The Minchiate Etruria is the third release in Lo Scarabeo's Anima Antiqua series and one of the most distinctive variations in the history of tarot. Rooted in the Florentine Minchiate tradition, which flourished from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century, this edition faithfully reproduces an 1806 Florentine deck widely regarded as one of the finest Minchiate examples ever produced. Limited to 2,999 numbered copies and now out of print since August 2021, it represents a rare opportunity for collectors and scholars alike.
 
Where standard tarot comprises 78 cards, the Minchiate expands the structure to 97, adding trumps drawn from classical astrology, elemental theory, and moral philosophy. Beyond the familiar trump sequence, the deck includes the Twelve Zodiac Signs, the Four Elements, and the Four Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude), offering an unusually rich cosmological and symbolic framework. The cards have been elaborately scanned and restored from high-quality originals, preserving the fine lines, color palette, and stylistic flourishes of early nineteenth-century Florentine printing. A multilingual companion booklet in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German is included.
 
For collectors of regionally distinctive tarot systems, researchers studying the evolution of expanded trump sequences, or anyone drawn to the intersection of astrology, Hermetic tradition, and historical card culture, the Minchiate Etruria is an exceptional and increasingly difficult to find addition to any serious collection.