1908 Rare Historical Postcard – Uruguay & CURCC mentioned as Peñarol Footb...

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Rare historical postcard – uruguay & peÑarol football history – open class exhibit piece

This postcard is a unique historical artifact, featuring a handwritten message that offers a rare glimpse into uruguayan football history.

the Message (Translated Excerpt):
_"Dear all, from Bern, about to take the train back to Geneva, where we will continue our journey to Italy. I am sending you this postcard from Rigi Mountain, which we climbed in Lucerne, and I had forgotten to send before. Bern is much more impressive than we had heard. Also, congratulations on the victory over Peñarol. Affectionately, María Elena."_

Why is this important for uruguayan football history?

The message refers to peÑarol, a club that—technically—did not exist yet under that name at the time. Until 1913, the team was officially known as central uruguay railway cricket club (curcc), but it was already commonly referred to as peÑarol, due to its location in that montevideo neighborhood.

This historical reference adds significant value, as it provides REAL-LIFE WRITTEN EVIDENCE that Peñarol was recognized by this name BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RENAMING, a topic still debated today regarding the club’s founding date.

KEY Features:

* GENUINE EARLY 20TH-CENTURY POSTCARD, mailed from Switzerland.
* RARE FOOTBALL-RELATED CONTENT, linking to the historical CURCC-Peñarol debate.
* IDEAL FOR OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS, philatelic football collections, or Uruguayan sports history archives.
* AUTHENTIC HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE, adding personal and historical depth.

Shipping & Packaging:

* Carefully packed for safe delivery.
* Combined shipping available—browse our store for more unique items!

A must-have for collectors of uruguayan football memorabilia and peÑarol history!

 

Seller Information

Seller

OpenPhilately (2298)

Registered Since

04/08/2016

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Open Philately / Collectorbazaar

Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Worldwide

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