Tarot Steinberger – Limited Edition

Tarot Steinberger is a rare collector's edition that recreates one of the most beautiful German decks of the 19th century. Inspired by the tradition of historic German Tarot, it revives the original works printed in Frankfurt around 1820, when Tarot cards were not only a means of divination but true works of art.

Each card is crafted using the authentic technique of metal engraving, as employed by European masters throughout the 19th century. After printing, the images were coloured using the pochoir method – hand-painting through stencils – which gives every illustration rich, vibrant colours, exceptional depth, and the distinctive aesthetic of antique luxury editions. The result is a deck that impresses equally with its historical value and artistic beauty.

The illustrations are filled with mythological scenes, classical symbolism, and the intricate detail characteristic of early European Tarot traditions. Though rooted in the German school, Tarot Steinberger offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of Tarot before modern systems took shape, making it a prized choice for collectors and practitioners who appreciate historic decks alike.

This edition is limited and numbered, printed in only 2,999 copies worldwide. It is precisely this restricted print run that makes the deck a coveted addition for any connoisseur of rare, artistic, and historical editions.

Author: Unknown (historic German deck)

Reconstruction and edition: Lo Scarabeo

Origin: Frankfurt, Germany (c. 1820)

Contents: 54 cards + multilingual instructions

Card size: 59 × 109 mm

Production technique: Metal engraving with hand colouring (pochoir)

Tradition: Historic German Tarot

Category: Limited collector's edition

Print run: Numbered edition, limited to 2,999 copies