{"product_id":"cardinal-richelieu-c-1895-rare-french-fortune-telling-card","title":"Cardinal Richelieu c.1895 Card Only – Rare French Fortune-Telling Card","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"171\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAuthentic original French fortune-telling card published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eDavid, Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e and printed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eA. Lelièvre\u003c\/strong\u003e, 8 Impasse de Lancry, Paris, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e1895\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThis original card depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eCardinal Richelieu\u003c\/strong\u003e with the divinatory keywords \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\"Intrigues, Prison.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eLittle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 Original antique fortune-telling card\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eDavid, Paris - \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eA. Lelièvre\u003c\/strong\u003e, Paris\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e1895\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e🔹 Lithographic printing in black with red accents\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Card size: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e8.2 × 5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.23 × 1.97 in)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Magnetic display holder: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e9 × 13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.54 × 5.12 in)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Ready for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i7duoa\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🪶 Collector's Note\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1930\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eCardinal Richelieu\u003c\/strong\u003e card an attractive collectible and display piece for lovers of antique playing cards, French history, and vintage fortune-telling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54881487782156,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/CardOnly_c.1895_CardinalRichelieu_1.jpg?v=1784987688","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/cardinal-richelieu-c-1895-rare-french-fortune-telling-card","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}