Month December 2022

As we inch closer to the 21st century, it may seem like there isn’t much more to say about the evolution of playing cards. However, a humble card making company that would come to be known as one of the most… Continue Reading →

Early Stamps For whatever reason, the kings and queens of England felt entitled to some money from each card deck made, starting from 1588 and only abolishing the taxation in the 1960s. Although I believe that the British government did… Continue Reading →

I was very interested in learning about playing cards for last week’s blog, I decided to revisit the subject. This time I’m focussing a bit less on the cultural reaction and methods of creating the cards, and more so looking… Continue Reading →