Ravenswood Eastern Tarot – Black & White Colouring Deck – Very Rare 1981 Print

An extremely rare and collectible Ravenswood Eastern Tarot (1981), created by artist Dirk Dykstra and published by U.S. Games Systems.
This deck is highly sought after today, especially in complete and uncoloured condition like this copy.

The Ravenswood Eastern Tarot blends traditional Rider–Waite–Smith symbolism with rich decorative influences from 18th–19th century Indian and Turkish art.
All 78 cards are printed in black-and-white line art, designed to be personally hand-coloured by the owner — a feature that makes this deck unique among vintage US Games releases.

Includes the original instruction booklet with guidelines for colouring.

🔹 Details

Title: Ravenswood Eastern Tarot
Creator: Dirk Dykstra
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Year: 1981
Cards: 78 (complete), fully illustrated
Style: Rider–Waite–Smith tradition
Card Size: 2.75 × 3.63 in (6.99 × 9.21 cm)
Language: English
Box & Booklet: Original, printed in USA

🔹 Condition

Cards: Very good condition, clean, uncoloured
Box: Visible wear, small tears and signs of aging (see photos)
Booklet: Very good condition

A genuinely hard-to-find vintage deck, especially complete and uncoloured — a perfect piece for collectors of rare US Games editions, hand-coloring decks, and historical-themed tarots.

🪶 Collector’s Note

The Ravenswood Eastern Tarot has become a true rarity among US Games collectors. Early copies were often coloured by their owners, making uncoloured decks like this one exceptionally scarce.
Its fusion of Middle Eastern art with classic RWS symbolism gives it a distinctive identity unlike any other deck from the 1980s.
A superb addition for collectors of vintage US Games, exotic-themed tarots, and black-and-white decks designed for personal artistic customization.

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