Pirates et Corsaires
“Pirates et Corsaires” playing cards illustrated by Jean Bruneau, 1984.
“Corsaires” playing cards designed and illustrated by Jean Bruneau, from a double set titled “Pirates et Corsaires” published by France cartes, 1984. The companion deck is titled “Pirates”. Each ace and court card depicts different historical characters who are named on the information leaflet►


Above: “Corsaires” from double set titled “Pirates et Corsaires” playing cards designed by Jean Bruneau, published by J.M.S. France cartes, 1984. 52 cards + 2 jokers + information leaflet in box.
The companion deck is titled “Pirates”


By Matt Probert
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I have adored playing cards since before I was seven years old, and was brought up on packs of Waddington's No 1. As a child I was fascinated by the pictures of the court cards.
Over the next fifty years I was seduced by the artwork in Piatnik's packs and became a collector of playing cards.
Seeking more information about various unidentified packs I discovered the World of Playing Cards website and became an enthusiastic contributor researching and documenting different packs of cards.
I describe my self as a playing card archaeologist, using detective work to identify and date obscure packs of cards discovered in old houses, flea markets and car boot sales.
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