Justo Rodero e Hijos
Justo Rodero e Hijos, playing card manufacturer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Above: wrapper and four of cups, with tax stamp, from a standard "Naipes Casino" deck, made by Justo Rodero e Hijos S.R.L., c.1955.
Justo Rodero
Founded 1930
Justo Rodero had immigrated to Argentina from Spain early in the 20th century. His interest in the graphic arts led him to start up a ticket printing business during the 1920s. He founded his playing card manufacturing business in 1930, which over the years has become established as a leading manufacturer in Argentina with exports to Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.
← Left: four of cups from "Casino" pack by Justo Rodero, c.1960, before "e Hijos" was added to the name.
Naipes Casino Naipes Casino Celuplastic Naipes Casino Estilo Argentino Naipes Habana Naipes Casino Poker
Above: tax band from pack manufactured by Justo Rodero e Hijos S.R.L., c.1955-60.
Naipes Casino
Above: "Naipes Casino Estilo Español" standard Spanish suited playing cards manufactured by Justo Rodero, c.1955 see more →
Left: "Naipes Casino Celuplastic" c.1967. The 'Marianne' tax stamp is just visible on the four of cups, along with the trade name for the plastic coating process which was applied to the cards. The name of the company has now been amended from "Justo Rodero" to "Justo Rodero e Hijos S.A.I.C.", and the addresses can be seen to change over the years.
Above: "Naipes Casino" c.1980. The address is now given as Av. Dorrego 611/23, Buenos Aires more →
Estilo Argentino
Above: "Naipes Casino Estilo Argentino" with Gaucho suit symbols: the mate gourd, the sun, "facón" and gaucho club (palo borracho). There were several editions of this pack spanning late 1940s-1970s. more →
The range of brand names produced by Justo Rodero over the years includes: Naipes Casino, Naipes Casino Celuplastic, Naipes Casino Estilo Argentino, Naipes Habana, Naipes Casino Poker and Naipes Casino "Sidecar"
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.
Related Articles
Visite Mexico
Promoting Mexican tourism with 54 different photographs in full colour.
Jockey Club de Buenos Aires
Spanish-suited pack by Chas Goodall & Son Ltd for the Jockey Club, Buenos Aires.
Catalan pattern by B.P Grimaud
Standard Spanish Catalan pattern deck made in Paris by B.P Grimaud.
Archaic Spanish proof sheets
2 x uncoloured proof sheets of archaic Spanish-suited playing cards produced for “New Spain”, possib...
Peintres Latino Americains
Original artwork by 18 different Latin American artists.
B.P. Grimaud pack for Bolivia
Spanish-suited pack made in France for sale in Bolivia, c.1880.
South American Costumes
Costumes of people of Brazil, Peru and Mexico, with views of Rio de Janeiro on the aces.
Félix Solesio e Hijos
Félix Solesio e Hijos - Real Fábrica de Madrid - Spanish National pattern for Venezuela
Parisian Spanish pattern by Fossorier, Amar et Cie
‘Parisian’ Spanish pattern published by Fossorier, Amar et Cie (Paris), c.1902.
Félix Solesio e Hijos
Félix Solesio e Hijos, Fábrica de Macharaviaya, Spanish National pattern for West Indies, 1801.
Naipe de Bridge
Standard English pattern pack made in Ecuador, c.1970.
Christopher Columbus 5th Centenary playing cards
Fifth Centenary of the Discovery of America playing cards by published by Heraclio Fournier.
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud
Parisian style Spanish deck by Grimaud for export to Uruguay.
Egyptian Tarot
Egyptian Tarot inspired by ancient Egyptian art, mythology, and iconography, published by Naipes La ...
Naipes Criollos
“Naipes Criollos” Gaucho playing cards, 1995.
Naipes Cardón
Naipes Cardón designed by Mario Luis Rivero depicting traditional Argentine culture and identity, 20...
Most Popular
Our top articles from the past 28 days
