Tarot: Original 1909
A re-creation of the classic Rider-Waite deck with original coloring by Pamela Colman Smith. This version is as close as possible to the first printed edition of 1909, and conveys the spirit of the times and the authenticity of the traditional Tarot. The colors are muted, the paper is reminiscent of vintage, and the symbolism remains clear and rich, preserving its sacred charge.
Author : Arthur Edward Waite
Illustrator : Pamela Colman Smith
Publisher : Lo Scarabeo
Year of publication : 2020
Number of cards : 78
Description : Deck in a vintage box, with a booklet in several languages, including English
Subject : Classic tarot, vintage, historical reconstruction
Tradition : Rider–Waite–Smith
Illustrations : Authentic images from 1909, muted colors, vintage style and original lines
Card size : about 6.6 x 12 cm
Suitable for : Those who want to work with the most authentic version of the Waite deck, who value history and classics in their original form
This deck is like a time machine - it returns to the origins of the Tarot of the 20th century, preserving the living wisdom of the classics.