Heráldica Castanyer
Spanish Catalan pattern No.6 by Heráldica Castanyer, Sabadell (Barcelona), c.1980.
Spanish Catalan pattern No.6 playing cards made by Heráldica Castanyer, Sabadell (Barcelona), c.1980. In 1983 the firm became known as ‘La Numantina’ but was renamed ‘Industrias Gráficas Castañé’ in 1984.
Above: Spanish Catalan pattern No.6 playing cards made by Heráldica Castanyer, Sabadell (Barcelona), c.1980. 48 cards + 2 jokers. Olive green back design.
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