Rider-Waite® Tarot has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks that follow the archetypal images created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite. This miniature edition, perfect for on-the-go readings, includes Smith’s original hand-drawn titles. A unique feature of the Rider-Waite® deck, and one of the of the principal reasons for its enduring popularity, is that all of the cards, including the Minor Arcana, depict full scenes with figures and symbols. The pictorial images are readily suitable for divination. This classic deck has long been a favorite of beginners as well as tarot enthusiasts. Includes a 56-page booklet with foreword by Stuart R. Kaplan, card meanings and instructions for the Celtic Cross Tarot Spread. 78 cards measure 1.75" x 2.875".
 
(From U.S. Games System website)