These decks were test runs from the Apothecary Purified Primavera Ponderings deck which used a super soft cotton using a non metallic full engraved tuck box . It also used the color changing technology of the production deck, but due to the thicker cotton paper the color change not as responsive in certain conditions. 60 decks were created for both the Inverno Insights and the Primavera Ponderings decks for this proof run. Alex Chin, of Seasons Playing Cards and Portfolio 52, gilded them in various different colors and signed & numbered them as x/60 for each deck. These decks were/are being sent to reward key contributors at Portfolio 52 and Seasons. Additional decks will be sent out as the points system on Portfolio 52 is updated and contributions can be better calculated. As a result, these decks are known as the 'Prototype and Thanks' edition and can be identified by the white label (vs black on original decks), the signature & hand numbering inside the tuck and custom gilding color which will vary within each set of 60. Could include known gold, but also possibly include silver, green, red, etc. While originally created in 2016 to prepare for the first Apothecary decks, they were not distributed until starting in 2018.

Discover gorgeous artisan craftmanship designed to help you find everyday inspiration through touch using luxury playing card designs. ...where curiosity thrives and inspiration is always at your fingertips. The Apothecary is an homage to the mystical, to the handcrafted, to the detailed, and to the inspirational. It emphasizes the craft of what it takes to create playing cards, embracing the mystery of what we strive for. Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/327-apothicary_insights

Welcome to the Apothecary...

...where curiosity thrives and inspiration is always at your fingertips. The Apothecary is an homage to the mystical, to the handcrafted, to the detailed, and to the inspirational. It emphasizes the craft of what it takes to create playing cards, embracing the mystery of what we strive for.

Features for Standard Insights Pack:

Elegant silver foil highlights the deck. Raised embossed tuck cases printed on exquisite linen-textured stock. Metallic gold ink throughout the deck for added class. Cards printed with our winning combo of linen (Aristocrat) stock and coated with premium magic finish for professional grade handling. Mysterious "Ingredient Logs" and "Directions of Use" with each pack. Cards printed with the United States Playing Card Company.