The Pictorial Key to The Tarot by A.E. Waite
Publication: 1959 University Press - First Edition Thus With Color Plates
This is the first University Press edition containing the 78 color illustrations. Only the first two printings of this edition contain the color illustrations. The enormous contribution to the Waite legacy by University Books, Inc. this edition contains the scarce color prints which were not available in subsequent editions. Only the first two printings (in the same year 1959) included the color prints. This being the first of those printings (identifiable as being slightly smaller by 2cm than that of the second printing, and the lack of "Waits Last Word on the Tarot")
Condition: Original boards with gilt title to spine, lacks dust jacket, s few spots to outer edge, green end papers, color plates, page 130-131 browned, all remaining pages clean with no markings, binding tight, overall Very Good condition