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May 2022
The Kiss, 1808
‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808.

Hall & Son
Hall & Son

Royal Cards Reign of Queen Anne
“Royal Cards Reign of Queen Anne” cover historical events, both honourable and treacherous, during the period 1702 to 1704.

April 2022
Black Peter
Two Black Peter games by Willy Mayrl published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne, 1950s.

Notched Construction Cards
Two Notched Construction Card Sets by Shackman & Co, N.Y. 1970s.

Wüst Spanish pattern
Wüst Spanish pattern c.1910 advertising Cuban ‘Tropical’ beer.

March 2022
Collectors’ Playing Cards for Sale
Some more interesting playing cards for sale.

Comic Question & Answer cards
Comic Question & Answer cards by Josh. Reynolds & Sons, circa 1850.

Fortune-Telling Cards
Comic Fortune-Telling Cards published by Reynolds & Sons, c.1850.

Anonymous possibly Kaspar Traugott Knaut.
The maker is possibly Kaspar Traugott Knaut (1799-1881).

Korchma Taras Bulba
The first of two decks designed by Ukrainian illustrator Vladislav Erko for “Korchma Taras Bulba” restaurant which serves traditional Ukrainian cuisine

February 2022
Müller: Richelieu
This deck is named after Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), a French Roman Catholic Clergyman and statesman, Chief Adviser to King Louis XIII, noted for the authoritarian measures he employed to maintain power.

Schweizer Trachten
Schweizer Trachten No.174 (Costumes Suisses) by Dondorf.

HOLIDAY COTTAGE FOR RENT
My wife and I have recently started to offer a holiday cottage for rent.

72: The Ace of Spades
In standard English packs the Ace of Spades is associated with decorative designs. This is a historical survey of why this should be.

January 2022
Cartomancy and Divination Cards
Playing cards are used for fortune-telling, predicting the future or even as a psychological adjunct to folk medicine and therapy.

Newsletter: Costume & Fashion as Revealed in Playing Cards
In this newsletter we’re looking at how fashion and costume is represented through playing card art since the 14th century through to today.

Myriorama
Myriorama of Italian scenery, 1824.

December 2021
Dubois
Dubois card makers from Liège in the Walloon Region of Belgium.

Transformation Cards for Christmas
Hand-drawn Transformation cards, c.1870.

PLAYING CARDS: A Secret History
PLAYING CARDS: A Secret History

November 2021
A. Camoin & Cie
This deck was inherited from ancestors, it has has a family history surrounding it. Details of the lives of previous owners make it all so fascinating.

October 2021
Bone Playing Cards
My late mother found these miniature cards in a skip around 50 years ago.

Folk Cards
Folk Cards designed by Krystyna Gruchalska-Bunsch for Lot Polish Airlines, 1962.

IBM Linux One
IBM Linux One playing cards, c.2018.

September 2021
Bosch Puzzle Playing Cards
Bosch Puzzle Playing Cards by Sunish Chabba, 2020.

Spyscape
Spyscape espionage, surveillance and cryptography themed playing cards, 2018.

Sergeant-Major
Sergeant-Major card game devised by W.G.Smith

August 2021
Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
We are deeply saddened by news of the passing of Anthony Rex Pitts (1940-2021).

History of Playing Cards explained in 5 Minutes
Video by Art of Impossible. In this video you will get a short overview of the most important historical facts about playing cards and their history.

May 2021
Chad Valley Co. Ltd
Chad Valley Co. Ltd (incorporating Johnson Brothers (Harborne) Ltd, the long-established UK brand bought by Woolworths in 1988 and now sold at Argos.

Pepys Games
The Story of Pepys Games by Rex Pitts

Ariel Productions Ltd
The founder of Ariel Productions, Philip Marx, was a prolific publisher of children’s books and comics towards the end of and just after the Second World War.

J. W. Spear and Sons
Jacob Wolfe Spear founded his company manufacturing fancy goods in 1879 near Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany

Multum in Parvo Co., Ltd
Multum in Parvo published a range of indoor games during the period from 1884-1927.

Kum-Bak Sports, Toys & Games
Kum-Bak Sports, Toys & Games MFG Co., Ltd, London S.E.11

Crazy People
Crazy People children’s card game illustrated by caricaturist and graphic artist Walter Trier, c.1950.

