OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2000

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TICKETS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

1. Paris 1900. Lt Blue and Brown Ticket to the World's Exposition. One Franc. 74x52mm (2.9"x2"). The Olympic Games 1900 were held in connection with the World's Fair. EF. ($75)

2. Paris 1900. As preceding ticket but blue. EF. ($75)

3. St. Louis 1904 Ticket. Day 219 (August 6). 6.8x2.9cm. Lt. crease, VF-EF. ($100)

4. St. Louis 1904 (Golf) Ticket. Day 261 (September 17). 6.8x2.9cm. The Western Golf Association won the Golf Team Event. This is a general admission ticket, no separate tickets for the Olympic Games events were issued. VF-EF, lt. marginal browning, sm. crease lower l. ($175)

5. St. Louis 1904, Day 262 (September 18). 6.8x2.9cm. Lt. marginal browning, EF. ($100)

6. St. Louis 1904 (Archery) Ticket. Day 263 (September 19). 6.8x2.9cm. Men's Archery, Double American Round, Bryant, USA winning. And Women's Archery Double, Colombia Round, Howell, USA winning. Lt. marginal browning, EF. ($175)

7. St. Louis 1904 (Archery) Ticket. Day 264, September 20. 6.8x2.9cm. Men's Archery, Double York Round, Bryant, USA winning. And Women's Archery, Double National Round, Howell, USA winning. Lt. marginal browning, EF. ($175)

8. Stockholm 1912, July 8, Olympic Stadium, Section A, Price 10 Kronor. Lt. green, 11.8x7.3cm (4.6"x2.9"). Melvin Sheppard, USA, wins 800 Meters, Johan Kolehmainen, Finland 10,000 Meters, etc. Lt. crease, EF. ($200)

9. Amsterdam 1928. Opening Ceremony, July 28, 1928, Olympisch Stadion, Price ƒ 1.25. Ocher, 11x6.2cm. Paper loss at l. Scarce ticket. ($50)

10. Amsterdam 1928. Olympic Art Competition, Valid May 12 - August 12, 1928, Stedelijk Museum. 98x60mm. VF-EF, evidence of mounting on back. Scarce. ($65)

11. Amsterdam 1928. Cycling, August 5, Olympisch Stadion, Price ƒ 1.-. Blue, 11x6.2cm. VF-EF. ($100)

12. Amsterdam 1928. Equestrian Ticket, August 12, Bleacher, Price ƒ 1.25. Blue, 11x6.4cm (4.3"x2.5"). Jumping (Prix des Nations) on Closing Day, Individual (Ventura, Czechoslovakia winning) and Team (Spain winning) Lt. crease, small cancellation punchhole, VF-EF. ($125)

13. Amsterdam 1928. Field Hockey, Olympic Stadium. Orange, 94x60mm. Penciled on back "26 Mei 1928. British India-Holland 3-0". In this final game, India established itself as champion for many Olympic Games to come. Creased, VF. ($75)

14. Amsterdam 1928. Press Pass for Soccer, valid at all venues except Olympic Stadium. Blue, 124x94mm, numbered. EF. Scarce. ($150)
15. Amsterdam 1928. Soccer, Olympisch Stadion, Marathon Tribune, Price ƒ 4.-. Yellow, 11x6.2cm. Abt. EF. ($90)

16. Amsterdam 1928. Soccer, Olympisch Stadion, Price ƒ 1.-. 9.3x6cm. Creases, VF. ($80)

17. Amsterdam 1928. Trio of Soccer Tickets, Olympisch Stadion, Zijvak (2x), teal, VF and Marathon Tribune, yellow, fine. 11x6.2cm. (3 pcs.) ($125)

18. Lake Placid 1932 Winter. Bleacher Season Ticket, $30. Celluloid, orange, 9.5x5.9cm. EF. ($135)

19. Lake Placid 1932 Winter. Standing Room Season Ticket, $15. Celluloid, green, 9.5x5.9cm. EF. ($125)

20. Lake Placid Winter 1932. Evening, February 4 Opening Day, Curling Demonstration Event, Arena, Children Bleacher, Price $1.00. 14.5x6.4cm (5.8"x2.5"). Browning, VF-EF. ($150)

21. Los Angeles 1932. Full Equestrian Ticket, August 13, 2:00 p.m., Olympic Stadium, Price $2.00. Brown, 14x6.6cm. EF. ($100)

22. Los Angeles 1932. Lacrosse, August 12, 2:30 p.m., Olympic Stadium, Price $2.00. Brown, 11.0x6.6cm (4.3"x2.6"). 2 sm. spots, EF. ($100)

23. Los Angeles 1932. Track & Field, August 1, 2:30 p.m., Olympic Stadium, Price $2.00. Orange, 11.1x6.6cm. EF, a few minor spots. ($90)

24. Los Angeles 1932. Wrestling, August 7, 6:00 p.m., Olympic Auditorium, Price $2.00. 11x6.7cm. EF. ($75)

25. Los Angeles 1932. Closing Ceremony, August 14, 1:00 p.m., Olympic Stadium, $2.00. Brown and yellow, 111x66mm. EF. ($90)

26. Los Angeles 1932. Closing Ceremony, August 14, 1:00 p.m., Olympic Stadium, Child, General Admission, Price 50¢. 8x5.2cm (3.1"x2"). One of the rarest children's tickets. EF. ($125)

27. Berlin 1936. Baseball Demonstration, August 12, 20.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadium, RM 6.-, Platz I. 10x7cm (3.9"x2.8"). The U.S. world champion team played the USA Olympics team. Official report pp. 1098, 1099. EF. ($100)

28. Berlin 1936. Fencing Participant's Ticket, August 7, 9:00 and 15.00h, Tennis Stadion (Reichssportfeld), Price RM 4.-. 11.5x6cm. Scarce ticket for a participant. Crease, VF-EF. ($100)

29. Berlin 1936. Field Hockey, August 12, 16.30 Uhr, Hockey Stadion, Price RM 2.-. 10.5x6cm. EF. ($90)

30. Berlin 1936. Gymnastics, August 10, 7.00 Uhr and 14.00 Uhr. Dietrich Eckart Freilichtbuehne, Price RM 5.-. 105x60mm (4.1"x2.4"). Lt. crease, o.w. EF. ($100)

31. Berlin 1936. Handball, August 14, 15.00 Uhr, Price RM 2.50, Olympia Stadium. 10x7cm. Lt. crease, o.w. EF. ($90)

32. Berlin 1936. Polo, August 6, 14.00 Uhr, Polo Field, Price RM 1.-. 11.3x6cm. 2 creases, VF-EF. Scarce. ($90)

33. Berlin 1936. Soccer, August 10, 16.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadium. Price RM 8.-. 12.5x7cm (4.9"x2.8"). Tear at bottom, crease, VF-EF. ($100)

34. Berlin 1936. Soccer, August 13, 16.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadion, Price RM 6.25.-. 0x7cm. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($90)

