Original promotional tarot deck issued by Leerdammer Ligne in France, circa 2000–2005.

This unusual advertising deck combines the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot de Marseille with short daily predictions covering work, love, money, and health. One additional promotional card advertises Leerdammer Ligne products, making the deck complete.

The reverse features the slogan "Du Bonheur ou Je Fais un Malheur !", created as part of a Leerdammer marketing campaign.

Contents

• 22 Major Arcana cards
• 1 promotional Leerdammer Ligne card
• French text throughout
• Card size: approximately 12 × 6 cm

Condition
Cards are in very good vintage condition with light signs of handling. Colors remain bright and the cards are clean. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
A fun and increasingly uncommon French promotional collectible, perfect for tarot enthusiasts, advertising collectors, and lovers of unusual food-related memorabilia.

🪶 Collector's Note

Promotional tarot decks produced for food brands are far less common than standard tarot editions. This Leerdammer Ligne deck is an entertaining example of early-2000s French advertising, combining the symbolism of the Tarot de Marseille with daily horoscope-style guidance to promote the brand in an original way.

Unusual Previsioni Astrologiche Tarot deck produced in Italy around the turn of the millennium as part of an Italian telephone cartomancy service.

Unlike traditional tarot decks, this promotional edition contains the 22 Major Arcana, beautifully illustrated in a colorful, naïve style with Italian titles. The set also includes interpretation cards and original advertising cards promoting the astrology hotline from which the deck originated, making it an interesting piece of Italian esoteric and advertising history.

Contents

• 22 Major Arcana cards
• 2 interpretation/reference cards (Italian language)
  

Condition

The deck is in very good vintage condition.
Cards remain clean with bright colors and only light signs of handling.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

🪶 Collector's Note

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, premium-rate telephone astrology and tarot services became extremely popular throughout Italy. Promotional decks such as this one were produced both as advertising items and practical divination tools. Today they represent a fascinating crossover between tarot collecting, popular culture, and the history of telephone psychic services.

A charming vintage edition of the classic Petit Lenormand oracle, published in Germany under the title "Das Echte Wahrsage-Spiel" ("The Genuine Fortune-Telling Game"). 

Features

🔹 Vintage German edition, circa 1930–1950
🔹 Complete 36-card Petit Lenormand deck
🔹 Original red cardboard sliding box
🔹 Original German instruction booklet
🔹 Rare French sheet explaining the meanings of all 36 cards
🔹 Colorfully illustrated traditional Lenormand artwork

Condition

The cards remain in very good vintage condition, with bright colors and only light signs of use.
The original box shows honest age-related wear and remains structurally sound. The French meanings sheet has been folded for storage and shows handling wear but is complete, as shown in the photographs.

🪶 Collector's Note

German editions of the Petit Lenormand from the mid-20th century are increasingly sought after for their colorful artwork and traditional symbolism. Complete examples retaining the original box, booklet, and an additional French meanings sheet are becoming difficult to find, making this an attractive addition to any Lenormand or cartomancy collection.

A beautiful and authentic French 32-card playing deck dating to circa 1890, bearing the distinctive "République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890" tax stamp on the Ace of Clubs. This official fiscal marking places the deck among the classic French playing cards produced during the Belle Époque.

The deck is accompanied by a charming vintage red leather pocket case, dating from approximately the 1940s–1950s. Although not original to the cards, it provides elegant storage and complements the deck beautifully.

Features

🔹 Authentic French playing cards
🔹 Published circa 1890
🔹 Official République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890 tax stamp
🔹 Complete 32-card deck + 1 Jocker
🔹 Card size: approximately 9 × 6 cm (3.5 × 2.4 in.)
🔹 Vintage red leather pocket case (1940s–1950s, not original to the deck)

Condition

The cards remain in excellent antique condition, with crisp stock, light age toning, and gentle wear consistent with more than 130 years of age.

The red leather case shows attractive vintage wear with minor scuffs and rubbing, adding to its character while remaining sturdy and fully functional.

🪶 Collector's Note

French playing cards bearing the 1890 République Française tax stamp are highly collectible historical artifacts from the Belle Époque. Combined with a period leather pocket case, this set makes an elegant display piece for collectors of antique playing cards, French ephemera, and nineteenth-century gaming accessories.

Discover this charming vintage Marie Brizard promotional playing card deck, produced in France as an advertising item for the famous liqueur and anisette producer. Issued with its original cardboard sleeve, this elegant deck features a clean minimalist design incorporating the portrait of Marie Brizard (1714–1801), founder of the renowned Bordeaux distillery.

🔹 Original Marie Brizard promotional playing cards
🔹 French advertising deck, circa 1950s–1960s
🔹 Original cardboard sleeve included
🔹 Produced by Publidéal – Bordeaux
🔹 Features the portrait of Marie Brizard (1714–1801)
🔹 Standard French playing card deck
🔹 Elegant minimalist advertising design

Condition: The cards remain in very good vintage condition with light signs of age and handling. The original cardboard sleeve is present and well preserved, showing only minor wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

An excellent addition to any collection of vintage French advertising, liquor memorabilia, brewery and distillery collectibles, promotional playing cards, or antique gaming ephemera.

🪶 Collector's Note

Founded in 1755 in Bordeaux, Marie Brizard is one of France's oldest and most prestigious producers of liqueurs and anisette. Throughout the twentieth century, the company distributed a variety of promotional items—including playing cards—to cafés, restaurants, and retailers as elegant advertising gifts.

