Souvenir Playing Cards
Inka-Dynasty
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by Simon Wintle
'Inka-Dynasty' playing cards are based on historic 16th century designs by the Peruvian chronicler Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala, and printed by Power Casinos, Lima, Peru, c.2004.
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.
Irish Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
Irish souvenir playing cards. The Joker has the inscription W.O., Dublin.
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.
Isle of Man souvenir playing cards by Goodall & Son.
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by Paul Symons
Two antique packs with scenic aces illustrating places on the Isle of Man.
Karl Gerich no.23: “Beautiful Bath”
Beautiful Bath is a hand-made pack by Karl Gerich which was published in 1996.
Karl Gerich No.33: Views of Bath
Views of Bath is Georgina Harvey's third design, created in 1990. The cards feature beautifully designed double-ended courts and double-ended Aces with a central band which is used to identify different views of the City of Bath at each end.
Key West and the Florida Keys
Key West and the Florida Keys playing cards with photography by Werner J. Bertsch and Larry Lipsky.
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.
Kyoto Souvenir Deck
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by Ian Taylor
Kyoto Souvenir playing cards by Nintendo aimed at the up and coming tourist industry, 1950s.
La Suisse Historique Swiss Cantons souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
A masterpiece in the genre of tourist souvenir decks, “La Suisse Historique” Swiss Cantons souvenir designed by Melchior Annen in c.1920.
Lagos del Sur Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
Lagos del Sur Souvenir playing cards published by Gráfica S.A., Buenos Aires, c.1980.
Lakeland
Lakeland playing cards by Stuart Lawrence depicting famous characters & views of England’s Lake District, c.1988.
LBJ Texas playing cards
LBJ Texas playing cards, each card contains different historical facts about Texas, USA, 1966.
Legendary Land’s End
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by Matt Probert
“Legendary Land’s End” deck by John Hinde showing photographic views of Land’s End, Cornwall (UK)
