JO Jeux Olympiques Paris 1924 illustrator ROOWY 7 CPA

Description

This series of illustrated postcards by Roowy, issued on the occasion of the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, presents seven colour prints depicting various sporting events contested at the exhibition: rugby, tennis, discus throw, hurdles race, swimming and football. These items, classified under the category of collections and antique postcards, provide a visual record of the athletic and team disciplines of the era, captured in an illustrated style characteristic of the advertising and commemorative media of the early 20th century. The notation “CPAQQ” indicates their nature as antique postcards (CPA) in Excellent condition, probably in their original state.