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Selected Year: 2015
Selected Month: August
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Souvenir of Kos

Souvenir of Kos

Souvenir playing cards from the Greek island of Kos, published by Eurocard. Each card has a different scene, with many Greek and Roman antiquities and archaeological treasures.

Gemaco

Gemaco

‘Gemaco’ playing cards produced for the Princess Cruises Casino.

Lexicon

Lexicon

The summer of 1932 saw the introduction of Lexicon, when a small edition was produced and sold to test the market.

Army Health Promotion

Army Health Promotion

Health Promotion playing cards issued by the British Army with cartoons about army life and information on where to get health advice.

Comical Dominoes

Comical Dominoes

Comical Dominoes game manufactured in Germany by J. W. Spear & Sons, early 1900s

Flight

Flight

Flight card game published by Pepys, 1954.

Le Bossu de Notre-Dame

Le Bossu de Notre-Dame

“Le Bossu de Notre-Dame” families card game published by Ducale (France Cartes), c.1998.

Manchester United Playing Cards

Manchester United Playing Cards

Deck produced for Manchester United Football Club published in 2006.

Folklore

Folklore

“Folklore” by Altenburger Spielkarten Fabrik, c.1982

Tarot of Musterberg

Tarot of Musterberg

Designed by Cesare Asaro to simulate decks from the 1700s or earlier, the Tarot of Musterberg is based on the traditional Tarot de Marseille but with an imaginary historical background.

Penang Souvenir

Penang Souvenir

Souvenir of Penang with a different photograph on every card, manufactured by Yong Guan Heng & Co, Penang, Malaysia.

Souvenir from Crete

Souvenir from Crete

Souvenir from Crete - 54 full colour playing cards © Editions Eurocard.

Four Colour Cards / 四色牌 / Si Sek Pai

Four Colour Cards / 四色牌 / Si Sek Pai

Four Colour Cards made in Belgium for Far Eastern markets

Ceki Cards

Ceki Cards

Indonesian Ceki cards

Sense of Bulgaria

Sense of Bulgaria

Stylish Bulgarian souvenir playing cards with a different photo on every card, c.2000-2010.

Starlight

Starlight

‘Starlight’ playing cards - brightening the lives of seriously ill children - published by Simon Lucas Bridge Supplies Ltd.

Arlequin

Arlequin

Naipes Arlequin come in both International and Spanish versions.

Chinese Dragon Robes

Chinese Dragon Robes

Deck featuring 54 different images of Chinese Dragon Robes that emperors, empresses and royal family members wear on important occasions.

Brepols Genoese pattern

Brepols Genoese pattern

“Cartes Françaises” and Genoese pattern by Brepols.

Nana Poker

Nana Poker

Every card carries a different cartoon image in the Manga style, expressing moods and emotions.

Abbey Playing Cards

Abbey Playing Cards

Abbey Playing Cards made in Belgium by La Turnhoutoise, c.1950s.

West Flanders Souvenir

West Flanders Souvenir

West Flanders Souvenir pack manufactured in Belgium by Mesmaekers, c.1950.

Animal Snap

Animal Snap

Animal Snap published by Pepys Games, c.1960.

Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein

Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein

Brepols Dutch Pattern for Van Perlstein distillery, c.1960.

Screen Legends

Screen Legends

‘Screen Legends’ playing cards published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

Chi Chi Pai

Chi Chi Pai

Chinese “Chi Chi Pai” Playing Cards by Mesmaekers Frères for Far East market.

Finnish Stamps

Finnish Stamps

Playing cards featuring a selection of Finland's postage stamps made by Nelostuote Oy (Tactic Games), Pori, Finland

Papyrus playing cards

Papyrus playing cards

Egyptian ‘Papyrus’ playing cards with beautiful illustrations against a papyrus background.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty

Waddington’s “Hello Kitty” themed deck produced in 2009.

Hornby Playing Cards

Hornby Playing Cards

Hornby Playing cards are a retro deck designed and produced by Wild and Wolf copyright 2011.

World Tour

World Tour

World Tour Quiz Game published by Tactic Group for Finnair involves recognising flags from different countries and their locations on the map.

Naipes Argentinos Patagonia

Naipes Argentinos Patagonia

“Naipes Argentinos Patagonia” with court cards depicting gauchos and native Indians, c.2000.

Arthur Lee & Sons Ltd

Arthur Lee & Sons Ltd

Advertising deck produced for Arthur Lee and Sons Ltd of Sheffield by Thomas De la Rue around 1958.

Permalon Ltd

Permalon Ltd

Miniature playing cards advertising "Perma" smoking-related products featuring the "Perma Girl" on the backs and Joker.

Czech Patience Cards

Czech Patience Cards

Patience size playing cards published by Obchodni Tiskarny of Prague, under the brand “Casino”, with cartoon courts in the style of wood engravings.

Wild Flowers of America

Wild Flowers of America

"Discover Wildflowers of America Playing Cards" manufactured by Carta Mundi (US), and created by Mark Hamilton and Sea to Sky Photography.

Playboy Fragrances, 2010

Playboy Fragrances, 2010

In 2010 Playboy Fragrances (Coty) released a 'gaming' set promotion comprising two decks of identical cards, one set of five dice and poker chips.

Happy Families No.5367

Happy Families No.5367

Tower Press “Happy Families” No.5367

Waddingtons Aces of Spades, 1970 onwards

Waddingtons Aces of Spades, 1970 onwards

Waddingtons Aces of Spades, 1970 onwards

De la Rue’s 125th anniversary

De la Rue’s 125th anniversary

In around 1955 De la Rue introduced a new coloured joker and a series of aces of spades with a silhouette of Thomas de La Rue which coincided with their 125th anniversary

Touring

Touring

Touring Automobile card game published by Wallie Dorr Company, NY, in c.1920.

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels

“Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels” playing cards based on the cult film, 1999.

Dudák

Dudák

Dudák, meaning ‘Piper’, is a traditional Czech card game and this set has been specially illustrated for children.