{"product_id":"neo-classic_erna-droesbeke_","title":"Neo Classic Cards by Erna Droesbeke (1989) – Rare Belgian Fortune-Telling Deck","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e1 UNIT ONLY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eNeo Classic Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e by renowned Belgian author, artist, and fortune-teller \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eErna Droesbeke\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Complete deck of \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e52 fortune-telling playing cards\u003c\/strong\u003e with original instruction booklet and box.\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eAmber Studio, Antwerp, Belgium\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1989.\u003cbr\u003e🔹 Cards can be used both as a traditional playing card deck and as a complete divination system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eUnlike standard playing cards, Erna Droesbeke completely reimagined the court cards using artwork inspired by medieval and Norman-era imagery. Drawing upon the artistic traditions of Flanders, she incorporated influences from the miniature tapestries and decorative arts for which the Flemish region became famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eEach card carries both playing card and oracle meanings, while the included booklet explains the symbolism and interpretation of every card. The Joker cards illustrate special layouts designed specifically for divinatory readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eA fascinating blend of cartomancy, art, and traditional card play from one of Belgium's best-known fortune-telling authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e🔹 Complete deck with booklet\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e🔹 Original 1989 Belgian edition\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e🔹 English and French text on box and instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e🔹 Out of print for decades\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e🔹 Cards in excellent condition\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e🔹 Box shows moderate wear from age and storage, as pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eErna Droesbeke became one of the most influential fortune-telling authors in Belgium and the Netherlands. This original Neo Classic edition is increasingly difficult to find, especially complete with its booklet and original box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54803768901900,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/NeoClassic_ErnaDroesbeke_1.jpg?v=1779521645","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/neo-classic_erna-droesbeke_","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}