Playing Cards from France
Auvergne Pattern
The Auvergne pattern is one of the oldest in France.
B.P. Grimaud pack for Bolivia
Spanish-suited pack made in France for sale in Bolivia, c.1880.
Back to the USSR
Back to the USSR deck featuring communist party leaders and politicians, c.1995
Banco for Air France, c.1952
Banco playing cards for Air France manufactured by Draeger Frères, c.1952.
Banque Nationale de Paris, c.1962
Special deck made for La Banque Nationale de Paris by Van Genechten, Turnhout, c.1962.
Baron Louis Atthalin’s Transformation Playing Cards, 1817
Baron Louis Atthalin (1784-1856) designed these cards whilst on a sea crossing from Palermo to Marseilles in 1814.
Bass & Bass Jeu des Familles
Bass & Bass ‘Jeu des Familles’ made by Franz-Josef Holler, Münich, 1989.
Beaujolais je t’aime …
Pack promoting Beaujolais wine published by Editions du Nuton, France.
Benedicte Morand-Bail
Benedicte Morand-Bail’s striking and colourful abstract poker deck with French named courts
Benoist Laius
Spanish playing cards such as these were used in those parts of France where certain games were enjoyed, such as Aluette.
Besançon Tarot by Jacob Jerger
Besançon tarot published by Jacob Jerger, 18th century.
Bicentenario della Rivoluzione Francese
Bicentenary of the French Revolution pack produced by Vannini, Florence, Italy, 1989.
Boisse English pattern
Boisse English pattern, c.1870 based on designs by De La Rue.
Bone Playing Cards
My late mother found these miniature cards in a skip around 50 years ago.
Boulogne-sur-Mer Chamber of Commerce
Boulogne-sur-Mer Chamber of Commerce & Industry playing cards illustrated by James Hodges, c.1974.
Bretagne
Bretagne (Brittany) playing cards, Grimaud, c.1970.
Bretagne
Jeu de Cartes “Bretagne” conveying their cultural identity.
British Monarchs
Commemorating the royal wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer on the 29th July 1981.
British Museum Playing Cards
Unique pack of playing cards created for the British Museum with illustrations by Frances Button.
Burgundy pattern
The old Burgundy (or Burgundian) pattern by Nicolas Chenevet, Dijon.