• Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Cover of Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck featuring an angelic figure with wings and a U.S. Games Systems, Inc. logo.
  • Vintage-style illustration of two people in a gothic setting with a pentagram symbol above. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Tarot card featuring 'The Fool' with a person standing on a rock, holding a sword and a flower, with mountains and sun in the background. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Tarot card featuring 'The Magician' with a central figure in robes holding a candle, surrounded by nature elements. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Tarot card featuring 'The Empress' with a woman in a flowing garment and crown, holding a scepter, in a forest setting. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Tarot card titled 'The Chariot' with a central figure and sphinxes below, on a beige background. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Tarot card titled 'Justice' with a figure holding scales and a sword. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
  • Card from a tarot deck featuring a knight on horseback with the title 'Knight of Wands'. Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck Soft Color Edition by U.S. Games Systems featuring muted vintage colours, ivory borders, and the original Rider-Waite-Smith artwork.
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Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck (Soft Color Edition)

Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck (Soft Color Edition)

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The Original 1909 Rider-Waite-Smith, Restored in Gentle Historic Tones

Faithful to the past, beautifully softened for today's readers.

Some tarot decks reinterpret the classic.

This one simply lets its original beauty shine.

Pamela Colman Smith's RWS Tarot Deck (Soft Color Edition) from U.S. Games Systems presents the beloved 1909 Rider-Waite-Smith artwork in a beautifully muted colour palette inspired by the subtle tones of early printings. Featuring Pamela Colman Smith's original hand-lettered titles, elegant ivory parchment borders, and carefully preserved artwork, this edition honours the history of tarot while offering a calm, refined reading experience for modern practitioners.

Rather than brightening or modernising the artwork, this deck celebrates its vintage character, making it one of the most historically respectful Rider-Waite-Smith editions available today.

✨ A Return to Pamela Colman Smith's Original Vision

The Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot has inspired generations of readers for well over a century.

To celebrate that extraordinary legacy, U.S. Games Systems created this beautiful Soft Color Edition using Pamela Colman Smith's original artwork with a refreshed palette of muted, antique-inspired colours and warm ivory borders. Even the tiny imperfections found in the original illustrations have been intentionally preserved, maintaining the authentic character of the historic deck.

The result is a deck that feels wonderfully timeless, allowing readers to experience the artwork much as early tarot enthusiasts would have encountered it.

At a Glance

  • Artist: Pamela Colman Smith
  • Original Concept: Arthur Edward Waite
  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
  • Deck Type: Tarot Deck
  • Card Count: 78 Full-Colour Cards
  • Card Size: 2.75" × 4.75" (70 × 120 mm)
  • Guidebook: 36-page Companion Booklet with Introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan
  • System: Rider-Waite-Smith
  • ISBN: 9781646710263
  • Edition: Soft Color / Ivory Border Edition

Why You'll Love This Deck

  • 🎨 Soft, muted colour palette inspired by early Rider-Waite-Smith printings
  • ✍️ Features Pamela Colman Smith's original hand-lettered titles
  • 📜 Elegant ivory parchment borders create a classic vintage appearance
  • 🔮 Faithful to the symbolism of the original 1909 deck
  • 📖 Includes a companion booklet with an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan
  • 🌿 Perfect for study, meditation, and daily readings
  • 🖤 A wonderful alternative to brighter Rider-Waite-Smith editions
  • 💙 Beautifully produced by U.S. Games Systems

The Experience

The first thing you'll notice is the atmosphere.

The familiar golden yellows and bold colours of many Rider-Waite-Smith editions have been gently softened, allowing the artwork to feel calmer, warmer, and wonderfully nostalgic.

Every card invites you to slow down and appreciate Pamela Colman Smith's extraordinary illustrations. The muted palette creates a quieter visual experience that many readers find ideal for meditation, contemplation, and intuitive reading.

Nothing about the symbolism has changed.

The Fool still steps joyfully into the unknown.

The High Priestess still guards hidden wisdom.

The Hermit still carries his lantern into the darkness.

Only now, they appear through a softer, more antique lens that feels beautifully connected to tarot's earliest history.

Perfect For

  • Beginners learning tarot
  • Rider-Waite-Smith enthusiasts
  • Tarot teachers and students
  • Readers who prefer softer artwork
  • Daily tarot practice
  • Meditation and reflection
  • Collectors of historic editions
  • Lovers of vintage-inspired design

Product Details

  • Artist: Pamela Colman Smith
  • Original Concept: Arthur Edward Waite
  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
  • Cards: 78
  • Guidebook: 36 Pages
  • Card Size: 70 × 120 mm
  • ISBN: 9781646710263
  • Language: English

Collector's Note

This edition traces its roots to the Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set, created to celebrate the centenary of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Its popularity inspired U.S. Games Systems to produce this standalone edition, featuring a softer palette, parchment-style borders, and Pamela Colman Smith's original lettering while intentionally preserving the tiny imperfections of the historic artwork. It has quickly become a favourite among readers seeking an authentic yet beautifully refined version of the world's most influential tarot deck.

Why We Love It at Oneness Emporium

There are now dozens of Rider-Waite-Smith editions to choose from.

This is one we find ourselves recommending to readers who appreciate history.

Rather than making the artwork brighter or more dramatic, this edition allows Pamela Colman Smith's original vision to take centre stage. The muted colours feel wonderfully gentle, the ivory borders add a touch of vintage elegance, and the overall presentation has a quiet confidence that's easy to fall in love with.

If you're looking for a Rider-Waite-Smith deck that feels timeless, authentic, and beautifully respectful of tarot's heritage, this Soft Color Edition is an exceptional choice.

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