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54: China 1

54: China 1

by Ken Lodge
Dec 30, 2016

Although many people would not consider Chinese cards worth collecting, the huge variety of court designs used by the companies based in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan over the years should be of interest to those who like to enjoy variation in court cards, jokers and aces of spades.

Jeu de Mémory

Jeu de Mémory

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Dec 28, 2016

Colourful Jeu de Mémory card game made in Taiwan, distributed in France by CMP Group.

2010

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

by Matt Probert
Dec 28, 2016

Lara Croft Tomb Raider 20 Years Commemorative Deck, 2016.

2016

Armchair Cricket

Armchair Cricket

by Matt Probert
Dec 24, 2016

Armchair Cricket by ex-professional County Cricket player Don Arnold was first marketed by Norfolk House Enterprises in 1983.

1983

Bubble Cards, 1720

Bubble Cards, 1720

by Ann and John Sings
Dec 14, 2016

Bubble Cards - known as “All the Bubbles”, c.1720.

1720

53: Some recent acquisitions and corrections

53: Some recent acquisitions and corrections

by Ken Lodge
Dec 13, 2016

The following items are additions and alterations to my collection, the rest of which is listed on page 69.

Carel de Wagenaer

Carel de Wagenaer

by Simon Wintle
Dec 08, 2016

Facsimile edition of cards first published by Carel de Wagenaer, Amsterdam in c.1698

1698

Jean Borin

Jean Borin

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Dec 07, 2016

‘Cartes de Luxe’ with artwork by Belgian artist and designer Jean Borin (1907-1997).

Playing Politics

Playing Politics

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Dec 06, 2016

“Playing Politics” or “Cabinet Shuffle” specially commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1983.

1983

Cyprus Souvenir

Cyprus Souvenir

by Matt Probert
Dec 06, 2016

Cyprus Souvenir playing cards published by Editions Michalis Toubis S.A., 1998.

1998

DRRR!!

DRRR!!

by Simon Wintle
Dec 02, 2016

DRRR!!, short for Durarara!!, is an anime adaptation of a Japanese light novel written by Ryohgo Narita.

Walkers Shortbread

Walkers Shortbread

by Matt Probert
Dec 02, 2016

Advertising Deck for Walkers Shortbread, c.1998.

1998

Wild und Hund Skat

Wild und Hund Skat

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Dec 02, 2016

Hunting deck designed by Walter Niedl for “Wild und Hund” magazine, c.1977

1977

Angler Skat

Angler Skat

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Dec 01, 2016

Angler Skat manufactured by VEB Altenburg, c.1981

1981