Turnhoutoise, c.1950s.
West Flanders Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
West Flanders Souvenir pack manufactured in Belgium by Mesmaekers, c.1950.
Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein
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by Simon Wintle
Brepols Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein distillery, c.1960.
Chi Chi Pai
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by Simon Wintle
Chinese “Chi Chi Pai” Playing Cards by Mesmaekers Frères for Far East market.
Finnish Stamps
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards featuring a selection of Finland's postage stamps made by Nelostuote Oy (Tactic Games), Pori, Finland
Papyrus playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
Egyptian ‘Papyrus’ playing cards with beautiful illustrations against a papyrus background.
Hornby Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
Hornby Playing cards are a retro deck designed and produced by Wild and Wolf copyright 2011.
World Tour
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by Simon Wintle
World Tour Quiz Game published by Tactic Group for Finnair involves recognising flags from different countries and their locations on the map.
Naipes Argentinos Patagonia
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by Simon Wintle
“Naipes Argentinos Patagonia” with court cards depicting gauchos and native Indians, c.2000.
Arthur Lee & Sons Ltd
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by Matt Probert
Advertising deck produced for Arthur Lee and Sons Ltd of Sheffield by Thomas De la Rue around 1958.
Permalon Ltd
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by Matt Probert
Miniature playing cards advertising "Perma" smoking-related products featuring the "Perma Girl" on the backs and Joker.
Czech Patience Cards
Patience size playing cards published by Obchodni Tiskarny of Prague, under the brand “Casino”, with cartoon courts in the style of wood engravings.
Wild Flowers of America
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by Matt Probert
"Discover Wildflowers of America Playing Cards" manufactured by Carta Mundi (US), and created by Mark Hamilton and Sea to Sky Photography.
Playboy Fragrances, 2010
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by Matt Probert
In 2010 Playboy Fragrances (Coty) released a 'gaming' set promotion comprising two decks of identical cards, one set of five dice and poker chips.
De la Rue’s 125th anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
In around 1955 De la Rue introduced a new coloured joker and a series of aces of spades with a silhouette of Thomas de La Rue which coincided with their 125th anniversary
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
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by Matt Probert
“Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels” playing cards based on the cult film, 1999.
Dudák
Dudák, meaning ‘Piper’, is a traditional Czech card game and this set has been specially illustrated for children.