This deck, produced by Publidéal – Bordeaux, dates from approximately the 1950s–1960s and reflects the clean graphic style of the period. Featuring the portrait of founder Marie Brizard (1714–1801) on both the cards and the original sleeve, it combines French advertising history with traditional playing card collecting, making it an appealing piece for enthusiasts of vintage ephemera and spirits memorabilia.

Beautiful handcrafted leather jewelry/storage box from the 19th century

Tooled and painted – Florentine Renaissance style

For sale: a refined and authentic period wooden box covered in hand-worked leather, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a classic and highly prized example of Tuscan craftsmanship (Florentine Lily/Medici style).

Key features:

• Exterior material: High-quality genuine leather, cold-stamped and hand-painted.

• Interior structure: Solid wood,

in excellent condition.

• Details: Brass hinges and fittings.

Style: Neo-Gothic / Florentine Renaissance.

ITEM CONDITION

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This antique/vintage item is in superb overall and structural condition.

Intact:

• Leather: In excellent condition; sturdy, with no cracking or drying out. The patina of age gives the piece unique charm. The colors of the decorations and coats of arms remain vivid and perfectly distinct. Interior and mechanism: The wooden interior is clean and free of odors or significant stains. The original brass hinges

at the back are

perfectly intact, and the box opens and closes easily and smoothly.

Any minor signs of wear visible in the photos bear witness to its authenticity and history.

Splendid vintage bone and ebony domino set

- Late 19th / Early 20th century. This charming and authentic collectible domino set, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century (Victorian/Umbertine era), is offered for sale.

Key features:

• Box: Original vintage wooden box with a sliding lid.

• Number of dominoes: The set contains exactly [Insert number here, e.g., 28] dominoes. (Note: If there are 28 dominoes, you can write "Complete set of 28 dominoes").

ITEM CONDITION

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This antique item, bearing the patina of time, is an authentic piece marked by over a century of history. It is sold in the condition shown in the photos:

• Dominoes: In excellent general condition considering their age. The black dots are recessed and painted. A few dominoes may be missing.

Wooden box: Sturdy, with a durable sliding lid. There are signs of wear on the edges, a few surface cracks on the underside, and old pen or pencil inscriptions—likely left by
children of that era.

A true piece of board game history, ideal for collectors, antique enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative object.

Rare and fascinating wooden watercolor paint box – Late 19th / Early 20th century

This splendid, authentic vintage painter's box is now available for sale. A true testament to the history of portable art equipment, it dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

The box has retained an incredible, unspoiled charm: its richly compartmentalized interior is adorned with geometric and floral decorations in an exquisite Art Nouveau style.

It still contains most of its original paint pans—worn from use and bearing beautiful, vivid traces of dried pigment—as well as its removable wooden palette and a few small painting accessories still stored in the lower compartment (including a blending stump and a pencil).

On the back of the wooden base, period inscriptions and numbers written in pencil remain visible, bearing witness to its history and usage.

Key features:

Materials: Frame made entirely of solid wood, with a natural patina developed over time.

Contents: Vintage watercolor paints, removable wooden palette, interior compartments decorated with floral and geometric motifs. • Accessories included: Antique pencil, blending stump, and small original tools remaining in the bottom compartment.

• Period: Late 19th/Early 20th century.

• Ideal use: A collectible decorative object with great atmosphere (Wabi-Sabi/Shabby Chic style), or a choice prop for theater and film.

ITEM CONDITION

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This item is an antique and is sold as a collector’s/display piece; it is not intended for functional reuse.

Construction: The wooden box is sturdy and in good condition. The lid shows scratches, paint marks, and signs of wear—normal for an object of this age.

A remarkable and highly decorative handmade checkers game crafted in the Italian Alps during the interwar period.

Entirely made and pierced by hand, this beautiful wooden game board originates from Calalzo di Cadore, in the Belluno province of the Dolomites, a region renowned for its long tradition of woodcarving and folk craftsmanship.

The board is richly adorned with openwork scrollwork and numerous fleur-de-lys motifs, repeated across the playing surface and on the original white playing pieces. Beneath the board, a practical drawer system with original compartments stores the complete set of counters.

An original handwritten inscription appears on the board: "Lavoro a Mano" ("Handmade"), proudly certifying its artisanal creation. Additional handwritten inscriptions record its place of origin and date:

Calalzo di Cadore – Agosto 1928

making this an authentic nearly century-old survivor.

Details

🔹 Origin: Calalzo di Cadore (Belluno, Italy)
🔹 Date: August 1928 (handwritten inscriptions on front and underside)
🔹 Material: Hand-carved wood
🔹 Complete with 22 original playing pieces: 12 white and 10 red. Please note that 2 red pieces appear to be missing.
🔹 White counters decorated with fleur-de-lys motifs
🔹 Openwork carved border throughout
🔹 Original handwritten "Lavoro a Mano" inscription
🔹 One-of-a-kind folk-art creation

Condition

Good antique condition overall.

The board remains structurally sound and complete, with the original counters and storage drawers present. As expected for a handcrafted object approaching one hundred years old, it shows signs of age and use, including surface wear, minor losses to the decorative carving, and a natural age-related crack visible across the playing surface. These imperfections contribute to its authenticity and historical charm.

🪶 Collector's Note

Handmade gaming boards from the Italian Dolomites are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially examples that remain both dated and signed by their maker. The inscriptions identifying Calalzo di Cadore and August 1928, together with the handwritten mention Lavoro a Mano, elevate this piece beyond a simple game into a genuine document of local craftsmanship.

