Leopardo 777 made in Japan for Peru

Published January 03, 2013 Updated March 31, 2022

Leopardo 777 playing cards manufactured in Japan for the Estanco de Naipes del Peru, 1960s.

Japan Peru Drogueria Kahan Hawahita Ind. Co Candle Leopardo Estanco

Playing cards manufactured in Japan for the Estanco de Naipes del Peru, 1960s

LEOPARDO 777 playing cards manufactured in Japan for the Estanco de Naipes del Peru, 1960s LEOPARDO 777 playing cards manufactured in Japan for the Estanco de Naipes del Peru, 1960s

Above: "LEOPARDO 777" Playing Cards manufactured in Japan by The Universal Playing Card Co Ltd, Osaka, for the Estanco de Naipes del Perú, distributed exclusively by Drogueria Kahan, S.A., Lima, 1960s. The "Estanco de Naipes del Perú" logo is printed on the reverse of the cards.


Below: another pack with a similar box design manufactured for the Estanco de Naipes del Perú, with the name "Candle" and "Hawahita Ind. Co" on the ace of spades.

Candle playing cards manufactured for the Estanco de Naipes del Peru, Hawahita Ind. Co
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