The Encyclopedia of Tarot vol.1,2,3&4 - Stuart R. Kaplan, USGames Systems (OOP, Rare, preloved, collectible)

Now available a really rare treat. Must-have books for a true tarot enthusiast. Compiled by Stuart R. Kaplan and published by US Games Systems, The Logical Encyclopedia of Tarot and All Its Parts is an encyclopedia that presents an unfathomable number of tarot cards from the beginning of time to the present day.

Vol 1. is still available as new and the second one can be found fairly well, but for some strange and inexplicable reason, 3 and 4 are starting to be really rare and hard to find. The four in particular has become a kind of Holy Grail to find.

Tarotpuodi's procurement department has dug up the volumes of its own library to offer one complete and top-quality set.

These are definitely not easy to find...

You can get additional pictures from this series of ours if you want. The pictures on the page are the publisher's old sales pictures.

In the pictures you can find a YouTube video made of this book series.

Stuart R. Kaplan and Jean Huets | US Games Systems , Stamford, CT

"If you love the tarot, if you are passionate about art... Volume IV [of the Encyclopedia of Tarot] will not only entice you to keep reading but will Capture your attention for days as you peruse its pages and discover not only new cards but aspects of the Tarot brought together by Jean Huets to further your study.” — Timeless Spirit Magazine

Artists, occultists, collectors, and art historians find inspiration in The Encylopedia of Tarot. Lavishly illustrated with thousands of Decks from all over the world, each volume stands alone, while adding to the story of the Tarot as told over the centuries.

Volume I: An overall view of Tarot and its history–and alternative histories.

In the first major reference work of its kind, this comprehensive volume traces the history and origins of the earliest extant tarot, tarocchi, and tarock decks. Written with authority, and sharing a wealth of information, Kaplan's chronological presentation takes Readers from the earliest hand-painted cards, through the historical developments of printed cards, and surveys twentieth century Tarot interests.

Included are discussions and Photographs of 3,200 cards from Decks dating from the 15th to the 20th century, plus 100 References to the Origins of Tarot and playing cards. Annotated Bibliography of over 1,700 entries.

Volume II: The late medieval / early Renaissance roots of tarot. Medieval symbolism of the Trumps (Major Arcana). Antique Decks from the 15th through 19th centuries. Tarock. Identifying and dating Tarot cards by back designs, makers' marks, tax stamps, etc.

Volume III: Tarot in the 20th century–from teddy bears to “cat people” to Renaissance. Includes a Biography of visionary artist Pamela Colman Smith, illustrated with her Tarot and non-Tarot artwork.

Volume IV: Wide-ranging interpretations of Tarot in published and unpublished decks, Mostly 20th and early 21st century. Special sections are Japanese decks, Rider-Waite decks, Tarot of Marseilles, and Egyptian-inspired tarots.

Language in all English