Hong Kong Souvenir
Hong Kong Souvenir playing cards.
Hong Kong Souvenir
Hong Kong Souvenir playing cards produced in Hong Kong by EDC Distribution Ltd, 54 colour images, all photography by Edmond Chan. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, Hong Kong is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. These colourful playing cards depict mainly the city attractions.
Above: Hong Kong Souvenir playing cards. Cards courtesy Adam Wintle.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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