Dalí created these designs for the Ace, King, Queen and Jack of each suit plus a Joker which were also produced as a series of limited edition art posters. Based on the standard French ‘Paris’ pattern, Dalí composed his playing card figures out of geometric shapes, like a surrealist tapestry, but retaining the traditional aspects of playing card design. Born in Figueras, Catalonia, northern Spain in 1904, Dalí became one of the most iconic painters of the 20th century. Dalí takes his place in a long line of artists who have created playing cards. There is a red and a blue version. https://www.wopc.co.uk/spain/salvador-dali

Editions Graphiques Internationales 2nd edition 1969 by Salvador Dali. It comes in a neat plywood box, either birch wood or beech wood. The inside of the top shows a picture of Salvador Dali, the top also contains his wax seal. The cards have a full gold cut and measure 88 x 58mm. The box measures 140 x 100 x 34mm. Each deck is packed in a folded cellophane wrapper which leaves the cornes open. Its closed by a red/blue seal on the back with the text "ÉDITIONS GRAPHIQUES INTERNATIONALES" on it. The court cards show lovely artwork by Dali. The pip cards are also customized. Printed by Draeger, Paris. Each deck contains 52 cards + 2 Jokers + 1 title card + 1 empty card.

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