c.1790 Single La Maison Dieu (Tower) Card by L. Carey Pre-Revolutionary Besançon Tarot

Thoughtful delivery service

Easy 30 day returns

Certified Reviews

Description

c.1790 Single La Maison Dieu (Tower) Card by L. Carey Pre-Revolutionary Besançon Tarotc. 1790 Pre Revolutionary L. Carey La Maison Dieu (Tower), Strasbourg Besanon Published by L. Carey [Carr], c. 1783 1793 Description: Louis Carey (1736 1808) was a "Marchand cartier" (merchant cardmaker) active in Strasbourg, France, who produced cards from 1776 until he died in 1808. The blocks for the Carey Besanon deck were initially engraved by Francois Isnard (1695 1765) and used by several cardmakers. Prior to Carey, J. B. Benoist produced the

Published by Thomas De La Rue

x3v blank)

and other minor issues

· Reverses: diagonal cross pattern of bright blue & white

it would become “one of the most widely read

is a collection of various works

Leather is ruled with gold gilt borders

back board with water damage and white discolouration

with hatchback versos/backs

Good-very good condition

Type: Tarot de Marseille

The deck for sale here is a "Pam-C" variant with the added line at the top of the right of the sun's nose/eyebrow on Arcanum XIX