🔸 Title: Jeu de 7 Familles – Caprice des Dieux
🔸 Brand: Caprice des Dieux
🔸 Type: Promotional card game
🔸 Origin: France
🔸 Language: French (with German/Dutch translations)

🔸 Cards: Complete 7 families deck
🔸 Theme: Families in different environments (jungle, beach, circus, countryside, snow, etc.)
🔸 Artwork: Colorful cartoon-style illustrations
🔸 Card size: approx. 85 × 55 mm

This promotional deck was produced by the iconic French brand Caprice des Dieux, offering a playful version of the traditional Jeu de 7 Familles.

Each family is set in a unique environment and illustrated with charming characters, making it both a fun game and a collectible advertising piece.

🔸 Condition:
• BRAND NEW! (see the last 2 pictures for the deck you will receive).
• Originally issued without a box (promotional distribution)

🪶 Collector’s Note

Promotional decks like this were often distributed directly to consumers and were not sold commercially, which explains the absence of a box.

Today, they are appreciated as collectible advertising artifacts, especially when complete and well-preserved like this one.

The Caprice des Dieux branding adds a nostalgic touch, making this deck a lovely piece of French pop culture and marketing history.

Authentic original French fortune-telling card published by David, Paris and printed by A. Lelièvre, 8 Impasse de Lancry, Paris, circa 1895.

This original card depicts Cardinal Richelieu with the divinatory keywords "Intrigues, Prison." It comes from a scarce 32-card fortune-telling deck lithographed in black with red accents on thin card stock, typical of inexpensive popular prints from the late nineteenth century.
Little is known about this fascinating deck today. Complete sets rarely survive, making individual cards desirable collectibles for enthusiasts of antique cartomancy, French ephemera, and historical memorabilia.

Specifications

🔹 Original antique fortune-telling card
🔹 Published by David, Paris - Printed by A. Lelièvre, Paris
🔹 Circa 1895
🔹 Lithographic printing in black with red accents
🔹 Card size: approx. 8.2 × 5 cm (3.23 × 1.97 in)
🔹 Magnetic display holder: 9 × 13 cm (3.54 × 5.12 in)
🔹 Ready for display

Condition

Very good antique condition with expected age-related toning and light wear. The magnetic display holder is modern and in excellent condition. Please refer to the photographs for details.

🪶 Collector's Note

These uncommon French fortune-telling cards represent a charming example of late 19th-century popular cartomancy. Rather than elaborate occult symbolism, they feature recognizable historical figures paired with simple divinatory meanings, intended for casual fortune-telling and entertainment. Original examples are increasingly difficult to find, making this Cardinal Richelieu card an attractive collectible and display piece for lovers of antique playing cards, French history, and vintage fortune-telling.

A collectible deck inspired by Carmen, Georges Bizet’s legendary opera adapted for film by Francesco Rosi in 1984.
Filmed entirely in Andalusia (Ronda, Carmona, Seville), this cinematic version starred Julia Migenes Johnson (Carmen), Plácido Domingo (Don José) and Ruggero Raimondi (Escamillo).

Each card depicts characters and scenes from the movie, with beautifully illustrated courts and scenic aces showing iconic Spanish landscapes.
The indices are in French, and the backs display the Gaumont logo in gold on deep red.

🔹 Publisher: Éditions Dussere – Maîtres Cartiers Bochat Frères, Paris
🔹 Made in France
🔹 Issued to coincide with the film’s première (1984)
🔹 Box size: 13.5 × 9.5 cm
🔹 Complete deck – 52 cards + Jokers + title card
🔹 Condition: Cards are sealed. Box shows minor wear as pictured. (see first and last photos for the deck you will receive)
🔹 Out of print – RARE collector’s item

🪶 Collector’s Note:
A fascinating tribute to one of opera’s most passionate heroines and to French cinema of the 1980s. A perfect find for lovers of Bizet, Plácido Domingo, or vintage Gaumont memorabilia.

