Athletes’ autographs – signed cards and photos
An athlete's handwritten signature turns an ordinary postcard or photograph into a unique piece. At FANzone you will find autographs of footballers and ice hockey players on postcards, photographs and signature cards, from legends such as Josef Masopust to players of today's HC Sparta Praha.
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Postcard, J. Masopust, Czechoslovakia, Greetings from the Canary Islands – autographs. Inscribed, sent without an addressee, stamp
The author's articles can be found at: SPORTANTIQUE.cz
Colour photograph, Tibor Melichárek, HC Sparta Prague
Postcard from Brazil – Sao Paulo, Josef Masopust, Greetings from Brazil, Pepík – autograph. Inscribed, unpostmarked, no addressee, stamp
The author's articles can be found at: SPORTANTIQUE.cz
Postcard from Brazil – Sao Paulo, Josef Masopust, Greetings from Brazil – autograph. Inscribed, unpostmarked, no addressee, stamp
The author's articles can be found at: SPORTANTIQUE.cz
Postcard, Under-21 national football team, Switzerland v Czechoslovakia, Locarno, 23 March 1987 – players’ autographs – original text by Josef Masopust. No addressee.
The author's articles can be found at: SPORTANTIQUE.cz
Autograph card, Karol Kisel #18, AC Sparta Prague – football, signed in permanent marker.
Colour photograph, Mario Bližňák #55, HC Sparta. Jsme Sparta series.
Colour photograph, Marek Hrbas # 7, HC Sparta Praha, autograph in marker. Edition Sparta 110 Years.
Photograph, Miroslav Forman #88, HC Sparta Prague, autograph in felt-tip pen. ‘Sparta 110 Years’ edition.
Black-and-white photo of Brad Gilbert—an American tennis player—with an autograph. Published by: Proferv
Photograph, Jan Hanzlík #38, HC Sparta. Edition: We Are Sparta
Photograph, Radek Philipp #52, HC Sparta Praha. Edition: We Are Sparta
Photo, Sacha Treille #29, HC Sparta, autograph in pen
Photograph, Jan Votruba, HC Sparta Prague, autograph in marker pen. Edition: We Are Sparta
Photograph, Marek Černošek, HC Sparta Praha. Edition: We Are Sparta
Photograph, Alex Foster #23, HC Sparta, autograph in marker pen. Edition: We Are Sparta
What you will find in Autographs
The range includes postcards signed by Josef Masopust from tours to Brazil, São Paulo or the Canary Islands, postcards signed by the Czechoslovak national football team, for example from Switzerland 1987 or Pisa 1973, and by Dukla Praha from 1972. They are joined by period postcards of Czechoslovak hockey players from 1947 to 1949, signed photographs of HC Sparta Praha players and player signature cards.
How to assess an autograph
Value depends on the personality, the age of the signature, the item it is on and its condition. Signatures made during an active career and signatures of whole teams on a single item are the most sought after. Where the origin of a signature is known, it is given in the item description.
Frequently asked questions
How can a handwritten signature be told from a printed one? A handwritten signature shows a visible pen stroke, varying line pressure and ink sitting on the paper surface. A printed facsimile is flat and shows a printing screen under a magnifying glass.
Are signatures of a whole team worth more? Usually yes. An item signed by an entire line-up documents a specific time and event, and such pieces have survived only rarely.
How should autographs be protected? Away from direct light, which quickly fades a signature, in acid-free sleeves. Do not touch the signature with your fingers and keep it away from moisture.
Related categories: Photos, Postcards, Josef Masopust, Collectible cards.