An original Lenormand fortune-telling card deck from the early post-war period, produced around 1951 by the publisher VASS in Leinfelden / Stuttgart-Süd, Germany.
Decks of this type combine the traditional iconography of the Lenormand system with explanatory verses printed on the cards. This format follows the popular tradition of early 20th-century European oracle and divination cards, designed to make the interpretation of the symbols easier and more accessible.
Original post-war Lenormand editions have become increasingly collectible today, appreciated both by historical playing-card collectors and enthusiasts of traditional divination systems.
Original Lenormand fortune-telling cards with explanatory verses
Publisher: VASS, Leinfelden / Stuttgart-Süd, Germany
Dating: circa 1951
Classic Lenormand oracle system
36 cards, complete deck
Card size approx. 55 × 86 mm
Traditional Lenormand imagery with poetic interpretation verses
Blue and white ornamental card backs
Original instruction sheet included
Original publisher tuck box
Condition
Cards appear very well preserved and hardly used
Colors remain clear and vibrant
Box shows light age-related wear
Opening edge slightly damaged
Overall stable and collectible condition
The cards themselves are in remarkably good condition.
The visible wear on the box is typical for authentic sets from this period and is described transparently.
This Lenormand deck combines classic symbolism, historical printing culture, and the long tradition of European fortune-telling cards — an authentic collectible from the early 1950s.
The deck has been inspected, stored carefully, and is offered in the condition described.
Shipping is securely packaged and sent with DHL including tracking.
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This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