🔹 Publisher: France Cartes / Grimaud
🔹 Year: 1993
🔹 Type: Spanish-suited deck (Cartas Españolas)
🔹 Composition: Complete deck of 50 cards
🔹 Back design: Blue floral pattern with dotted border
🔹 Material: Smooth laminated cardstock
🔹 Size: Approx. 6.3 × 10 cm
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition, crisp and clean; box shows light wear from storage (see photos).

🪶 Collector’s Note

This 1993 Grimaud edition of the 50 Cartas Españolas continues the classic Spanish-suited tradition, yet with the refined French precision characteristic of the Maison Grimaud — a master cardmaker in Paris since 1848.

The deck retains all the emblematic Spanish suits — Cups (Copas), Coins (Oros), Clubs (Bastos), and Swords (Espadas) — rendered in bold, elegant lines and bright primary colors.
Unlike the older Ducale Catalanes “Dos Écossais Axé” (which embodies a regional French heritage with its tartan back and heavy plastic coating), this Grimaud version reflects a cleaner, more modern aesthetic, optimized for smooth handling and play.

Both decks represent two sides of the same Iberian lineage:

• The Ducale Catalanes connects to the Pyrenean roots and rustic local game culture.

• The Grimaud Cartas Españolas, on the other hand, showcases a Parisian revival of classical Spanish patterns, printed with precision and clarity by France Cartes.

Together, they tell the fascinating story of French craftsmanship preserving Iberian tradition — from the south of France to the ateliers of Paris.

Cartes des Élixirs Floraux Deva is a French floratherapy oracle created by Philippe Deroide, founder of the Deva laboratory and a major figure in modern European flower essence therapy. Developed through more than twenty years of floratherapy research, this deck is designed as an intuitive tool for emotional balance, personal development, and holistic healing.

Unlike symbolic tarot decks, the Deva cards work through direct resonance with plants, making them accessible to beginners while remaining deeply meaningful for practitioners of alternative medicine, energy work, and flower essence therapy.

Details

🔹 Title: Cartes des Élixirs Floraux Deva
🔹 Creator: Philippe Deroide
🔹 Type: Floratherapy oracle / Flower essence cards
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Number of cards: 64 cards
🔹 Card size: approx. 9 × 13 cm
🔹 Publisher: Le Souffle d’Or
🔹 Country: France
🔹 Publication period: Late 1990s (circa 1995)
🔹 Edition: Out of print
🔹 Condition:
 – Cards in good vintage condition, clean and well preserved
 – Box shows visible wear and patina consistent with age (see photos)

🪶 Collector’s Note

This deck is a cornerstone of modern French floratherapy, bridging botanical science, emotional healing, and intuitive practice. Complete Deva sets from this period are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly with the original packaging intact. This oracle represents an important chapter in late 20th-century alternative medicine history.

A rare and satirical tarot deck by Italian cartoonist Pino Zac (Giuseppe Zaccaria, 1930–1985), published by Grimaud / France Cartes in 1981. This humorous reinterpretation of the classic 22 Major Arcana imagines life in the distant year 2000 — a playful, eccentric vision mixing political commentary, pop culture, and irony.

Each card is vividly drawn in Zac’s signature caricature style, with exaggerated figures, surreal architecture, and futuristic twists. The result is a witty time capsule of early-1980s optimism and absurdity — a bridge between tarot tradition and modern satire.

🔹 Artist: Pino Zac (Giuseppe Zaccaria)
🔹 Publisher: Grimaud / Ets J. M. Simon – France Cartes
🔹 Year: 1981
🔹 Country: France
🔹 Cards: 22 Major Arcana only
🔹 Card Back: Blue abstract pattern
🔹 Size: Approx. 6 × 12 cm
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Condition: Excellent – complete deck, light box wear

🪶 Collector’s Note
A true cult classic of the French tarot renaissance, Cartomancie de l’An 2000 blends wit and prophecy, anticipating the anxieties and fantasies of a new millennium. Beloved by collectors of Grimaud, Italy’s comic artists, and esoteric pop art, this deck remains one of the most imaginative reinterpretations of the tarot’s archetypes.