Unlike factory-produced boards of the period, every element here—from the intricate fretwork border to the pierced fleur-de-lys motifs—was individually executed by hand. Its survival with the original counters and drawer mechanism makes it a particularly attractive example of early twentieth-century Italian folk art.

A wonderful decorative and collectible piece combining traditional Alpine craftsmanship, folk art, and antique gaming history.

A fascinating and atmospheric oracle inspired by the artistic traditions, symbolism, and geomantic wisdom of the Far East.

Created by Lo Scarabeo, this elegant 32-card deck draws its inspiration from classical Japanese art, particularly the refined world of traditional woodblock prints and decorative paintings associated with masters such as Utamaro. Rich golden backgrounds, dragons, warriors, noblewomen, ceremonial objects, and auspicious symbols combine to create a visually striking oracle unlike any other produced by the publisher.

This oracle is influenced by the principles of Eastern geomancy, an ancient divinatory tradition concerned with the hidden energies that shape everyday life and destiny. Rather than following a traditional tarot structure, each card functions as an independent oracle symbol, offering intuitive guidance through archetypal imagery rooted in Japanese culture and spirituality.

The result is a beautiful and unusual oracle that blends Japanese aesthetics, Eastern philosophy, and modern divination into a compact yet highly evocative reading system.

🔸 Deck Details

Title: Japanese Oracle (Oracolo Giapponese)
Publisher: Lo Scarabeo, Italy
Year: 2002
Number of Cards: 32
Languages: Italian, Spanish & Portuguese 
Theme: Japanese symbolism, dragons, geomancy, Eastern wisdom, traditional Japanese art, spiritual guidance and divination
Card Size: Approximately 9.8 × 6.2 cm

Bonus: PDF guide in English, French, and Italian (18 pages) sent by email after purchase. 

🔸 Condition

• Complete deck of 32 cards
• Cards remain in very good condition
• Original multilingual booklet included
• Original box is solid and attractive, showing only light shelf wear consistent with age
• Overall a well-preserved collectible example

🪶 Collector's Note

The Japanese Oracle is one of Lo Scarabeo's more unusual and lesser-known creations. Unlike many modern "Japanese-themed" decks, its imagery is rooted in traditional East Asian artistic motifs and references the influence of geomantic practices that have shaped spiritual life throughout the Far East for centuries.

Its luminous golden palette, elegant dragon imagery, and distinctive visual atmosphere make it immediately recognizable among early Lo Scarabeo releases. Complete examples have become increasingly difficult to locate, especially with the original booklet intact, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of rare oracle decks, Japanese-inspired esoteric art, and vintage Lo Scarabeo publications.

A rare and highly unusual historical tarot deck published in France in 1987 to commemorate the Millennium of the Capetian Dynasty (987–1987).

Created by French artists and cardmakers Gilles and Anne-Marie Hipeau, this remarkable deck was issued as part of the official celebrations marking one thousand years since the election of Hugues Capet, founder of the Capetian royal line that ruled France for centuries.

Rather than depicting traditional tarot figures, the deck reimagines the tarot through French royal history. Thirty kings and queens, alongside emblematic historical figures such as Joan of Arc and Eleanor of Aquitaine, replace the conventional court and major arcana characters while preserving the structure of a complete 78-card tarot deck.

This copy is No. 75 from the limited "dessin" edition of only 140 numbered examples.

Printed on Arches Pure Rag Vellum Paper (Papier Vélin Chiffon Arches Pur), one of France's most prestigious fine-art papers traditionally used for printmaking, engraving, and watercolor.

Produced according to the methods of the old French master cardmakers, the cards were printed on laminated paper stock and issued in two versions:

• 140 numbered "dessin" editions (black-and-white)
• 50 numbered and signed color editions

The Major Arcana and court figures are associated with significant personalities from French history, including Hugues Capet, Saint Louis (Louis IX), Philippe le Bel, Catherine de Médicis, Louis XIV, Marie-Antoinette, and many others.

A fascinating blend of tarot symbolism, genealogy, royal history, and French cultural heritage.

Includes:

• Complete 78-card deck
  Card Size: approximately 15.5 × 8.5 cm (6.1 × 3.3 inches)
  
• Original explanatory booklet
• Original numbered box
• Original publisher presentation

 The Major Arcana are associated with significant figures of French history, including Louis IX, Louis XIV, Catherine de Médicis, Marie-Antoinette, Philippe le Bel, and many others.

A fascinating blend of tarot symbolism, genealogy, royal history, and French cultural heritage.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Complete with booklet and numbered box. Cards remain uncolored and beautifully preserved.

Uncolored and beautifully preserved.

🪶 Collector's Note

The Tarot des Capétiens is one of the most elusive French historical tarot decks produced during the 1980s. Created to celebrate the thousand-year legacy of the Capetian dynasty, it was issued in an exceptionally small edition of only 140 numbered copies. Printed on luxurious Arches rag paper and conceived as both a historical study and an artistic object, the deck occupies a unique place between tarot, genealogy, and French royal history. Examples rarely appear on the market, particularly complete and uncolored copies such as this one.

Very Rare French astrological tarot created by renowned astrologer George Muchery and illustrated by artist Henri Armengol.

Published around 1930, this fascinating 48-card system blends astrology, divination, and symbolic interpretation into a unique oracle unlike traditional tarot decks.
Beautifully illustrated in the Art Deco style of the period, with vibrant colors and elegant symbolic compositions.

A highly desirable deck for collectors of astrology, French occultism, and early twentieth-century divinatory systems.

