Original Waite Rider Tarot Deck

Original version of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck created by E. A. Waite and illustrated by the british illustrator Pamela Colman Smith. It is commonly referred to as the Waite-Rider or Pam-A deck. Its symbolism is mostly taken from the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn that both Waite and Colman Smith were part of. The deck was produced by Rider in 1909. Since its release this deck became the most popular type of divination tarot and inspired countless various -- you can find some of the most prominent variations linked in the related deck section below.


Original Waite Rider Tarot Deck information

Deck Type
Divination Tarot
Family
Rider-Waite-Smith
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Rider
Manufacturing Year
1909
Artist
Pamela Colman Smith
Face pattern
Rider Waite Smith
Suit style
Rider Waite style
Suits
xvii
Card back style
Pattern
Card back colors

Original Waite Rider Tarot Deck Cards Images

High resolution scanned images of all the Original Waite Rider Tarot Deck cards. Click on a card image to enlarge it.

Original Waite Rider Tarot Deck physical characteristics

Available cards / total
78 / 78 Cards
Condition
Good
Width
70 mm
Height
119 mm
Original Box
No
Manual
No

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