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2024 • August
Rouen Pattern - Portrait Rouennais
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by Simon Wintle
An attractive XV century French-suited design from Rouen became the standard English & Anglo-American pattern.
Iroha Karuta for Hino City
Special version of Iroha Karuta, a traditional Japanese matching game, made for Hino City, Tokyo.
Archaic Spanish proof sheets
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by Simon Wintle
2 x uncoloured proof sheets of archaic Spanish-suited playing cards produced for “New Spain”, possibly clandestinely.
English Pattern by B.P. Grimaud
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by Simon Wintle
Standard English pattern published by B.P. Grimaud with engraving by F. Simon, c.1880.
Smith-Corona Marchant
Simplified yet colourful court card designs by Avoine for Smith-Corona Marchant.
Johann Nejedly Tarok Cards
Johann Nejedly, a 19th-century Viennese card maker, produced Tarock cards featuring modern scenes that reflect the artistic and cultural trends of the time.
Dylan Dog
Characters and objects from the Italian comic book series Dylan Dog, written by Tiziano Sciavi and drawn by Corrado Roi.
The Playing-Card Industry & Its Relevance Today
This video explores the relevance of playing cards today, highlighting industry diversification, modern artistic influence, and their use in education, advertising and entertainment.
Hispania Romana
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by Simon Wintle
Educational card game depicting the Roman period in Spanish history.
Hesslers Four-Colour “No Revoke” Deck
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by Simon Wintle
Hesslers Maiden Back Four-Colour “No Revoke” Deck, with enhanced visibility and a traditional look.
Austria Ski Team playing cards
Photos of members of the Austrian skiing team replace the normal courts on two different packs.
Heathen Divinities
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by Simon Wintle
Handmade playing cards from the British Museum depicting classical Greek and Roman gods and goddesses.
