Aspioti Elka A.E.

Published October 03, 2011 Updated July 12, 2024

An unknown brand by Aspioti Elka A.E probably from the 1960s.

Greece Aspioti Elka A.E.

An unknown brand by Aspioti Elka A.E probably from the 1960s judging by the tax stamp on the box.

standard Anglo-American playing cards manufactured by Aspioti-Elka of Athens, c.1960s

Above: standard Anglo-American playing cards manufactured by Aspioti-Elka of Athens, probably from the 1960s judging by the tax stamp on the box. Images courtesy Matt Probert.

standard Anglo-American playing cards manufactured by Aspioti-Elka of Athens, c.1960s

Above: in Greece adhesive bands on the package were used for tax purposes which were cancelled with a stamp  more

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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.

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