35. Swimming Season Pass Booklet. 14x6cm (5.5"x2.4"). Contains 2 tickets, August 11 (R. Degener, USA wins Springboard Diving) and August 12, still attached (Jack Medica, USA wins 400M. Freestyle). Cover VF-EF, tickets EF. ($200)

36. Berlin 1936. Track and Field, August 7, 10.00 and 15.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadion, RM 1.-. 13.6x7cm. EF. ($90)

37. Berlin 1936. Equestrian (Prix des Nations) and Closing Ceremony, August 16, 10.00 and 15.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadium, Price RM 5.75.-. 10.1x7cm (4.0"x2.6"). EF. ($100)

38. London 1948. Athletics, July 30, and 31, August 2, 3, 4 and 6, Empire Stadium, Wembley. Raspberry, 11x9cm (4.3"x3.5"). VF-EF to EF. (6 pcs.) ($200)

39. London 1948. Association Football (Soccer), August 11, evening, Empire Stadium Wembley. Raspberry, 11x8.9cm. Lt. crease, o.w. EF. ($50)

40. London 1948. Full Swimming Ticket, August 6, 9:00 a.m., Empire Pool, Wembley. Purple, 14.5x8.9cm (5.7"x3.5"). EF. ($60)

41. Oslo 1952 Winter. Free Figure Skating, Ladies, Feb. 20, 19.00h, Bislett Stadium, Standing Room. 10.8x9.6cm (4.3"x3.8"). Jeanette Altweg, Great Britain, won gold. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($100)

42. Oslo 1952 Winter. Finals in Figure Skating, Pairs, Feb. 22, 19.00h, Bislett Stadium, Standing Room. 10.8x9.5cm (4.3"x3.7"). Ria and Paul Falk, Germany, won gold. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($100)

43. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nordic Skiing, Women, 10 Kilometers and 4x10 Kilometer - Relay Men, Feb. 23, 10.00 and 12.00h, Holmenkollen Ski Stadium, Standing Room. Gray, 10.9x9.3cm (4.3"x3.7"). Lt. crease, EF. ($100)

44. Oslo 1952 Winter. Ski Jumping, Special Class, Feb. 24, 13:30h, Holmenkollen, Reserved Seat Upper Stands, Price NKr. 25.-. 111x95mm. Sm. crease, EF. Expensive seat. ($100)

45. Oslo 1952 Winter. Speed Skating, Men, 500 Meters, Feb. 16, 15.00h, Bislett Stadium, Standing Room. K. Henry, USA won gold. EF. ($100)

46. Oslo 1952 Winter. Speed Skating 1500 Meters, Feb. 18, 17.00h, Bislett Stadium, Standing Room. 10.4x9.4cm (4.3"x3.7"). Hjalmar Andersen, Norway, won gold. EF. ($100)

47. Helsinki 1952. Group of Four Tickets: Basketball, July 30; Cycling, July 29; Gymnastics, July 20; and Kajak, July 28. 11.4x8.9cm, venue map of event on back. Abt. EF to EF. (4 pcs.) ($125)

48. Helsinki 1952. Group of 4 Tickets: Handball, July 30; Soccer, July 29 (VF); Swimming, August 2; and Weightlifting, July 25. VF to EF. (4 pcs.) ($125)

49. Helsinki 1952. Closing Ceremony, August 3, Stadion. Orange, 150x88mm (5.9"x3.5"). Creased, VF. ($60)

50. Cortina 1956 Winter Hockey Tickets, Olympic Stadium, January 29, Guest Ticket, Evening, and January 30, L. 1200. VF. (2 pcs.) Scarce. ($125)

51. Stockholm Equestrian Games 1956. Olympic Grand Prix Jumping Competition, 2nd Round, and Closing Ceremony, June 17, 4.00 p.m., Olympic Stadium, Price Kr. 20.-. Blue, 12x7.8cm (4.7"x3.1"). EF. Scarce. ($150)

52. Melbourne 1956. Final U.S. Olympic Tryouts, June 29 and 30, Los Angeles Coliseum, Price $5.00. 6.6x9.2cm. VF-EF. ($65)

53. Melbourne 1956. Swimming, Nov. 28 (full ticket) and Dec. 4, Olympic Park, Swimming Stadium. 15.3x9cm. EF. (2 tickets). ($75)

54. Rome 1960. Full Opening Ceremony Ticket, August 25, 16:30h, Stadio Olimpico, Price L. 1.000. Orange, 27.6x9.5cm (10.9"x3.7"). EF. ($100)

55. Rome 1960. Athletics, "074", 9 a.m., Stadio Olimpico. Salmon, 15.2x9.7cm. Abt. EF. ($65)

56. Rome 1960. Field Hockey, Nr. 464, September 9, Velodromo Olimpico, 3.00h, Class I. Gray, 15.3x9.7cm (6"x3.8"). Creased, VF+. ($65)

57. Rome 1960. Full Soccer Ticket. September 5, Napoli, Stadio Fuorigrotta. Turquoise, 245x96mm (9.6"x3.8"). EF. ($75)

58. Rome 1960. Soccer Finals, Sept. 10, Stadio Flaminio, 9:00 p.m. Price 1000 Lire. Green, 15.3x9.5cm (6"x3.7"). Lt. browning, crease upper l., VF-EF. ($100)

59. Rome 1960. Full Closing Ceremony Ticket, September 11, 15:00h, Stadio Olimpico, Price L. 2.000. Lilac, 27.6x9.5cm (10.9"x3.7"). EF. ($100)

60. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Opening Ceremony, January 29, 11 Uhr, Bergisel-Sprungschanze. Raspberry, 6x10.8cm (2.4"x4.3"). EF. ($100)

61. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Figure Skating Pairs, January 29, 19.30 Uhr, Olympia-Eisstadion, Price S. 250.-. Green, 165x80mm. Overstamp "Freikarte". L. Beionsova and Oleg Protopopov won gold. Crease, VF-EF. ($90)

62. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Photo Press Ticket, Winner's Ceremony, Jan. 31. Orange, 65x65mm (2.6"x2.6"). VF. ($75)

63. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Giant Slalom, Men, Feb. 2, 12:30h, Lizum. 6.1x10.8cm (2.4"x4.3"). VF. ($60)

64. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Official's Ticket for Ice Hockey Qualification Play CSSR-Bulgaria, February 2, 17.00 Uhr, Olympia-Stadion. Yellow, 13.6x4.8cm (5.4"x1.9"). Lt. crease, abt. EF. ($75)

65. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Ice Hockey Finals, Feb. 8, 17 Uhr, Olympia-Eisstadion. Raspberry, 14x7.9cm (5.5"x3.1"). The Soviet team won gold. Crease, sm. tear at bottom, VF-EF. ($90)

66. Innsbruck 1964 Winter. Ice Hockey Finals. Press Ticket, Feb. 8, 17 Uhr, Olympia-Eisstadion, 16.7x8cm (6.6"x3.1"). The Soviet team won gold. Crease, lt. fading, VF. ($75)

67. Tokyo 1964. Women's US Olympic Track and Field Trials, August 6, 7, 8, 1964, Downing Stadium, New York. Pink, 11.7x5.7cm. With gate check for August 8. EF. ($65)

