Vandenborre Bacchus Tarot - Printed 1983 - New in Original forpackning

Vandenborre Bacchus Tarot - Printed 1983 - New in Original forpackning This is a vintage Vandenborre Bacchus Tarot original U.S. Games Systems Printing from 1983. It is a VERY RARE and sought after deck for collectors. This deck is a reproduction of a deck first published in Belgium in 1770. It is similar to the Marseilles in style though there are a few major differences. The High Priestess has been replaced with Le'Espagnol Capitano Eracasse (The Spanish Captain), the Hierophant has been replaced by Bacus (Bacchus), The Tower has been replaced by La Foudre (Thunder) and the Fool is numbered XXII. Justice is VIII and Strength is XI. Per Kaplan in The Encyclopedia of Tarot, Volume One, "Capitano Eracasse [The Spanish Captain] appears to be based on the character of Captain Fraccasse in the French version of the Commedia dell'Arte. He is a stock character, a braggart and swaggering soldier in the tradition that extends back to Greek and Roman satire." There are other differences - The Hanged Man is portrayed right side up; The Star shows a seated man holding a divider looking at the sky like an astronomer; The Moon depicts a seated male figure as well. The Court consists of Roi (King), Reine (Queen), Chevalier (Knight) and Valet (Page). The art is a woodblock style colored in red, blue, green, yellow and beige. The cards measure 4 5/8" X 2 3/4". The card stock is uncoated on the face of the card, but coated on the backs. The face of the card is a light tan, giving the appearance of age. The backs are white and have a simple Sun in a honeycomb pattern done in blue. The suits are Epees (Swords), Deniers (Coins), Batons (Wands) and Coupes (Cups). The Minor Arcana are pips.