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Tarocco delle Collezioni Il Meneghello 1640/2000 Tarot Deck 1979 Italy Menegazzi
Limited Edition No. 1640/2000 Artwork by Osvaldo Menegazzi Graphic collaboration by Giovannino Scarsato
This is the Il Meneghello Milano edition of Tarocco delle Collezioni, produced in a numbered series of 2000 decks. This copy is individually numbered 1640/2000. Previously held in the Rainbow Bird Collection, a small, well‑maintained archive of meaningful and artistically significant tarot decks.
A classic example of Menegazzi’s early work, this edition features traditional Il Meneghello cardstock, the Milano imprint, and the signature handmade feel that collectors appreciate. A solid vintage deck for anyone building a Menegazzi or Italian tarot collection.
⭐ Condition
Cards: Excellent — clean, crisp, and well‑preserved.Title Card: Present and numbered.Contents: This variant did not include a booklet; Il Meneghello packaging varies across early productions.Insert Cardstock: Light vintage wear with a few small reddish‑brown age marks and natural production imperfections typical of Il Meneghello decks of this era.Box: Good vintage condition with light shelf wear and minor surface wear. Fully intact and structurally sound.
⭐ Collector Notes
Il Meneghello editions are known for their artisanal production style and traditional Italian printing methods. This deck is complete for its variant, numbered, and includes the original number card — a strong example for collectors of Menegazzi’s work.