Tarot de Marseille – Gassmann: Anima Antiqua Deck

A limited-edition reproduction of François Gassmann’s historic 1840 Tarot de Marseille

arot de Marseille: Gassmann – Anima Antiqua is a refined limited-edition Tarot de Marseille deck, faithfully reproducing the iconic cards originally produced in 1840 by François Gassmann of Geneva, Switzerland. This historic deck belongs to the classical Tarot de Marseille tradition and stands as an important example of early European cartomancy.

Recreated through meticulous historical research, this edition preserves the character, proportions, and visual language of the original deck while presenting it in a form suitable for modern readers and collectors. Printed on high-quality card stock, the cards retain the clarity and symbolism essential to traditional Marseille-style reading.

The deck includes a companion booklet by Giordano Berti, offering historical context and guidance, and is housed in a premium presentation box. As part of Lo Scarabeo’s Anima Antiqua series, this release is dedicated to preserving and honouring foundational tarot imagery through carefully curated historical reproductions.

Whether used for divination, study, or collection, Tarot de Marseille: Gassmann offers a direct connection to the roots of tarot practice, making it an essential addition for serious readers and tarot historians alike.

Deck Highlights

• Limited-edition historical reproduction

• Originally created by François Gassmann in 1840

• Part of the Anima Antiqua series

• Traditional Tarot de Marseille structure

• Ideal for classical cartomancy and study

What’s Included

• 78 Tarot de Marseille cards

• Informational booklet

• Premium box

Product Details

• Imprint: Lo Scarabeo

• Publication date: 20 January 2026

• ISBN: 8054341040104

• Format: Cards

• Contents: 78 cards & booklet

• Booklet length: 32 pages

• Card size: 74 × 113 mm

Perfect for

• Tarot de Marseille readers

• Historical tarot collectors

• Cartomancy and traditional divination

• Students of tarot history

• Fans of Lo Scarabeo’s Anima Antiqua series

Tarot de Marseille: Gassmann – Anima Antiqua is a bridge to tarot’s past, preserving the elegance and symbolism of an era where the cards were tools of both mystery and meaning.