Andere Zeiten - Andere Kleider
‘History of fashion’ cultural quartet game designed by Erika Werner-Nestler, 1954.

Netherlands Kostuum Kwartet
Dutch costumes quartet game designed by Gerard Huijg, 1983.

Panko
Panko (Votes for Women) suffragette card game published by Peter Gurney Ltd, c.1912.

Snap
Anonymous Snap game, 1930s.

Nederlands Stedenkwartet
Nederlands Stedenkwartet with heraldic needlepoint patterns by Permin, c.1970.

Lion Coffee
Lion Coffee Mother Goose card game, late 19th C.

Panto People
Panto People published by E. S. & A. Robinson, c.1930s.

Hats-Off!
Hats-Off! miniature card game published by E. S. & A. Robinson, c.1930s.

Zoo-Boots
Zoo-Boots published by E. S. & A. Robinson, c.1930s.

XIXth Century
The XIXth Century published by John Jaques & Son, c.1875.

April 2021
The ‘Rinker’ Snap
The ‘Rinker’ highly amusing snap game, c.1910.

Fortune Telling
Fortune Telling cards by Whitman Publishing Co., 1940.

Österreichisches Trachten-quartett
Österreichisches Trachten-quartett Nr.282 published by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne.

Round the World Happy Families
Round the World Happy Families by Chiefton Products Ltd of Bristol, c.1950s.

Geschichte des Buchgewerbes
Geschichte des Buchgewerbes illustrated by Ludwig Winkler, published by Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck.

So Fängt Es An
“So Fängt Es An” beautifully illustrated by M. Neugebauer, published by Helingsche Verlagsanstalt, c.1950.

Abbatt Animal Families
Abbatt Toys Animal Families, c.1970.

La Sibylle des Salons
La Sibylle des Salons facsimile of 19th century deck published by J M Simon, 1979.

Verkehrsmittel Einst und Jetzt
“Verkehrsmittel Einst und Jetzt” transport quartet game by Bielefelder Spielkarten Fabrik GmbH, 1958.

Asterix Abenteuer
Asterix Adventure quartet game by ASS, 1989.

March 2021
Vargas Girls
‘Vargas Girls’ paintings by Alberto Vargas in a deck of cards published by Creative Playing Card Co Missouri.

Toledo, 1584
Archaic Spanish-suited deck with 48 cards made in Toledo in 1584.

The Art of Pin-Up decks
Feminine beauty has been appreciated since prehistory.

Portraits of a Lady
Portraits of a Lady by Lo Scarabeo, 2003.

French for Fun
French for Fun instructive card game published by John Jaques & Son Ltd., c.1930s

Eurotrotter
Eurotrotter by La Ducale, c.1980s.

Schwarzer Peter no.964
Schwarzer Peter no.964 published by Josef Hohlweg, Vienna, early 20th century.

Counties of Britain
Counties of Britain by John Jaques & Son Ltd. c.1930.

Alice
Alice with artwork by Jesús Blasco, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2003.

Pin-up deck no.5513
Celebrity Pin-up deck no.5513 by unknown publisher.

Radio Banker
Radio Banker by John Waddington Ltd for Marconiphone Co Ltd.

Tout Est Bien Qui Finit Bien
‘Tout Est Bien Qui Finit Bien’ family card game by Dondorf.

February 2021
Liberty
Liberty playing cards designed by Antonella Castelli, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2003.

Pulp Pin-Up
Classic 1940s Pulp Pin-Up covers on playing cards from China, c.2010.

Il Circo
Il Circo illustrated by Jules Garnier, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2004.

Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134
Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134 printed by Brepols for Germany, c.1940s.

William Tell
Facsimile of Swiss William Tell deck from c.1870 published by Lo Scarabeo.

Römihártya
Römihártya pin-up deck from Hungary.

Zwarte Piet
Zwarte Piet by Dondorf for the Dutch market, 1906.

Jigstar
Jigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936.

Black Peter
Black Peter card game designed by Willy Mayrl for Piatnik.

Corrida de Toros
Bull fighting card game publshed by Naipes Comas, 1969.

Countries of Empire
“Countries of Empire” published by John Jaques & Son Ltd, c.1930s.

Diaoyu Poker 8068
8068 by Diaoyu Poker (China) 2019.

