VELCAP circular, c.1980
VELCAP circular playing cards made by Cappellano S.A., c.1980.
VELCAP circular playing cards made by Cappellano S.A., c.1980
Around 1965 the company name was changed to Cappellano S.A., Florencio Varela 542, Villa Martellí, Buenos Aires, as shown on the aces of hearts and spades.
VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980
Above: VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980. 52 cards + 2 jokers.
See also: Master PW Circular Playing Cards►
By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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