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Fortune Telling Playing Cards - Reproductions

First Published:1714 These cards bear, in addition to the usual suit and number markings, figures and diagrams which can be used for fortune telling. There is a contemporary set of instructions in the use of the cards printed on two of the cards. Mint - Un-boxed-

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MWP944 PICTURES COMING SHORTLY 1983 BRITISH POLITICAL PLAYING CARDS - PLAYING POLITICS OR CABINET SHUFFLE - Commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum - Includes Margaret Thatcher, Tony Benn, David Steel and Roy Jenkins - With Jokers of - Enoch Powell, Ina Paisley - This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) - Was produced in1983 - The ace, king, queen and jack of each suit - Represent four members of each party - Which are represented by a different suit - each suits courts were drawn by a different caricaturists - Gerald Scarfe drew - Conservative - Spades - John Springs drew - Labour - Hearts - Marc drew - Liberal - Diamonds - Trog drew - Social Democratic - Clubs - The scanned page of the booklet shows the figures represented - The cards are mint -The booklet and the glossy box are also mint  
CIT910

1982 KARL GERICH'S ORIGINAL PLAYING CARDS - MERRY ANDREW

This deck of playing cards (52/52+J+signed card) measure 1.75 by 2.875 inches - they are printed on a slightly shiny firm card. These cards are without indices but with double ended courts - the ace is also non-standard - The cards are mint - but v slightly concave (a result of the type of card used) and in a matching mint box

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CIT3434
CIT 3434

C1983 SOBRAINE OF LONDON and designed by ERTE
entitled, "The Art Of Erte", circa 1983.

This wonderful set comprises two decks of cards in individual cases - one set white, one set black, and an accompanying booklet: "The Art of Erte" (163 pages), all encased in a richly lacquered black box with gold lettering. All cards carry the signature of Erté.- all the PIP cards, the numerals have been transformed into wonderful Art Deco figures using mainly human bodies and their costumes. "In 1982, Sobranie of London, the sponsors of the Sobranie Bridge Challenge, set out to produce a unique set of playing cards that would reflect the elegant, sophisticated image of their cigarettes. One living artist perfectly personified that image both in himself and in his work. - Erté. Condition: Mint In Box condition
NO further pictures available as all mint sealed

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CIT911

1987 KARL GERICH'S ORIGINAL PLAYING CARDS - GREAT MOGUL - TWO TIGERS - No 25

This deck of playing cards (52/52+J) measure 2.25 by 3.125 inches - they are printed on a slightly shiny firm card. These cards are without indices but with double ended courts - The courts are wonderful - the ace are lovely and all feature "Dos Tigres" or Two Tigers also non-standard - The cards are mint and in a matching mint box

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CIT762

London Map Playing Cards All Different Special Js - Made in England in 1989


This deck of playing cards (52/52+3J) when laid out -make up the map of London and the London underground map. Accompanying these cards is a 40 page booklet which lists all streets and cross references them to a card. The introduction says ”Find the street or place of interest you want in this booklet” ”You may wish to use two or more cards to follow the direction of a street or to see how to get from one place to another” Theaters and underground stations are also listed Each card represents North / South - 0.75 miles East / West - 0.5 miles. The cards are normal sized and mint. The booklet and box are also both mint

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CIT770

DR Who - a pack of playing cards featuring Doctors


and characters from the television series. Mint in a box

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CIT 3352

c1990 THEAKSTON Playing Cards

Produced by Theakstons - n the style of of early 19th century cards - with early photos - curt cards hold glasses of Ale - cards and box are mint

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CIT593

Playing Cards NSC Lakeland Poets special joker
Made by Carta Mundi - This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) - Are an unusual type of souvenir deck from The Lake District - The backs feature a map of the Lake District - The Aces feature scenes from the area - Has non-standard courts - The courts represent characters that were born or live - In the Lake District of England – Cumbria - They are include - William Wordsworth, Hugh Walpole, Robert Southey, - Beatrix Potter and John Peel - The cards were designed by Stuart Lawrence - There are two information cards that give brief details of the people - The cards are mint and boxed

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MTS873

London Railway Underground History Poster Playing Cards
This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) - Have pictures on the cards that feature a poster that was used to promote the Underground and the cultural events of the time. - ( They are from the London Transport Museum) - Pictures are lovely - very much of the past - cards and box are mint

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1999 - Peter Woods' Transformation Deck - 2000 PIPS

Each pip is cleverly 'transformed' into a vibrantly colourful picture, different on each card, providing endless fascination to the beholder.

