1864 Saladee's Replica Playing Cards Original Release Deck Hart's Linen Eagle Poker Size Advocate of the Deceptive Arts

Advocate of the Deceptive Arts

graphic designer James Howells has submerged himself in the finer details

and magicians alike

yet olden day design

For over 500 years people used playing cards without indices in the corners

1864 Saladee's Replica Playing Cards Original Release Deck Hart's Linen Eagle Poker Size Advocate of the Deceptive Arts1864 Saladee's Replica Original Release For over 500 years people used playing cards without indices in the corners. Then on February 9, 1864 Cyrus W. Saladee was issued a United States Patent, No. 41,587 to print numbers, suit symbols, letters, and miniature playing cards in the corner of a playing card. The patent was purchased by Samuel Hart and he put Saladee's name on the deck and Ace of Spades. The rare piece of history is known as the Saladee's