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Naipes ‘Retruco’

Published June 14, 1999 Updated May 02, 2022

Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.

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Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.

Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Soriano 813, Montevideo, c.1980. The cards are in the standard South American style most often found in Argentina. The reverse of the cards shows a beach scene.

Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980. Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.

Above: Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., printed by Ingrapa, Montevideo, c.1980. 48 cards + 2 extra cards in box.

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