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Published June 25, 2019 Updated April 01, 2022

Hand Drawn Joker Pack

Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers.

Hand-Painted Humour Joker Add to Collection

A pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers by an unknown artist with the monogram B or β. Each one imitates a well-known joker playing card from around the world. For some collectors the joker is the most interesting card because it is different from the rest of the pack. It is the ‘wild-card’. Thus it is an opportunity for creativity and humour. See a history of the Joker here

Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers
Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers Pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers

Above: a pack of 52 hand-drawn Jokers by an unknown artist, each caard signed with the monogram B or β. Felt-tipped pen on uncoated card, plain backs. Images courtesy Jon Randall.

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