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Lot # 479: 1931 Josef Stalin and Maxim Gorky, "Parade of Physical Culture" Early Russian Sports Photo

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "March Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 3/16/2020 4:45 PM to
3/28/2020 8:00 PM



1931 Photograph of Josef Stalin, Maxim Gorky and Yenekidsey talking on the day of the tenth anniversary of "Red Sport and International Red Day" in Russia. This was started in 1921 and was part of a focus on athletic superiority in Russia, a direct descendant of their dominance in sports like hockey, gymnastics and swimming half a century later! Issued by Underwood and Underwood, this is a high grade piece of rare photography.

Size: 6.5x8.5
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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