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Two excellent kickstarters arrived during the week
The first is Omnia designed by Giovanni Meroni enough said. A tax wrapped gilded bridge set. Printed by Mardon, Son & Hall for the "wills Scheme" dated 1932-1933. "Moscow" designed by A. Balandin and printed by Style Plus of Russia in 2008. i have three versions of this deck and have decided to showcase each individually instead of trying to cram them all into one photo.
Here is the coloured background version. And a couple of Waddingtons Beautiful Britain decks to finish the post. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

The second kickstarter that came is Grotesk Macabre designed by Lotrek say no more. Ungarisches Ansichten Tarock, Piatnik Edition No.2866 dated 1993. this is a facsimilie of "Allatkepes Tarokk" printed by Elso Magyar Kartyagyari Reszvenytarsulat of Budapest, Hungary in 1885. The second "Moscow" deck designed by A.Balandin, this is the Black version ( i Will show the white version eventually ). And a Waddingtons double set to finish today, featuring paintings by John Ward. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Jock1971 wrote:Two excellent kickstarters arrived during the week
The first is Omnia designed by Giovanni Meroni enough said.

Thank you for sharing

I'm going to have to start wearing a bib when I visit your thread Jase....

While I do love old cards they definitely take a back seat to newer decks for me... Except your collection good sir. You've posted more beautiful and interesting old decks than I ever realized existed. It makes me wish I started collecting a few decades ago.

I`ve been under the weather recently with the flu feeling a lot better now i`ve also received a letter today from a old friend which has raised my spirits and i`m ready to take on the world.

Thirdway Industries wrote:Thank you for sharing

Thank you for making such wonderful decks

nECr0MaNCeD wrote:I'm going to have to start wearing a bib when I visit your thread Jase....

While I do love old cards they definitely take a back seat to newer decks for me... Except your collection good sir. You've posted more beautiful and interesting old decks than I ever realized existed. It makes me wish I started collecting a few decades ago.

Thanks for the kind words regarding my collection my friend ...i also wish i had started collecting decades ago ...you know i only started this thread because i thought i`d never get asked to be collector of the month (which started around the same time) i honestly thought the cards that i posted would be laughed at...but with the help and encouragement from a few members i plodded on..i regard UC as a forum for collectors of modern American decks, so when a member thanks me for showing them something they have never seen and likes what they see (even if its just one deck) then i`m glad i started this thread so long ago and it gives me the incentive to carry on..even though sometimes i wonder why i bother

Here`s some cards
First up is a modern jacobs bible deck from Lion playing card factory in Isreal. A triple deck set called "Panchatantra"from India produced by 61c and printed by Parksons graphics of Mumbai,all the decks are gilded. The third "Moscow" deck, this one is the all white background. And a couple of Waddingtons beautiful britain series decks..i will probably post a all waddingtons post over the weekend Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

You're a Diamond.

as my ole Gran would say ....

Jock1971 wrote:I`ve been under the weather recently with the flu feeling a lot better now i`ve also received a letter today from a old friend which has raised my spirits and i`m ready to take on the world...even though sometimes i wonder why i bother

Jase, glad to hear that you are feeling better and in great spirits! PLEASE DO NOT STOP THIS THREAD as it is ALWAYS a joy looking at the cards you show! I am sure that I am not alone when I say that your thread has inspired me to look into, and purchase , decks that I would have never known or thought about. Thank you!

Please bother, continue bothering!

Here`s some Waddingtons
First up a double Telemac advertising deck still with its original postage box, date stamp is unclear. A joblot of sealed decks i got from e-bay for £18. what a steal i got most of the decks as opened decks, so will keep these as is. here`s the backs And a double set , box is opened but cards are still sealed. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

And some more Waddingtons...yeah
here`s a two deck and four coaster set, backs of cards and coaster show scenes from around Yorkshire. A Rondo deck, advertising Daiquiri. A Convex deck, advertising Monks and Crane Tools. And last picture today is a tax sealed double patience set. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

I love that you keep posting decks from your expansive collection, especially the more rare ones. I also love how far along you've come as a collector and part of the community. Let's take a trip back in time to some of your first posts from Feb 2014:

Jock1971 wrote:I have only recently started collecting card decks through kickstarter and e-bay. I didn't know what i was letting myself in for. At the minute i have 12 Decks and more on the way. My favorite so far is the Bicycle Arch Angels deck by Tom lane.

Jock1971 wrote:I've seen links for the forum dotted about the place but was a bit unsure a novice collector like me would fit in.

You've come a VERY long way Jase.