A fascinating vintage French manual on the art of divination by cards and tarot, written by the elusive Madame Zézina and published by Éditions Bornemann, Paris.
Divided into two parts, it teaches both the reading of ordinary playing cards (32, 36, and 52-card methods) and tarot divination, revealing the foundations of cartomantic symbolism in mid-20th-century France.

A true collector’s piece from the “Bibliothèque Universelle” series, this edition captures the aesthetics of early popular esotericism.

🔹 Author: Mme Zézina
🔹 Publisher: Éditions Bornemann, Paris (c.1970)
🔹 Pages: 201 pp in FRENCH
🔹 Size: 18 × 13.5 cm
🔹 Weight: 300 g
🔹 Condition: Acceptable vintage condition — aged cover, light stains, binding solid

🪶 Collector’s Note

Printed in the golden age of Parisian occult publishing, La Cartomancie by Mme Zézina is a charming relic of practical fortune-telling tradition.
A must for collectors of French cartomancy manuals, tarot history, or Bornemann editions, rarely found complete and intact.

The Cartomantic Jeu Divinatoire, created by Henry de Surrey and published by France Cartes / J.M. Simon in 1974, is a fascinating collectible deck that is no longer in print.

This 32-card fortune-telling deck condenses ancient cabalistic tarot theory into a simplified system of cartomancy. Each card includes clear, synoptic interpretations printed directly on the card, making it possible for anyone to perform readings instantly without prior training. This innovative approach liberated the intuition of the consultant and brought the art of divination within everyone’s reach.

A true rarity for collectors of vintage cartomancy decks, with the original French booklet included.

🔹 Creator: Henry de Surrey
🔹 Publisher: France Cartes (J.M. Simon), 1974
🔹 Deck: 32 cards (complete)
🔹 Card size: approx. 59.7 × 112.7 mm
🔹 Language: French (original 1974 instruction booklet)
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition; booklet shows signs of age but remains intact; box has some storage wear (see photos)

✨ Undoubtedly a fine and rare collectible!
Only 1 unit available.

1 UNIT ONLY!

This oracle from Grimaud gets its symbols from the myths of ancient Celtic culture as its ones survives in Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The messages delivered by the game are directly inspired by the wisdom of the druids.

Alan Borvo was a Frenchman from Brittany who trained as an ethnologist and had a passion for Celtic culture.
He was also a painter, as can be seen from the beautiful, colourful Tarot cards from this set!
The whole game is in french, but the little guidance booklet is bilingual in english too.

The box shows some signs of wear but cards are new and never been used.

This Oracle is rare and out of print. Don't hesitate to ask me questions or ask for more photographs!

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Edited by Lo Scarabeo.
This deck is from 2002.
Cards measure approximately 6.5 x 11.5 cm
32 cards

Box is showing some signs of wear due to storage as pictured. Cards are in very good condition.

⚠️ This Lo Scarabeo version did NOT come with any booklet when it came out.
This version from early 2000s is not easy to come by.

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Through legends and myths, the ancient Celts interpreted the world in which they lived, in the same way that man today uses the Tarot to be able to inquire and predict his own existence.

Created in the Celtic symbology of Europe, the Major Arcana are based on the Celtic names. 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana.

This deck contains 78 cards.
Cards measure approximately 6.5 x 11.5 cm
Cards are bilingual.
No booklet comes with this Lo Scarabeo's version.

New and never used. Box is showing some signs of wear due to storage as pictured.

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Did you know? your body is made up of subtle structures without which you could not exist and stay alive. There are thus 7 main energy centers, these are the chakras.

Each chakra has a specific function. When you don't feel well, you can nourish this unhappiness or, on the contrary, fluidify what is blocked and change your inner states. If your practice is regular, you will find a certain benefit and you will feel better.

This book takes you to discover your 7 chakras. You will also find simple exercises to improve the flow of energy within you. This is daily hygiene, because in the same way that you take a shower every day, your subtle structures also need a little regular cleaning!

