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"Tango" Spanish playing cards unopened deck | Playing Cards145 of 154 |  |  |
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Hi, this deck of spanish playing cards was a birthday gift from my mom. when I saw it, I was horrified to see that the price had been stuck on the paper! I tried to detach as best I could, even so was damaged.
I like the stave and the musical notes. The packaging is slightly damaged and a big part of the tax stamp is missing, but still is an unopened deck from the 30'. Hope you like it! Thanks for read!
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To remove a sticker or any other glued on paper thing, try lighter fluid. It will not hurt the existing paper even if it is very old and fragile. Let it soak in and then gently slide it off. It really works!
Is to late for this deck, but I'll try it the next time, thank you!