Tarot Egyptien Grand Jeu de Oracle de Dames

"This deck of 78 cards was (first) published about 1870. The original is held in the collections of the French Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris."

This deck is unlike any I've ever seen, and my recommendation is for the eclectic collector or the reader in search of a challenge. The cards are titled in French, and the detailed instructions are in French and English. The instruction booklet also contains the Book of Thoth, as well as The Art of Drawing Tarot by Julia Orsini Sybill of the Fauberg Saint-Germain.

The cards themselves start at 1 and end at 78. What would be considered the major arcana does not correspond with the traditional Tarot of Rider-Smith or even the Thoth deck by Aleister Crowley. Each suit of the minor arcana begins with the king and ends with the Ace. Card number 78 is the Fool.

The deck is previously owned, and the box is clear-taped on the bottom, but otherwise in fair condition. The cards are in excellent condition, as well as the instruction booklet. Cards measure approx 2.5 × 4.5 × .9375 inches.

I will gladly send more photos through private message upon request. I will also address any questions or concerns.

The deck has been cleansed, but I include a small sachet of supplies for your own cleansing ritual.

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