Ensslin, Laiblin/Reutlingen Lenormand c.1880

Printed in Germany by a long defunct publisher, the line drawings are splendidly detailed with dashes of color to bring them wonderfully alive. The numbering is not the usual Lenormand numbering and a few cards are non-standard, like the uncolored Sigil Lenormand I repro'd a couple of years ago. When I first saw them, the things that first captivated me were the insets. Not the typical pips. And, oh, and the male and female characters in place of the court cards, so elegantly rendered, although not identified with suits. The publisher's name is on card No. 36, "Ensslin & Laiblin, Reutlingen."

The back had no design so I found a suitable back from the 1800s.

In total there are 39 cards including additional man & woman cards as well as the cards' meanings. See some comments here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10155730565402700&set=gm.1654760141260709

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 3-4 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 4 weeks to arrive, internationally 3-7 weeks. .

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SHIPPING NOTE for INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.

My printer is now collecting VAT for 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,