Mint Deck, boxed, 52 Cards + Two Jokers

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CIT761

Venice Playing Cards
This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) features pictures of Venice and art related to Venice on the Court and Ace cards. – Beautifully photographed – plus an explanation booklet –
Cards and Box are mint

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CIT764

Regency Style Portraits on Playing Cards
This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) depict pictures of Brighton Pavilion on the backs and Regency Pictures on the court cards. The cards, box and booklet are all mint.

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CIT991
CIT 991

1996 KARL GERICH'S CITY OF BATH PLAYING CARDS

each card feature a place or person in/from BATH. This deck of playing cards (52/52+ 2 specials) was produced is number 13 - It is signed by Karl Gerich and dated 6 June 1996 - The cards are on a hard firm type of card - each card has a place in Bath at the bottom with the pips above - the cards are beautifully colored - the court cards represent famous Bath personages through the ages - the backs are plain and match the box - The cards are mint - the box is also mint

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CIT4315

GOBLINS - Peter Woods' limited edition semi - transformational deck.

This Limited edition in Black and White shows how adept Peter is creating original designs for
semi-transformation playing cards.

This is complete and mint 52 cards + 2 Jokers and is boxed.

Signed by Peter Woods - this is Number 34 of 75 decks.

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CIT763

Impressionist Portraits on Playing Cards
This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) depict pictures from artists including Renoir, Monet, Van Gough and Cezanne. There is a booklet listing all the cards and giving details of the artists. The cards, box and booklet are all mint.

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CIT4316


HIDDEN MICKEYS by Peter Woods - Limited Edition Playing Cards

Peter Wood is a wonderful independent artist. He has crafted these beautiful Hidden Mickey playing cards especially to enthrall.

The trick is to find Mickeys [ Mouse ] Head and Ears within the intricate designs of the cards - not easy.

Complete Deck, Mint and Boxed.

This is Limited Edition 3 of 80 signed by the artist.

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CIT916

CHURCHILL PLAYING CARDS - WALKING WITH DESTINY

This deck of playing cards (52/52+2J) features a black and white picture or piece of history on each card - the normal pip symbols are in the corner so that the cards can be played with - Cards are mint in matching box

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CIT915

REPRODUCTION OF HODGES' ASTRONOMICAL PLAYING CARDS

This deck of playing cards (52/52) +information cards is a copy of Hodges' 1830s dck which featured representation of the constellations, Greek gods and animals famous in Greek mythology The sut signs were originally red, blue, orange and green - standard suit symbols have been added to make the cards easier to use. Cards are mint in matching box.

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CIT808

1874 Royal Wedding Playing Cards - 2003 Reproduction.
Original deck marked wedding of Alfred to Maire Alexandrovina - - Made by De la Rue in England - - This deck of playing cards (52/52) - Was produced this year for the opening of the Guildhall Library - By John Berry - The courts and aces are non standard - The aces are Queen Victoria, General Grant, Tsar Alexander II - And Kaiser William II - The kings are believed to represent - The King of Belgium, Crown Prince of Prussia, Prince of Wales & King of Italy - The queens - Princess of Wales, Empress of Austria, Queen of Greece & Princess of Germany - The jacks - represent - Scotland, France, Spain & Switzerland - The back design is - Duke of Edinburgh above the Imperial Russian arms. - - The cards are square cornered - without indices - thick cardboard - There is also a leaflet with details of the deck, history etc - Cards and box are mint.

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CIT3357
CIT 3357

Facsimile of MORDEN'S Map Playing Cards (1676)

Each card bears a small map of either an English or Welsh County and information about the county - Cards are mint - Box mint

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CIT3737X

PLAYING CARDS - Portraits of A Lady

A mint deck of cards (52 +2J) celebrating the feminine beauty portrayed in the rules and customs of the time - Mint Sealed in box

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