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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Schwarzer Peter Der Wald und seine Leute
Schwarzer Peter the Forest and its People, illustrated by Liesel Lauterborn, 1955.
Scouting playing cards
Cartoon-style illustrations promoting a Belgian organisation for scouts and guides.
So Fängt Es An
“So Fängt Es An” beautifully illustrated by M. Neugebauer, published by Helingsche Verlagsanstalt.
Sweetule Natural History cards
Small cards featuring natural history subjects, given away with packets of sweet cigarettes.
The Famous Dinosaurs Playing Cards
54 different dinosaurs, both large and small, illustrated by Cecilia Fitzsimons.
The Mrs. Forster Collection
Playing cards featuring original botanical paintings by Mrs. Sidney Eliza Forster from the 1890s.
The Muddled Menagerie
The Muddled Menagerie card game published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee & London, c.1900.
The New Game of Animals
Victorian card game with imaginatively designed letters which spell the name of an animal, with one card representing the animal spelt.
Under the Sea
“Under the Sea” transformation playing cards, published in 2005 to raise money for the Marine Stewardship Council, an environmental charity which promotes sustainable fishing practices.
Unique Australian Animals
‘Unique Australian Animals’ educational playing cards designed by Lawton Ho, Australia, 2004.
Waves From Around the World
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by Matt Probert
Waves From Around the World playing cards with photography by Aaron Chang.
Whales and Friends
Whales and penguins as seen through the eyes of marine life artist Robert Wyland.
Wild Flower Sevens
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by Simon Wintle
Wild Flower Sevens card game by Pepys Games (Castell Bros Ltd), c.1960.
Wild Flowers of America
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by Matt Probert
"Discover Wildflowers of America Playing Cards" manufactured by Carta Mundi (US), and created by Mark Hamilton and Sea to Sky Photography.