In the 1920s, Spanish-suited playing cards were widely used far beyond the Iberian Peninsula. They were played in cafés, salons, and private gatherings, representing sociability, strategy, and refined visual design. This original 48-card deck reflects that tradition, combining southern European card culture with high-quality print craftsmanship.
Designed by Leonard Biermans in the so-called “Spanish pattern” and produced using fine offset printing, this deck stands as a representative example of the graphic elegance of the interwar period.
Original Spanish-suited 48-card deck, 1920s
Designer: Leonard Biermans (“Spanish pattern”)
Series: A Todos Alumbra, Naypes Refinos
Spanish suit system: Cups, Coins, Swords, Batons
48 cards: numbers 1–7, Sota (10), Caballo (11), Rey (12)
Offset print on sturdy cardstock
Back design: checkered pattern
Size: approx. 58 × 89 mm
Condition:
Original paper wrapper present
Age-related wear to the wrapper (see photos)
Deck complete and unused
Cards in very good, collectible condition
Delivered in a protective clear sleeve – ideal for storage and display
A refined piece of European playing card culture from the 1920s – suitable for collectors of historical playing cards, enthusiasts of Spanish-suited decks, or as a distinctive gift with historical character
The deck has been inspected, carefully stored, and is in the condition described above.
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This is an original, one-of-a-kind item.
