Playing Cards from France
Jeu Louis XV
B.P. Grimaud of Paris issued this very ornate costume deck called “Jeu Louis XV No.1502” in c.1895. It has been so popular that it has been re-published on numerous occasions and is still available today in modern re-prints or facsimiles.
Jeu Moyen Age
Quénioux believed that aesthetic feelings are the highest values: “C’est précisément cet amour de l’artisan pour le travail qu’il accomplit, la satisfaction intime qu’il en éprouve, qui ont donné naissance à tous les arts et qui ont fait dire que l’art est la joie dans le travail”.
Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil
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by Simon Wintle
“Jeu Romantique de Nanteuil” published by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, based on originals published in 1838.
Jeu Tour de France 89 (Domex)
Cyclists from the Domex-Weinmann team who took part in the 1989 Tour de France.
Joseph Bardou & Fils cigarette papers
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by Simon Wintle
Delightful pack advertising Joseph Bardou & Fils cigarette papers for the Philippines.
Knoll International
Geometric designs by the French artist Jean Garçon for Knoll International, the furniture company.
KOOKAÏ
Playing cards promoting ready-to-wear outfits for women, produced by Compte-Fil, Nantes, France, 1992.
Kuzco, l’empereur mégalo
Notched cards featuring toys representing characters from the Disney film Kuzco, as offered by McDonald’s.
La Mariée du Mardi-Gras
La Mariée du Mardi-Gras, published by Jeux et Jouets Français. Paris, early 1900s.
La Sibylle des Salons
La Sibylle des Salons facsimile of 19th century deck published by J M Simon, 1979.
Laboratoires Modernes
Happy Families game by “Laboratoires Modernes” promoting herbal products, c.1929
Languedoc pattern - Portrait de Languedoc
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by Simon Wintle
The old Languedoc pattern was known at the beginning of the seventeenth century, if not before.
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame
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by Simon Wintle
“Le Bossu de Notre-Dame” families card game published by Ducale (France Cartes), c.1998.