Old Gypsy Fortune Cards c. 1920

From AnnieKay's collection. See her blog post about this deck and her own story about her cards here:
https://anniekayeblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/the-polish-cartomancer/?fbclid=IwAR3ohtnSbxObwNoL8nlA5XJwls30c2nlYAY6cX7xrVrZJE4ivJ1smz0MAy0

Also a post by Camelia Elias from 2013 using this awesome deck:
https://taroflexions.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/far-and-near-in-lenormand/

And some history on this deck from Mary Greer:
https://marykgreer.com/2015/11/15/old-gypsy-fortune-telling-cards-an-american-jewish-immigranthoodoo-deck/#comments

This is an obscure pack of Lenormand- style cards, the Gypsy Fortune Telling deck that included a sheet of instructions attributed to "Mme Le Normand." Printed on what is described as paste board by collectors, the cards were on a stiff cardboard type stock. The deck was published by the Valmor company of Chicago probably around 1940, judging from the history of the Valmor company and the clothing on the Lady and Gentleman cards.

This deck has 36 cards with most of the symbols we are used to seeing in the Lenormand decks we have come to know and love. But there are differences. This deck includes the Fairy, Shepherd, Safe and a couple other unfamiliar symbols. Playing cards appear on only 32 of the cards, leaving 4 without playing card inserts.

The directions (included on additional cards) describe the 4x8+4 layout of the GT we are also accustomed to seeing and instructions on reading the near/far method also described in the PL sheet.

Each card has the complete description on its face and, judging from many of the non-standard cards, this will be the go-to deck for romantic as well as interpersonal relationships.

The cards reproduced here had no box but the artist who created wonderful illustrations for Valmor's products was probably the one who had designed a box for them. So I created a title card and using elements from some of his unique and distinctive designs.

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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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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