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Naipes Finos No.21

Published October 09, 1997 Updated July 03, 2023

Naipes Finos No.21 "Hispano Americana", in the Castilian style, by Juan Roura, Barcelona, c.1940.

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Juan Roura No.21, Barcelona (1872 - 1962)

Above: cards from Naipes Finos No.21 "Hispano Americana", in the Castilian style, by Juan Roura, Barcelona, c.1940. 40 cards + extra card. The five of swords has the exportation tax stamp which implies that these cards were shipped overseas. A wrapper is shown below.

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