Playing Cards from United Kingdom
Kimberley 1892
William Kimberley applied for a patent in respect of his improved playing cards in February 1892 and his application was fully accepted that year.
Kimberley’s Royal National Patriotic playing cards, c.1902
This edition has standard corner indices replacing the words King, Queen and Jack, and also contains a “Jolly Joker” depicting a lady holding an Ace of Hearts.
King Christian of Denmark
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by Simon Wintle
In 1935 a souvenir pack of playing cards to celebrate the King's 65th birthday was commissioned from the British firm of De La Rue.
Kingdoms of Europe
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by Simon Wintle
A collecting game published in two series: the first series featuring Western Europe and the second series Eastern/Southern Europe.
Knavery of the Rump, 1679
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by Simon Wintle
The Knavery of the Rump playing cards, first published in 1679, are a satirical portrayal of Oliver Cromwell's Government. The illustrations on the cards provide a rare visual impression of the times.
Kon-Vex Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Waddington’s introduced a series of unusual shapes in the early 1950s.
Kuhn Khan and Cooncan: an update
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by Tony Hall
Kuhn Khan and Cooncan are pretty much exactly the same rummy-style game, but packaged and presented differently.
L. G. Sloan, Ltd
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by Simon Wintle
'Thames Side' Playing Cards manufactured by The Universal Playing Card Co., Ltd for L. G. Sloan, Ltd., 1930s.
Lakeland
Lakeland playing cards by Stuart Lawrence depicting famous characters & views of England’s Lake District, c.1988.
