Jigoro Kano Original Funeral Card Extremely RARE May 4 1938 Risei Kano JUDO

Description

Up for auction is an
EXTREMELY
RARE
original and not a reprint
card from Jigoro Kano's (December 10, 1860 – May 4, 1938) funeral.
Jigoro Kano funeral was held on May 9, 1938.
This was given out by his son Risei Kano (November 25, 1900 - January 13, 1986).
Risei Kano
was the second president of the International Judo Federation from 1952 to 1965 and
also managed the Kodokan from 1946 until 1980.
The card's English translation is below:
Thank you for attending our father Jigoro's funeral despite your busy schedule, we deeply express our gratitude for your courtesy.
Again we hereby respectfully express our gratitude.
May 9, 1938
His eldest son Risei Kano
His relatives
Kodokan
Meikeikai
Japan Athletic Association
Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games
The card measures 4.0 inches by 6.125 inches
This is the
first time
I have ever seen this, what an amazing find for Judo historians and Jigoro Kano collectors.
This can be shipped world wide but must be shipped with insurance.
Please see my other items up for auction.
thank you