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Magyar Kártya No.123

Published July 23, 2014 Updated March 24, 2022

Luxus No.123 Hungarian seasons pattern manufactured in Hungary by the Playing-Card Factory and Printing House, c.1970.

Hungary Játékkártyagyár és Nyomda Artex Hungarian Seasons Pattern

Luxus No.123 Hungarian seasons pattern manufactured in Hungary, c.1970. This is the most popular card type in Hungary, based on the legend of William Tell...   more

Magyar Kártya Luxus No.123 Hungarian playing cards, made in Hungary, c.1970 Magyar Kártya Luxus No.123 Hungarian playing cards, made in Hungary, c.1970 Magyar Kártya Luxus No.123 Hungarian playing cards, made in Hungary, c.1970

Above: Magyar Kártya Luxus No.123 Hungarian playing cards made in Hungary by the Playing-Card Factory and Printing House (Ofszet- és Játékkártyagyár és Nyomda, also known as “Artex”), c.1970. 32 cards + title card. This pattern is known in a multitude of different editions and back designs.

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