Pavias Playing Cards made in Peru
Pavias playing cards made in Peru, c.1990.
Spanish-suited playing cards printed locally in Peru by Pavias, 40 cards of rudimentary quality in cardboard box, slightly non-standard designs loosely based on the Cadiz pattern, c.1990. The name ‘Pavias’ is printed in the centre of the back design and on the box. Cards with exactly the same designs were printed in the 1970s by OBD S.A., Lima.
Above: Pavias playing cards made in Peru, c.1990. 40 cards in box.
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