Paperback – Illustrated, March 6, 2019 in FRENCH

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Glamorous Lingerie-Inspired Card Game – Complete Set – Rare Collector’s Edition

A chic and sensual card game created by the iconic French lingerie designer Chantal Thomass, blending fashion, burlesque aesthetics, and playful erotica. Presented in a sturdy polka-dot rigid box, this glamorous set turns a simple matching game into a stylish flirtatious experience worthy of Parisian boudoirs.

Each card is illustrated with Thomass’s signature silhouettes: elegant, elongated women dressed in stockings, corsets, garters, heels, and coquettish accessories. The game’s concept is simple yet mischievous — don’t be the player who ends the round holding the “Nude” card!
Beautifully produced, with lace-inspired patterns, feminine typography, and a trilingual booklet, this is both a functional party game and a refined fashion object.

🔹 Brand: Chantal Thomass
🔹 Edition: AS/01
🔹 Contents: 27 cards (13 pairs + 1 “Nude” card) + 20 forfeits + trilingual booklet (FR/EN/ES)
🔹 Box: Rigid polka-dot presentation box
🔹 Condition: Like new & complete — cards crisp and clean, box in excellent condition
🔹 Theme: Fashion, burlesque, lingerie, playful erotica
🔹 Country: France

🪶 Collector’s Note

Produced in limited quantities and long out of print, this Chantal Thomass “Undressing Game” has become a desirable object for lovers of fashion ephemera, boutique games, and burlesque illustration. Both stylish and cheeky, it perfectly captures the glamour and humor of the designer’s world.

📜 Details:
🔹 Complete deck: 54 suited cards
🔹 Size: 88 × 100 mm
🔹 Condition: Never used, cards like new
🔹 Out of print edition
🔹 Box illustrated in red with signature artwork by Chantal Thomass
🔹 ONE UNIT ONLY

🪶 Collector’s Note:
Nicknamed “The French Queen of Frou-Frous”, the celebrated designer Chantal Thomass — icon of Parisian lingerie — brings her playful, sensual world into this collectible deck of playing cards.

This elegant set features 54 cards illustrated in her unmistakable style: long silhouettes, corsets, stockings, and a touch of irresistible humour.
Each card is a miniature work of art celebrating femininity, fashion, and seduction.

Originally produced in limited quantities, this deck has become extremely rare and sought after by collectors of design, fashion, and erotic art.

1 UNIT

Step into the magical world of the Halliwell sisters with this official Charmed Tarot Deck, released in 2004 by Tilsit Éditions (France). Inspired by the beloved TV series Charmed, this deck combines the structure of traditional tarot with the imagery and characters of the show.

Each card features a scene or character from the series, reimagined through the lens of divination, allowing fans to experience both the mysticism of tarot and the supernatural charm of Prue, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige.

• The Major Arcana (22 cards) portray key characters and powerful moments from the show, such as La Mort (Death), La Force (Strength), or La Roue de la Fortune (Wheel of Fortune).

• The Minor Arcana (56 cards) follow the four traditional suits: Épée (Swords), Coupe (Cups), Bâton (Wands), and Denier (Pentacles), giving a classic structure to this modern adaptation.

Contents:
🔹 Complete set of 78 tarot cards
🔹 Cards measure 6 × 11.2 cm (2 3/8" × 4 3/8")
🔹 Language: French only
🔹 Box shows signs of wear, but cards remain in very good condition

This tarot is no longer in print and has become highly sought-after among collectors of Charmed memorabilia, tarot enthusiasts, and fans of 2000s pop culture. A must-have piece for any witchy collection!

