Vintage postcard, Ski jumping, Vysoké nad Jizerním

Product detailed description

Condition: signs of age, slight staining from liquid

Dimensions: 13.8 cm x 8.8 cm

An authentic period photo postcard dedicated to ski jumping in Vysoké nad Jizerou from period around 1923. Photograph issued by photographer Frant Hanuš - publisher listed on postcard. Postcard posted - actually sent by mail as correspondence material. Without postal stamp and cancel - indicates sent personally or otherwise. Addressed with handwritten text. On reverse visible text with address: Mr. Bohlig, Gentlemen Josef Verich, Schloss Ratzhof, Bei Leibnitz, Steiemark. Photographic quality typical for interwar period. Vysoké nad Jizerou is traditional Czechoslovak ski resort. Ski jumping was prestigious sports discipline. Combination of year 1923, photographic quality, addressed condition, and specific location make this postcard exceptionally valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Interwar Czechoslovak Winter Sports Postcards:

Why are photo postcards of winter sports from 1923 so valued?
Year 1923 early after founding of Czechoslovak Republic. Ski jumping was prestigious discipline. Photo postcards archival documents. Vysoké nad Jizerou has skiing tradition. Addressed postcards with handwritten text more personal.

What increases value of Vysoké nad Jizerou photo postcard?
Year ca. 1923 (interwar, early period), ski jumping as discipline, Vysoké nad Jizerou as traditional location, Photo Frant. Hanuš as publisher, addressed condition with handwritten text, and posted status.

How to collect Czechoslovak winter sports postcards 1920s-1930s?
Seek photo postcards from different ski resorts. Vysoké nad Jizerou specially valued. Posted with addressed text valued - document actual mailing. Photographic quality 1920s characteristic. Publishers like Frant. Hanuš historically interesting