68. Tokyo 1964. Water Polo, October 11, Tokyo Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool. Blue, 18.1x8cm (7.1"x3.1"). EF. ($100)

69. Grenoble 1968 Winter. Opening Ceremony "C". Purple, 109x75mm (4.3"x3"). VF-EF, sm. tear at top. ($75)

70. Grenoble 1968. Men's Giant Slalom, February 12, Chamrousse, 12h. Multicolor, 71x135mm. Jean-Claude Killy, France wins gold. EF. ($100)

71. Grenoble 1968 Winter. Full Chamrousse Bus Ticket, February 12, from 8:15h on, Price 10 F. 11.8x6.6cm. EF. ($50)

72. Grenoble 1968 Winter. Group of 3 Entry Cards. Luge. 1st, 2nd and 4th course, Villard-De-Lans. And Bobsleigh, 1st and 2nd Course, Alpe-D'Huez. All 108x75mm. (4.3"x3"). EF. (3 pcs.) ($175)

73. Mexico 1968. Pair of Athletics Tickets, Estadio. Oct. 17, brown and blue, and Oct. 19, gray and yellow. 11.5x11.6cm. Lt. creases, VF-EF. (2 pcs.) ($125)

74. Mexico 1968. Equestrian, Prix des Nations, and Closing Ceremony, October 27, 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Estadio. Purple and orange, 11.6x22.7cm. Lt. crease, VF-EF. ($85)

75. Sapporo 1972 Winter. Figure Skating, Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m., Makomanai Indoor Skating Arena. Yellow, silver and red, 173x85mm (6.8"x3.3"). Ondrei Nepela, Czechoslovakia wins gold. Creased, VF. ($80)

76. Sapporo 1972 Winter. Full Womens Downhill Skiing Ticket, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m., Mt. Eniwa. Multicolor, 22.9x8.4cm (8"x3.3"). EF. ($125)

77. Munich 1972. Olympia Construction Company Ticket. June 29, 1972, Sporthalle Olympiapark. Green, 7.5x17cm. German Olympic Sapporo 1972 30 + 15 and 50 + 25 stamps on back, and 2 cancellations of Opening Ceremony, Aug. 28, 1972. Plus Olympic Youth Camp Meal Ticket, August 29, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Blue, 12.2x7cm. VF-EF and VF+. Scarce. (2 pcs.) ($100)

78. Munich 1972. Group of Four Full Field Hockey Tickets, Hockeyanlage Olympiapark. August 30 (sm. paper loss) and Sept. 1, 3 and 4, Guest of Honor tickets. EF. (4 pcs.) ($80)

79. Munich 1972. Full Soccer Tickets, August 27 (Stadion Passau), 28 (Regensburg), September 1 (Olympiastadium Munich no gate check), 5 (Augsburg) and 7 (Nuernberg). 14.8x10.4cm. All EF. (5 tickets.) ($100)

80. Munich 1972. Full Yachting Ticket, August 30. 10.00h, Kiel. Blue and brown, 14.7x10.5cm. EF. ($45)

82. Innsbruck 1976 Winter. Opening Ceremony Honorary Ticket, Feb. 4, 14.30h, Berg Isel. Yellow, 13x8cm (5.1"x3.1"). Sm. crease at top o.w. EF. ($100)

83. Innsbruck 1976 Winter. Ice Hockey Honorary Ticket, Feb. 10, 19.00h, Olympia-Stadion. 14.9x8cm (5.9"x3.1"). West Germany (bronze), USSR (gold). Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($75)

84. Innsbruck 1976 Winter. Speedskating 1000 Meters Women, Feb. 2 10.30h, Olympia-Eisstadion, Price S.80.-. Red and orange, 13x8cm (5.1"x3.1"). Tatyana Averina, Soviet Union, won gold. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($65)

85. Innsbruck 1976 Winter. Speed Skating, 500 Meters Women, Feb. 6, 10.30h, Olympia-Eisstadion. Lavender and orange, 12.9x8cm (5.1"x3.1"). Sheila Young, USA, won gold. She also won silver in 1500M, and bronze in 10000M. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($75)

86. Montreal 1976. Volleyball, July 20, 13.00h, Centre Paul-Sauvé. 15.3cm x 7cm (6"x2.8"). Crease, VF-EF. ($40)

87. Lake Placid 1980 Winter. Opening Ceremony, Feb. 13, 14:30, Sports Stadium. 15.9x6.7cm. Lt. corner creases on r., VF-EF. ($50)

88. Lake Placid 1980 Winter. Full Ice Hockey Ticket, Feb. 16, 16:30, Olympic Center. 19x6.7cm (7.5"x2.6"). Lt. corner creases, abt. EF. ($50)

89. Lake Placid 1980 Winter. Pair of Closing Ceremony Tickets, Feb. 24, 21:30h, Olympic Center, Price $11.20. Silver and black, logo in color, 15.7x6.6cm (6.2"x2.6"). EF. Plus closing ceremony proof ticket with rings and logo. Rare. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($90)

90. Moscow 1980. Group of 9 Tickets: Athletics, July 30; Basketball, July 21; Boxing, July 31; Canoeing, July 30; Fencing, July 26; Soccer, July 29; Water Polo, July 24; Weightlifting, July 21; and Wrestling, July 20. 17x11cm (6.7"x4.3"). VF-EF to EF. (9 pcs.) ($135)

91. Moscow 1980. Closing Ceremony, August 3, 20:30h, Grand Arena of Lenin Stadium. Multicolor, 17x11cm. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($65)

92. Sarajevo 1984 Winter. Full Ice Hockey Ticket, Feb. 13, 17.00h, Zetra, Price Din. 750. Color, 18.3x6.4cm (7.2"x2.5"). EF. ($75)

93. Los Angeles 1984. Trio of Baseball Tickets, August 1, Dodger Stadium, Reserved Seats for Glendora Plumbing. Japan won the demonstration sport against USA. EF. (3 pcs.) ($65)

94. Albertville 1992 Winter. Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Invitation, Feb. 6, 17.00h, blue, and Opening Ceremony Feb. 8, 17:00h, red. Full tickets, 21x6.8cm (8.3"x2.7"). EF. (2 pcs.) ($75)

95. Albertville 1992 Winter. Trio of Tickets: Cross Country Skiing - Relay 4x5 KM Women, Feb. 17; and Relay 4x10 KM Men, Feb. 18, both in Les Saisies; and Nordic Combined - Cross Country Skiing - 3x10 KM Feb. 18, Courchevel. 16x6.7cm. EF. (3 pcs.) ($65)

96. Albertville 1992 Winter. Group of 5 Full Tickets: Figure Skating Pairs - Original Program, Feb. 9, and Exhibition, Feb. 22; Ice Dancing - Compulsory, Feb. 14, and Free Program, Feb. 17; and Figure Skating Women - Original Program. All accreditation tickets, 21x6.9cm. EF. (5 pcs.) ($75)

