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Historical Significance & Presidential Rarity
This extraordinary Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a pivotal and tragic moment in European political history. The image depictsGabriel Narutowicz, the first President of the Second Polish Republic, as he departs theSejm (Parliament)in Warsaw onDecember 11, 1922. This photograph was taken shortly after he was proclaimed President; Narutowicz would serve for only five days before his assassination on December 16, 1922. The scene is filled with dignitaries and military officials, capturing the solemnity and tension of the era in high detail.Unique Cross-Continental Provenance
A fascinating aspect of this collectible is that while the image documents a major Polish historical event, the postcard itself is official stationery from theRepública Argentina. The reverse side features a significant handwritten message in gold ink: \"President and Officials of Government and many Argentines.\" This misidentification by the contemporary sender adds a layer of social history, demonstrating how such ephemeral items were interpreted and used across continents in the early 1920s.Condition Report
Thisoriginal RPPCis in very good vintage condition. As a real photo print, it retains excellent clarity and tonal range. The corners show very minor softening and there is slight age-related toning on the reverse, typical of a century-old item. The card is unposted and free of any creases, tears, or significant blemishes. This is a must-have for collectors of Polish history, global presidential memorabilia, or unique historical curiosities.Search Tags:Gabriel Narutowicz, Poland President Postcard, RPPC History, Polish Sejm 1922, Argentina Republic Postcard, Political Assassination History, 1920s Real Photo, Warsaw History, Rare Historical Ephemera, Second Polish Republic, Presidential Memorabilia.
