Aces
72: The Ace of Spades
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by Ken Lodge
In standard English packs the Ace of Spades is associated with decorative designs. This is a historical survey of why this should be.
73: Fakes, Forgeries and Tax Evasion
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by Ken Lodge
When there are official taxes to pay, people will find a way to avoid paying them - often illegally.
Art Nouveau Whist playing cards from a small Dutch factory
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by Paul Symons
The factory probably only produced playing cards for a few years in the 1920's
Arthur Lee & Sons Ltd
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by Matt Probert
Advertising deck produced for Arthur Lee and Sons Ltd of Sheffield by Thomas De la Rue around 1958.
Battles in Mexico, 1847
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by Simon Wintle
Uncut proof sheet with Mexican Battle scenes on the aces and portraits of American generals on the court cards.
Copies of Wüst House pattern playing cards
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by Paul Symons
both by Christian Heinrich Reuter of Nuremberg, Germany
Crimean War Deck
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by Simon Wintle
1854 saw the declaration of the Crimean War and this deck was published by Wüst around, or shortly after, 1856.
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
EPCS June 2024 Newsletter
Lenthall’s Delightful Cards • Fine China Loving Cup • 64th Pioneer Regt. A Relic of the Raj • Driving the Old Woman to Bed • Speed - the Ships • Speed 8 - Another One Found! • Czech Happy Families • French Costume Cards by de Larmessin • A Goodall Ace of Spades and A Sad Story • Scoop • (Don’t) All Shout at Once: The Fleet Street Games and Others • Parker Brothers - A Note • A Simple Piquet Pack • Astronaut • A Royal Flush • Aesop’s Fables
EPCS November 1984 Newsletter Members Only
Garter Ace 1804-1828 • Beautiful Britain • The Queen of Diamonds (The English Court: Part 5) • De La Rue Stamps • Deakin's Political Playing Cards • Great Guns A Jaques Game • Gollywogg • The Soldier's Almanack
EPCS November 1989 Newsletter Members Only
Peace 1902 & 1918 • Anniversaries • The Game of Transport • Boer War Pack • Salmon & Gluckstein • H.M.S. Pinafore • Froth Blowers • Mount Egmont • Lake Matheson New Zealand • Happy Families Johnson Bros • Reynolds • De La Rue
EPCS November 2007 Newsletter Members Only
Doctor Who • Great Galumphus • The Zoo That Never Was • James English & Co Road • Magicians Autograph Pack • Rules of The Road • Card Football • Mathemax • Karuta • De La Rue Mouldings • DLR Service • Hats Off! • Carrochi • Zovello (part 3 of 3) • Samuel Lewis • Royal Geographical Whist • Questions, Answers, Questions • Jack Hylton • Tax Wrappers 1883-1960 Review • Fancy Goods Journal Advert • Signboards of Playing Card Makers • Porter’s Ale House • Christmas Cards
Fake Blanchard Ace of Spades
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by Simon Wintle
Fake Blanchard Ace of Spades with court cards based on Hall.
Isle of Man playing cards by De La Rue & Goodall
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by Paul Symons
Two different versions of Isle of Man playing cards from 1870 and 1914.
Isle of Man playing cards made by Glénisson of Turnhout
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by Paul Symons
Two souvenir packs with different court cards made by Glénisson for the Isle of Man, c.1880.