The Buckland Romani Tarot: In the Authentic Gypsy Tradition (Book & Card Deck)

Raymond Buckland

ISBN 10: 156718099X / ISBN 13: 9781567180992

Published by Llewellyn Worldwide, St. Paul MN, 2001

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Buckland Romani Tarot: In the Authentic Gypsy Tradition (Book & Card Deck)
• Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, St. Paul MN
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156718099X
• ISBN 13: 9781567180992
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Lissanne Lake
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

The way of the Gypsies revealed in a stunning new Tarot pack * Captures the Gypsy flavour in a 78 traditional tarot cards * Reveals Raymond Buckland's unique method of card Interpretation * A fascinating foray into Gypsy history and their introduction of the Tarot cards to the Western world This Tarot is based on Romanies as the author knew them, growing up in England before and after the Second World War. Following the traditional form of Tarot - which was originally Introduced into Europe by the Gypsies - this deck is unique in its use of Romani scenes to portray the ancient symbolism.

About the Author

Raymond Buckland is one the leading authorities on witchcraft and the supernatural. He has been reading Tarot cards for forty years.