commemorative
Quinto Centenario del Descubrimiento de América
Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of America by Heraclio Fournier, 1992.
My Goodness my Guinness
Gilroy Special Edition Playing Cards to commemorate the centenary of the birth of John Gilroy, 1989.
Tyrolean Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
Facsimile of patriotic 1878 Tyrolean playing cards published by Piatnik in 1992.
Leipzig Exhibition Skat, 1897
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by Rod Starling
“Leipziger Skat-Karte” depicting scenes from the Leipzig Industry and Trade Exhibition designed by Arthur Lewin, 1897.
Queen’s Silver Jubilee 1977
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by Matt Probert
Queen’s Silver Jubilee playing cards designed by Susan Rae for John Wadddington Ltd, 1977
Altenburger Bauerntrachten
“Altenburger Bauerntrachten” commemorating 150 years of playing cards from Altenburg, designed by Andreas Wachter, 1982.
Jeu de Cartes Napoléon
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by Matt Probert
Deck created by Matéja celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Napoleon (1769-1969)
Wills 200th Anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
Double pack commemorating the 200th anniversary of W.D & H.O. Wills Ltd, 1786 - 1986.
Servicio de Hidrografía Naval
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by Simon Wintle
125th anniversary of the Argentine Naval Hydrographic Service, 2004.
Nationaal Speelkaart Nº 165
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by Simon Wintle
Wüst: Nationaal Speelkaart Nº 165 issued for the Dutch market
Première Guerre Mondiale
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by Matt Probert
“Première Guerre Mondiale 1914-1918” playing cards published by Éditions J.C. Dusserre (Maitres Cartiers Boéchat Frères), Paris.
40 Years of Fear Jaws Playing Cards
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by Adam Wintle
This special pack celebrates the 40th anniversary of the film Jaws.
Prague 1908 Jubilee
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by Simon Wintle
This special pack of playing cards, published in 1908, was available at the Jubilee Exhibition held in Prague.
El Cid 9th centenary
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards commemorating the IX centenary of the death of ‘El Cid’ designed by Vicente S. Algora.
L’union fait la force
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by Rod Starling
“L’Union Fait la Force”, sometimes known as “the Allied pack”, has the four suits dedicated to the victorious nations of the Second World War.
WW1 Commemorative
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by Rod Starling
In 1919 Brepols commemorated the victories of World War I with two new packs featuring portraits of Allied leaders on the court cards and famous battle scenes on the Aces.
26th Yankee Division
“26th Yankee Division Playing Cards” was designed by Alban B. Butler, Jr and printed by the Press of the Woolly Whale, New York, in 1933.
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
Shakespeare 300th Anniversary playing cards designed by John Leighton (1822-1912).
Victoria Diamond Jubilee
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, manufactured by Chas Goodall & Son, 1897.
Victory Deck
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by Simon Wintle
Victory deck commemorating the Liberation war by Friedrich Gotthelf Baumgärtner, Leipzig, 1815.
Copa de Oro 1980
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by Simon Wintle
Naipes “Copa de Oro 1980” manufactured by Compañía General de Fósforos Montevideana, 1980.
Jany Group
Deck issued to celebrate the Jany Group of Private Investors acquiring a controlling majority of Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten Fabriken, 1983.
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards was founded by Royal Charter in 1628.
