Postcard – Ski jump, Planica

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, showing signs of age

Dimensions: 13.3 cm x 8.4 cm

An exceptionally rare period postcard from Slovenia depicting Planica ski jumping stand from 1938. Photographic depiction iconic Slovenian ski jumping venue with characteristic white jump tower, Alpine mountains, forested slopes, and crowds of spectators. Planica is one of most famous and important ski jumping centers in world. Postcard handwritten in pencil with date March 13, 1938 - more than eight decades old. Posted postcard - actually sent by mail. Stamp removed but original postal bond visible. Precise address of Czech recipient. Year 1938 belongs to period before World War II - politically and historically exceptional period. Slovenian ski jumping sport had high prestige then. Combination of year 1938, Planica as world-renowned ski center, handwritten pencil text, and historical provenance make this postcard extremely valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Pre-war Skiing Postcards and Planica:

Why are Planica postcards from 1938 so valued?
Year 1938 before World War II - historically exceptional. Planica one of greatest ski centers world. Postcards with handwritten pencil text rare. Posted postcards from 1938 archival. Slovenian sport had prestige then.

What increases value of Planica 1938 postcard?
Year 1938 (pre-war period), Planica as world-renowned ski jump, handwritten pencil note with date 13.III.1938, posted condition with visible postal history, and photographic depiction of jump tower.

How to collect postcards of historic skiing?
Seek postcards pre-war ski centers. Planica very prestigious. Handwritten with date rarer. Year 1938 one of earliest issued. Posted postcards document actual mailing. Slovenian artifacts valued.