Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt
Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt, c.2010
There are several slightly different editions of this popular brand.
Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt, c.2010
Above: Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt, unknown publisher, c.2010. The court cards of each suit carry the same images.
Another Edition
Above: another edition of Pharaonic Playing Cards, unknown publisher, c.2012. The court cards of each suit carry the same images.
Above: earlier edition, Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt, Philopater Press, c.1998.
By Matt Probert
United Kingdom • Member since March 02, 2012
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Over the next fifty years I was seduced by the artwork in Piatnik's packs and became a collector of playing cards.
Seeking more information about various unidentified packs I discovered the World of Playing Cards website and became an enthusiastic contributor researching and documenting different packs of cards.
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