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Ronia Genoese Pattern

Published September 02, 2015 Updated July 04, 2023

‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary for the Dutch market, c.1970

Hungary Netherlands Játékkártyagyár és Nyomda Artex Ronia Genoese Pattern

‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary by Játékkártyagyár és Nyomda (Artex), Budapest, for the Dutch market, c.1970. The four aces have scenes of international cities, but the contract bridge scoring card is in Dutch language.

‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary for the Dutch market, c.1970 ‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary for the Dutch market, c.1970

Above: ‘Ronia’ Genoese Pattern made in Hungary by Játékkártyagyár és Nyomda (Artex), Budapest, for the Dutch market, c.1970.

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