Nature, Wildlife & Environment on playing cards
Nature is filled with so much beauty that it’s only natural to feel uplifted in the presence of trees & birdsong. Sitting quietly in nature opens access the deeper states of peaceful consciousness that so many are seeking. Many artists have been inspired to design playing cards after spending quality time close to nature.
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Handmade Ganjifa Birds Playing Cards
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by Ian Taylor
This set of Ganjifa cards is a beautiful example of traditional cards from India.
Hillbaggers Top 52 playing cards
Hillbaggers Top 52 playing cards designed by Caroline McCann, 2019.
Hunter’s Bridge
“Hunter’s Bridge” playing cards by ASS depicting animals and associated symbols of hunting, c.1976.
Island 2000 Trust
“Island 2000 Trust” sustainability project playing cards, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, c. 2005.
J. W. Spear and Sons: ‘Zoology’
Quartet games with scientific illustrations became popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. J. W. Spear and Sons Zoology quartet game is a lesson in natural history.
Jungle Jinks
Jungle Jinks card game with artwork by Constance Stannard Chapman, manufactured by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd for H P Gibson & Sons Ltd, c.1905.
Jungle Thrills & Safari
Jungle Thrills illustrated by Racey Helps and published by Pepys Games, 1955.
Kleine Tierwelt
“Kleine Tierwelt” wildlife quartet game designed by Heinz Osthoff, published by Bielefelder Spielkarten GmbH.
Knot playing cards
Knot playing cards intended to teach a variety of useful and interesting knots, USA, 2000.
La Baie James
Playing cards documenting the James Bay hydro-electricity project on the La Grande River in north-western Quebec, Canada.
Legendary Land’s End
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by Matt Probert
“Legendary Land’s End” deck by John Hinde showing photographic views of Land’s End, Cornwall (UK)
Löschenkohl’s Botanical Playing Cards
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by Rod Starling
Löschenkohl produced a second copper engraved deck, the Botanical Playing Cards, in 1806. This deck, as well as the Musical Playing Cards, were produced shortly before Löschenkohl’s death.
Madeira Souvenir
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by Matt Probert
“Ilha da Madeira” Souvenir playing cards with 54 colour views of the archipelago.
Malaysia Truly Asia
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by Adam Wintle
Souvenir playing cards from Malaysia featuring 56 colour photographs of skyscrapers, wildlife, local people and Malaysian fruits with inscriptions in English describing each scene.