97. Albertville 1992 Winter. Group of 4 Meribel Ice Hockey Tickets: Feb. 13, Germany-Sweden. Crease, VF-EF; Feb. 10, full ticket, Czechoslovakia-France; Feb. 14, Czechoslovakia-Canada, and USSR-France (full ticket). VF-EF to EF. (4 pcs.) ($65)

98. Albertville 1992 Winter. Group of 4 Full Ice Hockey Tickets, Meribel: 1/4 Finals, Feb. 18 and 19; 1/2 Finals, Feb. 21, and Standing 3rd/4th Place, Feb. 22. Last 2 accreditation tickets. 21x6.9cm. EF. (4 pcs.) ($80)

99. Albertville 1992 Winter. Ski Jumping-K: 120 M Individual, Feb. 16, Courchevel; and Alpine Skiing-Slalom Men, Les Menuires, Feb. 22. 16x6.7cm (6.3"x2.7"). EF. (2 pcs.) ($50)

100. Albertville 1992 Winter. Pair of Exit During Event Passes, Tignes and Val d'Isère. Blue and white, 10x7cm. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($65)

101. Albertville 1992 Winter. Closing Ceremony, Feb. 23, 19:00, Albertville. 21x6.7cm (8.3"x2.6"). Lt. crease, EF. ($50)

102. Barcelona 1992. Opening Ceremony, July 25, 20:00, Estadio Olimpic. Multicolor, 16.9x9.2cm (6.7"x3.6"). Creases, VF-EF. ($50)

103. Barcelona 1992. Group of Five Athletics Olympic Stadium Tickets. Preliminaries, August 2 and 5, and Finals, July 31, August 3 and 6. 17x9cm, with hologram. VF to EF. (5 pcs.) ($75)

104. Barcelona 1992. Group of 3 Swimming Tickets, Piscines Bernat Picornell: Preliminary, July 30 and 31, VF-EF; and full Finals ticket, July 30, 18:00h. EF. Multicolor, with hologram. (3 pcs.) ($50)

105. Barcelona 1992. Closing Ceremony, August 9, 22:00h, Estadi Olimpic. Multicolor, 17x9cm, with hologram. EF. ($75)

106. Barcelona Paralympic Games 1992. Full Opening and Closing Ceremony Tickets, Sept. 3 and 14. Multicolor, 20.9x9.1cm (8.2"x3.6"). EF. (2 pcs.) ($50)

107. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Full Freestyle Skiing Ticket, Aerials Final Men and Women, Feb. 24, 12:00h, Kanthaugen. EF. ($25)

108. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Pair of Full Ice Hockey Tickets. Playoff, Feb. 24, 15:00h, Gjovik, and Finals Feb. 27, 15:15h, Hakons Hall. 19x7.5cm (7.5"x3"). Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($50)

109. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Full Closing Ceremony Child's Ticket, February 27, 19:00h, Lysgardsbakkene Hoppanlegg. Multicolor, 19x7.5cm. EF. ($50)

110. Atlanta 1996. Opening Ceremony Rehearsal and Opening Ceremony Tickets, July 17 and 19, both 7:30 p.m., Olympic Stadium. Multicolor 6.3x19.2cm and 9.5x19.2cm (3.7"x7.6"). EF and VF-EF, paper loss at l. (2 pcs.) ($60)

111. Atlanta 1996. Group of 4 Athletics Tickets, Olympic Stadium: July 26, 8:00 a.m., July 27, 5:30 p.m., July 29, 6:00 p.m. and August 3, 6:30 p.m. Multicolor, 6.3x1.9cm (2.4"x7.5"). All but August 3 are full size tickets. EF. (4 pcs.) ($75)

112. Atlanta 1996. Closing Ceremony, August 4, 7:30 p.m., Olympic Stadium. Multicolor, 9.5x22.1cm (3.7"x8.7"). Very lt. creases, EF. ($50)

113. Nagano 1998 Winter. Pair of Alpine Skiing Tickets. Combined Downhill, Men, Feb. 9, Hakuba; and Giant Slalom, Men, Feb. 18, full ticket, Mt. Higashidate, 16.8x7cm. Lt. creases. VF-EF. (2 pcs.) ($40)

114. Nagano 1998 Winter. Group of 4 Alpine Skiing Full Tickets: Combined Slalom, Women, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m., Hakuba, adult, and adult and child. And Alpine Skiing, Slalom, Women, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m., Yamanouchi, adult and adult and child. 18.2x7cm (2) and 16.4x7cm (2). Center crease, VF-EF. (4 pcs.) ($65)

115. Nagano 1998 Winter. Group of 5 Biathlon Full Adult Tickets, Nozawa Onsen. Feb. 9, 15km, Women; Feb. 11, 20km, Men; Feb. 15, 7.5km Women; Feb. 17, 10km Men; and Feb. 19, 4x7.5km Relay, Women. 16.8x7cm (6.6"x2.8"). Center crease, VF-EF. (5 pcs.) ($75)

116. Nagano 1998 Winter. Closing Ceremony, Feb. 22, 18.00h, Minami Nagano Sports Park. Multicolor, 12.3x7cm. Lt. crease upper r., o.w. EF. ($55)

117. Sydney 2000. Group of 4 Full Tickets: Diving, Sept. 24 and 28, 10:00 a.m., Aquatic Center; Fencing, Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m., Darling Harbour; and Basketball, Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m., Sydney Super Dome. Multicolor, 6.3x19.1cm (2.5"x7.5"). EF. (4 pcs.) ($75)

118. Sydney 2000. Judo, Sept. 21, 3:00 p.m., Darling Harbour, 17.7x5cm. Creased, VF. Boxing, Sept. 23, 1:00 p.m. and Volleyball, Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m., both Darling Harbour, 6.3x15.2cm. EF. (3 pcs.) ($65)

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DAILY OFFICIAL PROGRAMS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

119. St. Louis 1904. Daily Official Program No. 171, Tuesday, November 15, 1904. 17pp., 15x23.3cm, 2-page map in center of exhibition grounds with Athletic Field of Olympic Games and Olympian Way. Association Football (soccer) played at the stadium, first day, at 2:30 p.m. Railway stop Nr. 6 at Stadium: Olympic Games and Football. Photo of J. Sullivan, director of "Olympian Games". Color cover is shown as 1904 poster in IOC poster book. Creased, VF. ($175)

120. Stockholm 1912. Official Daily Stadium Program, July 11. 64pp., 14.5x22.1cm (5.8"x8.8"), in Swedish and English. Finals in 10000 Meters (Kohlemainen, Finland), 200 Meters (Craig, USA); Pole Jump (Babcock, USA), also Wrestling and Modern Pentathlon. Incl. abbreviated rules. Lt. crease, lt. browning. VF-EF. ($150)

121. Stockholm 1912. Official Daily Stadium Program, July 12. 64pp., 14.5x22.1cm, in Swedish and English. Finals in Discus (Taipale, Finland), 110 Meter Hurdles (Kelly, USA), Modern Pentathlon, Wrestling. Lt. browning, abt. EF. ($150)

122. Stockholm 1912. Official Daily Stadium Program, July 13. 56pp., 14.5x22.1cm, in Swedish and English. Finals in 400 Meters (Reidpath, USA), Long Jump (Gutterson, USA), Equestrian, Wrestling. Lt. browning, VF-EF. ($150)

