Regional Costumes
Spanish regional costumes and coats-of-arms; cute illustrations on each card, 1986.
Spanish Regional Costumes
A true tribute to Spanish tradition...
Spanish regional costumes and coats-of-arms playing-cards, with Spanish suit symbols and cute illustrations on each card, with very accomplished and attractive artwork. The borders are gold; the reverse shows a red snow-flake pattern. 1986. Spain issued a series of stamps between 1967 and 1971 featuring the typical regional costumes, which is a favorite for collectors.
See also: Zoo Comics.
Above: Spanish regional costumes and coats-of-arms playing-cards, with cute illustrations on each card published by Litografia Ferri, 1986. Reverse: red snow-flake pattern. 48 cards + 2 Jokers.
By Simon Wintle
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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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