Archives
2023 • June
Hawaiian playing cards
Hawaiian playing cards in the style of classic Hawaiian wood carvings, USA, 2015.
Florentine pattern variant
Non-standard designs by Chiari of Florence with some of the features of a traditional Florentine pattern pack.
Spanish 19th century Political pack
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by Simon Wintle
Satirical playing cards manufactured by Francar y Cía depicting political situation.
Carte da gioco anticomuniste del Comitato civico
Anti-Communist propaganda pack with satirical designs by Benito Jacovitti.
Bicycle EveRydAy zomBIES
Bicycle “EveRydAy zomBIES” playing cards with artwork by Rob Sacchetto, USA, 2013.
Fantasy Spanish-suited deck
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by Simon Wintle
Fantasy Spanish-suited deck by Bertschinger y Codina, Barcelona.
Foster’s Self-Playing Whist Cards
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by Tony Hall
In 1890 R. F. Foster published the first edition of “Foster’s Whist Manual” which was to become the bible for serious whist players for the next two decades.
José Cumplido
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by Simon Wintle
Raimundo García pattern produced by José Cumplido in Madrid, dated 1860 on the four of coins.
Bicycle Blue Collar / White Collar playing cards
Bicycle Blue Collar / White Collar playing cards, USA, 2014.
Mystery Objects
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by Tony Hall
I need help in identifying the purpose of this particular piece of card-playing kit.
What can we learn from mini-booklet advertisements?
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by Tony Hall
Over the years I have collected a large number of mini-booklets and pocket guides offering rules and play guidance on a wide variety of games.
Juan Humanes y Cía
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by Simon Wintle
Raimundo García pattern published by Juan Humanes y Cía, Madrid, 1879.
Bicycle Zombie playing cards
Bicycle Zombie playing cards with hints on how to survive a zombie attack, USA, 2012.
Bicycle Stained glass playing cards
Bicycle Stained glass playing cards adorned as multi-coloured stained glass, USA, c. 2018.
Nueva Baraja Taurina
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by Simon Wintle
'Nueva Baraja Taurina' designed by Pedro Maldonado, Madrid, c.1885.
Bicycle Tattoo Golden Edition
Bicycle Tattoo Golden Edition created by Phoenix Playing Cards of Toronto, Canada, 2014.
Bicycle Elves & Orcs
Bicycle ‘Elves & Orcs’ playing cards illustrated by Nathanael Iwata, USA, 2013.
Amorcillos
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by Simon Wintle
‘Amorcillos’ (Cupids), a masterpiece from the golden age of Spanish playing cards by Clemente Roxas, Madrid, 1790.
Bicycle Robocycle
Bicycle Robocycle playing cards with quirky robotic illustrations by Duct Tape & Glitter for Theory 11.
Fashion costume pack by O. Gibert
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by Simon Wintle
Elegant fashion costume deck published by O. Gibert, Paris c.1860.
South American Costumes
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by Simon Wintle
Costumes of people of Brazil, Peru and Mexico, with views of Rio de Janeiro on the aces.
Bicycle Flight playing cards
Bicycle Flight ‘Airplane’ and ‘Airship’ playing cards, homage to aviation, 2014.
Félix Solesio e Hijos
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by Simon Wintle
Félix Solesio e Hijos - Real Fábrica de Madrid - Spanish National pattern for Venezuela
Bicycle Ancient Machine playing cards
Bicycle Ancient Machine playing cards designed by concept artist Juniardi Satyanagara, USA, 2015.
Bicycle Panthera playing cards
Bicycle Panthera playing cards designed by Juniardi Satyanagara, USA, 2015.
Four Empires - Clemente Roxas
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by Simon Wintle
‘Four Empires’ playing cards produced by Clemente Roxas, c.1805.
Llombart Costume Pack
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by Simon Wintle
Military-style costume pack made by Anton Llombart, Barcelona, 1815.
Juan de Brugada
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish National pattern by Juan de Brugada e hijo, Real Fábrica de Madrid, 1821.
Infirrera
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by Simon Wintle
Italo-Portuguese-suited cards by Andrea Infirrera with the arms of Malta, 1693.
Jeu de cartes abécédaire
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by Simon Wintle
An educational card game designed by F. Séré and published by Lithographie Musicale de Boboeuf, Paris 1840.
Cartes Universelles
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by Simon Wintle
Four Continents fantasy playing cards by Daveluy, Bruges, Belgium, 1860-1885.