9781567180992 - The Buckland Romani Tarot: in the Authentic Gypsy Tradition by Raymond Buckland (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Lissanne Lake (illustrator). 1st Edition. Boxed set of 78 colorful tarot cards and the paperback book (239 pages, with Bibliography) that explains their meaning and their use.This is the First Edition, First Printing of the book and cards. CONDITION: book and cards FINE; box is VERY GOOD, with only minor scuffing and extremity wear to corners. CONTENT: ".for so long the Gypsies have been associated with the tarot; now, at last, there is a tarot deck that is actually tied to the Gypsies themselves." - Raymond Buckland. This beautiful new card deck incorporates the symbols unique to Romani culture into the age-old form of the tarot. Raymond Buckland was brought up among English Romani Gypsies, and is well recognized for his extensive occult knowledge. His partnership with award-winning artist Lissanne Lake has resulted in a tarot that is as much a joy to look at as it is to use. The full-sized book included in this kit was specifically written to accompany the deck. It includes fresh, insightful interpretations, a history of the Gypsies and their role in preserving and spreading the lore of ancient lands, a Romani English word list, guidance on caring for and using the cards, and a selection of spreads.