Baraja Napoleónica

The original version of this pack dates from 1811 when Joseph Bonaparte was on the throne of Spain. The designs are by J. Carrafa, while José León carried out the engraving. Napoleon and Josephine are featured on the King and Queen of Clubs, respectively. Only the courts have indices (in French - R, D, V). The Aces are decorated, as are the 4s. Rounded corners. The original pack was coloured by hand, whereas this one has been left at the uncoloured stage so that the talented collector may add his or her own colouring according to their taste! Limited edition of 200 packs (numbered on the box and on the 4 of Clubs).

Above: Baraja Napoleónica published by Naipes de la Cigüeña, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain, 1991. 52 cards + 2 ‘stork’ cards + 2 extra cards in tuck box. Size: 60 x 90 mm.

(cigüeña = stork)

REFERENCE

Fournier Museum Catalogue, Vol. I (1982). Cat. no. Spain 105.