THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TAROT: Volume I

Kaplan, Stuart R.

ISBN 10: 0913866113 / ISBN 13: 9780913866115

Editore: US Games Systems Inc, United States, 1980

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Volume I. 3,200 illustrations plus 8 colour plates make this mammoth work, containing all relevant information and artwork on the tarot, the definitive work for the serious student. Third Printing. US Games Systems Inc., USA 1980. illus xvi + 390pp hb pict yellow/blue dw, gilt blue cloth, fine ***Heavy book may need extra shipping if not UK. Codice articolo 012167

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Titolo: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TAROT: Volume I

Casa editrice: US Games Systems Inc, United States

Data di pubblicazione: 1980

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Fine

Condizione sovraccoperta: NO Dustwrapper

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Provides information on every important theory and intepretation and every recognized deck, illustrating and commenting on the symbolism of the early Tarocchi decks and the major later decks

Product Description:

An outstanding archive of the tarot in three volumes. Brings together the major theories of occultists and scholars, and reproductions of cards from more than 1,000 different tarot decks, many which have never been published. Kaplan also explores symbolism, origins, iconography, and interpretations of tarot cards.The set is illustrated in black and white and color, and includes more than 15,000 cards from tarot and tarock decks dating from the 15th century to the present. Each volume features different cards and decks, and the combined annotated bibliography contains more than 3,300 titles from the 14th century to the present.Discussions and photographs of 3,200 cards from decks dating from the 15th to the 20th century, plus 100 references to the origins of tarot and playing cards.