Tarot de la Princesse – System Etteilla – Vintage 1980s – Historical Reproduction

A beautiful and rare reproduction of an early Etteilla-style tarot, Jeu de la Princesse Tarot was published by Dusserre in the 1980s and faithfully reproduces an 1843 historical variant.

Unlike traditional tarot decks, this system numbers cards from 1 to 78 and includes printed divinatory meanings directly on each card, reflecting one of the earliest structured tarot reading methods.

🔹 Details:
• Publisher: Dusserre (France)
• Period: c. 1980s
• Based on: Etteilla system (1843 variant)
• Size: approx. 3" x 5"

🔹 Condition:
• Very good vintage condition
• Cards thick, semi-glossy, sturdy
• Box and booklet included

🪶 Collector’s Note

Jeu de la Princesse Tarot, published by Dusserre in the 1980s, is a faithful reproduction of a rare 19th-century Etteilla tarot, inspired by an 1843 model.

Unlike traditional tarot decks, each card is numbered from 1 to 78 and features its divinatory meanings printed directly on the card, transforming the deck into a symbolic book to be deciphered.

Highly sought after by enthusiasts of historical cartomancy, this deck represents one of the earliest modern forms of tarot divination.