Rare 1982 Oswald Wirth Tarot Deck – Factory Sealed U.S. Games Edition

Exceptional and increasingly hard-to-find Oswald Wirth Tarot Deck, published in 1982 by U.S. Games Systems and printed by AGM Müller, Switzerland. Created by the renowned Swiss occultist, Freemason, and esoteric author Oswald Wirth (1860–1943), this historical tarot is considered one of the most influential reinterpretations of the Tarot of Marseille ever produced. This example remains factory sealed, an increasingly uncommon condition for an early U.S. Games edition. 🔹 Designer and artist: Oswald Wirth. 🔹 Publisher: U.S. Games Systems. 🔹 Printed by: AGM Müller, Switzerland. 🔹 Country of publication: United States. Year: 1982. 🔹 Number of cards: 78. 🔹 Card size: 13.3 × 7.3 cm (5¼ × 2⅞ inches). 🔹 Language: English booklet included. 🔹 Condition: Factory sealed. The original box shows some signs of wear caused by age and storage, as shown in the photographs. 🪶 COLLECTOR’S NOTE The Oswald Wirth Tarot occupies a special place in tarot history because it bridges the gap between the traditional Tarot of Marseille and the French occult revival of the late nineteenth century. Wirth collaborated with influential occult circles and drew inspiration from the teachings of Stanislas de Guaita, one of the leading figures of French esotericism. His deck transformed the tarot into a symbolic system intended not only for divination but also for philosophical and spiritual study. The 1982 U.S. Games edition is particularly desirable because it represents one of the earliest American publications authorized by Wirth's successors. At a time when historical tarot decks were still largely unknown outside Europe, this edition introduced English-speaking collectors to one of the most respected decks in occult literature. Today, early U.S. Games examples—especially factory-sealed copies—have become increasingly difficult to locate. Their historical importance and limited availability continue to make them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.