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2016 • February
Cotswold Happy Families
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by Simon Wintle
“Cotswold Happy Families” created by Mary Gardiner and illustrated by Chris Rhodes, printed by Willow Press, 1997.
Lilian Cailleaud’s Tarot Project
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by Simon Wintle
Lilian Caillaeud lino-cuts his version of the tarot by Nicolas Rolichon of Lyon c.1600
2000 Pips Transformation
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by Simon Wintle
Peter Wood’s “2000Pips” transformed playing cards reveal the artist’s love of nature.
Reshuffle
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by Simon Wintle
“Reshuffle” by Reetta Hiltunen, Finland, is a playing card installation stemming from the traditional Finnish children's card game Pekka-game or Funny Families.
Country Craftsmen
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by Simon Wintle
“Country Craftsmen” Happy Families with illustrations by Mandy Hall, published for the National Trust by Dinosaur Publications Ltd, 1978.
Anon Spanish Cards c.1875
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited playing cards made in Belgium by Mesmaekers Frères, c.1875.
Breaking Bad Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
“Breaking Bad” fan deck designed by Albino Dragon and manufactured by the USPCC in 2014.
Views of Ireland
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by Simon Wintle
Selected views of Ireland Souvenir playing cards published by the Irish Tourist Association, 1950s
Pirates et Corsaires
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by Matt Probert
“Pirates et Corsaires” playing cards illustrated by Jean Bruneau, 1984.
Truco “Únicos”
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes Truco “Únicos” with caricatures of national celebrities designed by Gerardo N. Perez, 2006.
Gráfica S.A., Bs Aires
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by Simon Wintle
Gráfica S.A. of Buenos Aires has produced a number of brands using the Catalan pattern.
Habemus Boda, 2004
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by Simon Wintle
“Habemus Boda” deck celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain with cartoons by Sir Cámara.
C.L. Wüst, 1811 - 1927
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by Paul Symons
SPIELKARTENFABRIEK VON C.L. WÜST, 1811 - 1927. A short history of the Wüst factory by Martin Shaw & Paul Symons.
Baraja PEPLVM
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by Simon Wintle
Baraja PEPLVM features cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses in roles from epic Roman movies.