Athliticos Kosmos - 1926

Rare 1926 issue Athliticos Kosmos with legendary distance runner and Olympic icon, Paavo Nurmi,
A century-old piece of European sports journalism, this rare issue of the historic Greek weekly review "Athlitikos Kosmos" captures the vibrant athletic spirit of the Interwar period. This specific issue is highly desirable for collectors of vintage ephemera, track & field history, and early sports typography.
The Cover: Features a striking graphic layout showcasing a rare photograph of the legendary Finnish distance runner and Olympic icon, Paavo Nurmi, right after breaking the 3,000m world record in Berlin.
Historical Content: Includes extensive reports on local Greek athletic championships (Volos, Corfu, Xanthi), an early modern analysis of football's transition to professionalism, and a remarkably progressive editorial championing women's sports in Greece through the pioneering efforts of the Panionios Gymnastics Club.
Vintage Advertising Art: Features magnificent, full-page period advertisements, including one for the National Bank of Greece (acting as the state's privileged issuing bank at the time) and one showcasing Olympic athlete Dimitros Karampatis' sporting goods store in Athens.
Condition & Completeness Note for Collectors:Completeness: Please note that this copy is incomplete/partial. Pages 5 through 14 are missing. It retains pages 1–4, 15–16, and the outer advertising covers.Collector's Value: While not a complete reading copy, this item remains highly valuable for framing, archival display, or regional historical research.
The cover art, typography, and full-page vintage ads are intact and visually stunning, making them perfect individual pieces for premium vintage sports decor.