Gulliver im Land der Zwerge
Gulliver in the Land of Dwarfs quartet published by Verlag für Lehrmittel, Pößneck.

Majas Alfabets Spel
Majas Alfabets Spel beautifully illustrated by Lena Andersson, 1980s.

El Gato con Botas
Puss in Boots card game manufactured by H. Fournier, 1981.

Anma US Armed Forces
Anma US Armed Forces, 1942.

Gas Warm Homes
Gas Warm Homes Happy Families game published by British Gas, c.1980.

Gambling and Vice in the Middle Ages
Gambling and Vice in the Hours of Charles V: card-playing in the local tavern

Bass & Bass Jeu des Familles
Bass & Bass ‘Jeu des Familles’ made by Franz-Josef Holler, Münich, 1989.

Quinto Centenario del Descubrimiento de América
Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of America by Heraclio Fournier, 1992.

The Bristol Pack
The Bristol Pack, an exhibition of playing cards designed by Bristol artists, 2005.

Pato Donald
Donald Duck card game © Walt Disney Productions, by Naipes Fournier, 1984.

Bedeutende Erfindungen im Alltag
‘Significant Inventions in Everyday Life’ quartet game published by Verlag für Lehrmittel, Pössneck, 1979.

Irish Legendary
Irish Legendary deck featuring figures in the Legends of Ireland, designed by Rachel Arbuckle, 1990.

Jeu de Quaternes ‘Rizá’
Jeu de Quaternes ‘Rizá’

“Deck with French suits”
A facsimile of an early 19th century French-suited deck from the collection of F.X. Schmid.

Zooloo Misfitz
Zooloo Misfitz card game designed by George Lambert for C.W. Faulkner & Co, c.1907.

Polska
Polska with artwork by Katarzyna Tomala & Krzysztof Korzeniak, 2011.

Zwanenberg’s Kwartetspel
Zwanenberg’s Kwartetspel printed by Speelkaartenfabriek Nederland, 1938.

Havermout Kwartetspel
“H-O Kwartetspel” children’s card game promoting quick cooking oatmeal (instant porridge), 1930s.

January 2021
Crocheter’s Playing Cards
Crocheter’s playing cards sent to subscribers of the Crochet Society box, 2021.

Werbung die Sticht
“Werbung die Sticht” deck with artwork by Fritz Bünzli to promote advertising on playing cards by AG Müller 1982.

Le Destin Antique
Le Jeu du Destin Antique, originally published by Grimaud in XIX c., republished many times since...

Curator
The Curator Deck with designs by Emmanuel José with suit symbols cleverly transformed into artistic designs.

Eroticartes
Eroticartes with drawings by Pino Zac, 1983.

Baracca & Burattini
Baracca & Burattini puppetry deck printed by Dal Negro, 1998.

Norwegian Troll Cards
Norwegian Troll Cards published by Aune Forlag of Trondheim, c.2000.

Crikey!
Crikey! Classic British Comics playing cards published by Bird Playing Cards, 2013.

Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes deck with caricatures by Jeff Decker published by Gemaco Playing Card Co. 1989

Forfeits
Forfeits party card game by Merit Games, J & L Randall Ltd, c.1950.

Caperucita Roja
Caperucita Roja card game published by H. Fournier, 1981.

Splash Page Special
Splash Page Special party card game.

Donkey
Donkey card game by Chiefton Products Ltd of Bristol, c.1950s.

La Belle au bois dormant
Sleeping Beauty card game published in France, c.1980s.

Pulgarcito
Pulgarcito (Tom Thumb) card game published by H Fournier, 1981.

Periquito y Tontín Dominoes
Periquito y Tontín Dominoes, featuring Feliz and Bonzo, 1920s.

Inspector Gadget
The Adventures of Inspector Gadget quartet game published by Fournier in 1983.

Dundas & Wilson Deal Winners
“Deal Winners” promotional pack for Dundas & Wilson law firm.

Familias de 7 Paises
“Familias de 7 Paises” card game published by Naipes H. Fournier S.A, Vitoria, 1979.

Gulliver’s Travels
Gulliver’s Travels card game no.293 published by Piatnik, c.1950.

Martin Mystère
Martin Mystère based on the comic book by Alfredo Castelli. The cards were designed by Giancarlo Alessandrini.

Parejas del Mundo
“Parejas del Mundo” matching pairs card game by Naipes H. Fournier, 1972.

