Minchiate

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The Minchiate Tarot by Lo Scarabeo is a photo reproduction of a Florentine Minchiate deck from 1725. A reprinting of the deck they originally published in the 1990s, long out of print and much desired by collectors of historical decks and those interested in the development of the tarot. It includes 97 cards, the usual 56 that comprise the minor arcana of the tarot, and an extended major arcana whose 41 cards follow the tradition of Minchiate decks. The cards are housed in a sturdy box with a neat magnetic closure and are accompanied by a fully illustrated book that gives information and instructions in five European languages. At the back of the book all 97 cards are illustrated in full colour for ease of reference. The cards are housed in a double well beneath the book where a simple white ribbon allows for easy removal. Smaller than the typical Lo Scarabeo deck the cards measure 57x102 mm (2.2x4 inches), and fit easily into the hand despite the thickness of the extended deck. The backs of the cards feature a woodcut print of a woman against a pale brown background with the legend 'ETRURIA' beneath her. This design is bordered by a spotted design on the same brown background. Thi

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