For history lovers, poker buffs and those who just love antiques, this replica card deck takes your game to the days of the Civil War. It's a faithful reproduction of the deck released by the L.I. Cohen Company of New York in the days of Lincoln, so there are no numbers and the royal cards look a bit different. A complete history of early American playing cards and the company that released this deck are included. It's an essential deck for those who appreciate olde tyme charm.