SIGNED + LIMITED EDITION of 46/500 — NAPOLEON HISTORICAL TAROT DECK: NEW TAROT GAME WITH NAPOLEONIC CHARACTERS (NUOVO GIOCO DI TAROCCHI CON PERSONAGGI NAPOLEONICI) —(NOUVEL JEU DE TAROTS AVEC LES PERSONNAGES NAPOLEONIENS) — By Osvaldo Menegazzi, 1983 — MINT CONDITION, Very ScarceA rare and out-of-print, signed, limited edition (of 500) The Napoleon Historical Tarot Deck by Osvaldo Menegazzi, whose art is currently being sold in galleries. Menegazzi's great skill and vast knowledge of art and tarot history is self-taught. He has published many historically important Tarots and has produced thematic decks for friends and colleagues. More recently, he has focused his creative energy on intricate, handcrafted decks.
This is a handsomely illustrated, 78-card deck presenting vignettes, personalities and attire of the Napoleon era. Minor arcana have suit symbols and each suit features a different medal from that era. This limited edition of 500 includes the box, instruction booklet, tarot cards and certificate of authenticity. The box, booklet, tarot cards and certificate of authenticity have no wear and are in mint condition. The 78 cards are all present — they have not been used, and remain in their original card order. The certificate of authenticity holds Menegazzi's signature, date and limited edition of 46/500.
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