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# 78 authentic Rider-Waite-Smith cards Muted vintage color palette with textured print Includes Pictorial Key & biography booklets Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set

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## Summary

> 🔮 Own a piece of tarot history—where art meets mystique!

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## Key Features

- • **Authentic Vintage Vibes:** Experience the original 1900s tarot artistry with muted, textured colors that evoke timeless charm.
- • **Premium Handling & Durability:** Thicker, non-slippery cards riffle smoothly yet feel sturdy, perfect for daily readings or display.
- • **Comprehensive Collector’s Set:** Beyond cards—includes detailed Pictorial Key, artist biography, prints, and a keepsake box for true aficionados.

## Overview

The Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set is a meticulously crafted tarot collection featuring the iconic Rider-Waite-Smith deck with authentic muted colors and textured printing. It includes the Pictorial Key to the Tarot, a glossy biography of Pamela Colman Smith’s art, collectible prints, and a sturdy keepsake box. Designed for tarot enthusiasts and collectors, this set balances historical authenticity with practical usability, making it a must-have for those who appreciate both the art and the mysticism of tarot.

## Description

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Review: Gorgeous Deck Takes You Back with the Artist - First, make sure this is the Pamela Coleman Smith Commemorative Edition (PCSC ed.) not the Centennial—I mean, assuming that’s what you want. (The other seems similar, but smaller, and in a tin, and I don’t own them.). [This review has been edited to add pictures and expand on some points, but mostly to correct the appalling typos!] I can’t say enough about these cards. Others might think they’re too dark, or not as striking at the usual RWS versions, or whatever, and that’s fine. There are plenty of choices for us all. I think this one gives you an antique choice—this may be as close to the original RWS deck as we can get. The cards are are not too thick to handle with ease. CBD Tarot de Marseille and The Golden Tarot are examples of “riffle-proof” decks. Those cards are so thick it’s nearly impossible to shuffle by flexing two halves between your hands so they whisk together like magic. Many prefer the running (overhand) shuffle anyway. But the PCSC ed. deck under review riffles with ease. The flip side is they are thin enough to bow if you do crazy things with your cards like put them in a bag beneath your head at night. CBD wouldn’t be bothered by that, but you know what you expect from your deck. Make no mistake: these are well-made cards that won’t feel flimsy or likely to wear out soon. So take them for a spin and come back smiling at the ease of handling. What do they look like? Old Timey. The colors are muted which makes a huge difference. There aren’t differences in the illustrations—this is just a beautiful, historical deck that transports to you the turn of the 20th Century. Now-beloved artist Pamela Coleman “Pixie” Smith did a job for A.E. Waite she described as a lot of work for very little money! Call me sentimental, but I felt closer to the artist with this deck. They are not only pretty, but have a great vibe. The word “tasteful” comes to mind. I can’t think of anything quite like it. I have included a picture of couple of familiar ladies and the back. Smith’s distinctive initials that are tucked away all tiny in a corner of almost every card are great big on the backs. There is something self-consciously artistic and charming about them, now seen large and proud. Almost touching. This is HER commemorative edition, after all, so it’s a good reaction! I’m not sure how well it comes through, but the yellow backgrounds are very slightly mottled as opposed to the bright flat (some would say garish) color of the typical RWS deck. The printing process leaves visible lines to shade the skin—if you look very, very closely you can see it. Check out the closeup of Strength. At normal distances for reading or other work, you’re not going to notice. Overall, it adds to—indeed is—the authenticity, which is why you’re interested in this deck, right? There is seldom a great match in RWS decks with the busy details and colors (except for recolored decks done well) and the faithful reproduction does not help here with that, but I don’t see it as a problem. Nothing is obscured. The muted colors may be less of a distraction. A lot of other stuff comes with the attractively designed and strong double box. A nice see-through bag for example. Some have expressed doubt whether it will protect your cards. I have had the same kind of bag with another deck and it was great. Even if it’s just until you get a different bag, it’s nice. There’s a lovely book about Pixie herself. It and several additional non-tarot cards shows a sample of her less-familiar work. The other side of the box holds A.E. Waite’s familiar “Pictorial” Key to the Tarot without pictures. Imagine this was out for the first time! I think sometimes A.E.W. Is given too little credit, just as P.C.S. has been too little credit. His book isn’t bad, operating as he was under oaths of secrecy and apparently sometimes none too sure what Pixie had done with a few illustrations! This is a beautiful deck that belongs in the collection of every tarot fancier, especially those interested in the deck that seized the imagination of the English-speaking world and became simply “The Tarot” for countless students.
Review: This set is a STEAL, get it while it's still out there - (This has been edited because I forgot an item included in the deck - May 27 2019) Honestly I had no idea what I was getting into when I bought this deck. I just wanted the muted-colors Tarot deck but decided that the free stuff could serve me well. And I was quite surprised at what I actually got: The Rider-Waite-Smith deck that reminds me of nice, warm tea (the other RWS deck that has bold colors reminds me of coffee, and I prefer tea) The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (the texts remind me of old books in the turn-of-the-20th century but there was a lot of stuff to read about. But I won't recommend this to be a beginner's book, it's too floofy and stiff lol maybe when at a more advanced level or if you want more insight.) A short biography of PCS and her non-Tarot art (the book is colored and glossy, full of pictures and illustrations but be forewarned about the binding, the cover in mine almost disengaged from the rest of the book) A whole bunch of prints in two sizes (I didn't measure the sizes because I was still woozy over the fact that I got my parcel a bit earlier than expected. Also I was feeling sick lol). Not sure if these prints are different from each boxed set or they're fixed because I got the Empress card (I'm gonna go check other photos in other reviews lol still haven't but I will) A blue organza bag (that I may not have a use for, because based on my experiences with organza it rips off quite easily. I might find another use for it though) A glossy page with spreads and how to interpret the reading (which I may or may not use in the near future, but hey, maybe you can use it right away so... good luck) And the Keepsake box (which, while was as sturdy as advertised, was unfortunately ripped in a corner. I took a pic but it looks like a highlight.) Overall, apart from the fact that I got the usual issues with the parcel (because I'm too stingy to pay for more expensive shipping, my fault) I was pretty surprised with what the Commemorative Set has in store for buyers. And aside from that, I started working with the deck (which was the reason why I bought it in the first place) and I find that the cards were quite sturdy, a bit thicker than the other RWS deck (and also less slippy and slidey but super-chunky I find it hard to shuffle with my baby-hands arrrgh), and has that nice toned-down colors that don't hurt my eyes much. Just a disclaimer though: If you're the kind of person that wants solid colors and not optically-mixed ones, this deck might not be for you. Some of the reds and oranges look stripey, the greys look stippled, the blues look greenish, etc. and many people just don't like it at all. As for me, I actually appreciate these markings, it makes me feel like it's how printing was done in the 1900's (plate-changing and not having to make so many plates and stuff to accommodate colors, that sort of thing), plus the extra texture gives each card an "attitude". Besides, what matters more is how to read the cards, so for me these are great as they are. All in all, I would definitely signal-boost this set. It's quite nice, it's lovely with all the leaf motifs and the PCS green (but please choose the expensive shipping option, the lovely box won't be able to handle too much stress if the humidity hits.)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1572816392 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #192,670 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #168 in Card Games (Books) #250 in Fortune Telling #617 in Tarot |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (502) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 3.25 x 7.25 inches |
| Edition  | Deluxe |
| ISBN-10  | 9781572816398 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1572816398 |
| Item Weight  | 2.7 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 340 pages |
| Publication date  | April 29, 2009 |
| Publisher  | U.S. Games Systems, Inc. |

