Magyar Kártya No.123
Luxus No.123 Hungarian seasons pattern manufactured in Hungary by the Playing-Card Factory and Printing House, c.1970.
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→
This pattern is known by various names such as Hungarian National (with respect to its origin) or Four Seasons (according to the scenes depicted on the Aces). The Obers and Unters represent characters from the popular drama Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller published in 1804.
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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