Truco “Únicos”
Naipes Truco “Únicos” with caricatures of national celebrities designed by Gerardo N. Perez, 2006.
Naipes Truco “Únicos” featuring light-hearted caricatures of national celebrities, designed by Gerardo N. Perez and published by Talleres Gráficos Ifdeas, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, 2006.
Above: Naipes Truco “Únicos” con caricaturas de héroes nacionales, designed by Gerardo N. Perez, 2006. 48 cards + 2 jokers + 4 extra cards in box. The back design is based on the Argentine flag.
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