c.1890 Grand Etteilla Tarot Egyptien Type I
complete 78/78 cards with 2-piece telescopic box, original instruction booklet
Published by B. P. Grimaud, Paris, France, c. 1890
DESCRIPTION:
After the occultist, Etteilla's designs, the Grand Etteilla by Grimaud is considered a Type I style. Etteilla was the pseudonym of Jean-Baptiste Alliette. His designs are considered to be one of the first tarots created specifically for cartomancy.
Deck Identifiers:
- Style: Etteilla type I
- Titles: French
- Cards: tax-stamp on Two of Swords
- Colours: chromolithograph
- Borders: single black-line
- Reverses: blue pattern of swirls
- Paper: pasteboard card-stock
- Corners: square
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CONDITION: Good condition. Cards are overall in very good condition, with no signs of wear from use. Box in good condition, paper applique very well preserved, top panel of outer sleeve & bottom panel of inner sleeve missing from two-part telescopic box, with minor signs of wear & scuffing of edges. Booklet in good condition, tear of front cover and minor signs of wear. (see photographs) Card Measurements: 6.3 cm X 11.8 cm |