White Box "C" Thoth "Greenie" deck in good condition.

The "White Box C" version of the Thoth Tarot deck, published in 1978 and 1983, is also highly regarded by collectors and tarot enthusiasts. The next edition after "White Box B", "White Box C" offers its own unique features and differences that set it apart from both its predecessor and later editions.

The "White Box C" version was part of the ongoing publication and distribution of the Thoth Tarot deck, and retained Aleister Crowley's original designs and Lady Frieda Harris' artistic execution. Special features of this version include:

- Print Quality and Colors: Many collectors and enthusiasts will note that the colors and printing of the "White Box C" edition may differ from previous versions. The saturation of the colors and the details of the printing technique can bring out different perspectives on the symbolism of the cards.

- Packaging: As the name suggests, this version came in a white box containing the cards and possibly an instruction booklet explaining the meanings and use of the cards according to Crowley and Harris's views.

- Availability and Collector's Value: While "White Box C" may not be as rare as some of the earlier editions, its unique features make it a sought-after item among collectors. In particular, pieces in good condition with minimal signs of wear can be valuable.

Although "White Box C" did not include significant changes to the design or art of the cards themselves compared to previous editions, collectors and tarot scholars value this version for the context of its era and the continuity it provides in preserving Crowley and Harris' original vision.

As with all collectibles, the rarity, condition and originality of the edition are important factors in determining its value. The "White Box C" edition offers its own unique part in the history of the Thoth Tarot deck, which continues to be a subject of interest and study from both an esoteric and collector's perspective.

New York: Samuel Weiser, (1978). First or Early Printing of Second Full Color Printing. Set of cards with booklet in original folding cardboard box. The cards measure 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"; the box a fraction of an inch larger. Complete set comprising the 78 Tarot cards, plus an additional "Caliph Card" with a short history of the deck, and an extra card with Crowley's unicursal hexagram on the recto. Also a 48 page stapled booklet (the "LWB" - "Little White Booklet") titled "Instructions for Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot Deck' by James Wasserman, with two Essays by Frieda Harris with commentary and Footnotes by Stuart R. Kaplan. A first or early Weiser printing of the deck sometimes known as "White Box C". Following the success of the original Llewellyn and Weiser printings of the Thoth deck ("White Box A", Llewllyn; "White Box B" Llewellyn and Weiser) arrangements were made to rephotograph the original Tarot designs in London, to produce a more accurate deck. It was co-published by US Games Systems Inc. and Weiser in 1978, with distribution initially done by Llewellyn. The deck was very popular, with at least three printings done in the "White Box C" form, but with subtle differences between them. As far as we can establish this is an early printing of the Samuel Weiser version of "White Box C" - with Weiser identified on the box as the Publisher and the distributor, but with no ISBN printed on the box. The printing number sequence of the "LWB" is complete in series from 10 -1, indicating it is a first printing, and the Caliph Card has neither address nor copyright information on it. (Thanks to R. Leo Gillis for his help with the information on which this listing is based.) The deck itself is unused and thus Fine, the booklet has some minor creasing to the front wrapper, and the box is lightly rubbed particularly at the corners. Uncommon to find an unused early printing.

Item #66116