c.1890 Nouveau Jeu De La Main
Complete 56/56 cards
Published by B. P. Grimaud, Paris, France c.1890
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Card Measurements: 11.7 cm x 6.3 cm
DESCRIPTION:
Antique Parisian palmistry cards, following the mid-19th century designs of Adele Moreau. B. P. Grimaud printed this deck in Paris, France, c.1890. Complete 56/56 cards.
Deck Identifiers:
· Style: Chiromancy/Palmistry (Moreau)
· Titles: French
· Borders: single black-line
· Reverses: tartan pattern in blue and pink
· Paper: pasteboard cardstock
· Corners: square
· Tax-Stamp: No. 48; “This stamp was in use in France from 1890 to 1917, and from 1922 to 1940.” The text reads 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' and 'DÉCRET DU 12 AVRIL 1890'. (Endebrock 2011).
CONDITION: Very good condition overall; Complete deck with 56/56 cards. The deck shows some wear and use, with minimal signs of age discolouration, darkening, and some corner wear, else very good. See photographs for full condition details.