Card Olympia Helsinky, 1952, Dumbodse, Bild 41

Product detailed description

Condition: Good

Dimensions: 8 cm x 6 cm

An authentic collector card from prestigious East German edition of Olympic Games Helsinki 1952. Card Bild 41 from series of 100 images dedicated to three Soviet female discus throwers: Elisaveta Bogrzjanzewa, Nina Romaschkowa, and world record holder Nina Dumbadse. Publisher VEB Volkskunstverlag Reichenbach from German Democratic Republic. Card documents peak of Soviet women's athletics during Cold War era. German text describes dominance of Soviet athletes. Card is part of complete series of 100 images - rare East German edition. Combination of Olympic content, Soviet athletics, and East German provenance makes this card especially valuable for Cold War and Olympic artifact collectors. Ideal piece. Valuable commemorative item.

FAQ - Olympic Cards and Cold War Collection:

Why are East German Olympic cards valuable?
East German editions are less common than Western. VEB Volkskunstverlag was official East German publisher. Combination of Olympic theme with Cold War origin increases collector value tremendously.

What is special about Soviet discus throwers?
Three Soviet discus throwers were surprisingly dominant in athletics 1950s. Their participation in Helsinki 1952 was technical and performance sensation. Dumbadse held world record.

How to identify authentic East German Olympic card?
Check publisher (VEB Volkskunstverlag), German text, edition number (A 673/54), DDR marking, and paper. East German printing quality is characteristic - often inferior to Western editions.

What increases value of Olympic card?
Year (1952 is valuable), Soviet content (Cold War), series of 100 images (rare complete set), card condition, and East German provenance. Individual cards in series vary in price.

How to collect serialized cards?
Ideally seek complete set of 100 images. Individual cards are less valuable. PL 001-100 series are collectible. Archival preservation is important.