Snafooey
Snafooey, a fun and laughter card game by Peter Pan Playthings Ltd, Peterborough, 1983.

Happy Gas Families
Happy Gas Families published by British Gas, c.1985.

Warren Paper Products
Warren Paper Products Co., Lafayette, Indiana, publishers of Built-Rite toys, games and puzzles.

Asperge Kwartet
Asperge Kwartet published by Knorr.

Pranks & Mimics for the Party
Pranks & Mimics for the Party, 1950s.

My Goodness my Guinness
Gilroy Special Edition Playing Cards to commemorate the centenary of the birth of John Gilroy, 1989.

Geschichte des Motorrades
History of Motorcycles quartet published by Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck, 1989.

Aventuras de Sport-Billy
The Adventures of Sport-Billy by H. Fournier, 1981.

Baby Dolls
Baby Dolls pinup deck designed by Willy Mayrl, published by Piatnik, 1957.

December 2020
Chinese Costumes
Chinese Costumes from the Winterthur Collection, published by Fournier, 1984.

Gilbert and Sullivan
Gilbert and Sullivan deck created by Don Jack using artwork from Players cigarette cards.

Christmas Playing Cards
Christmas Playing Cards published by Novelty Playing Cards, Syracuse, New York, 1986.

Loriot Rummy
Delightful comical deck designed by Loriot, the German cartoonist and comedian, 1973.

Wrappers
Playing cards were traditionally sold inside paper wrappers, which were usually thrown away.

Benedicte Morand-Bail
Benedicte Morand-Bail’s striking and colourful abstract poker deck with French named courts

Kaffeehaus-Pikett
Kaffeehaus-Pikett featuring the old Viennese Large Crown pattern, made by ASS.

Bandsman Snap
Bandsman Snap by Chiefton Products Ltd of Bristol, c.1950s.

Hamm’s Beer
Hamm’s Beer promotion deck with bear cartoons by Frank M. Antoncich 1968.

Victory
“Victory" cards celebrating U.S. participation in the Allied victory, c.1945.

Bretagne
Bretagne (Brittany) playing cards, Grimaud, c.1970.

Ethiopian
Ethiopian playing cards designed for the Ethiopian Tourist Organization by Afewerk Teklé.

Sapra Studio Original
Sapra Studio Original playing cards featuring wild animals of S Africa, 1999.

Musikinstrumente
Musikinstrumente quartet game published by Verlag für Lehrmittel, Pössneck, 1984.

Seefahrers II
‘Seefahrers’ maritime deck designed by Klaus Ensikat for Deutsche Seereederei Rostock, GDR.

Brazil Pictorial Aces
Genoese pattern with Pictorial Aces for Brazil by Brepols, Turnhout, c.1920.

Darling
Darling pin-up playing cards designed by Heinz Villiger, c.1950s-60s.

Khanhoo
Khanhoo by Charles Goodall & Son, 1895.

November 2020
El Al Airlines
El Al Airlines deck designed by Jean David, Israel, c.1970.

Sanyo Ukiyo-E
Ukiyo-E deck by Nintendo for Sanyo Enterprise Co.

Stationskwartetspel
Railway Stations quartet game illustrated by Wim Dolk and published by Servex BV, Utrecht, 1975.

Natuurkwartet
Nature Quartet game published by Staatsbosbeheer, printed by Roem Speelkaarten, Kampen.

Dynastie Royale de Belgique
Dynastie Royale de Belgique by Mesmaekers, 1934.

Year of the Child
Year of the Child commemorative deck designed by Jhan Paulussen, 1979.

Nationale-Nederlanden
Nationale-Nederlanden insurance company, 1984.

Sprookjes Kwartet
Fairy Tales quartet published by Heinrich Schwarz + Co for Dutch market, c.1970.

Maya Deck
The Maya Deck produced by Stancraft for Hoyle, 1976.

Persian Miniatures
Persian Miniatures, made in Hungary c.1990.

Einhorn
‘Einhorn’ designed by Richard König, c.1986.

Investors Overseas Services
Investors Overseas Services, Ltd. (IOS) by A. G. Müller (Schaffhausen), c.1969.

Renovation 2.000
Renovation 2.000 playing cards with special courts designed by Jean Hoffmann.

