The Universal Marseille Tarot is based on the classical 18th-century school and draws on the traditions of master Claude Bourdelle. This mini-edition is part of the official Achette Collection, which was distributed through magazine issues. The deck is used in teaching as a reference Marseille system and represents a reconstruction of the historical European tarot.
Deck name: Universal Tarot of Marseille
Author/artist: Valeria Menozzi
Publisher: Ashette Collection
Year of publication: 2014
Issue: No. 16–17
Number of cards: 78
Format: mini (partwork)
Deck type: Classic Marseille school
Series category: classic
Color of the series: red
Contents: Ashet partwork cards (magazine not included)
Peculiarities:
- The original edition of the collector's series "Tarot Encyclopedia".
- The full deck is assembled from two magazines: No. 16 and No. 17.
- Historical reconstruction of the deck by C. Bourdelle.
- The mini-format is convenient for studying the Marseille system.
- Suitable for collection and educational practice.
Confirmation of issue #16-17:
Link to the series catalogue where it is confirmed that
No. 16–17 = Universal Marseille Tarot:
https://www.toybytoy.com/collection/Encyclopedia-Tarot-16-and-17-The-Tarot-De-Marseille