🕯 Based on the Hit TV Series “Charmed” – Complete Set

🔹 Publisher: Tilsit Éditions (France) / Fox Consumer Products / Clash of Arms
🔹 Year: 2001
🔹 Players: 1–4
🔹 Playing time: Approx. 1h30
🔹 Language: French
🔹 Game Type: Strategy / Adventure / TV Series Adaptation
🔹 Condition: Complete and in good overall condition. Box shows visible shelf wear (see photos).
🔹 Box dimensions: 48 × 34 × 4.5 cm (19" × 13.5" × 1.75")
🔹 Contents:
 – 1 game board
 – 4 character pieces (Prue, Piper, Phoebe & Leo) with bases
 – 2 dice
 – 1 rule sheet (Le Livre des Ombres – Règles du jeu)
 – 1 Demon reference sheet (Les Démons et leurs points faibles)
 – 1 sheet of tokens
 – Various cards (Sorts, Objets, Pouvoirs, Démons)
 – All components verified and complete ✅

🪶 Game Story & Concept:
In Charmed: Le Livre des Ombres, players embody the Halliwell sisters and their guardian Leo Wyatt in their quest to protect the legendary Book of Shadows.
The book is a source of immense magical power — when wielded for good, it banishes evil; in demonic hands, it could mean the downfall of humanity.
Face a series of iconic demons from the first season — Warlock, Javna, Hecate, Rex & Hannah, Tempus, and more — using spells, potions, and the Power of Three.
The deeper you venture into the game, the more powerful and threatening the demons become.

A must-have for Charmed fans, collectors of Tilsit Éditions, and 2000s TV memorabilia enthusiasts.

Step into the magical world of the Halliwell family with this rare, out-of-print French board game based on the iconic TV series Charmed.
According to the ancient prophecy, a child with immense power will be born—the son of a witch and a being of light. This child, Wyatt Halliwell, is destined to rule the Underworld and dominate Earth… unless the Halliwell sisters can stop the prophecy from fulfilling itself.

Players embody Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Leo, or Chris as they fight demons, protect Wyatt, and prevent corruption from spreading. But beware—Gideon lurks in the shadows, trying to ensure the prophecy comes true…

Gameplay includes dice-rolling, character powers, movement, demon battles, and cooperation between players.
Players must work together to vanquish demons, resist corruption, and stop Gideon’s secret plot before the prophecy is fulfilled and Wyatt is taken by the forces of evil.

🔹 Cooperative, immersive gameplay inspired by Season 6
🔹 French edition with instructions in French
🔹 Includes all original components: board, cards, tokens, character standees, dice, and rulebook
🔹 Large box format (19" × 13.5" × 1.75")
🔹 Out of print and increasingly hard to find
🔹 A fantastic piece for board game collectors and Charmed fans

Good overall condition as pictured and complete.
Box shows signs of wear due to storage & age, as shown in photos.

🪶 Collector’s Note

This edition has become increasingly sought after since Tilsit Editions ceased operations. Featuring official Season 6 artwork and high-quality production, Charmed: La Prophétie stands out as one of the rarest licensed Charmed board games.
A true gem of early 2000s fantasy TV memorabilia—perfect for collectors of witchcraft-themed games, nostalgic fans, or anyone wanting a magical centerpiece for their collection.

Discover a richly historical and beautifully illustrated deck with this out-of-print Armorial des Chevaliers de la Toison d’Or, a French playing-card set published by Éditions Dusserre. This unique deck reproduces the magnificent medieval heraldry of the prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece, founded in 1430 by Philippe le Bon.

Each card features faithfully rendered coats of arms, knights in full regalia, and illuminated manuscript details — offering a miniature gallery of 15th-century chivalric art. Both playable and collectible, this deck is a perfect treasure for lovers of history, heraldry, and rare French editions.

🔹 Publisher: Éditions Dusserre – Paris
🔹 Cards: 52 suited cards + 2 Jokers + 1 extra card
🔹 Dimensions: approx. 88 × 63 mm
🔹 Condition: Cards are used but still good; outer box shows minor wears as pictured!
🔹 Origin: Made in France

🪶 Collector’s Note

Dusserre’s historical reproductions have become highly sought after since the publisher closed, and sealed copies of the Armorial des Chevaliers de la Toison d’Or are especially rare. Featuring exquisite medieval artwork and authentic heraldic sources, this deck stands out as one of the finest French historical playing-card editions — a must-have for collectors of Dusserre, knights, and medieval ephemera.

