An early and charming Rider-Waite variant from Merrimack Publishing Corp., printed in Hong Kong during tarot's mid-century revival.

Rather than leaving readers to memorize traditional meanings, this edition prints concise fortune-telling interpretations directly on every card—a fascinating glimpse into how tarot was taught to beginners decades before the modern tarot renaissance.

Included are the original instruction booklet, fold-out spread guide, and decorative Indian carved wood box. Original box lost to time. Today these Merrimack editions are appreciated not only for their vintage character, but as an important chapter in the history of Rider-Waite publishing and the popularization of tarot.

Good condition, the item pictured in this listing is the item you will receive.