Inter-War (Germany) Olympia 1932: The Olympic Games in Los Angeles

This is an authentic copy of Olympia 1932: Die Olympischen Spiele in Los Angeles, a vintage German trading card or "cigarette card" album (Sammelbilderalbum) published in 1932 by the Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken tobacco company based in Altona-Bahrenfeld. It contains comprehensive coverage of the 10th Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles in 1932, as well as the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.

During the 1930s, German tobacco brands frequently included collectible photo cards inside cigarette packs. Customers would collect these cards and paste them into specially printed hardcover albums like this one to create a complete illustrated chronicle of major events. Published by Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken, Altona-Bahrenfeld with Editors & Contributors by renowned sports journalist Willy Meisl, along with W.A. Cordua and Walter Richter.

It's a heavy blue, hardcover with embossed gilt lettering and the Olympic rings emblem. It contains approximately 142 total pages and is a complete set with all color & black and white photos.

Condition:
The cover shows some typical wear & the book will have some age deterioration. Mostly intact, clean, and effective however, standard age wear/use should be expected. The book is without the dust-jacket.

Measurements:
9 1/4" (Width)
12 1/2" (Height)
3/4" (Thickness)