“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.
I sell the "The Very Hard to Find" original HERE:

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Liber T – Tarot of Stars Eternal is a modern rendition of Crowley’s visionary tarot. Under the direction of Roberto Negrini, Italy’s foremost Crowley scholar, Andrea Serio’s breathtaking artwork brings forward a deck filled with esoteric and magical symbolism.

With dramatic and fully illustrated Minor Arcana, this tarot deepens understanding of Crowley’s Thelemic work while paying homage to the original Thoth deck created by Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris. It is both a study tool and a powerful reading companion.

🔹 Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
🔹 Cards: 78 full-color cards (Major & Minor Arcana)
🔹 Size: approx. 6.5 × 11.5 cm
🔹 Edition: Multilingual (titles in several languages)
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition; box shows light wear (see photos)
🔹 Includes: PDF guidebook (ENG/FR/ES) – sent via email upon purchase

This descendant of the Crowley Thoth Tarot is rare and highly sought after, ideal for serious readers, collectors, and students of esoteric symbolism.

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The authentic Tarot de Marseille, created in the 18th century, is the most popular divinatory game in the world.
The 22 major mysteries of the Tarot de Marseille reconstitute the stages of a ritual where alchemy, astrology, metaphysics...

This edition contains 78 cards. It is ideal for introducing you to the Tarot of Marseilles in style. It is also a perfect gift for a loved one wishing to discover cartomancy.

Go back to the origins of cartomancy with this deck of Tarot de Marseille playing cards. With this Grimaud edition, discover a new approach to the Tarot.

With this tarot, we invite you to rediscover the Tarot de Marseille through one of its most famous variants: the version of Paul Marteau from 1930.

The Grimaud company has been a master cardmaker since 1880. Renowned for the superior quality of its cards, it has been able to innovate and benefits from more than a century of expertise to offer you today resistant cards, with neat prints.

Dimensions of the cards: 6.3 x 12 cm
Complete with the very rare Tchalai booklet in FRENCH
Condition: Box is showing some signs of wear due to storage as pictured. Cards are like new.

This listing features a vintage set of Tarot de Marseille decks, including multiple editions from Grimaud, Lo Scarabeo, and Editions Fabbri. Each deck contains the traditional 78 cards, staying true to the iconic Marseille symbolism and structure, with distinct print styles and box designs that span across different print runs (1980s–early 2000s).

🔹 Set includes several decks and various original booklets
🔹 Card size approx: 6.5 × 12 cm
🔹 Publishers: Grimaud (France Cartes), Lo Scarabeo, Fabbri
🔹 Booklets in French, English, Italian, and multilingual
🔹 Cards in very good condition – boxes show signs of age
🔹 Ideal for collectors of Marseille Tarot, cartomancy, or vintage tarot editions

Each deck offers a different visual interpretation of the Marseille tradition – from bold, clean lines to more rustic or historically inspired looks.

Created during the 1980s, the Tarot de Tahiti is a fascinating reinterpretation of the traditional French tarot, richly illustrated with scenes inspired by Polynesian culture and Tahitian history. Artist Michèle Feltrin transforms the familiar court cards into vibrant island characters while preserving the classic French tarot structure, making the deck fully playable for both tarot games and collectors.

🔹 Tarot de Tahiti illustrated by Michèle Feltrin
🔹 Published by Les Éditions du Lézard
🔹 Vintage French edition (1980s)
🔹 Complete deck of 78 plastic-coated cards
🔹 Original booklet included
🔹 Original slipcase included
🔹 Standard French tarot deck with Tahitian-inspired artwork

The numbered suit cards remain traditional, while the court cards and trumps are reimagined through a distinctive Tahitian lens. The illustrations depict daily life, local traditions, ceremonies, landscapes, and historical scenes, offering a unique visual journey through French Polynesia. Some images also reflect the colonial vision of Tahiti prevalent at the time of publication, making the deck an intriguing historical document as well as a collectible playing card set.

Its bold graphic style, often reminiscent of classic European adventure comics, gives the deck a striking personality rarely found in modern tarot editions.

Condition

Complete and in very good vintage condition. Cards remain clean with light signs of handling consistent with age. Original booklet and box are included. Please refer to the photographs for details.