Specifications

🔹 Designer: George Muchery
🔹 Illustrator: Henri Armengol
🔹 Date: circa 1930
🔹 Complete deck: 48 cards (48/48)
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Card dimensions: approximately 12.7 × 7.4 cm
🔹 Paper: thick period card stock
🔹 Style: Astrological Tarot / Astromancy

Condition

🔹 Complete deck with all 48 cards present
🔹 Cards remain sturdy and pleasant to handle despite extensive use
🔹 Corners show wear and appear to have been lightly trimmed at some point, as pictured
🔹 Surface wear, handling marks, and age-related patina consistent with a well-loved working deck
🔹Uniform age-related storage marks visible on the reverse of the cards, consistent across the deck and indicative of long-term period storage.
🔹 An honest and authentic example showing decades of use

🪶 Collector's Note

Created during the golden age of French astrology, Le Tarot Astrologique is one of George Muchery's most intriguing and elusive creations. Unlike conventional tarot decks, it was conceived as a genuine astrological divination system, incorporating planets, zodiac signs, the Ascendant, and other key elements of traditional astrology.

The artwork by Henri Armengol perfectly captures the elegance of the Art Deco era, while the large-format cards make the deck particularly striking in use and display.

Complete examples are seldom encountered today, especially outside specialized occult collections. Its combination of historical importance, astrological content, and period artwork makes it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of French esoterica, astrology, and early divinatory card systems.

Unlike the standard boxed edition, this scarce version was issued in an elegant black leatherette travel wallet in the 70s, transforming the Horoscope Belline into a portable consultation kit. Designed for readers on the move, it discreetly resembles a personal organizer or diary while concealing a complete divination set inside.

Designed for readers on the move, this elegant zippered case contains the oracle deck, a notepad, miniature pencil, and dedicated compartments, creating a complete divination kit that could easily be carried in a handbag or briefcase. Far less common than the standard boxed edition, this format was intended for practical daily use and is seldom found intact today.

🔹 Publisher: Grimaud, France
🔹 Title: Horoscope Belline – Travel Edition
🔹 Date: circa late 1970s 
⚠️ Cards: 51 cards present (card no. 32 is missing)
🔹 Card size: 9 × 6 cm
🔹 Artwork: Distinctive minimalist illustrations characteristic of late-20th-century French graphic design and esoteric publishing.

Condition

🔹 Cards show normal signs of use consistent with age.
🔹 Card No. 32 is missing.
🔹 Please note that the zipper is no longer functional and does not fully close the case.
🔹 Original notepad and miniature pencil are still present.
🔹 Overall a very attractive and well-preserved example of a scarce format.

🪶 Collector’s Note

While the standard Horoscope Belline deck can still occasionally be found, the original travel consultation kit is considerably rarer. Most examples have lost their wallet, pencil, or accessories over the years. This surviving set offers a fascinating glimpse into the practical world of French cartomancy during the 1970s, when divination tools were increasingly adapted for everyday use.

The Ancien Tarot de Marseille by B.P. Grimaud is one of the most influential decks of the 20th century. In 1930, Paul Marteau reinterpreted the 1760 Tarot de Marseille by Nicolas Conver, giving it vivid colors and slight design changes that set the standard for modern Marseille tarots.

🔹 Very rare 1969 vintage edition of the Ancien Tarot de Marseille by B.P. Grimaud (green box version)
🔹 The green box shows some signs of age and wear from storage (edge rubbing, slight fraying) — see photos
🔹 Cards are in very good condition, with vivid colors and almost no handling wear (like new)
⚠️ 14 cards have a small handwritten notation in the upper left corner(last picture) apparently from a former owner's cataloguing system. Aside from these minor marks, the deck remains remarkably clean, with bright colors and crisp cards. The rest of the deck is free of writing and in excellent condition.
🔹 Includes the original booklet in French
🔹 Highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of Marseille-style tarot decks
🔹 Traditional Marseille structure with 78 cards and French titles

🪶 Collector's Note

By the late 1960s, Grimaud was still producing this deck in different print runs. The 1969 "Green Box" edition belongs to one of the earliest modern reprints after the Second World War. It reflects the growing interest in tarot during the esoteric revival of the 1960s and 70s, when cartomancy, mysticism, and New Age spirituality were becoming mainstream once again.

Today, the 1969 green-box edition is considered rare and collectible, because later Grimaud decks adopted new packaging designs and different printing styles. Owning this deck means holding a bridge between the classical 18th-century Marseille imagery and the modern tarot revival that spread internationally during the second half of the 20th century.

Rare promotional tarot deck produced by Lancôme in 1979 to celebrate the launch of its iconic perfume Magie Noire.

🔹 Published exclusively as a marketing premium and distributed in limited quantities through the Italian women's magazine Annabella.
🔹 Complete set of 22 Major Arcana only.
🔹 Illustrated by acclaimed Italian artist Giancarlo Carloni, whose elegant watercolor and ink artwork combines Art Deco sophistication, late-1970s fashion aesthetics, and subtle occult symbolism.
🔹 One of the most distinctive features of the deck is The Fool (Il Matto), which is widely recognized as depicting David Bowie, making this deck particularly appealing to Bowie collectors as well as tarot enthusiasts.
🔹 Card size: approximately 11.7 × 8.4 cm (4.6 × 3.3 inches).
🔹 Original Lancôme "Magie Noire" tuck box included.
🔹 No booklet was issued with this promotional deck.
⚠️ Condition: Cards show honest signs of use and age. The original box is present but displays noticeable wear and damage, as shown in the photographs. A rare surviving example complete with its original packaging.

