1924 Jeux Olympiques Postcards Set and Checklist

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Pre-War Cards

‘It’s In The Details’

Title	Jeux Olympiques Postcards
Year	1924
Size	3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Images	Color
Type	Postcards
Number in Set	10

1924 Jeux Olympiques Postcards Overview

These postcards were created to promote the 1924 Summer Olympics, which were held in Paris, France. They have the words ‘Jeux Olympiques’ printed on the fronts, which, translated, is ‘Olympic Games’ in French.

The set of colorful postcards does not come easy. They are relatively tough to find, made even harder for American collectors as they were produced internationally. Fronts of the postcards are different from others you might typically encounter. These are brightly colored and really stand out compared to other postcards, which often feature black and white images or more subtle colors.

A total of ten sports are represented in the set, including American favorites such as boxing and tennis. They appear to be the work of a company named La Litho Parisienne, which is found on the back with a Paris, France address. Backs are standard with a divider line to separate the recipient’s address from the message.

These postcards are typically a little more expensive than you might thing – particularly for an issue that only depicts generic athletes. It isn’t uncommon to see asking prices for $50 or more.