Olympia card, Cortina d'Ampezzo, A. Brandage, 1956, 99

Product detailed description

Condition: Good

Dimensions: 8 cm x 6 cm

Card from prestigious East German edition of Seventh Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956. Bild 99 from series of 100 images - nearly last piece of series. Card dedicated to Avery Brundage - president of International Olympic Committee (IOC). Brundage was key figure in Olympic history from 1952 to 1972. Card depicts his portrait. East German edition paid attention not only to athletes but also to Olympic institutional leadership. VEB Volkskunstverlag Reichenbach - official East German publisher. Card is document of Cold War and institutional history. Combination of IOC president, number 99 at end of series, East German provenance, and historic importance of Brundage make this card rare. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Cards of Leading Figures and Cortina 1956:

Why are cards of leaders (presidents, not just athletes) so rare?
Most collections focus on athletes. Cards of leading figures like Brundage less common. Brundage was monumental figure - his card documents institutional history of Olympic Games.

What increases value of Brundage card?
Avery Brundage as IOC president (historic importance), number 99 (end of series, rarer), East German provenance, and Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 (specific place and time).

How to collect cards of institutional figures from Cortina 1956?
Seek numbers 90-100 (end of series, rarer). Leading figures special. Brundage cards highly sought. East German editions with iconic figures most valuable.