"Bresciane" ( Dal Negro)

"Bresciane" ( Dal Negro), 52c.

Another Bresciane, this time by Dal negro. Compare http://anthonylesq.blogspot.sg/2011/11/bresciane-modanio.html
Note the ace of coins. ( 1st Pic,  1st row, 1st from right)  In this deck It is a blank circle. This is a relic form the days where cards were taxed. A space was left on the ace of coins so as to allow the tax-stamp to be placed on it .

"Trentine" ( trent pattern)

Trentine pattern, modanio, 40 cards.
This pattern is the northenmost italin suited pattern.
some delightful features here, like the little dog at the jack of cup's leg.
The tax- stamp for theese cards was not applied on the ace of coins, as was the custom in other parts of the country. instead, it was applied on the blank circle you see between the king of coin's legs.