Original Kipper Cards — 1890s Edition 36+6 Cards
The Kipper Cards are one of the most fascinating systems in cartomancy — less well known than Lenormand or tarot in the English-speaking world, but with a devoted following and a tradition of reading that produces remarkably specific and detailed insights. This 1890s Edition preserves the original artwork from the deck's first publication, with all its period character and directness intact.
Developed in Germany in the late 19th century, Kipper Cards are explicitly social in their reading system. The cards depict specific types of people, relationships, environments, and situations, and readings work by mapping these elements onto the actual circumstances of the querent's life. Who is this person in the reading? Which situation does this card represent? The system is concrete and practical in a way that appeals to readers who find more abstract systems frustrating.
The 1890s artwork has a period charm that is also, importantly, functional — the imagery is clear enough to work with while maintaining the visual character of its era. The additional 6 cards in this edition provide expanded options for specific reading contexts.
This deck is best suited to cartomancy enthusiasts who want to learn a lesser-known but rewarding system, or to collectors of historical European divination decks. The learning curve is real but the rewards are significant.
Card quality is appropriate for the historical reproduction — solid and well-printed.
One of the genuine treasures in our Lenormand collection.
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