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Naipes Galgo

Published May 21, 2014 Updated May 08, 2022

Naipes Galgo by Ernesto Flaiban, Buenos Aires.

Argentina Flaiban Paisanito S.R.L Galgo

“Galgo” was one of Ernesto Flaiban's stationery brands and the range of products included playing cards. The first example was produced under the name Paisanito S.R.L. which had been set up with premises at Rio Limay 1527-29 in around 1952-53, but was re-merged with the parent firm shortly afterwards. The second example, with a different court card design and Joker, and in narrower format, was produced in late 1960s by E. Flaiban S.A.C.I.

Naipes Galgo made by Paisanito SRL, Rio Limay 1527/29, Buenos Aires, c.1952-53 Naipes Galgo made by Paisanito SRL, Rio Limay 1527/29, Buenos Aires, c.1952-53

Above: Naipes Galgo made by Paisanito SRL, Rio Limay 1527/29, Buenos Aires, c.1952-53. Mercury tax stamp on Ace of Hearts.   (click image to see more).

Naipes Poker GALGO, late 1960s

Above: Naipes Poker GALGO de lujo. 3-ply board. Marianne tax stamp on Ace of Hearts, late 1960s   (click image to see more).

Back designs from Naipes Poker GALGO, late 1960s

Above: various back designs from Naipes Poker GALGO, late 1960s.

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