Moliner - Burgos
Cards from a Nº 4 pack manufactured by Antonio Moliner, Burgos.
Antonio Moliner - Burgos - Spain
Fábrica de Naipes y Litografía, c.1885-1923
The Moliner family of Burgos were general lithographic printers who also produced playing cards during the period c.1885-1923. Around ten different styles of packs are known, including standard Castilian, Catalan, Cadiz patterns as well as several editions of children's packs. Some of the designs were original, others were inspired by the designs of Heraclio Fournier. Most of the packs were available with either square or rounded corners, the latter gilded or normal.
Above: slightly soiled cards from a "Nº 4" pack manufactured by Antonio Moliner, Burgos. The Ace of Coins has a crown above a medallion displaying the lion and tower. The court cards are a mixture of Cadiz and Catalan type designs. Image courtesy José Manuel Murcia Fernández.
A better example can be seen on the Bibliothèque nationale de France website : Jeu de cartes au portrait espagnol►
Reference: García Rúa, Antonio: La Familia Moliner, in La Sota nº 18, Asescoin, Madrid, March 1998, pp.44-59
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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