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Closely following the development of visual advertising in general, such as on labels, packaging, posters and TV commercials, advertising playing cards seek to find ways to associate products with our inner desires and longings, with our identity and who we want to be. Some packs are widely distributed as part of larger promotions, others are more exclusive. In some cases single cards are collected from inside the advertised product, thereby stimulating further sales to complete a full set.

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Our Kings and Queens

Our Kings and Queens

An historical & educational card game designed and published by Mazawattee Tea Co., Ltd, London, c.1902

Pachimon Playing Cards

Pachimon Playing Cards

Quirky Pachimon playing cards from 1970s Japan, featuring unique monsters and aliens, given away with Kewpie mayonnaise.

Packs of Prizes

Packs of Prizes

‘Packs of Prizes’ playing cards advertising Neosorexa pest control products.

Paparazzi Pin-up Deck

Paparazzi Pin-up Deck

Pin-up deck given free with Paparazzi magazine, 2005

Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels

Parfums Van Cleef & Arpels

Advertising pack for the perfume division of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals

Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals

Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals, c.1998 & Bodegas Trapiche, 2003.

Parkinson’s Happy Families

Parkinson’s Happy Families

Parkinson’s Happy Families published by Parkinson’s of Doncaster, confectioners established in the early nineteenth century.

Pedro Domecq

Pedro Domecq

Anglo-American pattern for Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy made by Productos Leo S.A., c.2000.

Pendleton playing cards

Pendleton playing cards

Pendleton playing cards inspired by indigenous American artwork, USA, 2019.

Pepsamar advertising playing cards

Pepsamar advertising playing cards

Anglo-American style advertising playing cards made in Peru by Litográfica del Perú, c.1975, for Sydney Ross S.A. / Winthrop Pepsamar indigestion remedy.

Periquito y Tontín Dominoes

Periquito y Tontín Dominoes

Periquito y Tontín Dominoes, featuring Feliz and Bonzo, 1920s.

Permalon Ltd

Permalon Ltd

Miniature playing cards advertising "Perma" smoking-related products featuring the "Perma Girl" on the backs and Joker.

Philips Arlita

Philips Arlita

Philips 'Arlita' advertising playing cards manufactured by Etabl. Mesmaekers Frères S.A., Turnhout, Belgium, 1925.

Philips Sept Familles

Philips Sept Familles

“Philips Sept Familles” promotional happy families game from the 1970s

Philishave

Philishave

Spanish-suited advertising deck for Philishave electric razors.

Pilsen Trucofest

Pilsen Trucofest

Pilsen Trucofest playing cards, Uruguay.

Pilsner Urquell

Pilsner Urquell

Pilsner Urquell publicity deck from Czech Republic featuring beer drinkers.

Piwiarnia Pub in Warsaw

Piwiarnia Pub in Warsaw

Advertising Deck for the Piwiarnia Pub in Warsaw.

Playboy Fragrances, 2010

Playboy Fragrances, 2010

In 2010 Playboy Fragrances (Coty) released a 'gaming' set promotion comprising two decks of identical cards, one set of five dice and poker chips.

Playtex

Playtex

Playtex - le jeu de la beauté et du destin, Grimaud, 1971.