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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards

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These cards were specially designed for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines designs by Max Velthuijs in 1964. Velthuijs was Dutch and born The Hague in 1923. As well as an illustrator, he was a prolific painter and author. He was most famous for his children’s illustrations across the Netherlands and has won various awards, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004.

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  • Format: Playing Cards
  • Designer/s: Max Velthuijs
  • Year: 1964
  • Client/Publisher: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Size: 63mm x 88mm

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Playing Cards designed by Max Velthuijs
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