## Images

![Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OtglKEGaL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous Deck Takes You Back with the Artist
*by C***R on August 27, 2018*

First, make sure this is the Pamela Coleman Smith Commemorative Edition (PCSC ed.) not the Centennial—I mean, assuming that’s what you want. (The other seems similar, but smaller, and in a tin, and I don’t own them.). [This review has been edited to add pictures and expand on some points, but mostly to correct the appalling typos!] I can’t say enough about these cards. Others might think they’re too dark, or not as striking at the usual RWS versions, or whatever, and that’s fine. There are plenty of choices for us all. I think this one gives you an antique choice—this may be as close to the original RWS deck as we can get. The cards are are not too thick to handle with ease. CBD Tarot de Marseille and The Golden Tarot are examples of “riffle-proof” decks. Those cards are so thick it’s nearly impossible to shuffle by flexing two halves between your hands so they whisk together like magic. Many prefer the running (overhand) shuffle anyway. But the PCSC ed. deck under review riffles with ease. The flip side is they are thin enough to bow if you do crazy things with your cards like put them in a bag beneath your head at night. CBD wouldn’t be bothered by that, but you know what you expect from your deck. Make no mistake: these are well-made cards that won’t feel flimsy or likely to wear out soon. So take them for a spin and come back smiling at the ease of handling. What do they look like? Old Timey. The colors are muted which makes a huge difference. There aren’t differences in the illustrations—this is just a beautiful, historical deck that transports to you the turn of the 20th Century. Now-beloved artist Pamela Coleman “Pixie” Smith did a job for A.E. Waite she described as a lot of work for very little money! Call me sentimental, but I felt closer to the artist with this deck. They are not only pretty, but have a great vibe. The word “tasteful” comes to mind. I can’t think of anything quite like it. I have included a picture of couple of familiar ladies and the back. Smith’s distinctive initials that are tucked away all tiny in a corner of almost every card are great big on the backs. There is something self-consciously artistic and charming about them, now seen large and proud. Almost touching. This is HER commemorative edition, after all, so it’s a good reaction! I’m not sure how well it comes through, but the yellow backgrounds are very slightly mottled as opposed to the bright flat (some would say garish) color of the typical RWS deck. The printing process leaves visible lines to shade the skin—if you look very, very closely you can see it. Check out the closeup of Strength. At normal distances for reading or other work, you’re not going to notice. Overall, it adds to—indeed is—the authenticity, which is why you’re interested in this deck, right? There is seldom a great match in RWS decks with the busy details and colors (except for recolored decks done well) and the faithful reproduction does not help here with that, but I don’t see it as a problem. Nothing is obscured. The muted colors may be less of a distraction. A lot of other stuff comes with the attractively designed and strong double box. A nice see-through bag for example. Some have expressed doubt whether it will protect your cards. I have had the same kind of bag with another deck and it was great. Even if it’s just until you get a different bag, it’s nice. There’s a lovely book about Pixie herself. It and several additional non-tarot cards shows a sample of her less-familiar work. The other side of the box holds A.E. Waite’s familiar “Pictorial” Key to the Tarot without pictures. Imagine this was out for the first time! I think sometimes A.E.W. Is given too little credit, just as P.C.S. has been too little credit. His book isn’t bad, operating as he was under oaths of secrecy and apparently sometimes none too sure what Pixie had done with a few illustrations! This is a beautiful deck that belongs in the collection of every tarot fancier, especially those interested in the deck that seized the imagination of the English-speaking world and became simply “The Tarot” for countless students.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This set is a STEAL, get it while it's still out there
*by M***N on March 15, 2019*