1985. Paperback. 289 pages. 
Yi-Shu teacup heads or tails weight of fate oracle of the soil god

How to Read Tea Leaves: A Basic Guide to Tasseography and much more...

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Dimensions: 6x9 cm. MINI TAROT!
21 cards + 1 extra

This set of cards is from the French magazine "Vous et votre avenir". ORIGINAL CARDS, NOT A COPY!
- OUT OF PRINT and NOT EASY TO FIND.

⚠️ The instruction pages(in French) as pictured(last one) will be delivered to you in digital format(PDF).

⚠️⚠️If you want ONLY the guide in ENG, FR or SPAN, you can download it in the Digital Products section HERE.

Rare Chinese Oracle (Oracolo Cinese) by Lo Scarabeo – a beautifully illustrated non-Western divination deck exploring the harmony of opposites and the philosophy of ancient Chinese wisdom. This rare and out-of-print set includes 32 cards featuring imagery inspired by Eastern tradition, culture, and Taoist symbolism. Originally released by Orbis Fabbri in collaboration with Lo Scarabeo, the deck is multilingual with titles in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The cards are richly detailed and ideal for collectors or those seeking an alternative oracle system rooted in balance and duality.

🔹 Cards measure approximately 9.8 × 6.2 cm
🔹 Includes 32 cards
🔹 Bonus: PDF guide (6 pages) in English, French or Spanish – sent via email after purchase - Let me know please for the language.
🔹 Published by Lo Scarabeo (2004)
🔹 Excellent condition – box may show light wear consistent with age

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⚠️ This listing is for the digital explanations only.
No physical cards or printed materials will be shipped.

Discover the philosophical wisdom of the Oracolo Cinese (Chinese Oracle) with this beautifully illustrated digital booklet, inspired by ancient Eastern thought and the balance of yin and yang.

This digital download includes:

📘 English version (6 A4 pages, PDF)
📗 Spanish version (6 A4 pages, PDF)
📙 French version available upon request – Please message me after purchase

Inside you'll find clear interpretations for each card, grounded in themes of spiritual growth, emotional insight, and personal clarity. The guide explores both upright and reversed meanings, helping you apply each message to love, health, work, and self-understanding.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or expanding your divinatory practice, this oracle offers a deep, symbolic lens on the nature of change and duality.

This elegant vintage Chinese playing card deck features traditional ink-style landscape art on the box and finely illustrated court and number cards inspired by classical Chinese history and folklore. The artwork depicts dynamic martial scenes, scholars, warriors, and legendary figures, rendered in a refined watercolor style with Chinese calligraphy inscriptions.

The deck follows a Western playing card structure (suits, court cards, Joker) while fully embracing Chinese artistic and cultural aesthetics. The box design, vertical calligraphy label, and included Chinese reference card suggest a production intended both for play and as a collectible cultural object.

This type of deck was commonly produced in East Asia during the late 20th century, often for export or cultural presentation, and is now becoming increasingly difficult to find complete with its original box.

🔹 Details

Publisher: Unknown (China / East Asia)
Game type: Playing cards (Western-style deck with Chinese artwork)
Theme: Classical Chinese history, folklore & martial imagery
Period: Late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s)
Number of cards: Standard playing card deck with Joker
Language: Chinese characters on cards and box
Card size: Standard playing card format
Box: Original illustrated cardboard box with vertical calligraphy label

Includes:
Complete deck of cards
Original illustrated box
Chinese reference / instruction card

Condition:
Cards in good vintage condition
Box shows visible wear and edge wear consistent with age (see photos)

🪶 Collector’s Note

This deck stands out for its harmonious fusion of Western playing card structure and traditional Chinese visual culture. The dynamic figures, calligraphy accents, and landscape motifs make it appealing both as a functional deck and as a display piece. Complete examples with the original box and reference card are increasingly uncommon, making this a desirable item for collectors of Asian ephemera, vintage playing cards, or cross-cultural game design.

