Newspapers Sport a Hry, č. 29, R. Wejruba, 1903

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, signs of age, yellowed, perfect-bound, torn

Dimensions: 23.5 cm × 30.3 cm

An authentic Czechoslovak newspaper Sport a Hry issue 29 from August 25, 1903 - rare number dedicated to article by Rudolph Wejruba about Czech representation at World Championship. Volume II documents peak of interwar Czechoslovak sports. Eight pages of all-sports illustrated weekly. Official organ of 73 associations. Wejruba was significant Czechoslovak commentator. Text "Czechs properly represented at World Championship" documents Czech ambition to be seen on international stage. Year 1903 belongs to beginning of organized international sports. Combination of specific personality Wejruba, reference to world championship, mid-volume number (29), and authentic papers make this newspaper exceptionally valued. Ideal for collectors. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Czechoslovak Newspapers and Sports Commentators 1903:

Why are numbers dedicated to specific personality (Wejruba) rarer?
Articles by famous commentators were attractive. When collector seeks specific personality, issue becomes special. Wejruba as commentator increases collector value.

What means "Czechs properly represented at World Championship" in 1903?
Year 1903 belongs to beginning of international football. Czech participation was proof of rising status of Czechoslovak sports. It was period of national pride in sports representation.

How to systematically collect Sport a Hry volume II newspapers?
Seek issues 1-26 (first half), articles by famous personalities, and topics concerning international competitions. Numbers with specific author names more valued.