Tarots of Marseille (Lo Scarabeo Decks) (Cards)

~ Lo Scarabeo (Author)

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Product Description

The family of Marseilles cards are the decks that first caught the attention of French occultists, thus beginning Tarot's use as a divination tool. The Tarots of Marseille, a detailed reproduction of a classic Marseilles deck, maintains an integrity of Tarot symbolism and a connection with Tarot's veiled past while incorporating added details that enhance usability and increase ease in reading.

About the Author

Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for our new decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value.

Tradition
One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

Development
New decks and ideas are continually gathered from all over the world. This allows Lo Scarabeo to produce some of the most innovative decks available today.

Quality
Lo Scarabeo is committed to ever increasing quality and beauty of their products.

Distribution
*Llewellyn is the exclusive distributor of Lo Scarabeo products in North America.

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738700118
• ISBN-13: 978-0738700113
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #831,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent classic for all collectors., July 20, 2005

By	Richard K. Kostoff "karmarich" (columbus, oh) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This version of a classic pack used for divination shoud be in all advanced and serious fans of tarots collection. It is the first time I worked with these images and I must say, reading with this deck gives very accurate reading. That is if one knows the meanings of the minors intuitively. They are not illustrated in this particular rendition.

I like the size of these cards and the backs have a definite appeal, recalling an older century. The cards are subtitled in Italian, with most other European languages included. The originals are in French only. This is probably a major factor in the particular edition being so popular on the continent and elsewhere. I really like the colors as well.

This deck is excellent for the serious student of the tarot. For centuries, it was the most popular tarot and first deck used for divination. It connects the serious student with the true history of the cards. A truely major accomplishment in European history!

The downside to this system is that the minor trumps are not illustrated which can be a deterrent to the beginner. Imagine that this was the only popular set available before the mass production of the Rider-Waite system! What a challenge to students and mystics to use memory alone.