123. Stockholm 1912. Official Daily Stadium Program, Marathon Day, July 14. 40pp., 14.5x22.1cm, in Swedish and English. Marathon (McArthur, South Africa), Decathlon with Jim Thorpe in the participant's list, Wrestling. Lt. browning, VF-EF. ($150)

124. Stockholm 1912. Rowing, July 17-19. 19pp., in Swedish. 14.5x22cm. Lower r. corner chipped, VF. Rare. ($150)

125. Paris 1924. Athletics, July 7. 15pp. 22x27cm (8.7"x10.7"), in French. Abrahams, Great Britain, wins 100 Meter. 400 Meter Hurdles won by Taylor, USA, etc. Partially scored in pencil. Javelin thrower on cover. VF. ($175)

126. Paris 1924. Athletics, July 9. 15pp., 22x27cm, in French. Finals in 200 Meters (Scholz, USA); 110-Meter Hurdles (Kinsey, USA); 3000 Meters Steeplechase (Ritola, Finland). Incl. list of all athletics participants. Partially scored in pencil. Javelin thrower on cover. VF-EF. ($200)

127. Amsterdam 1928. Group of 3 Athletics Official Daily Programs, No. 25, 26 and 29, July 31, August 1 and 4. 40, 40 and 48 pp., 13.1x21.3cm, in French. A few results penciled in. VF-EF to EF. (3 pcs.) ($300)

128. Amsterdam 1928. Cycling, No. 29, August 4-7. 47pp. illus., 13.1x21.3cm, in French. Complete daily programs, list of all cycling officials and participants, many results penciled in. VF-EF. ($125)

129. Amsterdam 1928. Equestrian, No. 36, August 11. 31pp. illus., 13.1x21.3cm, in French. Show jumping in the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam, Finals of Three-Day Event, Individual won by Charles Pahud de Mortagues, Holland, and Dressage Individual at Hilversum, won by Von Langen-Parow, Germany; also Three-Day Event,, Team won by Holland. Lt. foxing on color covers, contents VF, 1 page torn. ($100)

130. Amsterdam 1928. Rowing, No. 35, August 10. 23pp., in French, 13.1x21.3cm. Daily program, list of all swimming officials and participants incl. Weissmueller, USA. 200 Meter Breaststroke won by Schrader, Germany. Some results penciled in. Covers foxed, contents VF-EF. ($100)

131. Amsterdam 1928. Swimming, No. 30, August 5. 39pp., 1 plate, in French. 13.1x21.3cm. Scored in pencil. EF, foxing inside. ($100)

132. Amsterdam 1928. Swimming, No. 31, August 6. 47pp., in French, 13.1x21.3cm. 1500 Meter Freestyle (Borg, Sweden); 400 Meter Freestyle Women (Norelius, USA). Lt. flaking on cover, contents abt. EF. ($100)

133. Amsterdam 1928. Yachting, No. 27, August 2. 27pp., in French, 13.1x21.3cm. Incl. list of all yachting participants and detailed description of courses. VF. Scarce. ($125)

134. Los Angeles 1932. Group of 8 Official Daily Olympic Park (Stadium) Programs, August 1-7 and 9. 32pp. illus., 19x26.5cm. Many photos of events, Aug. 2 with 2-page photo of opening ceremony; questions and answer sections, list of participants, results, winners, etc. Some scores noted. VF to VF-EF. (8 pcs.) ($375)

135. Lake Placid 1932 Winter. Feb. 13. 12pp., 13x19cm. 50km Ski, 4-Man Bobsled, Ice Hockey. Some results penciled in, center page (with honor table) loose. VF+. ($110)

136. Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter. Opening Ceremony, Feb. 6. 32pp. illus., color chart of flags of participating nations, 13.5x20.5cm. Ice hockey; complete program, daily program Feb. 7. EF. ($225)

137. Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter. Feb. 8. 32pp. illus., 13.6x20.5cm. Christel Cranz, Germany, wins Alpine Combined; and Ice Hockey. With inlaid green flyer noting changes for the day. Red cover, lt. crease, VF-EF. (2 pcs.) ($200)

138. Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter. Feb. 10. 32pp. illus., 13.6x20.5cm. Incl. results of Feb. 9 - Curling, Ladies, events of February 10 (Figure Skating, Nordic Skiing), program of Feb. 11, etc. EF. ($200)

139. Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter. Feb. 12. 47pp. Illus. Ballangrud, Norway wins 500M speed skating; compulsory figure skating, ladies with Sonja Henie; ice hockey, etc. With green "Attention" flyer of changes. Crease, EF. (2 pcs.) ($200)

140. Berlin 1936. August 4. 48pp., 15.2x22cm. Jesse Owens wins the Long Jump; Mauermayer, Germany, wins discus; 400 Meter Hurdles (Hardin, USA; Loaring, Canada, 2nd); 800 Meter (Woodruff, USA); 100 Meter Women (Helen Stephens, USA), also Polo, Hockey, Soccer, etc. VF-EF. ($100)

141. Berlin 1936. August 5. 56pp., 15.2x22cm. Jesse Owens wins 200 Meters; Fencing, Soccer and Polo. VF-EF. ($100)

142. Berlin 1936. August 6. 64pp., 15.2x22cm. Finals in Javelin (Stoeck, Germany); 1500 Meters (Lovelock, New Zealand); Soccer, Hockey, Handball, Polo. VF-EF. ($100)

143. Berlin 1936. August 7. 64pp., 15.2x22cm. Finals in 5000 Meters (won by G. Hoeckert, Finland), 400 Meters (won by Archie Williams, USA), Cycling, Hockey, Shooting, Polo, etc. VF-EF. ($100)

144. Berlin 1936. August 8. 72pp., 15.2x22cm. Decathlon (Morris, USA); Shooting, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Polo, Canoeing, Cycling. VF-EF. ($100)

145. Berlin 1936. August 9. 56pp., 15.2x22cm. Marathon won by K. Son, Korea, also finals in Womens High Jump, 4x100M relay, Swimming 100M Freestyle (Csik, Hungary), Wrestling. A few results penciled in. Pictorial covers with Ancient Greek marathon runner, VF-EF. ($100)

146. Berlin 1936. August 10. 72pp., 15.2x22cm. Finals in Swimming 100 Meter Freestyle, Women (Mastenbroek, Holland); Cycling, Road Race 100KM (Charpentier, France); Soccer, Handball, Hockey, Basketball, Water Polo. VF-EF. ($100)

147. Berlin 1936. August 11. 72pp., 15.2x22cm. Swimming, Soccer, Water Polo, Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics, Fencing. VF-EF. ($100)

148. Berlin 1936. August 12. 72pp., 15.2x22cm. Finals in Swimming Women Springboard Diving (Gestring, USA); 400 Meter Freestyle (Medica, USA); Waterball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Basketball, Handball. VF-EF. ($100)

