Playing Cards from Germany
Der Lohn des Fleisses
“Der Lohn des Fleisses”, a children's card game designed by Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908).
Deutfracht Seereederei Rostock II
Maritime deck designed by Klaus Ensikat for Deutsche Seereederei Rostock, GDR.
Deutsche Nutzpflanzen
Deutsche Nutzpflanzen - Quartett game promoting Kali brand crop fertilizer, 1938.
Deutsches Luxusbild
The court cards in this well designed double-ended pack are realistically dressed in 16th century costumes with German suit symbols. The Kings and high ranking personnel are strict and austere.
Deutsches Schützenfest 1884
This deck was apparently made to commemorate a Shooting Festival held in Leipzig in 1884
Die 4 Jahreszeiten
Die 4 Jahreszeiten Quartett-Spiel illustrated by Anneliese Tesdorpf, published by F X Schmid, 1950.
Die Kutschfahrt zur Teufelsburg
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by Matt Probert
“Die Kutschfahrt zur Teufelsburg” or “Coach Ride to Devil’s Castle” by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach, published by Adlung-Spiele in 2006.
Dondorf
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by Simon Wintle
The luxury playing card factory founded in Frankfurt am Main by Bernhard Dondorf in 1833 existed for 100 years.
Dondorf Patience playing cards No.26
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by Paul Symons
Patience playing cards with children in historical costumes
Dondorf related ephemera
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by Paul Symons
A few items used for advertising or displaying Dondorf playing card products.
Dondorf Tarot
Dondorf's “Microscopique Tarock“ was first published in c.1870. The scenes portrayed at each end of the trump cards are marvels of miniature graphic artwork and printing.
Dondorf Tarot Aces
The four suits are associated with four countries: Clubs = Germany, Diamonds = UK, Spades = Russia and Hearts = France.