La Sibylle des Salons, also known by its English name The Parlour Sibyl, is a vintage divination deck associated with the tradition of cartomancy. This Grimaud-branded edition, published by France Cartes, dates from the 1970s. It comprises 52 illustrated cards in French and English, accompanied by the original bilingual explanatory booklet and a pyrographed wooden case.
The cards bear the marking “1969”. The original booklet is dated 1979 and contains 28 pages: 14 pages in French and 14 pages in English. The light-coloured wooden case has a sliding lid decorated with the inscription “La Sibylle des Salons”, an owl on a branch and a piece of salon furniture.
Deck Characteristics
French name
La Sibylle des Salons
English name
THE PARLOUR SIBYL
Deck type
Divination deck, cartomancy
Number of cards
52 illustrated cards
Card language
French and English
Marking on the cards
1969
Card dimensions
Approx. 3.03 × 4.53 inches
Booklet language
French and English
Booklet length
28 pages: 14 in French and 14 in English
Case
Original pyrographed wooden case
Case dimensions
Approx. 3.94 × 5.43 × 1.57 inches
Country associated with the edition
France
Contents
Cards
52 illustrated cards in French and English, all present. The cards bear the marking “1969”.
Booklet
Original bilingual explanatory booklet, 28 pages, dated 1979, with 14 pages in French and 14 pages in English.
Case
Original light-coloured pyrographed wooden case with a sliding lid.
Set
Complete set comprising all 52 cards, the original booklet and the wooden case. The original cardboard box is not included.
Condition
Overall condition
Good condition.
Cards
Good overall condition, with slight edge wear consistent with age and handling.
Booklet
Complete original 28-page booklet, dated 1979, in French and English. Some edge wear is visible, and the paper is fully yellowed with age.
Wooden case
Good overall condition, with some age-related wear, black stains and remnants of an old sticker on the back.
Noted defects
Signs of wear on the booklet and wooden case. The original cardboard box is missing.
The deck has been checked before being listed for sale.
Uses
La Sibylle des Salons, or THE PARLOUR SIBYL, can be used for cartomancy readings and the study of divination practices. Its bilingual cards and explanatory booklet allow the instructions to be consulted in both French and English. This vintage set may also appeal to collectors of antique playing and divination cards.
Photographs and Videos
The photographs and videos show the actual item offered for sale, including its 52 cards, original 28-page explanatory booklet and pyrographed wooden case.
The deck shown in the photographs and videos is exactly the item you will receive.
Shipping
Shipped from France with tracking and signature confirmation, within France and internationally. Suitable protective packaging is used to protect the deck during transit. Shipping costs are displayed at checkout.
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