149. Berlin 1936. August 13. 72pp., 15.2x22cm. Soccer Standing 3rd and 4th Place; Swimming, Equestrian, Hockey, Rowing, Boxing, etc. Creases on cover, VF-EF. ($100)

150. Berlin 1936. August 15. 56pp., 15.2x22cm. Hockey Finals (India-Germany 8:1); Soccer (Italy-Austria 2:1); Fencing, Sabre Individual (Kabos, Hungary); Swimming Women, 400 Meter Freestyle (Mastenbroek, Holland), etc. VF-EF. ($100)

151. Berlin 1936. August 16. Equestrian and Closing Ceremony. 48pp. Equestrian results penciled in, program of closing ceremony and list of winners through August 15. Crease, VF-EF. ($150)

152. St. Moritz 1948 Winter. Nr. 2, January 31. 9pp., 14.8x21cm (5.8"x8.3"), in German, English and French. Color covers. Crease, VF-EF. ($150)

153. St. Moritz 1948 Winter. Nr. 3, Feb. 1. 9pp., in German, English and French. Color covers. EF. ($150)

154. St. Moritz 1948 Winter. Nr. 7, Feb. 5. 17pp., in German, English, and French. Color covers, EF. ($150)

155. St. Moritz 1948 Winter. Nr. 9, Feb. 7. 13pp., in German, English and French. Color covers, EF. ($150)

156. London 1948. July 29, Opening Ceremony. 25pp. illus., 21.5x27.2cm (8.5"x10.8"). Incl. torch relay account with map, description of venues, history of the Olympic Games. Color covers, crease, 4 punchholes at l., VF-EF. ($90)

157. London 1948. Complete Set of 8 Athletics Programs, July 30 and 31, August 2 to 7. 19.6x27cm. Four with scores noted. VF-EF to EF. (8 pcs.) ($325)

158. London 1948. July 31. Football (Soccer) 1st Round, Ilford F.C. 5pp., 19.6x27cm. Creases, 2 punchholes at l., VF. ($50)

159. London 1948. Complete Set of 8 Swimming Programs, July 30 and 31 and August 2 to 7. 19.6x27cm (7.7"x10.7"). Color covers, VF-EF to EF. ($325)

160. London 1948. August 14, Prix des Nations and Closing Ceremony. 21pp. 19.6x27cm. Incl. winners in first six places in all events. A few markings. VF-EF. ($125)

161. Oslo 1952 Winter, Nr. 5, Feb. 18. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In Norwegian, French and English. Color covers, EF. ($125)

162. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nr. 6, Feb. 19. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In_Norwegian, French and English. EF. ($125)

163. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nr. 7, Feb. 20. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In_Norwegian, French and English. EF. ($125)

164. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nr. 8, Feb. 21. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In_Norwegian, French and English. EF. ($125)

165. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nr. 9, Feb. 22. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In_Norwegian, French and English. EF. ($125)

166. Oslo 1952 Winter. Nr. 11, Feb. 24. 16pp., 12.9x18cm. In_Norwegian, French and English. Scored in pencil. Stains on back, VF. ($90)

167. Helsinki 1952. Complete Set of 8 Athletics Programs, July 20 to July 27. Color covers. All EF, (8 pcs.) ($275)

168. Helsinki 1952. Group of 3 Boxing Programs, July 28 and 30 and August 2. 16pp. and 20pp (2x), 14.6x19.8cm, in French, English and Finnish. VF to EF. (3 pcs.) ($100)

169. Helsinki 1952. Group of 5 Swimming Programs, July 25, 26, 28, 29 and August 2. 16pp. (2x) and 24 (3x) 24pp., 14.6x19.8cm. In French, English and Finnish. VF-EF to EF. (5 pcs.) ($175)

170. Helsinki 1952. Trio of Programs: Cycling, July 31, 8pp., brown stain on cover, o.w. EF; Field Hockey, complete program, July 20-24. 12pp., EF; and Wrestling, complete program, July 20-24. 20pp., abt. EF. (3 pcs.) ($125)

171. Helsinki 1952. August 3, Closing Ceremony and Prix des Nations, Olympic Stadium, August 3, 1952. 33pp., six full-page photos of marathon gold medal winner Zatopek; IOC members; chart of all Olympic winners, etc. 13.5x19.5cm (5.3"x7.6"). Cover ltly. soiled, contents EF. ($70)

172. Melbourne 1956. Opening Ceremony, Main Stadium, November 22. 33pp. illus., 21.2x27.8cm (8.3"x11"). Incl. torch relay, venues, etc. EF, sm. spots on color cover. ($80)

173. Melbourne 1956. Association Football (Soccer), Dec. 7, Match for 3rd and 4th Places, Main Stadium. 8pp., 13.3x20.8cm. EF, sm. frail spot on back cover. ($65)

174. Melbourne 1956. Group of Five Boxing Programs: November 26-28, 30 and December 1. 13.3x20.8cm (5.2"x8.2"). All EF. (5 pcs.) ($200)
175. Tokyo 1964. Water Polo, Nr. 1, October 11-13. 36pp., 15x21cm (5.9"x8.3"). Partially scored. EF. ($100)

176. Sapporo 1972 Winter. Speed Skating, Women's 500 Meter, Makomanai Speed Skating Rink. 24pp., 18.2x25.7cm (7.2"x10.1"), in Japanese and English. Incl. start list. Silver, red and blue covers, faint damp staining, contents VF-EF. ($80)

177. Moscow 1980. Opening Ceremony Program, July 19. 3pp., 13.4x23.8cm (5.3"x9.4"), in Cyrillic. Color covers. VF-EF. Very scarce. ($80)

178. Moscow 1980. Handball, July 22. 3pp., 13.4x23.8cm, in Cyrillic. Color covers. Crease, VF-EF. Very scarce. ($80)

179. Seoul 1988. Opening Ceremony, Sept. 17. 48pp. illus. in color 26x32cm (10.2"x12.6"). EF. Scarce. ($150)

180. Seoul 1988. Closing Ceremony, October 2. 28pp. illus., in color, 26x32cm (10.2"x12.6"). EF, trace of tape on cover. Scarce. ($150)

181. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Opening Ceremony Program. 32pp. illus., in color, 18.9x29.5cm. EF. ($65)

182. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Closing Ceremony Program. 6pp. illus., in color, 18.9x29.5cm. EF. ($60)

183. Atlanta 1996. Closing Ceremony, August 4. 40pp. illus., 25.4x33cm (10"x13"). Embossed covers, in color. EF. ($75)

184. Nagano 1998 Winter. Opening Ceremony, Feb. 7. 29pp. illus., 25.8x31.5cm. Red and white stiff covers, embossed. EF. ($75)

185. Sydney 2000. Complete Set of 16 Daily Official Programs, Nrs. 1-16. 500pp. total, illus., 20.5x27.5cm (8.1"x10.8"). EF. (16 pcs.) ($275)

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THIRD NATIONAL GREEK OLYMPIC GAMES, ATHENS, 1875

186. (Brochure) Rules of the Olympian Committee for the Third National Greek Olympic Games in Athens 1875. July, 1874. 14pp., 15.5x24.1cm (6.1"x9.5"). In Greek. The 1896 Games in Athens wrote the rules with the help of the previously developed rules of the National Greek Olympic Games. Lt. foxing, lt. center crease. Rare. ($600)

