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2024 • June
Classification of Numeral Card Designs in French-suited packs
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by Paul Bostock
The classification of numeral cards in French-suited packs, covering various pip designs in over 400 packs from English, American, and French origins, and highlighting both historical and modern patterns.
Hanuman and the Five Riders
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by Adam Wintle
A selection cards showing characters from the 1975 Thai-Japanese film.
Warner Bros 100th Anniversary
An array of famous characters from Warner Bros films in celebration of the company’s centenary.
The Douce Collection
The Douce Collection of playing cards in the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Medizin Skat
Promotional pack for a hospital group in the Saarland, with non-standard suits and courts designed by Detlef Krause.
Holidays – les côtes françaises
Holiday destinations around the French coast as depicted by Pauline Launay.
The Henry Hart Puzzle
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by Paul Bostock
Explore the intricate history and unique design variations of Henry Hart's playing cards, tracing their journey from 18th-century England to America.
Líneas rojas 2016
Semicaricatural images of Spanish politicians by Jordi Minguell, combined with non-standard suits.
Playing Card Research Archives maintained by The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
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by Paul Bostock
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards maintains an extensive archive of materials from notable playing card researchers, available for study by arrangement in Bicester.
Jeu des 7 familles basques
A Happy Families-type game from the Basque country, with designs by Soledad Bravi and Agathe de Lastic.
A Million Dollar Tarot: The Alleyman’s Tarot
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by Paul Bostock
The Alleyman’s Tarot successfully raised $1,404,172 on Kickstarter. This unique 133-card deck includes a mix of traditional and non-traditional tarot cards, offering a new approach to tarot readings.
The Art of Erté
Luxury playing cards displaying artwork by Erté, published in 1983 by Sobranie of London.
The Chamber of 52 Cards
Playing cards published by Peter Wood as a tribute to the rock band Genesis.
Are Playing Cards a Good Investment?
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by Paul Bostock
Playing cards can appreciate modestly, with historical annual gains of 2-3%. Rare cards offer higher returns; condition and initial price impact value.