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Let's just face it: we are in a world wide economical crisis. Most websites try to make some money by allowing advertisements, so why should we not do that too?

Don’t worry, we'll keep it in style. All advertising pictured here is written or printed on playing card backs, done hundreds of years ago. What’s new?

	Advertising card, France, 18th century.

	"For silk vests, one must go to M. Fedrije next to the plaster statue (?) of M. Guietios across from the Comedie." Playing card maker unknown, Lyon. Coll. Gejus van Diggele.

Business card, French, 18th century	IN THE INDIAN BAY TREE. JEAN-BAPTISTE DUBUC, Merchant, Grocer, Wax Seller, Chemist, established on the rue de la Renell des Marroquiniers, on the rear side of Saint Martin-sur Renelle; selling almost all kinds of Groceries & Chemist items, producing all kinds of Chocolates, all kinds of paint (pre-mixed and made to your specifications) for large Projects as well as Small: everything in bulk & on account, for the right price. IN ROUEN.

Playing card maker unknown, France. Coll. Gejus van Diggele.

IN THE HOUSE OF LIZIEUX,

Rue des Fosses S. Germain-l’Auxerrois, almost at the corner with the dead tree. BAZIN, pottery manufacturer to the KING, having a Warehouse and Storage Facility containing Porcelain by Séve & many other brands of Porcelain; Dessert dishes, Chandeliers, Lanterns, glazed Pottery, English Glassware, Etc. IN PARIS.

Business card, French, 18th century

Playing card maker unknown, France.
Coll. Gejus van Diggele.

Business card, French, 18th century

M. PALLUET

Complete Room & Board, Partial Room & Board & Examinations, for the Education of Young People ages three to fourteen. The home is on Rue Mouffetard across from the Woman's Hospital with an entrance on Rue Gracieuse. It has a lovely garden with very good air and beautiful outdoor playing area for the recreation of the children. In PARIS.

Playing card maker Raisin (Alexandre, Mathieu or Michel), Paris, France.
Coll. Gejus van Diggele.

To be honest: all these cards are paid by advertising. Since 1970 I have been working as an advertising creative and fortunately that did pay so well that I could afford to buy al those fascinating cards in my collection.