🪶 Collector's Note

The Tarot de Tahiti is one of the more unusual French tarot decks of the late twentieth century. Rather than creating a divinatory tarot, Michèle Feltrin adapted the traditional French tarot into a richly illustrated tribute to Tahiti, blending Polynesian imagery with the classic tarot format. Today it is appreciated not only by tarot collectors but also by enthusiasts of Pacific art, colonial-era iconography, and uncommon regional playing cards.

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 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.

⚠️If you ONLY want the guide for this game in French, English or Spanish you can download it in the Digital Products section HERE

Immerse yourself in the mystical symbolism of ancient Mexico with this rare vintage oracle deck, created by Lo Scarabeo (Italy) in collaboration with Ediciones Orbis (Spain). Drawing on Aztec mythology and pre-Hispanic codices, each card blends cultural heritage with clear, divinatory keywords.

🔹 Title: Oráculo Mexicano / Mexican Oracle / Oracolo Messicano
🔹 Publisher: Lo Scarabeo / Ediciones Orbis
🔹 Year: 2002 – First Edition (Out of Print)
🔹 Deck: 32 cards with multilingual keywords (Spanish / Italian / Portuguese)
🔹 Card size: approx. 9.8 × 6.2 cm
🔹 Bonus: PDF guide (6 pages) in English, French, or Original Italian — emailed after purchase (tell me your preferred language)
🔹 Condition: Cards are very good, box shows mild shelf wear (see last 3 photos)

🪶 Collector’s Note:
Part of the early-2000s Orbis/Lo Scarabeo “oracles” line, this edition is prized for its faithful Mesoamerican iconography and compact 32-card system—perfect for quick, symbolic readings and for collectors of multicultural / ethnographic divination decks.

🔹 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.

Step into the psychedelic mysticism of the early 1970s with the Starmaiden Tarot, a visually striking and highly symbolic deck born from the avant-garde circles of German producer Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser.

Deeply influenced by the counterculture era, cosmic consciousness, and esoteric exploration, this deck embodies the spirit of a time when music, mysticism, and altered states of perception merged into a single artistic language.

Created around the enigmatic figure of “The Starmaiden” — inspired by Gille Lettmann — the deck channels celestial femininity, intuition, and higher awareness through bold, radiant imagery reminiscent of underground magazines and glam-era aesthetics. Think Bowie meets cosmic tarot.

This edition is a faithful facsimile reproduction printed in France, preserving the vivid colors and hypnotic geometry of the original 1970s Sternenmädchens Wahrsagespiel.

Deck Details

🔹 Limited to 50 copies only
🔹 22 Major Arcana cards
🔹 Card size: 124 x 90 mm
🔹 Printed on high-quality 350 gsm coated cardstock
🔹 Language: English (titles on cards)
🔹 No booklet (true to the original edition)
🔹 Condition: Excellent – from a smoke-free home

Reading Experience

Unlike traditional tarot systems, the Starmaiden Tarot invites an intuitive approach.
Each card speaks through color, symbol, and cosmic energy, encouraging free interpretation rather than structured doctrine.

A perfect deck for:

• Intuitive readers
• Lovers of psychedelic art
• Collectors of rare & unusual tarot systems

🪶 Collector’s Note

This deck emerges from a fascinating moment in esoteric history — where figures like Timothy Leary, psychedelic philosophy, and experimental music culture intersected with divination practices.

The Starmaiden archetype echoes the myth of Astraea, the celestial goddess of justice who ascended to the stars, symbolizing a lost golden age and the hope of its return.

A rare and evocative piece — both artifact and oracle.

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.

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 exceptionally rare Lo Scarabeo Collezione Mignon set is an out-of-print collector’s edition from the 1980s, gathering five miniature tarot decks in a single presentation box, complete with the original stand.

Each deck contains 22 cards, faithfully reproducing classic tarot traditions in a reduced “mignon” format. Despite their small size, the cards retain remarkable clarity and printing quality, making this set both a visual delight and a true rarity for serious tarot collectors.

A unique opportunity to acquire a complete multi-deck Lo Scarabeo ensemble that is almost never found intact.

