Toyo playing cards No.88 for Peru
Toyo playing cards No.88 manufactured in China for the “Estanco de Naipes del Perú”, 1950s.
"TOYO Playing Card No.88" manufactured in China for the Estanco de Naipes del Perú, 1950s. The legend “Estanco de Naipes del Perú” is printed on the box, the ace of spades and reverse. The extra card gives a brief historical outline of the Estanco de Naipes del Perú, which was established in 1924.
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