Thanks EcNate........That`s a blast from the past...and nothing has changed that much,
Arch Angels is still a firm favorite of mine ( i sneeked a picture in one of my posts only a couple of weeks ago) and i`m still a bit unsure i fit in this forum..but hey ho your all stuck with me now like it or not

Here`s some pictures
Got the "Arbores" kickstarter in today,designed by Empire Arts and printed by MPC. Only 180 deck produced. A Russian deck called "Dead Souls" produced by Alexsey Orleansky in 2011. The illustrations are by P. Boklevsky and are based on characters from the 1842 Russian novel Dead Souls by Author Nikolai Gogol. Dalek playing cards. i got these free with the Doctor Who Adventures Magazine a few years back and have just found them while rummaging in the loft (attic). Doctor Who Adventures is a fortnightly magazine aimed at the younger viewer of Doctor Who and each magazine comes with a free gift (sticker sheets, note books, pencils etc and occasionally a pack of cards). And finally a gilded Waddingtons deck. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

White Palekh designed by P.Buzhenov in 1937 and printed by the Colour printing Plant of St Petersburg. this pack was printed in 1999.More about the Palekh decks can be found in the Russian section of Worldwide. Big Christmas Playing Cards produced by Det Gamle Apotek. unsure of date but pretty recent i think. Gigantic playing cards. These are A4 size. And last today is a double Waddingtons set. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

That Palekh deck is absolutely gorgeous! Im still working through this thread and Im loving what ive seen so far. It has motivated me start my own thread which I have enjoyed maintaining thus far, so thank you for that, and keep on sharing please!

JuFiN wrote:That Palekh deck is absolutely gorgeous! Im still working through this thread and Im loving what ive seen so far. It has motivated me start my own thread which I have enjoyed maintaining thus far, so thank you for that, and keep on sharing please!

Hiya JuFIN . Yes i agree the Palekh deck is simply stunning, i was very jealous when my friend nECr0MaNCeD posted his set in the worldwide and it`s been on my wish list since.Thank you for you kind words about my cards and i`m glad you have started a thread of your own, i have enjoyed looking at your cards so THANK YOU and keep on sharing please

Here`s a reprint of a old deck designed by Carl Redlich of Innsbruck in 1878. "Tiroler Spielkarten" Piatnik edition No.2892, this edition was printed in 1984. A couple of Lo Scarabeo decks, The Moon Race is from 2004 and the Argonauts deck is from 2003. "Jam session" designed by Lisa Koschat and printed by Piatnik in 2005. The courts are repeating unfortunately And a couple of Advertising decks from Waddingtons to finish today. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Jase, thanks to your postings I'm really starting to appreciate Russian decks. The artwork on most of them is amazing. I definitely want to add a few to my collection in the future. Thanks for keeping this thread alive.

flashcards wrote:Jase, thanks to your postings I'm really starting to appreciate Russian decks. The artwork on most of them is amazing. I definitely want to add a few to my collection in the future. Thanks for keeping this thread alive.

Hiya Flashcards Glad you like the Russian decks stay tuned as i`ve still a few more to show, Not all Russian decks are that cool i have some duds

I got this kickstarter in yesterday...only a couple of years late.
R`lyeh Rising by Dann Kriss, At least Dann was man enough to admit that he screwed up the kickstarter and let the backers know exactly where they stood from the very beginning....Unlike some creators. The 1958 Worshipful Company installation deck which celebrates the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway. A russian deck called "Sovereign". Unknown printer i`m afraid. And last a couple of Beautiful Britain decks from Waddingtons. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

i got an unexpected parcel containing four decks from a friend during the week. I have not had time to research the decks but will show them off.
First off a set of souvenir cards showing The White Pass and Yukon Route. A Gilded De La Rue deck with a hobby horse back design. Claridge Playing Cards made by the International Playing Card Co. And a Waddingtons featuring a Piper from the Royal Scots Greys on the back. Thanks for the cards i may have a few here for you
Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

"Flamisches Jagdkartenpiel" Piatnik Edition No.2897, date unknown i`m afraid.
This is a facsimilie of a early flemish hunting deck dated 1475-1480. The original is displayed at the New York metropolitan museum of art in their Cloisters medieval collection. A Grateful Dead box set from 1989. And now for something completely different. And Last picture today is a pair of Advertising decks from Waddingtons. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Got my Ravn Decks in today A Russian deck from 2013 called "Seasons" . Designed by Olag Pankov and printed by Joker Playing Cards. Trevisane Plastificate made by Dal Negro of Italy. And a double deck by Waddingtons to finish today. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

The day there won't be a "Waddingtons" to finish..
Hahaha!