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ATHENS, 1ST OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896

187. Participation Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by N. Lytras. Seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames, Acropolis in background. Rev. Greek legend in wreath. Choice Unc., in original box (chipped on side). ($1,250)

188. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, toned abt. EF, sm. rns. No case. ($850)

189. Commemorative Medal in the Style of the Winner's Medal (1972). Bronze, 50mm. Bust of Zeus holding Victory. Rev. View of Parthenon. EF. ($75)

190. (Magazine) Le Monde Moderne. Monthly Illustrated Magazine, Paris, Oct. 1895. 159pp. illus., 16.5x25.4cm (6.5"x10"), in French. Includes an 11 page report by Pierre de Coubertin illustrated with 8 photos and 4 sketches, about his visit to Athens before the Olympic Games in 1896. Photos of Olympic stadium site, the Club House of the Panhellenic Society, venue for lawn tennis; the Zappeion, venue for fencing, etc. Spine torn, browning, contents EF. ($200)

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PARIS, 2ND OLYMPIC GAMES, 1900

The 1900 Paris Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World's Exposition. They played only a minor role. There were athletes who didn't know that the events they participated in were Olympic Games events. Few items relate directly to the Games. For this reason, we are also offering items commemorating the World's Exposition.

191. Gymnastics Silver Winner's Plaque. Silvered AE, 41x59mm, by Vernon. Victorious athlete standing on podium inscribed "XXVI FETE/FEDERALE/DE GYMNASTIQUE". Rev. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris exposition grounds. Rounded corners, spots obv., VF. Scarce. ($700)

192. Paris 1900 World's Fair Silver Award Medal. Silvered bronze, 63mm, by Chaplain. Head of Republic r. Rev. Winged female carrying man with torch. In presentation case, scuffed. ($300)

193. World's Fair Bronze Award Medal. Bronze, 61mm, by Chaplain. Head of Republic. Rev. Male with torch carried by female. Since no participation medals were made for Paris, collectors sometimes add this medal to their collection. Toned EF. ($200)

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ST. LOUIS, 3RD OLYMPIC GAMES, 1904

The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis were also held in conjunction with a World's Fair. This, again, detracted from the importance of the Games. Few items are available which relate directly to the Olympiad. For this reason, we are also offering some memorabilia from the World's Fair, which celebrated the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon.

194. St. Louis 1904 Olympic Games Participation Medal. Copper, 40x40mm, made by Dieges & Clust, New York. Nude athlete striding r., laurel branch in hand. Rev. Legend in eleven lines, shields of St. Louis, France and U.S.A. on background of ivy leaves. With loop. A similar medal was sold in our August 2000 auction for over $22,000. Rarest of all Olympic participation medals, summer and winter. EF. ($18,000)

c195. Gold Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904. Goldplated AE, 70x70mm. This is the first of the gold medals seen goldplated. Lt. wear on highpoints, VF-EF. ($250)

196. Gold Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904. As preceding medal but bronze. There is no trace of previous goldplating on this medal. EF, in original case (scuffed, a few stains.) ($225)

197. Silver Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904. As preceding medal, but 66x66mm. EF, in presentation case (scuffed, top coming loose). ($200)

198. Commemorative Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904. As preceding medal. EF. ($150)

199. Commemorative Worlds Fair in St. Louis 1904 Silver Spoon. Sterling silver, 13.5cm (5.3") long. View of Cascade Gardens, goldplated, city seal and Jefferson bust on handle, scroll goldplated at top. Rev. shows Eads Bridge in St. Louis. EF. Beautiful spoon. ($175)

200. Commemorative Art Nouveau-Style Dish. Silvered brass, 23x20.7cm (9.1"x8.1"). Water god watching female with long flowing hair, in St. Louis Exposition Cascades water. Silvering worn on highpoints, o.w. VF-EF. ($200)

c201. (Brochure) World's Fair Souvenir. 10pp. illus. in b&w and color. Main buildings and technical details incl. Physical Culture Building, venue of Olympic Games. Color covers, browning, VF-EF. ($150)

202. (Book), Jackson, C.S. Jackson's Famous Photographs of the St. Louis Exposition and "The Pike". Chicago, 1904. Softbound unnumbered photo book 18x13cm (7.1"x5.1").With over 200 b&w photos, large fold-out map of St. Louis and exposition grounds added in front. Incl. a rare view of the stadium where the Olympic Games were held. Cover soiled, contents EF. ($175)

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ATHENS, INTERMEDIATE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1906

c203. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal. Silver, 50mm, by J. Chaplain. Laureated head of Zeus facing holding winged Victory with laurel branches on globe. Rev. View of Acropolis and Parthenon between Olympic legend. EF. ($3,750)

204. First Place Winner's Medal for Teams. Silver, 32mm. Seated Victory over panel inscribed "Olympia" in Greek, palm branch below. Rev. 6-line Greek legend. Toned EF, with loop and ring. ($2,000)

205. Gold Participation Medal. 50mm, by N. Lytras. Seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames, Acropolis in background. Rev. Greek legend in wreath. VF-EF/EF, in original case. ($800)

206. Participant's Badge. Silvered, 22x27mm. Discus thrower in the style of ancient Greek coins from Kos. Rev. 5-line Greek legend. Presented to participants and foreign committee members. Tarassouleas p. 214. With loop and ring. Unevenly toned EF. Rare. ($675)

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LONDON, 4TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1908

c207. Gold First Place Winner's Medal Awarded for 200 Meter Team Swimming. Gold, hallmarked 15 Karat, 33mm, 28 grams, by Lindberg/MacKennal. Two females crowning winner. Rev. St. George killing dragon. "Winner 200 METRES TEAM SWIMMING" engraved on edge. Only in the 1900, 1904, 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games were actual gold medals awarded to the winners. EF. ($4,500)

208. Third Place Bronze Winner's Medal. 33mm, by Lindberg/ MacKennal. Nude athlete being crowned by two females. Rev. St. George killing dragon. Edge blank. Toned EF. ($2,250)

c209. Judge's Badge. Silvered AE, 57mm, made by Vaughton. Helmeted head of Athena left, facing laurel branch, surrounded by blue enameled band with legend. EF. ($2,000)

210. Silver Participation Medal. Silver, 51mm, by MacKennal. Winged figure of fame standing on globe between legend. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. Presented to high dignitaries. Toned VF, edge spooned. ($450)

211. Bronze Participation Medal. As preceding medal but bronze. Presented to donors. VF-EF. ($475)

212. (Print) The Opening of the Olympic Games in the Stadium at Sheperd's Bush: The March Past of the World's Picked Athletes Before the King. Supplement to the Graphic, July 18, 1908. 51.7x37.7cm (20.4"x14.8"), drawing by F. De Haenen. Abt. EF. ($200)

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STOCKHOLM, 5TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1912

213. Participation Medal. Pewter, 51mm, by MacKennal/ Lindberg. Zeus seated on Ionian column holding figure of Nike, Stockholm in back. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. Choice EF. ($350)

