Standard

“Dvouhlavé Hrací Karty” (Czech Seasons playing cards) made by Obchodní Tiskárny, c.1980.

One end Berlin pattern the other standard English pattern

Piatnik’s “Popular Playing Cards” No.257

Salzburger pattern by Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne, Vienna

Woolley & Co produced a range of different quality playing cards, and these “Second Harrys” are towards the cheaper end of the range.

Woolley & Co: “Eureka” playing cards with rounded corners, small index pips and decorative back design, c.1880-1885.

‘Monic’ brand playing cards, c.1930s

My interest in postage stamp variants led me to apply the same principles to playing cards.

There is a very interesting collection of playing cards held at the Strangers' Hall Museum in Norwich.

A brief survey of the different types of standard cards to be found in Continental Europe.

This pattern was used in various parts of eastern France but was ultimately replaced by the official ‘Paris’ pattern in c.1780.

Woodblock and stencil playing cards, produced by Reynolds & Sons c.1830-1850.

Standard playing cards are based upon traditional designs and are used for card games.

Cards from a Russian standard woodblock and stencil pack of circa 1820.

Naipes ‘American’ by M.C. de CASABÓ Ltda, Montevideo, c.1950.