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.

These decks were test runs from the Apothecary Inverno Insights 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 green, but also possibly include gold, silver, red, etc. While originally created in 2016 to prepare for the first Apothecary decks, they were not distributed until starting in 2018.

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.

The World's First Color Changing Card Pack

The White Label Packs are a true testament to imagination, bringing curiosity and inspiration to our everyday lives. Every element of these cards is made towards bringing the magic home to you, including our exclusive color-changing box designs. The mystery starts right when you pick up the deck.

Features for Handgilded White Label Packs:

• LIMITED EDITION: Only available on Kickstarter during preorder. Not available in stores.
• Introducing the world's first color-changing tuck box using patent pending heat-sensitive technology that responds to your touch.
• Insight boxes turn from Juniper Green to Yellow. Pondering boxes turn from Coral to Lavender when handled. Applied on premium linen stock.
• Artfully Hand Gilded Playing Cards.
• Cards printed with linen (Aristocrat) stock and coated with magic finish.
• Cards printed with United States Playing Card Company.
• Exclusive only to Seasons Playing Cards.
• Hand engraving in gold and silver metallic ink.
• Hand run sheets on press into premium white stock.
• Each label is hand signed, dated, individually numbered, and handwrapped by the artist himself making each piece truly special.

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.

National Playing Card Collection Day was created to help spread awareness of our art to the world. It accompanied the launch of Portfolio52, the world's largest online playing card database. The free service offers an easier way for collectors to discover and manage their personal collections. A limited edition deck of 400 was crafted by Alexander Chin to commemorate this holiday.

MADE BY HAND

The PCCD Deck is the most labor intensive deck ever produced by Seasons. Each deck is run by hand through offset, letterpressed on premium cotton paper, hot foil stamped in gold, diecut, folded, glued, and then sealed with an individually numbered seal of authenticity. Organic black forms a column that drips into the diamond emblem featuring the inauguration.

The Second Annual "National Playing Card Collection Day"

These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique, consistently dynamic, and authentically yours. The decks are designed to compel and test the boundaries of the playing card world to keep our art consistently growing. They're kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they're handcrafted, side stepping the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection.

Pearl Label NPCCD Mystery Deck

Get a gorgeously engraved deck that commemorates the art of card collecting. This mystery deck comes in different box colors to keep each deck unique. Who knows which color you will get!

Includes:

• Innovative 3 piece "pluck tuck"
• Metallic Gold Engraving
• Individually numbered Pearl sleeve out of 499
• Cotton linen seal on front and back
• Cards printed with USPCC

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com

The Second Annual "National Playing Card Collection Day"

These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique, consistently dynamic, and authentically yours. The decks are designed to compel and test the boundaries of the playing card world to keep our art consistently growing. They're kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they're handcrafted, side stepping the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection.

Pearl Label NPCCD Mystery Deck

Get a gorgeously engraved deck that commemorates the art of card collecting. This mystery deck comes in different box colors to keep each deck unique. Who knows which color you will get!

Includes:

• Innovative 3 piece "pluck tuck"
• Metallic Gold Engraving
• Individually numbered Pearl sleeve out of 499
• Cotton linen seal on front and back
• Cards printed with USPCC

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com

The Second Annual "National Playing Card Collection Day"

These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique, consistently dynamic, and authentically yours. The decks are designed to compel and test the boundaries of the playing card world to keep our art consistently growing. They're kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they're handcrafted, side stepping the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection.

Pearl Label NPCCD Mystery Deck

Get a gorgeously engraved deck that commemorates the art of card collecting. This mystery deck comes in different box colors to keep each deck unique. Who knows which color you will get!

Includes:

• Innovative 3 piece "pluck tuck"
• Metallic Gold Engraving
• Individually numbered Pearl sleeve out of 499
• Cotton linen seal on front and back
• Cards printed with USPCC

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com

The Second Annual "National Playing Card Collection Day"

These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique, consistently dynamic, and authentically yours. The decks are designed to compel and test the boundaries of the playing card world to keep our art consistently growing. They're kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they're handcrafted, side stepping the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection.

Pearl Label NPCCD Mystery Deck

Get a gorgeously engraved deck that commemorates the art of card collecting. This mystery deck comes in different box colors to keep each deck unique. Who knows which color you will get!

Includes:

• Innovative 3 piece "pluck tuck"
• Metallic Gold Engraving
• Individually numbered Pearl sleeve out of 499
• Cotton linen seal on front and back
• Cards printed with USPCC

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com

"I C O N S" Imperial edition

It's the first deck ever printed having both Gold and Silver hot stamped foil on the back of the cards.

"IMPERIAL" edition is a strictly limited production: Only 555 decks produced.

THE TUCK:

For such a special edition, Lotrek wanted a special tuck case. He started searching and experimenting with various materials until he decided on velvet: The most obvious and appropriate option, came last as it often happens...

The tuck box is made of velvet and has embossing and gold foil accents.

THE DECK:

The Back design - the gem of the deck- with Gold and Silver hot stamped foil on a purple background, is inspired by Byzantine mosaics. It features the two-headed eagle, the Imperial symbol.

A true achievement in modern era of playing cards. Lotrek pushed the envelope one more time, after ICONS and Liturgy, comes now Golden OATH the first deck ever to be printed only with foil.

The deck features a very beautiful and intricate back design and Lotrek's masterful take on standard courts, all of this enclosed in a beautiful tuck case with embossing and gold foil.

"Arabesque" is the second deck in the "Heritage series" which started with ICONS and is the first deck ever to feature:

• Extremely intricate Gold & Silver foil on both sides of each card, hot stamped over the printed artwork. This makes registration particularily difficult and it has never been attempted before.
• CMYK + metallic gold inks on both sides of the cards.
• Gold & Silver foil plus Embossing & Debossing for the tuck case, creating a unicue depth variation with an amazing effect in the light.
• Smooth handling despite the quantity of foil, making the deck perfectly playable.