1864 Saladee's Patent Playing Cards

For over 500 years people used playing cards without indices in the corners.

Then on February 9, 1864 Cyrus W. Saladee was issued a US Patent, No. 41,587 to print numbers, suit symbols, letters, and miniature playing cards in the corner of a playing card.

 ABOUT THE BRAND   HOME RUN GAMES

Michael Scott launched his first deck over 12 years ago, since then Home Run Games has been responsible for many reproductions of vintage and classic US decks over the last few years, such as the Triplicate and Saladee's patent replica decks.