c.1890 Nouveau Jeu De La Main, coomplete 56/56 cards with booklet and indicator cards Published by B. P. Grimaud, Paris, France c.1890 Card Measurements: 11.7 cm x 6.3 cm DESCRIPTION: Antique Parisian palmistry cards following the mid-19th-century designs by Adele Moreau. This deck was printed by B. P. Grimaud of Paris, in France, c.1890. Complete 56/56 cards with 2 indicator cards (one pink and one blue), booklet, and box. Deck Identifiers: · Style: Chiromancy/Palmistry · Titles: French · Borders: black frame · Reverses: blue pattern of circular swirls · Paper: pasteboard cardstock · Corners: square · Tax-Stamp: No. 48; "This stamp was in use in France from 1890 to 1917, and from 1922 to 1940." The text reads 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' and 'DÉCRET DU 12 AVRIL 1890'. (Endebrock 2011). · Manufacturer Mark: #56 with "Chiromancie Nouvelle de Mme A. Moureau (Eève de Melle Lenormand et de A. de. PARA D'HERMES" CONDITION: Very good condition overall; Complete deck with 56 of 56 cards, plus 2 indicator cards (1 pink and 1 blue), booklet and box. The cards are in very good condition with few signs of wear, age discolouration, and patina; booklet in very good condition, complete; box is in good condition, with both sleeves present, outer and inner sleeves with tape repair; front label preserved with lack at bottom; handwritten chart from previous owner, included. See photographs for full condition details.