The 1978 Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards installation deck.Printed by Waddingtons this set celebrates both the 350th Anniversary of the granting of the charter to the company and the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth`s coronation. A double Shakespeare set from U.S Games Systems ltd. both sets have different court cards as seen with the Spades courts. A Russian deck called "Lucky Deck". produced by Presentprom in 2016. Every number card has the Torch motif as seen here on the 9 of spades.

jsantafe wrote:The day there won't be a "Waddingtons" to finish..
Hahaha!

...Not today my friend. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Over 15,000 views Thanks to all that have looked in on my thread
Been after this beauty for a while now
The copperplate pack of cards by Virgil Solis. This is the Edition Leipzig reprint from 1981. A Russian deck called Royalty, published by Sima-land in 2016. this pack is large format (85mm x 115mm) A pair of Little Duke Toy cards in Tin. Date unsure. And a Trade brochure dated around 1925-1935 by Waddingtons to finish. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Phew !
I suspect jase is one very happy camper here .... !
Nice post matey ....

Chuqii wrote:Got these decks in, but I haven't been able to identify the maker. Anyone have an idea as to who made these and when?

Well......they ain`t Waddingtons.
I am not sure why you posted these here ? I`m not the best with American decks but...
The Court Cards were used by the American Playing Card Co of Kalamazoo (see some decks here a.trionfi.eu/WWPCM/WWPCM/usa/apcc.htm) Also Russeell & Morgan used these courts on a few of their decks as well e.g Congress N0.404 & Texan N0.45 (see below).
As for the Ace. Sorry but i have not seen this before, There is a advertising joker by A.P.C.C that looks like your ace (a.trionfi.eu/WWPCM/decks10/d08525/d08525.htm) so it could be an advertising ace for a company etc.
thats all i got sorry,As i`ve said i`m not good with American decks,hope it helps

So here`s a set of Texan No.45, published by Philip Morris in 1984 .The set faithfully reproduces the Russell & Morgan Texan No.45 decks from the late 1800`s. Symbols of Russia, produced by Sima-Land in 2016. Pirate Playing Cards Cards printed in China in 2005 specially for Accoutrements, Seattle, USA. And a double set by Waddingtons to finish today. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

"Jubilaumsspiel", printed by AG Muller of Switzerland in 1978 to commemorate the company 150th anniversary. This deck is a reprint of an earlier AG Muller deck dated 1828 which is now housed in the Museum of Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Moscow Souvenir deck printed for the Russian market by France Cartes Groupe in 1999. Another Swiss deck printed by AG Muller in 1970. This is a Black and White reproduction of an earlier AG Muller deck designed by the Caricaturist R. Hardmaier in 1903. And a fully custom advertising deck from Waddingtons to finish. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

A couple of sealed De La Rue decks to start. The double is a self-advertising set,Red and Black backs with both decks being gilded. The single Tax wrapped deck is advertising the 3M company of Birmingham. A Smith`s Potato Crisps advertising deck from Alf Cooke with a specially designed Ace. Two Oldham Batteries advertising decks by different printers. The left hand side deck is from Alf Cooke and the right hand side from Waddingtons. And a couple of advetising decks from Waddingtons to finish the post Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

Art Nouveau designed by Otto Benz. This double set was printed by Ass of Germany from 1984 onwards. A Beautiful set of cards with Gold Ink everywhere . A Russian deck titled "Elite" printed by Saratov in 2012. The Macmillan Alice with illustrations by John Tenniel, Published by Macmillan in 2016. And last picture today is a Saga advertising double bridge set by Waddingtons. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

A 3 deck bezique set made by Goodalls. Unturned courts dates the set between 1865 to 1870. Millenium Playing cards. This silver gilded deck was designed by Simon Wintle & Donald Welsh for the English Playing Card Society. Printed by Games and Print services in 1999. "We They" made by the U.S.P.C.C during the 1930`s. the number 242 signifies this pack was manufactured in Canada. (No.868 manufactured in Cincinnati). And a couple of Advertising decks from Waddingtons to finish today. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-

A double Bezique set from W.H. Willis & Co. Willis & Co only produced playing cards for a short period of time from 1869 to 1887. A Kennedy Space Center souvenir deck. "Fantasy Style" designed by V. Gulevsky and printed by Style Plus in 2009. And a Tax Wrapped Gilded deck from Waddingtons to finish today. Thanks for looking at my cards -jase-