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Playing cards first arrived in England during the 15th century, but none have survived from such an early date.

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Jaques’ Illustrated Proverbs

Jaques’ Illustrated Proverbs

Jaques’ Illustrated Proverbs, c.1870. The complete proverb is printed along the top of each card in the set.

  • 1870
Jean Picart le Doux

Jean Picart le Doux

Jean Picart le Doux playing cards, issued in 1957 to celebrate the company's 125th anniversary, featuring designs carried out in richly toned colourings typical of tapestries.

  • 1957
Jest Jokers

Jest Jokers

Peter Wood’s “Jest Jokers” comprising 54 different Joker designs made into a full pack of cards.

  • 2000
Jigstar

Jigstar

Jigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936.

  • 1936
John Bull

John Bull

“John Bull”, the Capital English Game published by W. Cremer, c.1865.

  • 1865
John Llewellyn, playing card manufacturer, London, 1778-1785

John Llewellyn, playing card manufacturer, London, 1778-1785

John Llewellyn, playing card manufacturer, London, 1778-1785

  • 1780
John Newman’s Colour Cards

John Newman’s Colour Cards

John Newman’s Colour Cards

  • 1995
John Nixon Scrapbook, 1803

John Nixon Scrapbook, 1803

Transformation proofs from the John Nixon Scrapbook.

  • 1803
John Player Special

John Player Special

John Player Special non-standard playing cards created by the illustrator Nick Price, 1987

  • 1987
John Waddington Ltd, early type

John Waddington Ltd, early type

John Waddington Ltd, early type Ace of Spades and court cards, 1922-30.

Jolly Jack Tar Snap

Jolly Jack Tar Snap

Jolly Jack Tar Snap made in England, 1920s.

Jonathan Hocus Pocus

Jonathan Hocus Pocus

Two sets of conjuring cards published by G. Martin, 6 Great St Thomas Apostle, London, early 19th century.

Jonathan Swift and his World

Jonathan Swift and his World

“Jonathan Swift and his World” playing cards designed by Dan Sperrin and produced by David Westnedge Ltd. 2017.

  • 2017
Jovial Families

Jovial Families

“Jovial Families” card game published by A. Collier, London, c.1890.

Jungle Book

Jungle Book

Jungle Book by Pepys games, inspired by Walt Disney, 1967

  • 1967
Jungle Jinks

Jungle Jinks

Jungle Jinks card game with artwork by Constance Stannard Chapman, manufactured by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd for H P Gibson & Sons, c.1905.

  • 1905
Jungle Parties

Jungle Parties

“Jungle Parties” or “Playing Politics '87” designed & drawn by Patrick Cuenot.

  • 1987
Jungle Thrills & Safari

Jungle Thrills & Safari

Jungle Thrills illustrated by Racey Helps and published by Pepys Games, 1955.

  • 1955
Just William

Just William

Just William, drawn by Thomas Henry, published by Pepys Games in 1952.

  • 1952
Kadar Playing Cards

Kadar Playing Cards

The Kadar deck designed by Christopher J Gould aims to break the norms of playing card design. The vibrant and fun pack has drawn inspiration from travelling fortune tellers and gypsies.

  • 2014