Skat Politisch
Political “Skat Politisch” published by ASS, 1976.
Political “Skat Politisch” published by ASS, 1976, depicting identifiable contemporary politicians as humorous caricatures by the popular German illustrator and cartoonist Wilhelm Hartung (1919-2003). Nearly all the pip cards also have small cartoons.
Above: Political “Skat Politisch” published by ASS, 1976. 32 cards + title card + skat score card in plastic box.
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