Tarot by Jacques Vieville – Museum Facsimile – Historic Marseille-Type Deck, Paris 1650

Originally created between 1643 and 1664, this deck predates and differs from the more standardized Marseille tradition. Its imagery carries a raw, archaic charm — closer to the early roots of cartomancy, where symbolism was still fluid, regional, and deeply expressive.

This 2016 reproduction (now out of print) was carefully produced from original woodblock cards preserved at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, capturing the texture, imperfections, and soul of the historic prints.

Unlike modern decks, the Vieville tarot presents unique iconographic variations — offering a fascinating alternative lineage for collectors and serious tarot historians.

Deck Details

🔹 78 cards (complete deck)
🔹 + 2 additional presentation cards (English & French)
🔹 Card size: 69 × 126 mm (2.75" × 4.87")
🔹 Thick, sturdy cardstock with semi-gloss finish
🔹 Square corners (true to historical feel)
🔹 Language: French (traditional titles) + English/French inserts
🔹 Condition: Excellent overall

🪶 Collector’s Note

The Jacques Vieville Tarot is one of the rare surviving examples of early Parisian tarot production — distinct from Marseille decks yet sharing a common ancestry.

Notable differences include:

• Unusual interpretations of certain Major Arcana
• Variations in numbering and symbolism
• A more medieval, less standardized visual language

It offers a glimpse into a time when tarot had not yet been fixed into the system we recognize today.

This is not just a tarot deck — it is a historical document in playable form.