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Czechoslovakia

The Republic of Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 from the former Austro-Hungarian empire.

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150 Years of Czechoslovakian Railways

150 Years of Czechoslovakian Railways

Czech trains and railwayana from 1839 to 1989, made by Obchodní Tiskárny, Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Bohemian Pattern

Bohemian Pattern

The Bohemian Pattern, sometimes called the Prager Pattern, has roots in the 16th century.

Budweiser Budvar beer

Budweiser Budvar beer

Colourful designs promoting Budweiser Budvar beer from Czechoslovakia.

Casino No.240

Casino No.240

Piatnik-Ritter No.240 - Obchodní Tiskárny Casino No.240.

Castles Quartet

Castles Quartet

“Castles” Quartet Illustrated by Vladimir Kovářík.

Ceska Graficka Unie AS

Ceska Graficka Unie AS

Playing Cards printed by Ceska Graficka Unie AS, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1890-1925.

Čierny Peter

Čierny Peter

Four themed ‘Čierny Peter’ card games by Obchodní Tiskărny.

ČZ playing cards

ČZ playing cards

Advertising pack for the Czechoslovak motorcycle factory Česká Zbrojovka.

Czech Hussite Deck

Czech Hussite Deck

Czech “Hussite” Pack engraved by Karel Hoffmann and first printed by Jan Ritter in 1895.

Czech Insurance Company pack

Czech Insurance Company pack

Czech Insurance Company cartoon pack

Czech Nationalistic playing cards

Czech Nationalistic playing cards

During the 19th century growing nationalist sentiment led to a rejection of Austro-Hungarian culture in favour of that of the native Czech people. One outcome from this movement was a ‘Nationalistic’ pack of playing cards painted by Emanuel Neumann.

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.

Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia

The Republic of Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 from the former Austro-Hungarian empire.

Derby

Derby

‘Derby’ card game from Czechoslovakia.

Detektiv Fuk

Detektiv Fuk

‘Detektiv Fuk’ card game from Czechoslovakia.

Dudák

Dudák

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

Eagle Playing Card Co. Limited

Eagle Playing Card Co. Limited

Cards from std English pattern printed by The Eagle Playing Card Company Limited, Czechoslovakia, c.1900. The cards are in imitation of American cards, but probably for the UK market.

Georg Kapfler

Georg Kapfler

Antique deck of old Bohemian playing cards of the German type manufactured by Georg Kapfler and dated 1611.

Historic Ships

Historic Ships

“Historic Ships” quartet game from Czechoslovakia illustrated by Jaromír Vraštil.

Interhotel playing cards

Interhotel playing cards

Interhotel playing cards printed by Obchodni Tiskárny (OTK), Prague, and published by the Interhotel chain in 1972.