Arizona Plaid

Introduced in 1906. Discontinued in 1911. This is one of several Bicycle decks issued in two-color back designs – red & green and blue & brown. Arizona Plaid is an extremely rare deck. Even singles are scarce. For a similar design released at the same time, also see Colorado Plaid. Note: The above images are […]

Angel

First issued in 1893. Discontinued soon after. This is a scarce deck in any color. I have never seen it in brown or green and red or blue decks are very hard to come by. Angel is one of several Bicycle back designs that do not feature bicycles or bicycle parts. This deck was issued […]

All Wheel

Introduced in 1907. Discontinued in 1917. A graphically pleasing composition of early wooden automobile wheels (not bicycle wheels). A rare deck. Pictured below is a similar back design produced by Andrew Dougherty. The Dougherty example features wagon wheels, both on the back and on the beautiful trademark “Tally-Ho” ace of spades. The final image shows […]