Brother Yasha Beresiner has published an interesting paper on his website about the origin and different styles of Masonic tarot and playing cards. Yasha is a London dealer in antique cards, currency, maps and artwork. He is also a registered London Walks guide.
See it here: Masonic Playing Cards by Yasha Beresiner
(Updated 4/29/17 with a Wayback archive link: HERE)
