1970 The Royal Fez Moroccan Tarot by A.G. Muller, U.S. Games
78/78 Cards
c.1970 The Royal Fez Moroccan Tarot 78/78 cards, with original box, limited edition #(?)87/500
Published by Rigel Press Ltd., 22 Cloncurry Street, London, S.W.6, Great Britain, 1970.
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Deck: The Royal Fez Moroccan Tarot
Description: [Tarot, Playing Cards] The Royal Fez Moroccan Tarot. Rigel Press, Ltd.: London, 1970. Rare, 1st edition, "22 Grand Arcana|56 Minor Arcana with a table of Qabbalistic attributions referring to the Tree of Life. The designs said to be derived from a 13th-century Moroccan fortune-telling pack. This pack edition is limited to 500 copies, of which this is number (?)87." Due to water damage, the original number is obscured, perhaps 87, 287, or 387.
According to Stuart Kaplan, the deck was conceived by Roland Berrill, who commissioned the artwork from Michael Hobdell. The cards’ imagery apparently reflects Berrill's belief that the tarot had its origins in 13th-century Moroccan secret societies. Most commentators, however, have observed that the designs owe much to the Waite-Smith deck.
Deck Identifiers:
• Rounded corners
• Single black-line borders
• Original blue box with limited edition number
• Backs/Versos solid blue
• Gold-gilt edges
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CONDITION: Very good condition. The cards are in very good condition, with some minor marks and signs of wear, particularly to the versos/backs. Original box label with lacks and water damage/marks. Outer box without the top side and inside sleeve without the bottom side of the box. Card Dimensions: 11.7 cm X 7.0 cm |
