Grand Etteilla Tarot Deck & Guide | Vintage Facsimile | Circa 1870

This faithful reproduction brings back to life one of the most historically significant tarot decks ever created. The Grand Etteilla Tarot, originally designed in the late 18th century and reproduced here from a circa 1870 printing, stands apart from more familiar traditions like the Rider-Waite-Smith. Its 78 cards follow a unique occult system, with 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana labeled entirely in French. The artwork carries that unmistakable vintage quality, with line work and coloring that feel genuinely of their era rather than modern reinterpretations.

What makes this deck so compelling is its place in tarot history. It was built from the ground up for divination and occult study, weaving together astrology, the four classical elements, and the four humors into a single integrated system. Holding these cards, you get a real sense of how tarot was understood and practiced over two centuries ago. For anyone drawn to the roots of cartomancy and the evolution of tarot as a tool for insight, this deck is a meaningful window into that tradition.