Newspapers Svobodné Slovo, 27. V. 1946

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, in good condition, folded

Dimensions: 32 cm  x 48 cm

An authentic special edition of Czechoslovak newspaper Svobodné Slovo from May 28, 1946 - rare number dedicated to sports sensations of post-war period. Volume II. Eight pages. Special edition issued only for extraordinary sports events - indicates special importance of content. Main themes: Davis Cup - Drobný against Metič (tennis match of Czechoslovak players), Bohemians against Challonais (football match), penultimate round of football league. Year 1946 belongs to early years of post-war Czechoslovakia - renewal of Davis Cup was sensation. Svobodné Slovo was important post-war journalistic publication. Combination of special edition, Davis Cup as prestigious competition, Czechoslovak tennis players Drobný and Metič, and specific historic date May 28, 1946 make this publication exceptionally valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Special Newspaper Editions and Davis Cup 1946:

Why are special newspaper editions so valued?
Issued only in extraordinary situations - important sports events or historic moments. Special edition from 1946 especially rare because captures moment of Czechoslovak tennis return after war. Not as common as standard issues.

What was importance of Davis Cup 1946 in Czechoslovakia?
Davis Cup 1946 was first tournament where Czechoslovakia rejoined after World War II. Return to international competition was symbol of normalization. Drobný and Metič were Czechoslovak representatives.

How to collect special editions of sports press 1945-1950?
Seek numbers marked as special. Concern large sports events. Post-war period (1945-1950) valuable - period of recovery and normalization attractive for historians. Combination of tennis and football in one issue rare.