Vintage postcard, Czechoslovak ice hockey players, Davos, 1948

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, trace of time

Dimensions: 14 cm x 9 cm

An authentic period postcard of Czechoslovak ice hockey players from Davos from 1948 with original autographs on reverse. Postcard depicts traditional Swiss mountain resort Davos - famous winter sports center with characteristic mountains, chapel, and chalets in snow. Posted postcard - actually sent by mail, which proves authenticity. Swiss stamp. Address in Czechoslovakia: Slavia, Hanuš Hermanova, Nová Praha XVIII, Jelohorsická 86b, Czechoslovakia. Reverse contains handwritten autographs of Czechoslovak hockey players. Visible names include Hajný, Roziňák, Bubník, and Zábrodský - significant figures of Czechoslovak hockey. Emil Bubník was one of legends of Czechoslovak hockey. Davos was even in 1948 prestigious place of international hockey. Combination of year 1948, Davos as Swiss hockey center, original autographs, and posted condition make this postcard exceptionally valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Autographed Postcards and Czechoslovak Hockey Abroad:

Why are postcards with hockey player autographs from Davos 1948 so valued?
Year 1948 early after war - Czechoslovak hockey recovery. Davos was prestigious international center. Autographs of Czechoslovak players abroad rare. Posted postcard from Davos very rare.

What increases value of autographed Davos postcard?
Autographs of multiple players (Hajný, Roziňák, Bubník, Zábrodský), year 1948 (early post-war), Davos as Swiss international center, posted status with stamp and cancel, and handwritten address text.

How to collect Czechoslovak autographed postcards of hockey players abroad?
Seek postcards from period 1947-1950. Davos special - prestigious international center. Multiple autographs rarer. Posted with postal elements valued. Combination of postcard + autographs + tournament abroad very rare.