Teuila Fortune Telling Cards c. 1899/1923

Originally published in 1899, this deck is a reproduction of the deck from Aster Breo's private collection. Her copy was printed in 1923. Pronounce Teulia: TOO - wee - la.

You read these cards similarly as Lenormand cards, in combinations. This deck has 45 cards, with an additional 7 cards containing the instructions. The drawings are tasteful and sophisticated. The instructions are very understandable and logically presented. Her method is completely unique and effective. You'll love this little deck.

The deck's creator, Isobel Field, was an artist and writer who had a long and exciting life. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1858.

She lived for a time in Hawaii when she was married, briefly, to artist Joseph Strong. While they lived in Hawaii they became friends with King Kalakaua. In her autobiography, "This Life I've Loved," she says, "When the Queen gave a garden party at Iolani Palace, often for the benefit of some charity, I was always asked to tell fortunes. On the backs of my calling cards, I had drawn and painted little symbols - a horseshoe for luck, a bee to signify work, a heart for love, etc. These cards were the beginning of my Teuila Fortune Telling Cards . . ."

After her divorce from Strong she moved with her son to Samoa where her mother lived with her second husband, author Robert Louis Stevenson. According to an article in the Santa Barbara Independent from 2012, "The Samoans named her “Teuila,” which means one who can bring beauty out of ugliness." The teuila is also the national flower of Samoa.

Here are the lovely cards she created and used.

To get a perspective on the creator of these magical cards, you can read her complete digitized autobiography, "This Life I've Loved" here:

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106010711544&view=1up&seq=15

It is a joyful, thoroughly captivating book full of real life, historical vignettes from her early life through, and after time when she created these cards in Hawaii. It was published in 1938.

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.ay take up to 3 to 4 weeks to arrive. International shipping may take longer.
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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, usually within 2 to 3 hours, I cannot cancel it and so it will be delivered to you.

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 so please be patient. Your deck will be ordered immediately but may take up to 3 to 4 weeks to arrive. International shipping may take longer.
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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,