Humanist pack by J. Müller & Cie
'Humanist' pack made by J. Müller & Cie (Schaffhouse), originally named 'Troubador'. The pack was designed by Melchior Annen (1868-1954) who also designed several other packs for Müller & Cie.

Humanist Bridge designed by Melchior Annen (1868-1954)
Humanist Bridge pack made by J. Müller & Cie & Cie (Schaffhouse), originally named Troubador. The pack was designed by Josef Maria Melchior Annen (1868-1954) who also designed several other packs for Müller & Cie.
Also by Melchior Annen: Rococco • Richard Wagner • Casino.


Above: 'Humanist' pack made by J. Müller & Cie (Schaffhouse) (originally named 'Troubador'). The pack was designed by Swiss artist and illustrator Melchior Annen (1868-1954) whose output included watercolours, posters and prints, and who also designed several other packs for Müller & Cie. Double-ended 15th century costumes are depicted on the court cards.

By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
View ArticlesCurator and editor of the World of Playing Cards since 1996. He is a former committee member of the IPCS and was graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal for many years. He has lived at various times in Chile, England and Wales and is currently living in Extremadura, Spain. Simon's first limited edition pack of playing cards was a replica of a seventeenth century traditional English pack, which he produced from woodblocks and stencils.