For anyone interested in religious or art history, or for those looking either for inspiration or a patron saint, this appealing compendium is a beautiful, informative guide to the glories -- and weaknesses -- of sainthood and saints.

For beauty, humor, pathos, and captivating detail, few stories can equal those of the saints: Ursula was slaughtered by the Huns along with 11,000 other virgins; Joseph of Cupertino was legendary for recognizing sinners, whose faces appeared black to him; an angel dropped down a chastity belt for Thomas Aquinas. 

Lushly illustrated with portraits drawn from medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary sources, this elegant book offers concise, accessible retellings of over 120 saints' lives, from the renowned and popular to the obscure, together with a list of their attributes and feast days.

A charming vintage London playing cards set, “Circa 1970s” including:

• A genuine leather case with snap closure
• Embossed with the City of London coat of arms in gold
• A Casino 300 deck by Bancroft & Partners Ltd (London SW1)

The leather case shows a beautiful natural patina, giving it a classic and authentic vintage character.

🔹 Brand: Bancroft & Partners Ltd
🔹 Origin: London, UK - “Circa 1970s”
🔹 Deck: Casino 300 playing cards
🔹 Case: Genuine leather (gold embossed “City of London”)
🔹 Closure: Snap button

🪶 Collector’s Note

A refined vintage playing card set from the 70s featuring a genuine leather case embossed with the City of London crest, paired with a classic Casino 300 deck by Bancroft & Partners (London SW1).

This type of set was typically sold as a souvenir or gentleman’s accessory — blending practicality with understated British elegance.

The combination of aged leather, gold embossing, and vintage London branding makes it a highly collectible piece, appealing both to card enthusiasts and lovers of traditional English style.

This rare and original Tarot Divinatoire de Claire Bretécher combines humor, art, and divination in a truly unique way.

🔹 Contents: 22 tarot cards illustrated with Bretécher’s satirical and modern drawings + a booklet designed by Sabine Sikarcioglu, professional clairvoyant in Paris.
🔹 Style: A playful and irreverent take on fortune-telling, where cards deal with themes such as money, marriage, travel, rupture, weight gain, or even death — all depicted with Bretécher’s unmistakable, witty pencil stroke.
🔹 Audience: Perfect for fans of divination, tarot enthusiasts seeking something different, or collectors of Claire Bretécher’s iconic artwork.
🔹 Condition: Box and cards in excellent condition (see photos).
🔹 Dimensions of box: 15 × 14 × 4.5 cm

Claire Bretécher (1940–2020) was a celebrated French cartoonist and comic book writer, known for her biting humor and works such as Les Frustrés (1975) and Agrippine. She also collaborated with Tintin, Spirou, Pilote, and L’Obs, before becoming one of the most influential women in French comics.

This divinatory tarot is both a collector’s piece and a humorous gateway into the art of cartomancy.

A classic and authentic Tarot de Marseille deck produced by Carta Mundi (Belgium), one of the most respected European card manufacturers.

This edition faithfully follows traditional Marseille iconography, with bold primary colors and clean linework typical of historical French tarot decks. It includes a small explanatory booklet, making it suitable for both beginners and collectors.

A reliable and timeless deck rooted in the long tradition of European cartomancy.

🔸 Publisher: Carta Mundi (Belgium)
🔸 Year: 1996

🔸 Includes:
• Complete deck (78 cards)
• Instruction booklet (French)
• Original tuck box
🔸 Language: French
🔸 System: Tarot de Marseille

⚠️ Condition

🔸 Cards: Very good condition
• Clean and complete
• Light signs of use
🔸 Booklet: Good condition
🔸 Box condition:
• Noticeable wear and tear
• Edges damaged and softened
• Still functional

🪶 Collector’s Note

Carta Mundi editions are known for their quality printing and durability, making them a staple among tarot readers.