🪶 Collector's Note

Created to accompany the launch of Magie Noire, one of Lancôme's most famous fragrances, the Anabella Magie Noire Tarot stands among the most unusual promotional tarot decks ever produced. Rather than commissioning traditional occult imagery, Lancôme enlisted artist Giancarlo Carloni to create a stylish and contemporary reinterpretation of the Major Arcana, perfectly reflecting the elegance, mystery, and glamour associated with the perfume.

Produced in limited numbers and never sold through normal retail channels, the deck was intended as a luxury promotional item. Its refined artwork, fashion-inspired characters, and unmistakable late-1970s aesthetic make it highly desirable today among collectors of tarot, perfume memorabilia, advertising ephemera, and vintage design.

The presence of a Bowie-inspired Fool card only adds to the deck's charm and collectability, making it a fascinating crossover piece between tarot culture, fashion, and pop history.

Originally published in Tübingen, Germany, in 1805 by publisher J.G. Cotta, this remarkable deck transforms the suit symbols into intricate narrative scenes. The designs are attributed to Countess von Jenison-Walworth, making this one of the earliest known transformation decks created by a female artist.

This 2013 reproduction by Éditions Atlas faithfully recreates the rare original preserved in the prestigious Kharbine-Tapabor Collection in Paris. The deck is particularly notable for its elegant neoclassical style and its inclusion of Joan of Arc, alongside historical, allegorical, and domestic scenes characteristic of early nineteenth-century European card art.

🔹 Reproduction published by Éditions Atlas in 2013
🔹 Based on the rare 1805 Tübingen edition
🔹 Artwork attributed to Countess von Jenison-Walworth
🔹 Standard 52-card deck(complete)
🔹 Card size: approximately 10.5 × 7 cm
🔹 French publication

Condition

🔹 Cards are in excellent condition
🔹 Box present with light wear and minor corner wear from storage
🔹 Clean, bright cards with sharp printing

🪶 Collector's Note

Long before modern artistic playing cards became fashionable, the creators of transformation decks were turning ordinary card symbols into miniature works of art. Instead of simply placing pips on a card, artists cleverly integrated them into scenes of daily life, mythology, literature, and history.

The 1805 Cotta deck is considered one of the masterpieces of the genre and occupies a special place in playing-card history. Surviving originals are exceptionally scarce, with examples known from major collections such as the Kharbine-Tapabor Collection in Paris and the Fournier Museum in Spain.

The elegant engraving style, subtle hand-colored appearance, and historical figures such as Joan of Arc make this deck especially desirable for collectors of antique playing cards, transformation decks, and early nineteenth-century graphic art.

A beautiful reproduction of a deck that most collectors will never encounter in its original form.

A fascinating and uncommon piece of French esoteric history, this card appears to originate from an early 20th-century occult publication inspired by the teachings of Papus (Dr. Gérard Encausse) and the broader Martinist tradition.

The card represents La Force (Strength) and presents a rich network of symbolic correspondences drawn from the French esoteric tradition.

🔹 Arcana No. 11 – La Force
🔹 References to Saint-Yves d'Alveydre
🔹 Original mounted vintage card
🔹 Approximate card size: 12 × 7.7 cm (4.72 × 3.03 inches)
🔹 Presented inside a rigid magnetic photo holder/frame
🔹 Magnetic display holder size: 9 × 13 cm (3.54 × 5.12 inches)
🔹 Ready for display
🔹 Visible wear and patina consistent with age and use of the card

🪶 Collector's Note

During the first decades of the twentieth century, numerous French occult reviews and correspondence courses distributed tarot and initiatory teachings through detachable supplements. Students often mounted the cards themselves, creating personalized working sets that combined tarot symbolism, astrology, Kabbalah, and the teachings of influential occultists such as Papus and Saint-Yves d'Alveydre.

Rather than being part of a commercially manufactured tarot deck, the card was likely issued as a collectible magazine insert or educational supplement. Readers would cut out the cards and mount them onto cardboard to gradually assemble a complete set for study and divination—a practice common in French occult circles during the interwar period.

Surviving examples are increasingly difficult to find today, particularly as individual pieces. Beyond its value as a tarot-related artifact, this card is a genuine fragment of the French occult revival that shaped much of modern Western esotericism.

A wonderful addition to any collection of tarot history, Martinism, occult literature, French esotericism, or rare paper ephemera.

🔹 Le Véritable Tarot de Marseille by MOOLINEX
🔹 Limited edition of only 500 copies
🔹 Complete deck: 22 Major Arcana
🔹 Large format cards: 20 × 12.5 cm
🔹 Handmade artist edition
🔹 Five-color silkscreen printing
🔹 Heavyweight 260 gsm cardstock
🔹 Original screen-printed box included
🔹 A rare artist tarot rarely seen on the market

Condition: Never used. Complete

An extraordinary contemporary reinterpretation of the Tarot de Marseille by French artist MOOLINEX, produced in a strictly limited edition of only 500 copies.

Printed entirely by silkscreen (serigraphy) using five vibrant colors on heavyweight 260 gsm paper, this deck transforms the traditional Marseille archetypes into bold, playful, and slightly irreverent works of art. The oversized format allows every detail of the artist's distinctive linework and color palette to shine.

The set is housed in its original screen-printed red paper box (320 gsm), itself a collectible piece of graphic design.

