c.1875-1878 Tarot de Besançon/Besancon Tarot, after Jerger, by Blanche succr. to Renault
Complete 78/78 cards
Published by (assumed) J. Blanche, France, c. 1875-78 succr to Renault Fabricant de Tarot de Joerger a Besançon
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DESCRIPTION:
This Besancon design was originally published by J. Jerger in 1801 and subsequently by Renault in 1845, with Juno and Jupiter replacing Le Pape and La Papesse. Blanche took up publishing this tarot in 1875 before Kirchner took over in 1878. Blanche print markers are missing from the sides of the cards, as seen with other examples, though present on the Two of Cups. This lack might indicate it is perhaps an early Kirchner or an anomaly. Given the patterned printed backs, it is likely a later Blanche edition.
Deck Identifiers:
· Style: Tarot de Besançon (originally classified as IT-1.4 by IPCS)
· Titles: French
· Cards: J.I. on the shield of Arcanum VII (Le Chariot); brand label on 2 of Cups: "J. Blanche /Succr de Renault/ Fabricant du Tarot de Joerger/a Besançon";
· Borders: single black-line
· Versos/Backs: blue cross-hatch
· Paper: pasteboard cardstock
CONDITION: Very good condition; complete 78/78 cards; with minor signs of wear and a slight warp to the deck. The cards are bright, with thick paint, and ghosting throughout (see photographs)
Card Measurements: 12.2 cm X 6.6 cm
