{"product_id":"1864-poker-deck","title":"1864 Poker Deck — Authentic Civil War Era Reproduction | Historic Playing Cards for Cartomancy \u0026 Collecting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaithfully reproduced from an authentic Civil War era deck — history you can hold in your hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1864, as the Civil War raged across America, a deck of playing cards was taxed, stamped, and shuffled by hands we’ll never know. The \u003cstrong\u003e1864 Poker Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e is a meticulous reproduction of that original Highlander deck — square corners, single-ended full-length court cards, and all — bringing one of America’s most storied artifacts back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box itself is a piece of history: it features a faithful reproduction of the original government tax stamp with hand cancellation dated \u003cstrong\u003eJune 2, 1864\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as it would have appeared when the deck was first sold during the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55 cards faithfully reproduced from the original 1864 Highlander deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare corners and full-length, single-ended court cards — true to the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo informational cards with a brief history of Early American playing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the original blue Ace of Spades featuring an eagle beneath 13 stars and the name L.I. Cohen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox reproduction includes original tax stamp with hand cancellation dated June 2, 1864\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards measure 2.5\" x 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Historic Cartomancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelling fortunes with playing cards — cartomancy — was a widespread practice in 19th century America and Europe. A deck like this one would have been used by readers of the era, including those practicing the methods described in \u003cem\u003eMadame Le Normand’s 1863 \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingwindsemporium.com\/products\/fortune-teller-and-dreamers-dictionary\" title=\"Madam Le Marchand Fortune Teller and Dreamer Dictionary from 1863\"\u003eFortune Teller and Dreamer’s Dictionary.\u003c\/a\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e If you practice historic cartomancy or want to read with a deck that carries genuine period energy, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso ideal for Civil War re-enactors, history buffs, antique playing card collectors, and anyone who wants a tangible connection to 19th century American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. — the leading publisher of tarot and playing card reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Games Systems Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51402590322852,"sku":"PK1864","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7627\/6644\/files\/1864-poker-deck-highlanders-box-tax-stamp-li-cohen-ny.webp?v=1784068008","url":"https:\/\/healingwindsemporium.com\/products\/1864-poker-deck","provider":"Healing Winds Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}