Card Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956, 97

Product detailed description

Condition: Good

Dimensions: 6 cm x 8 cm

Card from prestigious East German edition of Seventh Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956. Bild 97 from series of 100 images. Card dedicated to Soviet ski jumper Koba Sakadse - one of favorites in ski jumping discipline. German text describes his strengths and weaknesses: had weight visible in takeoff, and although had miraculous flight, injury prevented placement. VEB Volkskunstverlag Reichenbach - official East German publisher. East German edition number A 246/56. Card is document of Cold War and athletic competition. Combination of Soviet athlete, Winter Olympic Games, East German provenance, and detailed German text analyzing performance make this card historically valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Winter Olympic Cards 1956 and Soviet Sports:

Why are Soviet winter Olympic cards so rare?
Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 was early winter tournament when USSR actively participated. East German editions rarer than Western. Soviet content specially valued by Cold War collectors.

What increases value of Soviet skier card 1956?
Year 1956 (early Winter Olympic Games), Soviet athlete (Cold War), East German provenance, detailed German text about performances and injuries, and series of 100 images with specific number 97.

How to collect East German winter Olympic cards 1956?
Seek Soviet content (most valued), Cortina 1956 edition (specific), numbers mid-range (50-100), and East German publisher Reichenbach. Complete series very rare.