Book V. Čáslavská, Kosatík, 2012

Product detailed description

Condition: good, very good

Dimensions: 13,5 cm x 20,5 cm

Provenance: from the estate of Jaroslav Kirchner

Ciatce: KOSATÍK, Pavel, 2012. Věra Čáslavská - Life on Olympus. Prague: Mladá fronta. ISBN 978-80-204-2630-7.

Biographical book "Věra Čáslavská - Life on Olympus" by Pavel Kosatik, published by Mlada fronda in 2012. This hardcover publication contains 239 pages and depicts the life story of the most famous Czechoslovak gymnast, a seven-time Olympic champion. The book is especially valuable thanks to a personal dedication from Věra Čáslavská herself. Věra Čáslavská was not only a sports legend, but also a symbol of resistance against the communist regime. The personal dedication from this icon of Czech sport makes the specimen a unique collector's piece. Ideal for collectors of donated books, fans of Vera Čáslavská, gymnastics enthusiasts or those interested in Czechoslovak sports and political history.