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2022 • December
Political playing cards (2017)
Political playing cards by the British cartoonist Oliver Preston, United Kingdom, 2017.
Political playing cards (2015)
Political playing cards produced by Oliver Preston at the time of the 2015 UK Parliamentary election.
Giochi di Corte
“Giochi di Corte” designed by Vito Thümmel and published by Cambissa of Trieste in 1991.
Panorama playing cards
Panorama playing cards included with a weekly news magazine published in Milan, Italy, c. 1979.
Lithographic Stone
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by Jorge Alfaro
Historic lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888.
The Circus
“The Circus” playing cards with artwork by Max Dissar and Rita Rielle, published by Masenghini, Bergamo, c.1980.
Rudy Presidential playing cards
Rudy Giuliani 2008 Presidential playing cards designed by Corey Ward.
And Marriage For All
“And Marriage For All” playing cards promoting equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
California Total Recall Playing Cards
California Total Recall Playing Cards / Hasta La Vista, Davis!, USA, 2003.
Texas Democrats Missing in Action
“Texas Democrats Missing in Action” playing cards published by Bernsen Consulting, Austin, Texas, 2003.
Baraja Cristóbal Colón
“Baraja Cristóbal Colón” commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus.
A Barribal variant for Christmas
Christmas gift with a difference, made by Waddington’s, Leeds, 1931.
Baraja El Quijote
Baraja El Quijote, facsimile of original deck designed by E. Pastor, reprinted by Naipes Heraclio Fournier, Spain, 1981.
Liban Historique et Touristique
“Liban historique et touristique” souvenir of Lebanon playing cards manufactured by Heraclio Fournier.
Nintendo deck with Medieval theme
Courts in medieval costume holding both French and Italian/Spanish suit-signs.
Tarocco Piemontese by Giovanni Rossi
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by Simon Wintle
18th c. Piedmont Tarocchi by Giovanni Rossi, Turin.
Oriental Scenes tarock
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by Simon Wintle
Trumps have oriental scenes on one end of the card, and mermaids, mermen, assorted sea serpents and monsters on the other end.
Maldives pictorial playing cards
Maldives pictorial souvenir playing cards produced by Fantasy, of Malé, Maldives, 1993.
McCain Presidential 2008 playing cards
John McCain and Sarah Palin Presidential playing cards, USA, 2008.
Besançon Tarot by Jacob Jerger
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by Simon Wintle
Besançon tarot published by Jacob Jerger, 18th century.
Acelion Cyberpunk Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
This cyberpunk deck by Acelion combines magic and science fiction elements, inspired by Nordic mythology and cyberpunk themes.
Hillary Presidential playing cards, 2008
Hillary Clinton Presidential playing cards for the US presidency in 2008.
Baraja Acehucheña
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir playing cards from Acehúche created by Nacho Julián, Spain, 2001.
La Cour Galante
‘La Cour Galante’ playing cards with erotic images by Costante Costantini, Italy, 1979.
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
‘Calcio Storico Fiorentino’ by Costante Costantini is based on an early form of football that originated during the Middle Ages in Italy.
Arthurian by Kings Wild Project
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by Adam Wintle
Arthurian Playing Cards by Kings Wild Project, a luxury playing card deck designed by Jackson Robinson, inspired by the myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Centenario Nascita Benito Mussolini
Playing cards to commemorate the centenary of Benito Mussolini's birth, Italy, c.1983.
Cinquantenario Fondazione dell'Impero
50 anniversario / cinquantenario fondazione dell'Impero, Italy 1936-1986.
Dietsche Playing Cards for the Dutch Shipping Company
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by Paul Symons
A beautiful early pack from The Dutch Playing Card factory.
Bank of England playing cards
Bank of England playing cards, reflecting prominent characters and events from the Bank’s history.
Animal Tarot by Johann M Backofen
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by Simon Wintle
French-suited ‘Bavarian Animal Tarot’ by Johann Matheus Backofen, Nürnberg, late 18th C.
Torys Western Cards
Promotional pack for a brand of Japanese whisky, featuring comic Wild West characters.
Lecardo
‘Lecardo’ playing cards, dominos & word building game invented by Stanley Kermode, United Kingdom, c. 1939.
Onward playing cards
Advertising pack for Japanese fashion and lifestyle business featuring different national and regional costumes.
Animal Aid playing cards
Animal Aid playing cards with anti-shooting cartoons created by Steve Hutton.
Anonymous pack of Dutch playing cards
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by Paul Symons
produced just after the end of the Second World War.
Fujitsu playing cards
Colourful advertising pack for Fujitsu Limited, reminiscent of the flower power/psychedelic era.