October 2020
Neerlands Glorie
Neerlands Glorie Kwartetspel published by Hausemann & Hötte N.V, Amsterdam, 1945.

Botany Quartetts
Botany card game published by Houlston and Wright & Henry Greenwood, c.1860.

Verkeers Kwartet
Verkeers Kwartet by Nederlandse Spellenfabriek BV, Amsterdam, 1965.

Scoop
Scoop by James Cond Ltd, 9 Charlotte Street, Birmingham, c.1920s.

Gibbs Happy Families
Gibbs Happy Families card game promotion, both full sized and miniature versions, c.1946.

Caleb Bartlett
Caleb Bartlett patriotic deck (reproduction), around 1835-40.

Electric Snap
Electric Snap by the South Wales Electricity Board, 1950s.

Jeu “Gerente”
Jeu “Gerente” - published by Moncar in 1983 in the “Cartes de Fantasie” series.

Handmade Black Peter
Handmade Black Peter cards.

French Revolution
Bicentenaire de la Révolution Française 1789–1989 created by Christian Offroy.

Rainbow
Rainbow card game and colour mixing guide printed by Goodall & Sons for Robert Johnson, c.1920.

Proverbs
Proverbs by Norvic Mill, 1920s.

Happy Guides
Happy Guides by James Brown & Son (Glasgow) Ltd. around 1910/1915.

September 2020
Beaver!
The Game of Beaver designed by G E Studdy and published by John Waddington Ltd in 1927.

Why do we Collect? My 20 Favourite Items
I suppose people collect for different reasons, rarity, quality, ingenuity of design, sentimental value... by Tony Hall.

Roundup
Roundup card game by Whitman Publishing, 1951.

Snap
Snap card game illustrated with animals, by Whitman Publishing Co., 1951.

Old Maid
Old Maid card game by Whitman Publishing Co., 1951.

Animal Rummy
Animal Rummy by Whitman Publishing Co., 1951.

Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights by Whitman Publishing Co., 1951.

Fairy Snap
Fairy Snap by Norvic Mill, c.1920s.

Whitman 8 Game Box
Whitman 8 Card Games boxed set, 1951.

Authors
Authors quartet game published by Whitman Publishing Co., 1951.

Paddington
Paddington card game published in UK by Whitman.

Dickens Snap
Dickens Snap, c.1890.

Playtex
Playtex - le jeu de la beauté et du destin, Grimaud, 1971.

Jeu du Moulin
Jeu du Moulin by Watilliaux, Paris.

Römihártya Játékkartyagyár
Pin-up Rummy Playing Cards, made in Hungary, c.1970.

Märchen-Quartett
Fairy Tales quartet game by F.X. Schmid, Munich, 1960.

Jeu de Memoire
Jeu de Memoire card game promoting Véritable Chaumes cheese from the village of St Antoines in south west France.

Lever Brothers miniatures
Two miniature card games promoting Vim Scouring Powder and Sunshine Soap, 1930s.

Middle Ages
Middle Ages by Germano & Cª, (Litografia Maia),

August 2020
Deutsche Nutzpflanzen
Deutsche Nutzpflanzen - Quartett game promoting Kali brand crop fertilizer, 1938.

Hungarian Drinking Skat
Hungarian Drinking Skat, c.2004.

Märchen-Quartett
Märchen-Quartett (Fairy Tales) illustrated by J. P. Werth and published by J. W. Spear & Söhne, c.1915.

One Penny Games
One Penny Card Games, 1920s.

One Penny Games 2
One Penny Card Games, 1900-1910, mostly anonymous 'Snap' games and made in Germany.

Tell Wilmoś
Facsimile of ‘Wilhelm Tell’ Hungarian deck by Salamon Antal, Keczkemét, 1860.

Heraldic playing cards
Reproduction of Richard Blome’s Heraldic playing cards, 1684, presented to lady guests at WCMPC Summer Meeting in 1888.

Tonalamatl
Baraja Tonalamatl Mexican Aztec playing cards based on the prehispanic Codex Borgia manuscript.

Le Jeu de la Guerre
Facsimile of “Le Jeu de la Guerre” designed by Gilles de la Boissière in 1698.

Cow & Gate ‘Snap’
Cow & Gate ‘Snap’ featuring Cow & Gate Baby Milk Food, 1935.

Menuette
Menuette published by Pepys Games, 1947.

