Traditional English Court
Games & Print Services Ltd traditional English courts.
Games & Print Services introduced traditional English courts and a special typeface for the indices after c.1997. The jokers have been re-drawn and the Ace of Spades has a © symbol because of an attempted copyright infringement. The company is now part of Cartamundi.
Above: Games & Print Services standard deck with traditional English courts, c.1997. 52 cards + 2 jokers + bridge scores card. Some decks have silver edges►
Above: Games & Print Services standard deck for Barclaycard, c.1997.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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