Collector’s set in a faux leather long box, including a pamphlet of poker history and rules. Deck are wrapped in tissue paper

From the book: ”Jeff Busby’s Secret of the Palmettos” As a playing card alone – even without the “Secret of the Palmettos” – the Texan is a superior card. Aside from the appeal of the elegant back design, its equal to the standard Bee diamond Back or the old Bee Worm Back for visual deception with a false deal. The finish is well-known air-cushion finish which allows the card to literally “float” over each other. They are highly flexible, so steals and palms work beautifully. Moreover, they have a “slip”, “snap”, and a thin feel to them that makes turning over a double, feel like handling a feather. The cutting process is superb. (Jeff Busby, 1998)

An authentic look straight from 1889! The Texan deck also has a long and distinguished history at United States Playing Cards, and was first printed in Cincinnati in 1889 by the ancestor company of USPCC, Russell, Morgan & Co. After going out of production for 80 years, USPCC has brought them back into circulation, using a yellowed tinting on the cards to give them an authentic antique look. Given their origin, this is one of the oldest brands of playing cards still being produced today! The court designs are typical of the pre 19th century period in which this deck first appeared, being a genuine reproduction, and all the card faces and pips also originate from this time period. The overall impression these playing cards are intended to convey is a Texan style deck from the wild west. The card backs feature a "lone star" emblem, to strengthen the idea that they have travelled forward in time, and have been taken straight from a nineteenth century El Paso saloon. Naturally, we're not to be fooled by the aged look - these cards handle as beautifully and smoothly as any new Bicycle deck. They can be enjoyed and appreciated by both card players and magicians, and their signature back design also makes them a good choice for card flourishing. - BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame