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Naipe PAYADOR by F.X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.

Published October 29, 1999 Updated March 24, 2022

Naipe Español "PAYADOR ®"

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Naipe Español "PAYADOR ®"

Naipe Español "Payador ®" 1400 published by F.X. Schmid Argentina S.A., Aristóbulo del Valle 1257, Buenos Aires. 40 cards, made in Argentina by Cia Fabril Financiera S.A. Naipes "Payador" was formerly a brand name belonging to Cia Fabril Financiera, but it now appears to be registered by Schmid Argentina S.A. The logo on the four of cups has been removed, but otherwise the cards are identical. (Next Page).

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