(This has been edited because I forgot an item included in the deck - May 27 2019) Honestly I had no idea what I was getting into when I bought this deck. I just wanted the muted-colors Tarot deck but decided that the free stuff could serve me well. And I was quite surprised at what I actually got: The Rider-Waite-Smith deck that reminds me of nice, warm tea (the other RWS deck that has bold colors reminds me of coffee, and I prefer tea) The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (the texts remind me of old books in the turn-of-the-20th century but there was a lot of stuff to read about. But I won't recommend this to be a beginner's book, it's too floofy and stiff lol maybe when at a more advanced level or if you want more insight.) A short biography of PCS and her non-Tarot art (the book is colored and glossy, full of pictures and illustrations but be forewarned about the binding, the cover in mine almost disengaged from the rest of the book) A whole bunch of prints in two sizes (I didn't measure the sizes because I was still woozy over the fact that I got my parcel a bit earlier than expected. Also I was feeling sick lol). Not sure if these prints are different from each boxed set or they're fixed because I got the Empress card (I'm gonna go check other photos in other reviews lol still haven't but I will) A blue organza bag (that I may not have a use for, because based on my experiences with organza it rips off quite easily. I might find another use for it though) A glossy page with spreads and how to interpret the reading (which I may or may not use in the near future, but hey, maybe you can use it right away so... good luck) And the Keepsake box (which, while was as sturdy as advertised, was unfortunately ripped in a corner. I took a pic but it looks like a highlight.) Overall, apart from the fact that I got the usual issues with the parcel (because I'm too stingy to pay for more expensive shipping, my fault) I was pretty surprised with what the Commemorative Set has in store for buyers. And aside from that, I started working with the deck (which was the reason why I bought it in the first place) and I find that the cards were quite sturdy, a bit thicker than the other RWS deck (and also less slippy and slidey but super-chunky I find it hard to shuffle with my baby-hands arrrgh), and has that nice toned-down colors that don't hurt my eyes much. Just a disclaimer though: If you're the kind of person that wants solid colors and not optically-mixed ones, this deck might not be for you. Some of the reds and oranges look stripey, the greys look stippled, the blues look greenish, etc. and many people just don't like it at all. As for me, I actually appreciate these markings, it makes me feel like it's how printing was done in the 1900's (plate-changing and not having to make so many plates and stuff to accommodate colors, that sort of thing), plus the extra texture gives each card an "attitude". Besides, what matters more is how to read the cards, so for me these are great as they are. All in all, I would definitely signal-boost this set. It's quite nice, it's lovely with all the leaf motifs and the PCS green (but please choose the expensive shipping option, the lovely box won't be able to handle too much stress if the humidity hits.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great set for those who love the art!
*by B***E on September 26, 2018*

This set is beautiful! The cards themselves are on a nice card stock. It's sturdy and I feel as though I'll be able to use then for a long while, but has enough give that I can shuffle them. The colors are muted, which I find appealing. They are a good size as well, filling my hand without being overly large. As for the boxed set, I love it! The small art prints and the post cards are so pretty. I wasn't familiar with the other art that Pamela Coleman Smith had done, but I'm really in love with her work now! I can't wait to read the book about her that came in this set. The pictorial guide doesn't have photos. It is however A.E. White's guide, so I'm excited to have it, and the card is literally right in front of me to look at so I'm not too worried about it. The box this comes in is sturdy, you can definately place it in your bookshelf for years to come. And it comes with a little blue bag to keep your cards in. It's not fancy, but it will keep them together. Very, very pleased with this, and the price is great!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set
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