Unknown Tarot deck.....

[ShadowStorm]

Hi guys!!!!

I was recently given a tarot deck that I know little about.

It's called the insight institute deck, apparently. Does anybody know anything about this deck...eg...how old it is...when it was printed etc...

If you do...I'd appreciate any info!!!

I attached a picture of a couple of the cards at the url below.

Thanks!!!

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http://www.boomspeed.com/shadowstorm/unknowntarotdeck.jpg

[Mithrea]

Quick Google search sent me to . . .


http://www.tarotgarden.com/database/dbsearchengine.php?search_type=instock&pageenter=19


"Country of Publication: England
Number of Cards: 78
Publication Year: 1949 or 1950s
Publication Status: Out-of-Print
Reference: Encyclopedia of Tarot, vol. I, p. 197

Description: Tarot that combines elements of the Marseilles- and Rider/Waite-style tarots. By the Insight Institute of Great Britain, used in conjunction with its tarot tutorials as early as 1949. Scans are of the silk-screened version, other printed versions were also made. 78 cards; the pip cards are unillustrated. Listed in Kaplan's 'Encyclopedia of Tarot,' vol. I, p. 197. "

[cherrywind]

ShadowStorm - even if you don't work well with the deck it appears as though you have an antique on your hands (an occult one which are generally more rare as well). Keep a good hold of it!

[ShadowStorm]

It's fast becoming my prize possession....never mind that it's antique...the energy that comes off those cards is amazing!!!!!

I'll guard them till the end of my days!!!!

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