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Since 1978

Swiss association of
playing card enthusiasts

Since 1978, Cartophilia Helvetica has brought together people who collect, study and make playing cards. The society promotes knowledge of Swiss playing cards and jass cards through articles, bulletins, publications, exhibitions and card fairs.

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Tarot Festival in Konstanz

The Heart and Sience of Tarot. Vorträge, Workshops und Ausstellung.

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New publication

Die populären Spielkarten der Schweiz

Walter Haas. Cartophilia Helvetica, Schaffhausen 2023.

All publications

Society, events and archive

  • Our society

    Membership, constitution, executive board, bank details, history, contact

  • Events

    Exhibitions, fairs, workshops and conventions

  • Documents

    Articles, bulletins 1986 to 2013, newsletters, publications, press articles

  • Links

    Museums, societies, manufacturers and collections

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If you collect, study or make playing cards, you are in the right place.

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