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U. S. A.

The manufacture of playing cards in America only began during the second half of the 18th century, and not before 1776 by some estimates.

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Adventure Fours 1977

Adventure Fours

Adventure Fours playing cards with differently coloured suit symbols, USA 1977

African Art 1994

African Art

“African Art” playing cards by John J. Beckvermit III, 1994

African art playing cards 1994

African art playing cards

African art and symbolism on playing cards designed by John J. Beckvermit III, USA, 1994.

Age of Dragons 2017

Age of Dragons

Age of Dragons by Anne Stokes, 2017.

Alabama Crimson Tide 1972 1972

Alabama Crimson Tide 1972

Photos of American football players representing the University of Alabama in 1972.

Alaska scenic playing cards 1960

Alaska scenic playing cards

Alaska scenic playing cards featuring scenes of Alaskan life, USA, c. 1960.

Albano-Waite® Tarot 1968

Albano-Waite® Tarot

Recoloured version of the Rider/Waite/Smith tarot produced by Frankie Albano, 1968.

Alcatraz: Rules and Regulations Playing Cards 2003

Alcatraz: Rules and Regulations Playing Cards

Rules and regulations that guided prison life in America’s most notorious prison.

Alice in Wonderland by Prospero Art 2008

Alice in Wonderland by Prospero Art

Alice in Wonderland deck published by Prospero Art, USA, 2008.

Alice in Wonderland by Sasha Dounaevski 2018

Alice in Wonderland by Sasha Dounaevski

Alice in Wonderland playing cards designed by Sasha Dounaevski, 2018.

America’s Most Wanted 2003

America’s Most Wanted

“America’s Most Wanted” playing cards based on the anti-crime reality TV show. 2003.

American Bank Note Company

American Bank Note Company

The American Bank Note Company was a long-established firm producing national currency, finely engraved stock certificates and other security printing, including postage stamps. They also entered the playing card market c.1908-1914.

American Civil War playing cards 1961

American Civil War playing cards

American Civil War centennial playing cards designed by Teodoro N. Miciano and published by Fournier, Spain, 1961.

American Drummer 1975

American Drummer

American Drummer Playing Cards celebrating famous Americans involved in the fight for American independence.

American President Lines 1953

American President Lines

American President Lines shipping souvenir playing cards, early to mid-1950s.

American Skat 1889

American Skat

These decks were produced in various grades for the German immigrant population and feature the German eagle and the German and American flags intertwined. There were two versions: one with German faces and one with American faces.

Amos Whitney Inventory

Amos Whitney Inventory

Amos Whitney Factory Inventory. What it was like inside an 18th century playing card factory...

Amusements and Attractions 2007

Amusements and Attractions

‘Amusements and Attractions’ playing cards showing the fun and excitement of America’s amusement parks.

And Marriage For All 2004

And Marriage For All

“And Marriage For All” playing cards promoting equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.