Smith Waite Authentic 78 Card Tarot Deck
by University Books, Inc.
New Hyde Park, New York
U.S.A.
1959
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early vintage complete 78 card Coleman Smith, A.E. Waite Tarot
a charming set of used Tarot Cards
designed by Arthur Edward Waite
drawn by Pamela Coleman Smith
5th edition reissue of the original cards manufactured in 1909
printed in 1959
published by University Books, Inc.
New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A.
1st University Books edition
telescopic 2-part card case
gilt titling on sides & top of outer-case sleeve only slightly faded and completely intact
alchemical card designs with bright coloration
Minor Arcanum designed after the Ancient Illuminated Sola-Busca Tarot
chromolithographically printed on hi-quality finely textured card-stock
pink patterned reverse with central panel depicting an Egyptian ankh
card dimensions: 12.1 cm X 7 cm
78/78, with original 2-part card case
Condition: good condition; cards show light signs of use and surface wear, with light soiling of edges & some minor damages; Queen of wands with a bent middle and a tape repair over the fold, Arcanum 8 and 11 with their numerals scratched out & re-inked, Four of Cups with a slight scratch visible on its surface, & several cards with very small ink marks or stains on the reverse surfaces; original telescopic box with signs of wear, light stains and scuff marks as well as minor fading of gilt titles & a streak of black marker on the bottom side of inner-case sleeve.
(see photographs for additional description)
shipped immediately, international worldwide posting, securely parceled with air cushioned packaging, complete as pictured, refunded returns are possible
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