Astérix
Cartes à Jouer ‘Astérix’ published by Ducale, 1987.
‘Astérix’ playing cards made in France by Ducale, 1987, with characters from the popular series of French comics illustrated by Albert Uderzo and Didier Conrad.
Above: Astérix playing cards made in France by Ducale, 1987. © Ed.Albert René / Goscinny-Uderzo.
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