Alte Deutsch Lenormand (Frommann & Bünte) c.1860/ 1875

According to spielkartenonline-shop.de this deck was first published c. 1860, making it one of the earliest decks named for Mlle LeNormand. These cards are nicely uncluttered and if you like to read a GT at a glance, here is a very rare antique deck to satisfy your taste.

According to Peter Endebrock's "Playing-card Pages" another version was published by Frommann & Bünte in Darmstadt, Germany c.1875.

In my mini version of the cards that are otherwise identical to the full size ones except the inserts were made with jokers in place of the aces in 1875 in order to circumvent the taxes levied on playing cards at the time with the Gentleman's card having the "signet" of the satirical magazine of the time, "Kladderadatsch. " Since they had no aces, they presumably couldn't be used for regular card games and thus not taxable!

The full size version has the aces in the usual places except for the Gentleman that has the Kladderadatsch in place of the ace.

The original deck was very small, approximately 1-1/2" x 2-7/8", about the size of the Carreras Fortune Cards.

They have been minimally restored with the worst blemishes healed. The cleanup has not been perfect so as to preserve some of the antique feel.

The cards are made for people who plan to use their cards often. They are printed on modern day, casino grade card stock (black core, 320 gsm) that can be riffle shuffled and feels wonderful in hand and come in a tuck box. Card size is 2-1/2 x 3-1/2"

The decks will be specially ordered just for you and mailed in 3-5 weeks, although probably sooner.
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NOTES -- PLEASE READ:

First, I accept NO CANCELLATIONS or refunds because each deck is specially ordered for you; once the order is sent to the printer, I cannot cancel it and so it will be delivered to you. If more than one deck is ordered, there is reduced shipping for the additional decks.

This is a facsimile reproduction or a restored reproduction of actual cards or period art (the Papus and 1926 Wirth decks). There is no accompanying instruction booklet but may or may not contain instructions or information on additional cards. The card stock is made to be shuffled and used and, as such, may be a disappointment to "collectors" but will delight aficionados who use and appreciate the art of antique decks. Since each deck is made to order, please be patient. Your deck will be ordered immediately but may take up to 3 to 5 weeks to arrive, internationally 3-7 weeks.
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SHIPPING NOTE for INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.

My printer is now collecting VAT for UK and EU countries so I have adjusted the shipping charges to reflect that. price increase. Sorry.

There are some locations where I will not ship via regular mail including Mexico and Brazil because regular has gone missing. If you are from the countries with known unreliable postal systems, sorry, I will return your payments. If you are serious about wanting the decks we can make other arrangements,