🪶 Collector's Note:
Unlike mass-produced tarot decks, this edition was created as an artist's object. With only 500 copies produced, it occupies a unique place between contemporary art printmaking and tarot collecting.

🔹 I Tarocchi di Paracelso (The Tarot of Paracelsus)

🔹 Published in 1993 by Antonio Delfino Editore, Italy.
🔹 Complete deck with original box and booklet.
🔹 Large-format cards measuring 14 x 7 cm, beautifully printed with artwork inspired by alchemical miniatures and Renaissance symbolism.
🔹 Condition: Cards are in very good condition. The box shows visible wear and rubbing from storage and age, as pictured.

This unusual and highly collectible Tarot was inspired by Paracelsus (1493–1541), the famous Swiss physician, surgeon, philosopher, astrologer, and alchemist of the Renaissance. Considered one of the founders of modern medicine, Paracelsus sought to unite science, nature, and esoteric wisdom.

The imagery of the deck draws inspiration from alchemical traditions and the celebrated illustrations of the Splendor Solis, one of the most beautiful alchemical manuscripts ever produced. The result is a unique Tarot that bridges mystical symbolism, Renaissance philosophy, and hermetic teachings.

Published by the respected Italian publisher Antonio Delfino Editore, this edition has long been out of print and is rarely encountered on the collector's market.

Perfect for collectors of rare Tarots, alchemy enthusiasts, historians of Western esotericism, and lovers of unusual European Tarot decks.

🪶 Collector's Note:
A scarce Italian Tarot dedicated to one of the most influential alchemists of the Renaissance. Large-format cards, distinctive artwork, and limited availability make this a desirable addition to any serious Tarot or occult collection.

🔹 Exceptionally rare and historically significant 22-card Major Arcana tarot set, issued in Genoa in 1991.
🔹 This black-and-white edition was published under the title Tarocchi di Emanuele Luzzati and produced in a strictly limited edition of only 27 copies.
🔹 Created in connection with the theatrical event Il Mistero dei Tarocchi, presented at Forte Sperone from July 10 to July 27, 1991, in collaboration with Teatro della Tosse.
🔹 The event was written by Gian Piero Alloisio and Tonino Conte.
🔹 Features bold black-and-white tarot illustrations associated with renowned Italian artist and scenographer Emanuele Luzzati (1921–2007).

Included in This Set

• Complete set of 22 Major Arcana cards
• Original event brochure
• Printed route map (Pianta dello spettacolo)
• Additional explanatory sheets
  

Specifications

🔹 Card size: approximately 15 × 8.5 cm
🔹 Language: Italian
🔹 Date: 1991
🔹 Edition: reportedly limited to 27 copies
🔹 Medium: black-and-white line illustrations on cardstock

Condition

• Cards are in excellent condition.
• Printed materials show light age-related wear and folding.
  

About This Edition

Unlike ordinary tarot decks, this set was created as a cultural and artistic object linked to a unique immersive performance exploring the symbolism of the Major Arcana. Visitors to Forte Sperone encountered actors embodying each archetype of the tarot in a dramatic journey through the historic fortress.

The reported limitation to just 27 copies suggests that this edition may have been reserved for collaborators, sponsors, or a very small circle of participants, making it extraordinarily scarce.

🪶 Collector’s Note

A truly exceptional piece at the crossroads of tarot history, Italian theater, and fine art. Combining the visionary world of Emanuele Luzzati with the experimental spirit of Teatro della Tosse, this complete 1991 set stands among the rarest and most unusual tarot-related artifacts to surface on the market.

For collectors of Emanuele Luzzati, theatrical ephemera, and historically significant tarot editions, this is a museum-worthy acquisition.

A sacred oracle deck for women returning home to themselves.

This is for the woman becoming who she was always meant to be.
- Pull a card.  
- Open your heart.  
- Remember your magic.

Inside the Deck:
• 55 beautifully illustrated oracle cards  - Size: 12,5 by 9cm
• A QR code for the English guidebook (French translation coming soon)
• Soulful guidance and intuitive messages  
• Themes of feminine awakening, healing, remembrance, intuition, embodiment, and self-trust  
• Designed for beginners and experienced readers alike  
• Perfect for rituals, journaling, self-reflection, and spiritual growth  

Every detail of this deck has been created with intention, soul, and devotion to beauty.

This is not just a deck of cards. 
It is a mirror for the soul.  
A whispered remembrance.  
A companion for the woman who is healing, awakening, unraveling, and rising.

🪶 Collector’s Note

All cards were made with my own intuition, intention and energy during a transitional time in my life. My artwork always reflects where I am on my journey and I bring that forth to life to help you in yours. I am not against the use of AI and use it for help in certain areas for productivity, but for me, as an artist, it’s important for the essence of my work to come from my own heart and imagination.

The Georges Astrological Tarot is a rare and highly influential French esoteric work published in 1927 by Éditions Astrales Illustrées (Paris). Written by Georges Muchery (1892–1981) and visually interpreted by Henri Armengol (1884–1944), this monumental volume bridges astrology, tarot symbolism, and early 20th-century occult philosophy.

Rather than a standalone deck, this work presents an advanced astromantic system, illustrated through 16 full-color plates, each featuring three tarot cards, integrating zodiac signs, planetary forces, and divinatory structures. It stands as one of the most ambitious scholarly tarot publications of its era.

Printed in a limited numbered edition, this copy is No. 962, making it a true bibliophilic and esoteric collectible.

