Hija de A. Comas “El Periquito”, c.1930

Published July 03, 1996 • Updated June 12, 2023

Sebastian Comas y Ricart - Hija de A. Comas “El Periquito” Spanish-suited playing cards for export to Argentina, c.1930.

Hija de A. COMAS “El Periquito” brand Spanish Catalan style playing cards, imported into Argentina by Casa Bertrand Domec de F. Fernández y J. Fagoaga (Sucesores), B. de Irigoyen 223, Buenos Aires, 1930s “El Periquito” brand had been acquired when Cristobal Massó i Artigas was taken over in 1896. This brand was produced by Antonio Comas y Montaner for Fló Hermanos, importers, Buenos Aires, since late 1890s, then by Viuda de Antonio Comas and then by Hija de A. Comas for export to Argentina, whose details can be read on the wrapper. The importing agent in this example is Casa Bertrand Domec, whose details can be read on the four of cups. The orange/brown "Mercury" tax stamp for imported playing-cards is also visible, as well as the tax band. (See also Naipes "El Ciervo").
Comas No.1-S “El Periquito” playing cards c.1932




Above: “El Periquito” brand Spanish Catalan style playing cards, imported into Argentina by Casa Bertrand Domec de F. Fernández y J. Fagoaga (Sucesores), B. de Irigoyen 223, Buenos Aires, 1930s

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Hija de A. Comas “El Periquito”, c.1930

Hija de A. COMAS “El Periquito” brand Spanish Catalan style playing cards, imported into Argentina by Casa Bertrand Domec de F. Fernández y J. Fagoaga (Sucesores), B. de Irigoyen 223, Buenos Aires, 1930s

Comas No.1-S “El Periquito” playing cards c.1932

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