Schwarzer Peter Der Wald und seine Leute
Schwarzer Peter the Forest and its People, illustrated by Liesel Lauterborn, 1955.

Märchenquartett
Fairy Tales quartet designed by Annemarie Gramberg, published by Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken AG, 1955.

Wie Wird das Wetter
Wie Wird das Wetter, a Black Peter game about the weather created by Gunter Eckhardt, published by Rudolf Forkel,1952.

Auction Game
The Auction Game by Multum in Parvo Co., Ltd, c.1900.

July 2020
Naval and Military Families
Naval and Military Families produced by Prince and Princess Louis of Battenberg, printed by Ernst Nister of Nuremberg, c.1905-10.

Ups & Downs
Ups and Downs humorous card game published in UK by A. N. Myers, c.1885.

Avilude or Game of Birds
Avilude or Game of Birds published by West & Lee, Worcester, Mass, c.1880.

Educación Vial
Educación Vial (Road Safety) card game published by H. Fournier, 1995.

Round the World Families
Round the World Families published by the London Missionary Society, c.1945.

Blue Brand Snap Up
Blue Brand Snap Up published by Van den Berghs probably late 1920s.

Mr Bok
The Merry Game of Mr Bok and his Happy Families, promoting Bok furniture polish, 1930s.

Inspector
Inspector card game published by W F Jackson & Sons, 1940s.

National Gallery (Dutch School)
National Gallery (Dutch School) published by J. Jaques & Son, c.1895.

Trades People Happy Families
Happy Families card game depicting trades people from 1920s.

Merry Families
Merry Families #2 (Occupations), by Multum in Parvo Co. Ltd., c.1890.

June 2020
La Mariée du Mardi-Gras
La Mariée du Mardi-Gras, published by Jeux et Jouets Français. Paris, early 1900s.

A Royal Game
A Royal Game featuring Queen Victoria’s children and extended family, published by A. Collier, London, c.1896.

Fancy Dress Ball
Spear’s “Fancy Dress Ball” card game with children dressed in period costumes, 1930s.

Parkinson’s Happy Families
Parkinson’s Happy Families published by Parkinson’s of Doncaster, confectioners established in the early nineteenth century.

Biff! Bang!! Wallop!!!
Biff! Bang!! Wallop!!! family card game published by H.P. Gibson & Sons Ltd, 1939.

Greenpeace
Campaign deck for Greenpeace with drawings of penguins, seals, whales and dolphins.

My Word
My Word “The last word in card games” designed by Michael Kindred and Malcolm Smith, published in 1980 by Waddingtons.

Qantas
Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Australia and is the world's third-oldest airline still in operation, having been founded in November 1920.

A Case Study
Case Study: using detective work to identify and date a pack discovered in charity shop.

Leather Card Case Patent Application
In 1932, a patent was granted to Colin Hart and George Franklin for a leather case in the form of a book cover for playing cards.

Spy
Spy card game published by Valentine’s Games, c.1915.

Corner Indices
Corner Indices were a major innovation in playing card production.

Sister Susie Snap
Sister Susie Snap published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, c.1915.

Lobo
Lobo, the London Underground card game published by Thomas De la Rue & Co Ltd, 1930s.

Patience Cards and their Boxes
Patience Cards and their Boxes by Tony Hall.

May 2020
April 2020
Flora
‘Flora’ card game published by C.W. Faulkner, printed by Dondorf, 1903.

Capilettor
Capilettor cartoon playing cards published by VASS, Leinfelden, 1978.

Whitman card games
In the 1970s Whitman Publishing Co. ordered a series of popular games from Hong Kong for the UK market.

Mary Whitmore Jones and her Chastleton Patience Board
Mary Whitmore Jones and her Chastleton Patience Board by Tony Hall.

Union Jack
Union Jack card game published by C.W. Faulkner & Co., c.1897-1902.

Timothy Curtis Art
Timothy Curtis Art custom Bicycle playing cards, 2018.

C.W.F Snap
C.W.F Snap, c.1902.

Hanky-Panky
Hanky-Panky poker card game, California, c.1975.

Who’s Who
Who’s Who or Food for Thought, a wartime card game, c.1939.

March 2020
Cefacidal
“Cefacidal” / Mead Johnson medical humour advertising playing cards, c.1975.
