Playing Cards from France
Filmstars by Publistar, 1962
“Filmstars” deck published by Publistar, printed by La Ducale (France), 1962.
Flemish Hunting Deck
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by Simon Wintle
Set of medieval playing cards with King, Queen, Knave and numeral cards from one to ten in each of four suits which refer to the activity of hunting, as practiced by the nobility.
Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey
Promotional playing cards for a brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
France Royale Bridge
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by Matt Probert
“France Royale” Bridge playing cards by Willy Mayrl depict historical characters from France’s royal past.
France, Champions du Monde 2018
Colour photographs of the World Cup-winning French football squad of 2018.
French Cartomancy cards, c.1830
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by Simon Wintle
French Cartomancy cards published by J. Gaudais; printed by Mansion, Paris, c.1830.
French Costumes
During the early 19th century. O. Gibert of Paris produced a series of such fashion packs, or packs depicting historical characters.
French Costumes
The French taste for elegant, well engraved costume playing cards started during the early 19th century. O. Gibert of Paris produced a series of such fashion packs, or packs depicting historical characters.
French External Trade Organization
Promoting the elegance and quality of a range of French products.
French Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Some of the oldest cards still in existence come from France. During the 16th and 17th centuries France was the major supplier of playing cards in Europe.
Gambling and Vice in the Middle Ages
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by Simon Wintle
Gambling and Vice in the Hours of Charles V: card-playing in the local tavern
Geneviève Lirola
Stylish modern designs by the painter, decorator and ceramist Geneviève Lirola, featuring unity of colours in each suit.
Genoese pattern
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by Simon Wintle
The design is purely 'Parisian' but the colouring is green, red, yellow and black. Belgium has taken this pattern for general use.
Gibert Jeune
Publicity pack for Gibert Jeune, the famous Parisian bookshop, with designs by James Hodges.
