Fresh finds, taken out of the attic! This one is very hard to find in this condition.

Elegant vintage French card game box, made by SMIR de France around 1975–1985, containing two Bridge decks and one Tarot deck in their original patterned boxes.
Each deck is presented in a beautiful wooden presentation case with brass hinges and a soft grey interior lining.

Brand: SMIR de France
Contents: 2 Bridge decks (56 cards each) + 1 Tarot deck (78 cards)
Dimensions: 19 × 15 × 5.2 cm
Weight: 713 g
Material: Wood box with paper-wrapped card decks
🇫🇷 Made in France
Condition: Like new — appears unused, stored carefully in its original case.

🪶 Collector’s Note

SMIR (Société de Manufacture d’Industrie Récréative) was a respected French card and game publisher active during the 1970s–1980s. Their editions were often produced in collaboration or under license with Grimaud / France Cartes, sharing the same printing standards and card formats.
SMIR’s wooden box editions—like this one—were marketed as “luxury collector’s sets” and were often distributed in boutiques and gift shops rather than through gaming stores. They are now sought after by collectors for their fine packaging, traditional French craftsmanship, and connection to the golden age of postwar cardmaking in France.

72-Card Historic Facsimile Deck – Cologne, 16th Century – RARE COLLECTOR’S EDITION

A superb and scholarly reproduction of the legendary round playing cards attributed to Master PW, an anonymous engraver active in Cologne in the mid-16th century.
Published by Edition Leipzig in 1974, this fine art facsimile recreates one of the earliest surviving circular card decks, celebrated for its Renaissance engraving style, allegorical scenes, and extraordinary craftsmanship.

Each card is reproduced with remarkable fidelity, featuring knights, hunters, mythological figures, symbolic emblems, and humorous or moralizing motifs — a fascinating window into the visual culture of early European playing cards.

The set includes a 58-page bilingual booklet (German & English) offering deep historical context on early cardmaking techniques, woodcut engravers, and the mysterious Master PW.

A true museum-quality edition, rarely encountered complete and in such good condition.

Details

🔹 Artist: Master PW (anonymous Cologne engraver, 16th century)
🔹 Publisher: Edition Leipzig
🔹 Year: 1974
🔹 Country: German Democratic Republic
🔹 Cards: 72 circular cards (Ø ~73 mm)
🔹 Extras: 58-page bilingual booklet (German + English)
🔹 Style: Renaissance engraving, historical facsimile
🔹 Condition: Cards & booklet in very good condition — box with minor shelf wear
🔹 Notes: Limited collector’s edition; one of the finest reproductions of early European round cards

🪶 Collector’s Note

Master PW’s circular deck holds a special place in the history of playing cards. The originals, preserved in major European collections, are nearly unobtainable. This 1974 Edition Leipzig release is therefore prized among historians and collectors — both for its accuracy and its elegant presentation.
A superb object for lovers of early European printing, Renaissance art, or rare card reproductions.

The Cartomantic Jeu Divinatoire, created by Henry de Surrey and published by France Cartes / J.M. Simon in 1974, is a fascinating collectible deck that is no longer in print.

This 32-card fortune-telling deck condenses ancient cabalistic tarot theory into a simplified system of cartomancy. Each card includes clear, synoptic interpretations printed directly on the card, making it possible for anyone to perform readings instantly without prior training. This innovative approach liberated the intuition of the consultant and brought the art of divination within everyone’s reach.

A true rarity for collectors of vintage cartomancy decks, with the original French booklet included.

🔹 Creator: Henry de Surrey
🔹 Publisher: France Cartes (J.M. Simon), 1974
🔹 Deck: 32 cards (complete)
🔹 Card size: approx. 59.7 × 112.7 mm
🔹 Language: French (original 1974 instruction booklet)
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition; booklet shows signs of age but remains intact; box has some storage wear (see photos)

✨ Undoubtedly a fine and rare collectible!
Only 1 unit available.

An exceptionally rare Serge Lutens Parfums playing card deck, produced in the early 2000s in very limited quantities as an exclusive promotional item. These elegant cards were never commercially sold, making them a true collector’s treasure.

🔹 Complete deck of 54 cards
🔹 Dimensions: 88 × 62 mm
🔹 Sophisticated design in black, red, and white, with intricate patterns on aces and custom illustrated court cards
🔹 Back design features a stylish geometric “Serge Lutens Parfums” pattern
🔹 Comes in the original Serge Lutens box
🔹 Condition: BRAND NEW, sealed with both original factory seals intact (the opened deck shown in photos is from my personal copy; yours will be unopened)

A highly desirable collectible for lovers of luxury perfumes, design objects, and rare branded editions. A unique blend of fashion, fragrance, and gaming elegance.