Details

🔹Author: Georges Muchery (1892–1981)
🔹Illustrator: Henri Armengol (1884–1944)
🔹Title: Le Tarot Astrologique
🔹Publisher: Éditions Astrales Illustrées
🔹Place & year: Paris, 1927
🔹Language: French
🔹Format: Large softcover volume
🔹Pages: 360 pages

🔹Illustrations:
 – 16 color plates
 – Each plate contains 3 tarot cards (48 illustrated cards total)
🔹Dimensions: approx. 170 × 250 mm
🔹Edition: Limited & numbered (this copy: No. 952)

Condition

🔹Complete copy
🔹Covers show noticeable age wear and edge fragility
🔹Spine present but delicate
🔹Few pages are partially detached (no loss of text or plates)
🔹Interior pages otherwise clean, with foxing and patina consistent with age
🔹Color plates well preserved with strong colors
(See photos for details)

🪶 Collector’s Note

An essential reference for collectors of early 20th-century tarot, astrology, and French occult publishing. Much rarer than later tarot decks, this work represents the intellectual backbone behind astrological tarot systems and is increasingly difficult to find complete and numbered.

One of the most sought-after French fantasy tarots, Le Tarot d’Ambre is illustrated by Florence Magnin and based on the legendary saga Le Cycle des Princes d’Ambre by Roger Zelazny. Originally created as part of the Ambre role-playing universe, this tarot blends the structure of the Marseille tradition with vivid fantasy artwork and iconic characters from the novels.

The Major Arcana follow Marseille symbolism while portraying heroes and scenes from Amber. The Minor Arcana are rich, colorful, and detailed, with court cards directly inspired by the series. The deck’s fantasy landscapes give each card a dynamic, almost living atmosphere.
This edition — published by Jeux Descartes in 1994 — has become incredibly hard to find complete.

🔹 Illustrator: Florence Magnin
🔹 Based on: Le Cycle des Princes d’Ambre by Roger Zelazny
🔹 Publisher: Jeux Descartes, 1994
🔹 Includes: 78 cards + French booklet
🔹 Presentation: Original plastic case
🔹 Card style: Fantasy Marseille-based tarot
🔹 Condition: Cards are LIKE NEW; booklet in very good condition;
⚠️box shows visible damage and tears as pictured
🔹 Status: OUT OF PRINT — exceptionally hard to find

🪶 Collector’s Note

“The Ambre Tarot has become a grail item for collectors of fantasy tarots and French RPG memorabilia. Most surviving sets show heavy wear, making a copy with pristine cards and the original booklet exceedingly rare. Florence Magnin’s detailed illustrations and the deck’s strong connection to Zelazny’s Amber universe make this one of the most coveted French-themed tarots of the 1990s.”

This exceptional tarot deck is a 1960 bicentenary re-edition of the legendary Tarot de Marseille by Nicolas Conver, faithfully reproduced by Camoin from the original 1760 woodblocks.

Printed to commemorate 200 years of the Conver Tarot, this edition is widely regarded as one of the finest historical reproductions ever produced.

The images are beautifully printed on ivory-toned cardstock, respecting the original 18th-century engravings.
The colors follow a late 19th-century palette, using four vivid tones (red, yellow, blue, pink), resulting in striking yet historically coherent visuals.

An outstanding collector’s copy, preserved in near-mint condition, complete with its original Camoin box.

DETAILS – CARDS

🔸 Artist: Nicolas Conver (1760)
🔸 Publisher: Camoin, Marseille
🔸 Year: 1960 (Bicentenary edition)
🔸 Number of cards: 78 cards + 2 title cards
🔸 Face colors: 5 colors (pentachromy, no halftone)
🔸 Back: plain, single color
🔸 Card size: 63 × 120 mm
🔸 Corners: square
🔸 Finish: unlaminated
🔸 Condition: Like new / near mint

DETAILS – BOX

🔸 Color: brown with gold lettering
🔸 Original Camoin box
🔸 Condition: used, with signs of age (light wear, fading, surface marks)
🔸 No tears – original flaps present

🪶 COLLECTOR’S NOTE

This 1960 Camoin edition is considered a reference deck for serious Tarot de Marseille collectors.
Far superior to modern mass-market printings, it preserves the line work, color balance, and spirit of the original 1760 Conver engravings.

A true historical tarot, increasingly difficult to find complete and in this condition.

This Grand Etteilla – Egyptian Gypsies Tarot is a classic and highly sought-after French edition published by B.P. Grimaud. Inspired by the original Etteilla system, this deck follows the traditional French occult structure and symbolism that laid the foundations of modern tarot cartomancy.

Printed in a large format on thick cardstock, the cards feature clear line engravings with vibrant traditional coloring, designed for both serious divination practice and historical study. The deck comes complete with its original instruction booklet, making it an excellent reference for Etteilla-style readings.

A beautiful and authentic vintage tarot, appreciated by collectors, historians, and advanced readers alike.

 Details

🔸 Publisher: B.P. Grimaud (France)
🔸 Title: Grand Etteilla – Egyptian Gypsies Tarot
🔸 Number of cards: 78 cards
🔸 Includes: Original instruction booklet
🔸 Card size: 70 × 120 mm
🔸 Card stock: Very thick cardstock, square corners
🔸 Language: French
🔸 Era: Mid-20th century (circa 1960s–1970s)

Condition

Cards are in very good vintage condition, clean and solid with minimal signs of age.
Box shows visible wear and tear, consistent with age, as shown in the photos.
Booklet is present and intact.

