Simon Wintle
- Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
Founder and editor of the World of Playing Cards since 1996. He is a former committee member of the IPCS and was graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal for many years. He has lived at various times in Chile, England and Wales and is currently living in Extremadura, Spain. Simon's first limited edition pack of playing cards was a replica of a seventeenth century traditional English pack, which he produced from woodblocks and stencils.
Juan Roura No.32 Catalan pattern
Juan Roura No.32, with advertisement for Cervezas Damm, c.1932.
Juan Roura, Barcelona (1872 - 1962)
Juan Roura produced a range of popular designs including Catalán, Castilian and Cádiz patterns for domestic use exportation.
Juan Roura, Cadiz pattern
Cádiz type playing cards made by Juan Roura for export to Spanish-speaking countries.
Justo Rodero e Hijos
Justo Rodero e Hijos, playing card manufacturer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Karlis Padegs
Karlis Padegs (1911-1940) was a Latvian artist who designed 17 playing cards in 1936 - joker, aces, kings, queens and jacks.
Kart do Tarota
78-card Polish tarot pack designed by Edyta Gdek.
Knavery of the Rump, 1679
The Knavery of the Rump playing cards, first published in 1679, are a satirical portrayal of Oliver Cromwell's Government. The illustrations on the cards provide a rare visual impression of the times.
L. G. Sloan, Ltd
'Thames Side' Playing Cards manufactured by The Universal Playing Card Co., Ltd for L. G. Sloan, Ltd., 1930s.
La Cubana, S.A.
La Cubana were successors to P. Munguia, who were founded in 1872. The company closed n 1995 bringing to a close Mexico's longest standing playing-card factory.
La Primitiva, Victoria 3179, Buenos Aires
La Primitiva, Victoria 3179, Buenos Aires c.1878-1920, manufacturers of paper and playing cards.
Laboratorios Magma, S.A.
Publicity playing cards manufactured for Laboratorios Magma, S.A., Lima, Peru, c.1990.
Las Cartas de Tacuabe by Manos del Uruguay
Tacuabé was a Charrúa native from Uruguay, an indigenous tribe that became extinct following European conquest and colonisation.
Latin American Playing Cards
Playing cards had been introduced to the Americas with explorers such as Columbus or Cortés, whose fellow countrymen were keen gamblers. Cards were imported from Spain since the 16th century. Local production usually imitated Spanish cards.
Latvian Playing Cards
The best Latvian playing cards were produced just after independence, during the period 1921-1942.
Lawrence & Cohen, New York
Lawrence & Cohen decided to hire Owen Jones, the English playing card designer who produced back designs for De La Rue (London).
Litografía Fabbri, Lima, Peru, c.1900-20
Litografía Fabbri, Lima, Peru, c.1900-20, printers of cigarette insert cards for tobacco companies.
Little Mermaid Cromy card game Argentina
Little Mermaid Cromy card game Argentina
Llombart pattern from Mexico
Cards from a Mexican pack c.1835; maker unknown.
Logica Memorativa
Logica Memorativa playing cards by Thomas Murner, Brussels, 1507.
Lottery Scratch Playing Card
Move your mouse over the scratch area...
Luis A. Fourvel
The Fourvel family was of French origin but had settled in Spain during the XIX century. In the 1930s Luis Fourvel went to Argentina and established a printing business which flourished until the early 60s.
Müller (Diessenhofen), c.1840-50.
Playing Cards made by J. Müller, Diessenhofen, c.1840-50 with court cards coloured differently at each end.
Madame Lenormand Fortune Telling Cards
Madame Lenormand Fortune Telling Cards made by Müller.
Marlborough’s Victories
Marlborough’s Victories playing cards, first published in 1707, depict Marlborough's campaigns and the personalities involved.
Minchiate Fiorentine
The Florentine game of Minchiate is played with a pack of 97 cards. The subjects and arrangements of the trumps are slightly varied and their number increased to 41 by the addition of the three theological virtues, one of the cardinal virtues (Prudence), the 4 elements and the 12 signs of the zodiac...
MMCardz
INPOPA Anthology 2002 published by MMCardz.
Moliner - Burgos
Cards from a "Nº 4" pack manufactured by Antonio Moliner, Burgos.
Moroccan Bank of Commerce and Industry
Advertising pack for the Moroccan Bank of Commerce and Industry, 1986.
MusoDeck Playing Cards for Musicians
MusoDeck Playing Cards for Musicians
Naipe Español "VICTORIA ® by F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.
Naipe Español "VICTORIA ® by F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.
Naipe Infantil by Plasticos Pardo M.R.
Naipe Español Infantil miniature children's playing cards with suit signs of ice creams, baseball bats, swords and suns, manufactured in Chile by Plasticos Pardo M.R.
Naipe PAYADOR by F.X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.
Naipe Español "PAYADOR ®"
Naipe Peruano
Peruvian costumes playing cards.
Naipes ‘American’
Naipes ‘American’ by M.C. de CASABÓ Ltda, Montevideo, c.1950.
Naipes ‘Bambú’
Naipes ‘Bambú’ manufactured by M.C. de Casabó Ltda, Montevideo, c.1950
Naipes ‘El Borrego’
Naipes ‘El Borrego’ Spanish-suited playing cards manufactured in El Salvador, c.2002
Naipes ‘El Gaucho’
Naipes ‘El Gaucho’ manufactured and distributed by Caraven S.A., Montevideo, Uruguay, c.1990s.
Naipes ‘Jaque’ by Casabó S.A., c.1997
Naipes ‘Jaque’ Catalan pattern manufactured by Casabó S.A. for Laboratorios Gautier, c.1997.
Naipes ‘Retruco’
Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.
Naipes “El Gaucho”, c.1955-60
Naipes “El Gaucho” Manufactured by Gráficos Unidos S.A., Montevideo, c.1955-60
Naipes 210 made by Industria Gráfica Papelera S.A.
Naipes '210' playing cards made in Uruguay by Industria Gráfica Papelera S.A. (Ingrapa), c.1990.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe)
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca (Jaspe), La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Aguila Antigua Transparente
Naipes Aguila Antigua Transparente, c.1960.
Naipes Bridge o Canasta Uruguaya,
Naipes Bridge o Canasta Uruguaya, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Bridge Profesional
Naipes Bridge Profesional, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Campana Extra
Naipes Campana Extra, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Campana, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960
Naipes Campana, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
Naipes Cisne
Although the wrapper gives the manufacturer's address in Sevilla, Spain, the cards were most likely manufactured in El Salvador by a local printer imitating Spanish cards
Naipes Comas
Naipes Comas 1797-1992.
Naipes Coraza, Comas, Barcelona, 1940s
Naipes Coraza, Hija de Antonio Comas, Barcelona, 1940s.