Uncanny Artist Ephemera and Objects for Artists and Collectors
  • 1936 German Sammelwerk Cigarette Card for the 1932 Olympics

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    This is a 1936 German Sammelwerk Cigarette Card for the 1932 Olympics, showing three American female runners jumping over the word "Olympics" (white letters edged in pink) while, behind them, four women hold up matching numbers for the year.  This card -- "Bild Nr. 2  Gruppe23" -- was part of a thematic group of 200 cards for the Olympic games held in Los Angeles.  It was reissued by Reemtsma Cigarettes, one of Europe's biggest manufacturers of tobacco.   The card measures 4.75" by 3.125" and has been printed on thin stock like a photograph.  Details are printed in German on the back.  Mention of the 1936 Olympics indicates that this is a reissue.  This 1936 German Sammelwerk Cigarette Card for the 1932 Olympics is in Very Good condition with minor yellowing and small, light stain on back.