Playing Cards from Czechoslovakia

150 Years of Czechoslovakian Railways
Czech trains and railwayana from 1839 to 1989, made by Obchodní Tiskárny, Prague, Czechoslovakia.

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

Budweiser Budvar beer
Colourful designs promoting Budweiser Budvar beer from Czechoslovakia.

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

Castles Quartet
“Castles” Quartet Illustrated by Vladimir Kovářík.

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

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

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 cartoon pack

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

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

Derby
‘Derby’ card game from Czechoslovakia.

Detektiv Fuk
‘Detektiv Fuk’ card game from Czechoslovakia.

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

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

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

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

Jan Becher playing cards
Publicity pack for Jan Becher, a Czech liqueur company, with modified international courts.