Playing Cards from Africa
“Abd-el-Kader” by Fossorier, Amar et Cie for Algeria
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish National pattern produced by Fossorier, Amar et Cie (Paris) for Algeria, around 1902.
Africa playing cards
According to the United Nations there are 54 countries on the continent of Africa
African art playing cards
African art and symbolism on playing cards designed by John J. Beckvermit III, USA, 1994.
Cinquantenario Fondazione dell'Impero
50 anniversario / cinquantenario fondazione dell'Impero, Italy 1936-1986.
David Roberts
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by Matt Probert
“David Robert” playing cards with artwork after Roberts’ Sketches in Egypt and Nubia.
East African Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
East African Playing Cards by Heraclio Fournier S.A., 1957.
Egypt Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir from Egypt - the home of lovely memories - 54 colour photos, c.1980.
Ethiopian Air Lines
Ethiopian Air Lines playing cards designed by Melles Habtezghi with courts wearing regional costumes, c.1969.
Frozen Court - The Aethiopic Rendering
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by Simon Wintle
A deck made specifically for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first African-american college fraternity, for their 2000 convention.
Kenya Tribes Playing Cards
“Kenya Tribus” playing cards published by Sapra, Mount Kenya Sundries Ltd, Nairobi, 1991
McDonald’s Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
McDonald’s playing cards by the United States Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, c.1997
Papyrus playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
Egyptian ‘Papyrus’ playing cards with beautiful illustrations against a papyrus background.
Sheba by Omega Concepts Ltd
Sheba playing cards illustrated by Brent Bailer and published by Omega Concepts Ltd.