Playing Card Collectors
11: Some Cards From Sylvia Mann’s Collection
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by Ken Lodge
A fascinating collection that was the basis of a lot of research that we still benefit from today.
Collecting English Playing Cards & Games
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by Donald Welsh
The History of English Playing Cards dates probably from the mid 15th century, the first documentary evidence of their existence in this country occurring in an Act of Parliament which prohibited the import of foreign cards.
Collecting Playing Cards with Jan Walls
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by Jan Walls
I collected playing cards when I was in primary school, by Jan Walls.
Introduction to Collecting Themes
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by Paul Bostock
Playing cards can be broadly categorised into standard and non-standard designs, with collectors appreciating their variety.
Playing Card Research Archives maintained by The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
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by Paul Bostock
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards maintains an extensive archive of materials from notable playing card researchers, available for study by arrangement in Bicester.
Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
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by Simon Wintle
We are deeply saddened by news of the passing of Anthony Rex Pitts (1940-2021).
Spielkarten für Sammler
Cards on cards in celebration of playing-card collector Franz Braun’s 75th birthday.