Playing Cards from United Kingdom
C.W. Faulkner
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by Simon Wintle
C. W. Faulkner & Co Ltd, London, an important publisher of games, pictorial souvenirs, children’s books, and postcards.
Caledonian Airways “European Phrases”
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by Matt Probert
“European Phrase” playing cards produced for Caledonian Airways, 1994.
Cape Wrath
Images from the Ministry of Defence Cape Wrath Training Centre, Sutherland, Scotland. Published 2010.
Carreras Ltd Playing Cards and Dominoes, 1929
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by Simon Wintle
Carreras Ltd miniature playing cards and dominoes, 1929
Carreras Ltd Tobacco Advertising
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by Simon Wintle
Carreras issued a number of advertising packs, cigarette and trade cards, miniature packs, etc during the 1920s and 30s.
Cartes Lenormand
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by Simon Wintle
“Cartes Lenormand” published by H. P. Gibson & Sons Ltd, London, printed in Germany by B. Dondorf, 1920s.
Cartes Turques
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by Simon Wintle
"Cartes Turques" was published in 1985. Intricate designs with a hint of orientalism, double borders and distinctive pips.
Cartes Turques Patience
Derived from “Cartes Turques” first made by Glanz, then later by van Genechten, Brepols & Piatnik. 3 double-ended dragon Aces and one Adam/Eve Ace with a coiled serpent.
Catalogue of Magic Card Tricks
Gamagic Catalogue of Magic Card Tricks, c.1940. Everyone is familiar with playing cards, which makes them a ready medium for magical performance.
Caught in a Trap
A Victorian card game telling a story of a victim being ensnared in a trap, being caught, and finally escaping.