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VELCAP circular, c.1980

Published August 04, 2002 Updated March 29, 2024

VELCAP circular playing cards made by Cappellano S.A., c.1980.

1980 Argentina Cappellano Vel Cap Circular

VELCAP circular playing cards made by Cappellano S.A., c.1980

Around 1965 the company name was changed to Cappellano S.A., Florencio Varela 542, Villa Martellí, Buenos Aires, as shown on the aces of hearts and spades.

VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980

VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980 VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980

Above: VELCAP circular playing cards, c.1980. 52 cards + 2 jokers.


See also:  Master PW Circular Playing Cards

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