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The manufacture of playing cards in America only began during the second half of the 18th century, and not before 1776 by some estimates.

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Hulk playing cards

Hulk playing cards

Issued to coincide with the release in 2003 of the American superhero film, The Hulk.

Hummingbirds of the Americas

Hummingbirds of the Americas

Colour photographs of hummingbirds with data about each species to aid recognition.

Hustling Joe

Hustling Joe

Hustling Joe himself appears on the Ace of Spaces dressed in red.

Hycrest Modern Royalty

Hycrest Modern Royalty

Published by the Hycrest Playing Card Co., New York, c.1931. The large suit symbol behind each figure enhances the visual impact of the deck, as does the splendid back design & Joker.

Ian Roth’s Unique playing cards

Ian Roth’s Unique playing cards

Ian Roth’s Unique playing cards

Ian Schrager Hotels

Ian Schrager Hotels

Advertising/souvenir deck of cards associated with the Ian Schrager chain of luxury hotels.

IBM Linux One

IBM Linux One

IBM Linux One playing cards, c.2018.

Illuminated Playing Cards, c.1865

Illuminated Playing Cards, c.1865

Facsimile edition of Andrew Dougherty's Illuminated deck, c.1865, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc., and described as 'Civil War Illuminated Poker Deck'

Impressionist Art Cards

Impressionist Art Cards

Details of 13 paintings by 8 different Impressionist artists on elongated cards.

In Castle Land

In Castle Land

The Game of ‘In Castle Land’ (No.1113) published by The Fireside Game Co., Cincinnati, 1896.

In der Fuehrer’s Face

In der Fuehrer’s Face

“In der Fuehrer’s Face” playing cards designed in 1945 by Antonio Arias Bernal, a Mexican artist, but not published until 2002.

Indicator No.50

Indicator No.50

No.50 appears at the bottom of the Ace of Spades and the cards have corner indices and miniature suit symbols in the corners.

Inky-Dinky Playing Cards

Inky-Dinky Playing Cards

A series of four decks designed by John Littleboy.

Interview with Alan Kriegel, creator of Gestalt playing cards

Interview with Alan Kriegel, creator of Gestalt playing cards

Alan Kriegel has set out to rethink the signs and symbols used in traditional playing cards.

Interview with Tom and Judy Dawson from 52 Plus Joker

Interview with Tom and Judy Dawson from 52 Plus Joker

Interview with Tom and Judy Dawson from 52 Plus Joker. Chatting about the history of playing cards, uses of cards and collecting.

Into space and back

Into space and back

A NASA experiment to test a new inflammable material for playing cards.

Iraqi Most Wanted Playing Cards

Iraqi Most Wanted Playing Cards

Playing cards used to help troops identify the most-wanted members of Saddam Hussein's government. 2003.

Irish Gaelic Playing Cards

Irish Gaelic Playing Cards

A set of cards to help bring awareness to old and infrequently used languages, created by E Brewstein. Each card in the pack also functions as a mini language lesson, great for playing games and also learning about Irish heritage.

Iron Horses of the West

Iron Horses of the West

Steam and diesel locomotives from the famous Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railway Company.

Is Card Collecting an Investment?

Is Card Collecting an Investment?

“Is Card Collecting an Investment?” - an article by Rod Starling.