Antique game "Mademoiselle Le Normand's Grand Game" – Late 19th century

A complete antique divination deck published by BP Grimaud in Paris (54, rue de Lancry), known as the Grand Jeu de Mlle Le Normand , named after the famous 19th-century clairvoyant . This set comprises 52 chromolithographed cards, accompanied by their original explanatory booklet entitled "Pratiques secrètes de Mlle Le Normand" (Secret Practices of Mademoiselle Le Normand). Each card features a rich composition blending astrological symbols, historical scenes, mythological figures, constellations, and linguistic flowers. The artwork is exquisitely detailed, with precise drawing, vibrant colors, and elegant framing in a highly refined academic and narrative style. The backs of the cards are decorated with an elegant geometric pattern. The presence of a printed tax stamp integrated into the illustration (Decree of April 12, 1890), attesting to an edition regulated by the French State under the Third Republic, typical of games produced by BP Grimaud at the very end of the 19th century.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century
✦ Dimensions: Box: 13 × 9.5 × 4 cm
✦ Material: Printed heavy cardboard, chromolithography
✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, complete game with illustrated box and original booklet, tax stamp present

A refined 19th-century divination game – a must-have for collectors of antique tarot cards or lovers of romantic occultism.