Papus Tarot Cards c. 1909, Jean Gabriel Goulinat - Antique Egyptian -- Color & B/W

This deck, cards from the original drawings by Jean Gabriel Goulinat, is known as "Papus LeTarot Divinatoire."

Stark line drawings with Hebrew and Sanskrit letters, Egyptian hieroglyphics, astrological symbols and keywords all combine to make it a startlingly unique deck. The numbering and many of the elements surrounding the central images, as well as the symbols below the pips images, are derived from early Etteilla cards.

The original drawings, lifted from ~ Le Tarot Divinatoire ~ and published in 1909, were randomly sized. There are now 4 options:
1. The original, un-retouched version containing the foxing and print from the originals.
2. The restored B/W version.
3. The color version of the restored B/W edition because of many requests.
4. The poker-size color version for a more portable deck.

There is the original that is un-retouched and just as the images looked in the book. In the other 2 decks, the B/W as well as the color size, to make the appearance more uniform and to fit into customary tarot-sized cards I adjusted the size of the central pictures and allow space for the marginalia on each drawing. To preserve the character of the images I didn't replace any the original symbols or lettering although I did fill in some missing bits as the original printing was not the best.
I had requests for colored ones and, so, here they are.

Aside from the sizing, none of the images, text or symbols has been otherwise altered in the restored & colored versions.

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. standard tarot card size, 2-3/4" x 4-3/4". Poker size is 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" and the cards come in a tuck box.
Don't look for a lwb; if you want this deck you probably already know how to read the cards.

There's also a youtube video flip-through of the entire color deck here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdL147Q8qYk&has_verified=1

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. standard tarot card size, 2-3/4" x 4-3/4". Poker size is 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" and the cards come in a tuck box.
Don't look for a lwb; if you want this deck you probably already know how to read the cards.

Each deck is specially ordered just for you and mailed directly from the printer. You should receive it 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 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,