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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.
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I’m new to playing cards and don’t know much about these. Could someone please help identify them and give an approximate date range and an idea of rarity or value?
I’ve uploaded photos of two separate sets. The first set is the one I believe is older. The second set is a tarot pack (I think French tarot).
Any guidance on what they are, when they were made, and what details to look for would be much appreciated.
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Simon Wintle
27 February 2026, 13:16The large tarot, or tarock cards, would be from mid 18th century. Usually the manufacturer's details would appear on one of the court cards, but perhaps that card is missing?