
Above: detail from the ace of spades, the box and the back of the cards. It is curious that the phrase "Made expressly for the" is printed in English and not Spanish or German, and that the phrase "by The ASS Playing Card Ltd" has omitted the word "Company".


Above: Bosco playing cards manufactured in Germany by A.S.S. expressly for the Estanco de Naipes del Perú, 1930s. 32 cards in box. The legend "Estanco de Naipes del Perú" is printed on the box, ace of spades, and reverse.


By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
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