# 1926 Greiling Zigaretten "Serie Leichtathletik" - Dr. Reinhardt Bild 61

## Core Identity Details

* **Manufacturer:** Greiling Zigaretten (Dresden, Germany)

* **Set Name:** Serie Leichtathletik (Track and Field Series)

* **Card Number:** Bild 61 (Picture 61)

* **Subject:** 100m Sprint Champion Dr. Reinhardt (Hamburger Sport-Verein / HSV)

* **Year of Issue:** 1926

* **Country of Origin:** Weimar Republic (Germany)

## Card Condition Analysis

This original 1920s Weimar German real-photo cigarette single has been carefully inspected across both surfaces under close lighting.

* **Front Visuals:** High eye-appeal presentation. Showcases a remarkably crisp real-photo snapshot of the prominent German sprinter breaking the finish line cord. Features deep dark ink registration with "Dr. Reinhardt gewinnt die norddeutsche Meisterschaft über 100 m" overlay lettering inside standard clean borders.

* **Rear Text:** Corporate branding block and German text are immaculately preserved. Features the classic Greiling turban brand logo with deep black typography over clean cream card stock. Displays a vintage purple collection stamped number "82" on the right margin area that does not obstruct text. The narrative text detailing his standing as the recurring North German 100-meter champion representing the Hamburger Sport-Verein, and his ability to hold off younger sprinting challengers, is completely crisp and legible.

* **Corners:** Balanced handling presentation. Exhibits minor, uniform corner softening at the tips that is standard for uncleaned, original trade cards from this era.

* **Edges:** Standard vintage factory cuts with typical age-appropriate fiber softening along the borders. Free of structural layer splits.

* **Surface:** Sound layout integrity. Entirely free from heavy structural creases, pinholes, writing marks, or reverse side mounting stains.