The English Playing Card Society
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The English Playing Card Society
Promoting research into English card history since 1984. Members receive the EPCS magazine three times a year.
Join from £10/year
Hi I found this B. P. Grimaud deck but when I looked under the decks found none matched up. If anyone has any advice or knows what deck is I would love the help. Found them while clearing out my grandfathers things
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Roddy Somerville
24 March 2024, 11:51These French or Paris pattern cards are difficult to date. They could well have been made for a club or a casino. The plain, light blue backs suggest that they may have been produced for playing baccara(t) or punto banco. Is there any kind of mark or stamp on the Ace of Clubs?