Postcard of the stadium, Habana Americana

Product detailed description

Condition: good

Dimensions: 15 cm x 9.8 cm

A collector’s limited edition of just 300 copies! A postcard of the Estadio Panamericano in Havana from the L.H.S. series, No. 49, showing the stadium from outside across a wide boulevard. It is dominated by tall concrete floodlight towers with cantilevered arms, the wave-patterned underside of the main stand and a large billboard with a portrait of Che Guevara on the facade. Built for the 1991 Pan American Games, it is home to the Cuba national football team. Reverse: Edición limitada 300 copias, photo Javier Fernández Donazar. Unused.

Facts at a glance

• Item: colour postcard, unused, blank, no stamp
• View: Estadio Panamericano, Havana (La Habana), Cuba, exterior view
• Series: L.H.S., No. 49
• Print run: limited edition of 300 copies (Edición limitada: 300 copias)
• Photo: Javier Fernández Donazar
• Details: concrete floodlight towers with cantilevered arms, billboard with a portrait of Che Guevara
• Context: 1991 Pan American Games, home ground of the Cuba national football team

Expert note – FAQ

What does a limited edition postcard mean?
A limited edition postcard was issued in a fixed print run, here 300 copies, stated directly on the reverse. Such cards are produced by small specialist publishers for stadium collectors. The limited run adds to their rarity and to their appeal for groundhoppers.

What makes the Estadio Panamericano architecturally interesting?
The Estadio Panamericano in Havana stands out for its massive concrete floodlight towers with long cantilevered arms that hold the lights high above the stands. Together with the wave-shaped stands, it is a striking example of Cuban sports architecture from around 1990.

Why collect several postcards of the same stadium?
Different postcards of the same stadium, such as an inside view of the stands and an outside view of the facade, complement each other in a collection and show the building from several angles. Cards from different publishers and years also document how the stadium and its surroundings changed.