c.1875 Tarot de Besançon/Besancon Tarot, after Jerger, by Blanche succr. to Renault
Complete 78/78 cards
Published by J. Blanche, France, c. 1875-78, successor to Renault Fabricant de Tarot de Joerger à Besançon
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DESCRIPTION:
This Besançon design was originally published by J. Jerger in 1801 and subsequently by Renault in 1845, with Juno and Jupiter replacing Le Pape and La Papesse. Blanche took up publishing this tarot in 1875 before Kirchner took over in 1878. Blanche print markers at card margins.
Deck Identifiers:
· Style: Tarot de Besançon (originally classified as IT-1.4 by IPCS)
· Titles: French
· Cards: J.I. on the shield of Arcanum VII (Le Chariot); brand label on 2 of Cups: "J. Blanche /Succr de Renault/ Fabricant du Tarot de Joerger/a Besançon"; "J. Blanche, à Besançon" on all major arcana/trumps and court cards.
· Borders: single black line
· Versos/Backs: blue marbling
· Paper: pasteboard cardstock
CONDITION: Very good condition; complete 78/78 cards; with minor signs of wear, and some paint chipping of the Hermit & the Jack of Swords. (see photographs)
Card Measurements: 12.2 cm X 6.6 cm
