Poker N°40

Published December 01, 2014 Updated June 20, 2022

Hijos de Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1940.

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Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40”

Manufactured for the Argentina market; imported by Casa Bertrand Domec de Fagoaga y Fernández.

Hijos de Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1940

Above: Hijos de Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1940 with four colour courts. The ace of hearts has the Argentinean importation tax stamp along with the importing agent's details: Casa Bertrand Domec de Fagoaga y Fernández. See the extra card

Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1960 Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1960

Above: Heraclio Fournier’s “Poker N°40” c.1960. The four of clubs carries the Spanish exportation tax stamp. The ace of hearts has the Argentinean importation tax stamp along with the importing agent's details which are different from the earlier example (above). Also the lettering on the Joker has changed. See more cards

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