Ancestral Recall, Birds of Paradise & Library of Alexandria - Mark Poole - Hand Drawn & Signed MTG Playmat

Ancestral Recall, Birds of Paradise & Library of Alexandria — Mark Poole • Hand-Drawn & Signed Playmat

This one is something special: a fully hand-drawn Mark Poole original, created directly on an Ultra PRO playmat and signed by the artist. It blends three of the most iconic early Magic cards — Ancestral Recall, Birds of Paradise, and Library of Alexandria — into a single playful, storybook-styled illustration that only Poole could deliver.

The scene centers on a bright, golden-domed Library of Alexandria rising from the desert, with vibrant red birds swooping across the foreground and a startled wizard clasping his helm. The clean ink outlines and watercolor-style shading mark this clearly as a hand-rendered piece rather than printed key art, making it a true one-of-one collector item.

• 🖌️ Original hand-drawn artwork by Mark Poole created directly on the playmat (not a printed reproduction).
• ✨ Features elements from Ancestral Recall, Birds of Paradise, and Library of Alexandria — all early Magic classics.
• ✍️ Individually signed by Mark Poole (dated 2017).
• 📏 Standard playmat size (~24” × 13.5”) with a smooth cloth surface and non-slip rubber backing.
• 🎁 A unique display-worthy piece for vintage Magic fans and Poole collectors.

Hand-rendered Mark Poole pieces rarely appear on the secondary market — and when they do, they’re all completely unique. This playmat captures the charm, humor, and nostalgic roots of Magic’s earliest era in a way printed products never can.