🔸 5 miniature tarot decks
🔸 22 cards per deck (110 cards total)
🔸 Includes original stand (as pictured)
🔸 Dimensions: 6 × 11 cm
🔸 Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
🔸 Era: 1980s
🔸 Out of print

Condition
🔸 Cards are in very good condition
🔸 Box shows visible signs of wear and handling, consistent with age (see photos)

🪶 Collector’s Note

Complete Collezione Mignon sets from Lo Scarabeo are exceptionally difficult to find today, especially with all five decks and the original stand present. This set represents an important chapter in Lo Scarabeo’s publishing history and is highly sought after by collectors of vintage tarot, miniature decks, and Italian esoteric editions. A genuine connoisseur’s piece.

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.

The Bible Oracle – 1986 – Sacred Geometry Cards
A visionary and deeply symbolic oracle deck created in 1986 by Marion and Robert Einbeck, published by Grimaud / France Cartes.

This unique set presents a creative and highly visual interpretation of the Book of Wisdom. The 64 cards are designed with geometric symbols inspired by the Hebraic and numeric structures of the Bible, connected to the Sephirotic Tree and the Golden Ratio. Each card embodies one of the 64 fundamental concepts of the Sacred Text, offering a bridge between divine wisdom and visual meditation.

🔹 Published by Grimaud / France Cartes, 1986
🔹 64 cards (6.5 × 12.5 cm)
🔹 Includes 40-page instruction booklet in French & English
🔹 Concept & artwork by Marion & Robert Einbeck
🔹 Condition: Cards in very good condition, box shows some wear (see photos)

This rare and out-of-print oracle is sought after by collectors and spiritual seekers alike. A rare opportunity to own a piece of 1980s esoteric publishing history.

🪶 Collector’s Note

A beautifully abstract and contemplative oracle from the golden age of French esoteric publishing. Genuine copies from 1986 are increasingly difficult to find.

An extremely rare piece for collectors and connoisseurs.
1 UNIT LEFT!

78 cards like new and never used.
Box and booklet are showing few signs of wear due to storage as pictured.

The gilt edged cards are large (159mm x 75mm), they come in a black box, with golden title and red velure interior, complete with red ribbon to lift the cards.

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Le Grand Tarot de Belline was drawn by Edmond Billaudot (1829-1881) who was also known as Magus Edmond, a great 19th century mage. He used it to unveil the mysteries of the future to the Emperor Napoleon III.

It superficially resembles the Tarot de Marseille, but differs from it in time, design and symbolism, especially the numeral cards. The deck bequeaths ideas from a succession of well-known 18th & 19th century occultists and incorporates kabalistic, astrological and Egyptian influences, as well as the philosophical musings of Edmond Billaudot himself. A condensed cartomantic interpretation is hand-written on each card along with esoteric symbols and glyphs which facilitate the process of abstraction.

The deck is using ideas from Etteilla, Éliphas Leví, and Paul Christian. Each card is divided into four sections, upper and lower bands, and upper and lower fields. Written on the upper band is Leví's mundane kabalistic letter for the Majors, the Gematria number and Paul Christian astrological correspondences. The Red Key-Words are the same as in Jeu Du Grand Etteilla. The bottom band of the card contains the card name, the bottom field of the card contains a proverb specific to the card.

Contains the full deck of Rider Waite cards taken from the drawings of Pamela Colman Smith, who, in 1910, worked with Arthur Edward Waite (leading member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, along with Aleister Crowley) to create this 'rectified' tarot pack. 'Strength' and 'Justice' transposed the 8th and 9th Major Arcana cards. Plus two blank spare cards.

Much of the success of this ofter reprinted tarot deck is down to the designs by the American artist, Smith, who grew up in Jamaica and went to London, where she became a member of the Order of the Golden Dawn.

The designs offer a continuous narrative through the sequence of cards in each of the four suits.

First re-issue of 1970. "The original and only authorised edition of Tarot cards". Vintage deck of Rider & Company Tarot cards based at 3 Fitzroy Square, London, W1. Printed by A.G. muller & Co., Switzerland forRider & Company. Uncommon Vintage Tarot Cards.

Stuart R. Kaplan, Encyclopedia of Tarot, page 272.

No copyright on cards.
Box is showing few signs of wear due to storage as pictured. Cards are in very good condition.