Habemus Boda, 2004
“Habemus Boda” deck celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain with cartoons by Sir Cámara.
Habemus Boda deck celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain on 22 May 2004 with cartoons by Sir Cámara. The four aces and 12 court cards feature satirical caricatures of the royal family and politicians from various parties. This is the 2nd edition with advertising backs for Ron Brugal, manufactured by Heraclio Fournier for interviú magazine. The actual ceremony was watched by 25 million people in Spain alone, with many more tuning in to view the nuptials from home.
Above: “Habemus Boda” deck celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain on 22 May 2004 with cartoons by Sir Cámara. 2nd edition with advertising backs for Ron Brugal, 40 cards in box manufactured by Heraclio Fournier for interviú magazine.
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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