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Up for sale is a beautiful vintage deck of Mlle Lenormand Fortune Telling Cards, published by the renowned AGM AGMüller in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. This particular set is a Special Edition for Time-Life Books, making it a unique addition for collectors of tarot, cartomancy, or vintage occult memorabilia.
The deck features the classic \"Blue Owl\" design on the card backs and includes the original instruction booklet and tuck box.
Publisher: AGM AGMüller (Switzerland)
Publication Date: © 1970
Special Edition: Produced for Time-Life Books
Item Number: No. 12274
Deck Style: Lenormand (36 Cards)
Language: English (Verses on cards and instruction booklet)
Dimensions: Standard bridge-size cards
Historical Note
Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand (1772–1843) was a famous French professional fortune-teller who gained immense fame during the Napoleonic era. Known as the \"Sybille of the Faubourg Saint-Germain,\" she claimed to have read for Empress Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte.
While this specific 36-card system was popularized after her death, it bears her name as a tribute to her legacy in divination. The \"Blue Owl\" version is one of the most beloved and enduring designs, featuring charming 19th-century style illustrations paired with rhyming verses to help the reader interpret the cards\' meanings.
Condition
Cards: All 36 cards are present. They show light signs of age-appropriate wear but remain crisp with vibrant colors (see photos for details).
Booklet: Original instruction booklet by S.R. Kaplan is included. The bottom corner of the cover has a small fold/tear (visible in photos), but text remains fully legible.
Box: The original tuck box is included. It shows some shelf wear, scuffing, and softening at the edges, consistent with a vintage item from the 1970s.
Whether you are a seasoned cartomancer or a collector of vintage ephemera, this Time-Life Special Edition offers a piece of 20th-century mystical history. The AGM Müller printing quality is world-class, ensuring these cards remain a functional and beautiful tool for years to come.
