Playing Cards from United Kingdom
Dartex
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by Simon Wintle
Dartex, the Thrilling New Card Game of Skill (1938) based on the traditional pub game where darts are thrown at a circular target.
Dartmouth Happy Families
“Dartmouth Happy Families” printed by Tozer & Co, 1989 to raise funds for Dartmouth Swimming Pool.
David Kindersley Centenary
Celebration of the work of David Kindersley, stone letter-carver and typeface designer. Published by the Cardozo Kindersley Workshop, Cambridge, UK, 2015.
DC Comic Bombshells
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by Matt Probert
Stylish playing cards featuring the glamorous, superpowered female stars of the alternate reality world of DC Comics, published by 'Forbidden Planet', 2015
DC Comics Originals
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by Matt Probert
Waddingtons ‘DC Comics Originals’ deck from 2014 featuring ‘Batman’,‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Justice League’ and ‘Superman’
De La Rue
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by Simon Wintle
De La Rue introduced letter-press printing into playing card production and his patent was granted in 1831. He produced his first playing cards in 1832.
De La Rue 1932-1933 Sample Book of Advertising cards
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by Paul Symons
Complete contents of a sample book of advertising cards by De La Rue
De La Rue Continental
During the latter part of the nineteenth century De La Rue produced two special packs of cards for the Continental market. The Aces of Spades are marked "De La Rue & Co. London and Paris".
De La Rue Pocket Guides
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by Tony Hall
The 19th Century saw the production, by all of the major companies, of pocket guides or “mini-books” on every type of game.
De la Rue’s 125th anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
In around 1955 De la Rue introduced a new coloured joker and a series of aces of spades with a silhouette of Thomas de La Rue which coincided with their 125th anniversary
De Reszke Cigarettes “What the Stars Say”
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by Simon Wintle
De Reszke Cigarettes “What the Stars Say” astrology cards issued by J. Milhoff & Co., 1934.
Deakin’s 1st edition
Deakin & Co., 45 Eastcheap, London EC published a political pack in 1886 with caricatures of political figures relating to the Irish Home Rule movement which was a contentious issue of the day.
Delightful Cards, c.1723
Delightful Cards, containing variety of entertainment for young Ladies and Gentlemen c.1723.