The 1st Edition Ellusionist Tally-Ho Viper Circle back has a few key differences from the reprinted 2008 Viper deck. Most significantly is the change in tagline below the TALLY-HO brand in the title block. Originally labeled as 'Striking Playing Cards' the final production deck changed to a tagline emphasizing the qualities of the cards 'Ultimate Card Handling'. Secondary differences can be seen in the viper itself, changing from the backward 'S' shape to a more winding viper in the final production. Final differences can be seen in the bottom flap where no bar code was yet introduced or even the Ellusionist logo itself. Note: The 2nd Edition Viper deck can be found here: https://www.portfolio52.com/deck/8/view Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/446-tally_ho_vipers

Version 1- (this deck) has Ellusionist "e" stamp with wreath logo on bottom of tuck w/barcode to the left of it that reads " J 07 D14M 0ND3". Right side of the tuck has "THE U.S. PLAYING CARD CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45212" and the left side has "UV500 AIR-FLOW FINISH MADE IN U.S.A." Version 2- has Ellusionist phoenix logo on bottom of tuck w/barcode to the right of it. Right side of the tuck has "THE UNITED STATES PLAYING CARD COMPANY" and the left side has "PERFORMANCE COATING MADE IN U.S.A." Top of tuck has "POKER NO Q ❤" printed. Prototype Viper deck- This deck differentiates from the final production deck in that it has no "VIPER" logo or wordmark in the TALLY-HO block on it and is produced with a fan back rather than the circle back,

Bottom tuck says 'See more Viper Geat at www.ellusionist.com' in gray background.

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