Vintage postcard, Czechoslovak ice hockey players, Stockholm, 1949

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, trace of time

Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 13.9 cm

An authentic period postcard of Czechoslovak ice hockey players from Stockholm from February 15, 1949 with original autographs on reverse. Postcard depicts beautiful Stockholm panorama with City Hall (Stadshuset) and river - traditional Swedish motif. Posted postcard - actually sent by mail, which proves authenticity. Swedish stamp. Luftpost label - air mail. Stockholm cancel 15.11.12. Address in 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. Year 1949 belongs to early post-war renewal of Czechoslovak hockey on international scene. Combination of year 1949, Stockholm as Swedish 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 Stockholm 1949 so valued?
Year 1949 early after war - Czechoslovak hockey recovery. Stockholm was prestigious international center. Autographs of Czechoslovak players abroad rare. Posted postcard from Stockholm very rare. Swedish mail and airmail label increase specificity.

What increases value of autographed Stockholm postcard?
Autographs of multiple players (Hajný, Roziňák, Bubník, Zábrodský), year 1949 (early post-war), Stockholm as Swedish center, posted status with stamp and cancel, Luftpost airmail label, and handwritten text.

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