🔹 Publisher: Lo Scarabeo (Torino, Italy) – in collaboration with Salvat (Spain)
🔹 Year: Early 2000s edition
🔹 Cards: 78 full-color cards (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
🔹 Format: Multilingual edition (EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, PT)
🔹 Card size: Approx. 6.5 × 12 cm
🔹 Includes: PDF guidebook (ENG/FR/ES) – sent via email upon purchase
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition; outer box shows light shelf wear (see photos)
🔹 Availability: Out of print – rare collector’s edition

🪶 Collector’s Note:
This elegant Lo Scarabeo release of the Universal Tarot captures the timeless spirit of the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition, enhanced with soft Renaissance hues and precise linework. A favorite among readers for its clarity and collectors for its rarity, this early-2000s print is both a working tool and a piece of tarot history.

💡If you want ONLY the guide in ENG, FR or SPAN, you can download it HERE
in the DIGITAL PRODUCTS section.

📚 Claves y Secretos del Tarot, launched in Spain by Salvat in 2003, was a serialized collection combining tarot knowledge with collectible decks. Sold weekly in kiosks, each fascicle offered lessons on spreads, archetypes, and history, along with a themed tarot deck inspired by art, history, or mythology. It stands today as one of the most ambitious tarot collectible series ever published!

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The Classic Tarot 1880 (also known as the Ancient Italian Tarot) is a faithful reproduction of a rare Italian deck first printed in 1880 by the Serravalle Sesia card company. Today, only a single surviving example of the original is preserved in the Museo Fournier de Naipes in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

For collectors and enthusiasts, this deck represents:
🔹 A faithful reproduction of the 1880 Italian original
🔹 A link to Gumppenberg’s influential 19th-century designs
🔹 A rare out-of-print edition by Lo Scarabeo & Fabbri
🔹 A must-have item for lovers of antique-style tarot decks

✨ Condition: The box shows light signs of storage wear (see photos). The cards are LIKE NEW.

🪶 Collector’s Note

In the early 2000s, Lo Scarabeo collaborated with Fabbri Editori to reprint this masterpiece as part of a prestigious collector’s series of rare and classic decks.
Unlike the Marseille Tarot, this deck follows a distinct Italian school of design and symbolism, rooted in the work of Fernando Gumppenberg, a Milanese cardmaker of German origin active in the early 19th century. The result is a tarot that blends historic elegance, vivid illustration, and a unique iconographic tradition that stands apart from other European tarots.

🔹 Vintage Italian edition of the classic Tarot de Marseille based on the historic 18th-century deck engraved by Claude Burdel.
🔹 Published by Alberto Peruzzo Editore, this edition faithfully reproduces one of the most celebrated Swiss variants of the Marseille tarot tradition.
🔹 Complete set of 78 cards in the traditional Tarot de Marseille format.
🔹 Includes the original illustrated tuck box.
🔹 Language on the cards: Italian titles.
🔹 Approximate card size: 12 x 6.5 cm.
🔹 Published in Italy, likely during the 1980s–1990s.

🔹 Condition:

• Cards are in excellent to near mint condition, clean and crisp.
• Original box shows visible wear, edge rubbing, and light age spotting, as shown in the photographs.

About This Deck

Claude Burdel was a Swiss cardmaker whose tarot, created around 1780, is considered one of the finest and most influential Tarot de Marseille patterns. Distinguished by its vivid colors and elegant linework, the Burdel tarot has become a cornerstone for collectors and practitioners interested in historical Marseille decks.

This edition by Alberto Peruzzo Editore brought the Burdel pattern to a wide audience in Italy and remains appreciated for its faithful reproduction and convenient playing size. It is ideal for both divination and study of traditional tarot iconography.

🪶 Collector’s Note

A beautiful vintage reproduction of one of the most important historical Tarot de Marseille decks. The Claude Burdel pattern is highly respected among tarot historians and readers, and this Alberto Peruzzo edition is becoming increasingly sought after in complete condition.

A wonderful addition to any collection of Marseille tarots, historical decks, and European esoteric publications.