Hodges New Royal Astronomical

It is uncertain if time travel is physically possible, nevertheless, we welcome you to pre-Victorian, early 19th century, and the precisely restored two-pack set of "HODGES" Geographical & Astronomical NEW ROYAL PLAYING CARDS. Originally published by mysterious bookseller and stationer Charles Hodges of Portman Square, London in the year 1828, they reflect the times, His Majesty King George IV is depicted as King of Hearts alongside the first American president George Washington as King of Spades (Geographical deck). In collaboration with the producer Will Roya at PlayingCardDecks.com, these decks were painstakingly digitally hand-restored by AZURED OX. Great care was taken with regard to each detail, breathing fresh new life into these two historical decks. Together we strive to recreate beautiful but yet forgotten pieces of playing cards past and possibly bring them back to life. And finally, we are excited to share these absolutely renewed decks with everybody who would like or love them as much as we do. Set of 2 Complementary Reproduction Poker Decks Tucked: Terrestrial Globe (GEO) & Celestial Sphere (ASTRO) Printed by United States Playing Card Company (USPCC) Poker-Size Professional Classic Stock + Embossed (Linen) Finish Premium Gold Metallic Ink On Tuck Boxes & Card Backs 2x 52 Unique Cards + 2x Duty "One Shilling" (Old Frizzle) Ace of Spades 4 Extra Added "Jokers" + 2 Opposite Double Backer Extra "Gaff" Cards Custom "Great" Seal (MMXXII) (Stretch Goal "Unlocked") Animated Card Backs when Riffled Educational Puzzling Playing Cards with Special Indices Including an Old ASTROPHILOGEON Game of Science & Amusement Revived, Digitally Hand-Restored, and Designed by AZURED OX Produced by Will Roya Limited Print Run of 2,500