Naipes ‘Retruco’
Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.
Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Montevideo, c.1980.
Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., Soriano 813, Montevideo, c.1980. The cards are in the standard South American style most often found in Argentina. The reverse of the cards shows a beach scene.
Above: Naipes ‘Retruco’ published by Fantasias S.A., printed by Ingrapa, Montevideo, c.1980. 48 cards + 2 extra cards in box.
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