Playing Cards - First Folio Shakespeare's Library

Paperblanks First Folio Playing Cards – Shakespeare’s Library Edition

Celebrate the legacy of the world’s greatest playwright with the Paperblanks First Folio Playing Cards, inspired by a rare, gold-tooled bookbinding from the early 1800s. This elegant design is based on a handcrafted cover attributed to Christian Samuel Kalthoeber, a renowned German bookbinder working in London. He created the luxurious binding for Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies – the iconic First Folio, first published in 1623.

A must-have for literature lovers, design aficionados, and collectors alike.

Key Features:

• Standard Poker Deck – Includes 52 playing cards, 2 jokers, and 1 story card sharing the history behind the cover design.

• Superior Card Quality – Printed on 300gsm FSC-certified card stock with a silky performance coating for effortless handling and gameplay.

• Elegant Back Design – Full-colour, borderless design featuring metallic inks and mirror-perfect symmetry.

• Exclusive Face Cards – Showcasing custom illustrations and Paperblanks' signature artistic touch.

• Gift-Ready Packaging – Comes in a durable tuck box finished with metallic foil, embossed texture, and sealed with a custom-branded Paperblanks sticker.

• Protected & Preserved – Shrink-wrapped for moisture resistance and long-lasting presentation quality.

Product Specifications:

• Deck Format: Standard Poker Size (52 cards + 2 jokers)

• Card Dimensions: 63mm × 89mm (2½" × 3½")

• Colour Theme: Rich Brown with Gold Accents

• Closure: Open (No clasp)