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*Attention* Lenormand cards will be poker size 2 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches. My printer discontinued bridge size cards.
Here are all the full size Dondorfs
Lilac Dondorf c.1875
Unrestored Lilac Dondorf
Destroyed Dondorf c.1880
Variation #2
White Dragon w/Verses c.1885
Blue Dondorf c. 1880s
JLF Purple Dragon w/Playing Cards c.2012
Here are the Dondorf Lenormand decks that I have reproduced. Each deck that was original published by Dondorf had color differences, whether it was the color of the Rider's horse, the House, Sun, etc., they are all somewhat different. As are the backs of the various decks.
Beginning at the top of the list, designated as Variation #1 in Braun's catalog, what came to be known as the Lilac is the oldest version of the Dondorf Lenormand.
The unrestored version still has all the blemishes grunge from use and abuse it received from its previous owner. Obviously it was very well used. The other is restored to its original beauty.
Next, the Destroyed Dondorf is From Budapest, these ruined Dondorf cards were loved and used for a very long time. Amazingly the deck was complete, all 36 cards, except for a few torn corners. They were taped together, had ink spilled upon them, corners torn off. Before it was destroyed the front design is described in Braun's catalog as Variation #2.
Below the Destroyed Dondorf cards you will find a clean original version before it was destroyed, known in Braun's catalog as variation #2. The edition is similar although the backs are different.
Then there are what I have dubbed the White Dragon, which contains the Dondorf trademark dragon in the circle facing the card's number that was published with verses.
And last is the Purple Dragon that I cobbled together for myself after longing for a real Lilac Dondorf that I thought I would never have. I made several color adjustments to please myself and it was the very first Lenormand deck that I made.
These decks are printed on premium card stock that feels wonderful in hand.
Even if you don't buy my cards, be sure to check out the original Philippe Le Normand instruction sheet in the 'Info' column on the right side of the screen. Right click on the image and select "view image" so you can print it.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
Delivery can take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks. Please be patient.
I use a different printer for ex-USA buyers because the international postage from the US-based printer is extremely high. For international buyers the tarot size cards come in a plain tuck box and Lenormand cards come in a clear plastic box because that printer doesn't offer reasonably priced custom printed boxes. The decks come with a title card you can affix to the boxes, if desired.
SHIPPING NOTE -- PLEASE READ.
To keep down the shipping costs, I send the cards via regular mail. If you want upgraded service, contact me I can let you know what the additional charge will be. If the postal system in your country is questionable, you may want to invest in registered mail which is signed for each time it passes through someone's hands and almost guaranteed that your package will arrive safely.
I have had only 2 packages go missing, and I refunded the purchase price including shipping. Since it's not my fault when a package goes missing I WILL NOT take responsibility anymore, but I also don't want to raise shipping for everyone. The 2 places where the packages went missing were India and Brazil. UPDATE: I just had one go missing in Ukraine.
I only ship Registered Mail to Russia.
Packages to Brazil are shipped via Priority Mail International