c.1898 Arnoult Tarot de Besançon, curved, partial 76/78 cards (no box & no booklet)
Published by B. P. Grimaud, Paris, France c. 1898
DESCRIPTION:
Deck Identifiers:
· Style: Besançon
· Titles: French
· Cards: "Arnoult 1748" on Two of Coins; Tax-stamp on Ace of Coins; "BP Grimaud Paris" printed on side of some cards
· Borders: single black-line
· Reverses: solid brown-burgundy
· Paper: pasteboard cardstock
CONDITION: Incomplete, 76 of 78 cards (lacking Arcanum #13 and Ace of Coins); the deck is curved from heavy use, with significant corner and edgewear, as well as evidence of soiling, patina, fading and other issues; versos/backs with some chipping (see photographs for more details).