Lithographic Stone

Published November 08, 2022 Updated November 08, 2025

Historic lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888.

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For Sale - Se Vende

Lithographic stone from the Heraclio Fournier playing card factory. The images correspond to 5 cards from the deck ‘Spain 370/inv. 43333’ plus other related drawings published by Fournier in 1888. The playing card museum certifies that it comes from the factory, and is similar to several others in their possession, which have the manually numbered adhesive label on one edge. It has always belonged to the Fournier family.

Piedra litográfica de la fábrica de naipes Heraclio Fournier. Los dibujos que se recogen corresponden a 5 cartas de la baraja España 370/nº inv. 43333 y otros dibujos aislados editada por Fournier en 1888. El museo de naipes certifica que procede de la fabrica al igual que varias similares que poseen en la cual aparece de la misma manera en un borde la etiqueta adhesiva numerada manualmente. Ha pertenecido siempre a la familia Fournier.

Lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888
Lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888
Lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888
Lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888
Lithographic stone from the Fournier playing card factory, c.1888

The size of the stone is 27 x 21,5 x 3 cms and the weight is over 6,5 Kg (we are not sure because we don’t have a weighing machine that measures above 6 kg). This historic stone is for sale and enquiries / offers are welcome.

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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.

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