🪶 Collector’s Note

The Grand Etteilla is one of the most historically important tarot systems ever created, directly linked to the birth of modern cartomancy in France. This vintage Grimaud edition, complete with its booklet, is becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition and remains a cornerstone piece for any serious tarot or occult collection.

“Due to overwhelming demand, I’ve decided to release 150 additional copies of this very popular tarot.”

This is a faithful facsimile reproduction of the very first 1966 Golden Grand Tarot de Belline, presented in a beautiful golden patterned case.
🔹 Limited to 150 copies only – each deck is individually numbered (#).
🔹 Reproduced directly from an authentic 1960s edition, making this a true collector’s piece.
🔹 Complete set: 78 cards + 2 extras.
🔹 Card size: 60 × 130 mm – more practical than the oversized originals, which are rare and extremely costly.
🔹 Made in France.
🔹 Instruction booklet (PDF) provided in both English and French.

✨ Historical Context
The Grand Tarot de Belline was designed by Edmond Billaudot (1829–1881), also known as Magus Edmond, a famed 19th-century seer. He famously used this tarot to guide Emperor Napoleon III, making it one of the most legendary French oracular decks.

⚠️ Note: This edition is strictly limited to 150 facsimile copies. Once sold out, it will not be reprinted.

This version is way easier to use than the original one because of its size. The Original is I believe for collectors, cards are very big and became extremely expensive.
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A classic French Tarot Nouveau deck produced by Héron, made for the golden age of card clubs, cafés, and family tarot games in postwar France. This Toiline edition was designed for durability and regular play, at a time when tarot was primarily a social and competitive card game rather than an esoteric tool.

🔹 78 traditional paper cards
🔹 “Tarot Nouveau” illustrated scenes (19th-century genre imagery)
🔹 Non-symmetrical multicolor checked back design
🔹 Card dimensions: approx. 6 × 11 cm
🔹 Made in France by Héron
🔹 Toiline edition (reinforced / washable card finish)
🔹 Original toiline-covered cardboard box
🔹 Box shows visible wear due to age and storage; cards remain complete and in good playable condition
🔹 Includes original rules / point-value leaflet (“Tableau de la Valeur des Cartes”)

A beautiful and authentic example of traditional French tarot gaming, ideal for collectors and players who appreciate the feel, history, and practicality of true vintage play decks.

🪶 Collector’s Note
This original Héron Tarot Nouveau – Toiline edition, produced circa the 1950s–1960s, reflects postwar French card manufacturing, when durability and everyday use were key priorities. Héron Toiline tarots are far less common than Grimaud equivalents, and finding a complete set with its original box and rule leaflet is increasingly uncommon, making this a desirable piece for collectors of French playing cards and tarot history.

A rare small deck of French playing cards bearing the official tax stamp “République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890”, marking it as an authentic 19th-century production.
These pocket-sized cards were created during the Belle Époque, when card games were a fashionable pastime in Parisian cafés and salons.

Each card displays the classic French design with the symbolic trefoil (clover) emblem, and the court cards depict the traditional figures Argine, Judith, and David in vibrant early-industrial color lithography.
The reverse features a refined red, blue, and white mosaic pattern, typical of late 19th-century French printing.

Comes with a blue snap-case in textured plastic — a delightful relic of the 1940s–1950s era of compact leisure accessories.

Details

🔹 Origin: France
🔹 Mark: République Française – Décret du 12 Avril 1890
🔹 Era: circa 1890
🔹 Contents: Complete 32-card deck
🔹 Card size: approx. 9 × 6 cm
🔹 Box: Blue snap-case (1940s–1950s period)
🔹 Condition: Excellent antique condition – light aging consistent with age, cards crisp and clean

🪶 Collector’s Note

A genuine artifact from fin-de-siècle France, this miniature deck embodies the craftsmanship and elegance of an era when even the smallest objects were works of art.
Bearing the historical 1890 tax seal, it represents the transition between artisanal and industrial card-making, offering a rare glimpse into the golden age of French leisure culture.
An exquisite addition for collectors of antique playing cards, Belle Époque design, or French historical ephemera.

A rare and whimsical collector’s tarot deck inspired by the adventures of Pinocchio, entirely handmade & printed in a very limited quantity by Italian artist Salvatore Ramaglia.
This unique set reimagines the 22 Major Arcana through the moral lessons and symbols of Collodi’s beloved wooden boy.

Each card is hand-illustrated in watercolor with delicate Renaissance-inspired borders and Italian titles such as Il Grillo (The Cricket), La Fata (The Fairy), and Il Pescatore (The Fisherman).

🔹 Artist: Salvatore Ramaglia (Italy)
🔹 Edition: Self-published / Printed in a very limited quantity
🔹 Cards: 22 Major Arcana (no guidebook included)
🔹 Card size: 8.5 × 15 cm (3.3 × 5.9 in)
🔹 Box: Signed by the artist
🔹 Condition:
 – Cards in excellent condition
 – Box shows minor shelf wear

🪶 Collector’s Note:
“I Tarocchi di Pinocchio” by Salvatore Ramaglia is a rare and charming self-produced tarot deck made in the early 2000s. It reimagines the 22 Major Arcana through the beloved Italian tale of Pinocchio. Each card is hand-illustrated in a naive, storybook style, blending Collodi’s moral fable with classic tarot symbolism — where innocence meets initiation.

Printed in a very limited quantity and never mass-published, this deck captures the spirit of Italian artisan tarot-making. A delightful find for collectors of handmade or literary-themed tarots, especially those celebrating the golden tradition of Italian illustration.