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Anne Stokes Collection

Published June 30, 2019 Updated June 18, 2022

Anne Stokes Collection playing cards, 2010.

2010 United Kingdom USA United States Playing Card Co. Anne Stokes Art & Design Fantasy Gothic

Anne Stokes Collection playing cards featuring the magical artwork of freelance illustrator Anne Stokes. 52 different fantasy scenes... but see the Box

Anne Stokes Collection playing cards, USPCC, 2010 Anne Stokes Collection playing cards, USPCC, 2010 Anne Stokes Collection playing cards, USPCC, 2010

Above: Anne Stokes Collection poker sized Bicycle cards featuring magical fantasy art on each card. 52 cards + three jokers + extra card in box, printed by USPCC, 2010.

Anne’s work has been licensed on a wide variety of products including posters, calendars, T-shirts, sculptures, bedding, jewellery, card decks and more. Visit www.annestokes.com

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