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Bicycle Heritage Series

Bicycle Heritage Series

Recovered from history, reprinted in limited quantities.

The historic plates have been recovered and the vintage designs reprised by The United States Playing Card Company. The Bicycle Heritage Design Series feature four historic playing card designs that have been out of print for over one hundred years. Now available in limited quantities, exclusively at theory11.

Classic and timeless design. A unique part of Bicycle’s history.

The Heritage Design Series includes four historic back designs: Acorn, Lotus, Nautic, and Automobile No. 2. This set of four is featured in a vintage banknote-style bag made from 100% natural and biodegradable jute twine.

LOTUS BACK - Originally produced in 1891, this design has intricate architecture and floral elements that interweave across the back design. Printed in Blue.

NAUTIC BACK - Originally produced in 1919, Nautics are one of our all time favorite playing card designs. Intricate, elegant, and extremely detailed. Printed in Green.

ACORN BACK - Originally produced in 1891, Acorn Backs were one of the very first playing cards produced by The United States Playing Card Company. Printed in Brown.

AUTOMOBILE No.2 BACK - Originally produced in 1913, this automotive design is a respectful nod to Henry Ford and the world's first cars. Printed in Red.

Only 5,000 sets are available and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Here’s your chance to own a part of Bicycle’s history!

Bicycle Heritage Series A unique collectors set featuring classic and timeless back designs from Bicycle.

Four historic back designs reprinted by Bicycle, housed in a vintage jute twine banknote bag. A collector's set available in limited quantities.

Heritage series $24.95 Add to Cart

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  • 4.2333
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  • 5
Luke • Australia • 04/08/13

This deck is amazing! I have about 10 of them! They handle really well and the back design is phenomenal!

  • 4
Joseph Brimicombe • England • 03/28/13

It's amazing to own my very own part of Bicycle history. I haven't got the courage to open the cards but they are a valuable addition to my collection.

  • 5
Tom • Israel • 03/21/13

One of my favorite decks and a fantastic piece of history. Recommended!

  • 5
Kyriakos • Greece • 02/09/13

Really good idea to reprint four of the most amazing decks from the USPCC. A beautiful collector's set. Nice back designs and handilng.

  • 5
Michael Lao • Thailand • 02/05/13

I love these decks. They look so awesome. Glad I'm 1 of the 5,000.

  • 4
James • GA • 12/28/12

This deck set is fantastic. I love that they are bringing back some classic vintage bicycle back designs. I also love that they did some of these in unusual colors. I also love the woven bag they come in, it's a great way to store the decks and keep them safe!

  • 5
Ryan • Redlands • 12/15/12

Amazing cards. They are very slick and easy to use for sleight of hand tricks and flourishes. I try not to use them too much but they are as fun to play with as they are to look at.

  • 4
Kevin • USA • 12/05/12

Awesome collection of some beautiful cards. I thought the bag would be a lot cooler (and it is pretty cool) but it is pretty simple and definitely not a selling point. The selling point is the gorgeous backs. I love the Acorn backs and proudly display them in my bicycle collection. And if you are brave enough to tear into them and use them for magic or games, they handle great, just like you would expect.

  • 5
Siddharth • India • 11/30/12

This set is a magnificent piece of Bicycle's history.

  • 5
Daniel • Ottawa • 11/24/12

Everything about this deck is exquisite. Amazing vintage back design on a modern stock. The best thing has to be the bag that comes with it :)

  • 5
Mr. Rui • Portugal • 11/18/12

The back design is amazing. This is absolutely a vintage deck.

  • 4
Craig • Melbourne • 11/12/12

Honestly such a good idea. I got a set for bragging rights. Gonna display them with the twine bag in the background. Although all look good, I'd pick the blue if I had to :P

  • 4
Craig • Melbourne • 11/12/12

Honestly just buying these beauties for bragging rights. This is going to sit on my display case over the pretty sweet twine bag. These are some of the most unique designs around. I like the blue the most.

  • 4
Patto • Portugal • 10/28/12

The back design is amazing!

  • 5
Tuval • Israel • 09/26/12

The back design feels like from another time. The cards feel magnificent, and the vintage jute twine banknote bag is just what it needs. Great job!

  • 4
Harry • GB • 09/24/12

I think these cards are a bit too thin, but amazing designs nevertheless!

  • 5
azzkikncardz • Philippines • 09/24/12

Not really a fan of vintage designs but I'm willing to make an exception. Great cards!

  • 5
D.V • Australia • 09/22/12

These decks are like standard Bicycles or Tallys. I just bought them for their unique back designs.

  • 4
Morten • Denmark • 07/30/12

Just got my 4 decks today. The back designs look very cool. But I'm disappointed with the index. If the originals were at least 100 years old, I think you guys should have changed the index. Either way, they handle great. I think they handle like the Ellusionist Masters - which is very nice. All in all, some nice decks and I like the bag they came in.

  • 3
VN Keima • Japan • 07/17/12

Only buy these cards if you want the back-design. Otherwise, just use regular Aladdins or Tallys, which are far more superior than any other decks out there.

  • 2
B.veal. • Aurora Il • 07/10/12

These cards are very flimsy and very difficult to hold as they are so slick. I would not recommend them.

  • 4
S.H. • USA • 07/04/12

It's alright. I expected a totally different design from the original deck, but it is not very different from the original bicycle decks (except for the back design - which was also not as good as I expected). However, those are still fine bicycle decks. 4 decks for $25 / 1 deck for $6.25, it may be worth it.

  • 5
Sam (no not the same one) • US • 07/01/12

These cards look beautiful! I'll probably keep them in their boxes. I can't wait for them to come.

  • 5
Sam • US • 06/24/12

These cards look amazing! I can't wait for them to arrive.

  • 5
Ali Ghosn • Kuwait • 06/23/12

All awesome decks with great design and elegancy. I picked a set up and just can't stop looking at them. Thank you for bringing them back to the industry! If you don't already have the set, whatcha waiting for? Pick em' up! You won't regret it!

  • 5
trideag • USA • 06/23/12

Beautiful cards. Great price! How can you pass this up? Excited to have them delivered soon.

  • 5
Joe • Athens • 06/23/12

Pretty good cards!

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