214. Participation Medal. As preceding medal but EF/VF-EF, rn. ($290)

215. Gymnastic and Olympic Competition in Monaco Winner's Plaque, 1912. Silver, 37x50mm, by Rasumny. Helmeted female bust l., "Gloria" (Glory) below. Rev. Oak and laurel branches with inscribed plaque. Toned EF. ($200)

c216. Olympic Yachting Event Participant's Badge. Silver, blue and white enamel, 22mm. EF. Rare. ($250)

217. Commemorative Swedish Crowns Pin. AE, 40mm. Three Swedish crowns and "1912 OLYMPISKA SPELEN" ("1912 Olympic Games") in pearled circle. EF. ($200)

218. Commemorative Olympic Games Pin. AE, 20x21mm. Crowned shield with legend, enameled in blue. EF. ($175)

c219. Commemorative Pin. Goldplated, blue enamel, 23mm. EF, a few sm. spots. ($175)

220. Commemorative Olympic Stadium Pin. Silvered, 35x24mm. View of stadium between legend. Toned EF. ($175)

221. Commemorative Discus Thrower Pin. AE, 22x28mm. Discus thrower over Olympic legend. EF. ($175)

222. Official Report. 1067pp., 305 photographic plates, in Swedish. Extensive report on the Stockholm Games. Blue linen gilt, participation medal illustrated on cover. Scuffed, sm. spots, contents VF-EF. ($500)

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20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1914

223. Handwritten Letter by Pierre de Coubertin, January 13, 1914. On official stationary of the 20th anniversary celebration of the restoration of the Olympic Games and the IOC Congress in Paris in June 1914. With color rings in upper left. The Olympic rings were introduced at the 1914 celebration ; the stationary is probably the first time that the Olympic rings were used officially. 21.1x26.4cm (8.3"x10.6"). Coubertin asks for the speedy writing of the text for an Olympic Hymn which will be composed by Gustave Doret. Folded twice, lt. browning, abt. 1" tear at center fold at r. ($1,250)

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BERLIN, 6TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1916 (Canceled)

224. German Olympic Trials for Berlin 1916. Winner's Medal (ca 1913). Bronze, 50mm. Bust r. of Wilhelm II. Rev. Legend "To the Winner in the Olympic Trials", transl. EF, lt. toning. ($175)

225. National Olympic Games in Amsterdam, 1916. Commemorative Medal. AE, 41mm. Palm branch dividing "19-16". Rev. Engraved text surrounded by Dutch NOC legend. Since the Berlin 1916 Games were canceled due to WWI the Dutch decided to hold National Olympic Games in Amsterdam. Unevenly toned EF. ($175)

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ANTWERP, 7TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1920

c226. Gold First Place Winner's Medal. Goldplated silver, 60mm, by Dupon. Nude victorious athlete with palm branch and laurel wreath, fame blowing horn. Rev. View of Antwerp. EF, only part of the goldplating remaining. ($3,500)

227. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by P. Theunis. Nike standing before tripod crowning victorious athletes. Rev. Flying Victory crowning charioteer in biga. EF. ($450)

228. VIIth Olympiad Archery Championship Medal. AE, 27x38mm. Bow and arrow in laurel wreath. Rev. 6-line legend. Toned EF. ($175)

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PARIS, 8TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1924

229. Participation Medal. AE, 55mm, by R. Benard. City view of Paris over French legend in three lines. Rev. Victory with laurel wreaths crowning victorious athletes. EF. ($325)

230. Pair of Participation Medals. As preceding medal but both EF/VF. (2 pcs.) ($500)

c231. French Republic Olympic Games Gold Award Medal. Goldplated AE, 59mm, by Desaide/Bertrand. Laureated bust l. of French Republic. Rev. Panel over palm and laurel branches, Olympic legend at r. EF, in original box. Scarce. ($500)

232. Official's Badge. Goldplated AE, white enamel, 34x42mm. VF-EF. ($325)

233. American Olympic Team 1924 Contributor Button. Celluloid, blue and red, 22mm. EF. ($175)

234. Norwegian Olympic Committee Pin. Sterling silver, "925" hallmark, 26x17mm. Used from about 1924-1928; earliest Norwegian pin. EF. Rare. ($300)

235. Portuguese NOC Badge, 1925. White enamel, 26x34mm. Buttonhole closure on back. EF. Rare. ($300)

236. Olympic Salute Paris 1924 Medal. AE, 18x27mm. Olympic winner with laurel wreath and palm branch, saluting. Rev. Olympic rings and legend. Integral loop, EF. ($125)

237. Uruguay Olympic Soccer Champion in Paris 1924 Medal. AE, red and black enamel on flags, 28mm, by Tammaro. Crossed flags. Rev. 7-line Spanish legend surrounded by Paris Colombes Stadium legend. With loop. VF. ($125)

c238. Large Bronze Sculpture of Gertrude Ederle, Gold in 4x100 Meter Freestyle Relay in Paris 1924. First woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. 48cm (18.8") high, on 4.6cm (1.8") wooden base, by Ruth North Ball in 1927, with foundry mark "P.B.u. Co.", Muenchen, made in Germany. Ederle standing tall and smiling, r. arm raised in greeting, American team patch on chest, her feet surrounded by waves. One of a few sculptures of Olympic gold medal winners. EF. Rare. ($2,500)

239. Commemorative Boxing Ashtray. Bronzed WM, 8.5x14.7cm (3.3"x5.8"). Three-dimensional boxer l., boxing scene in background, "PARIS VIII OLYMPIADE 1924" at top. Branch on lower l. missing, VF-EF. ($150)

c240. Official Diploma for a Finnish Participant in Marathon. 48.5x61.7cm (19"x24"), designed by Bernard Naudin. Winged goddess of Victory between allegorical figures. Signed by French Committee President, and IOC President Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin signed only the 1924 diplomas, for Chamonix and Paris. A few creases. In ornate wooden frame, under glass. ($2,750)

241. Official Report of the 1924 Paris Summer and Chamonix First Winter Olympic Games. Text in French. 852pp. illus. Includes the report of the first Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix, pages 643 to 838. Large folio. Blue embossed linen gilt, ltly. faded, contents VF-EF. ($1,250)

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ST. MORITZ, 2ND OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1928

242. Third Place Bronze Winner's Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by Arnold Huenerwadel. Skater with outstretched arms, within ice crystals. Rev. 5-line French legend between olive branches, rings above. EF. ($4,000)

243. Participation Medal. Bronze, 37mm, by M. Martin. Victory with laurel branch in horse-drawn sled to left, Olympic rings in exergue. Rev. French legend in six lines over laurel branch. EF. ($800)

244. Group of Six Olympic Winners Color Erdal Collectors Cards. 7x11cm (2.8"x4.3"). Contains Sonja Henie, Clas Thunberg, Gillis Grafstroem, Scholz-Kaiser, the American bobsled and Canadian ice hockey teams. EF, upper r. corner clipped. Scarce. (6 pcs.) ($100)

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AMSTERDAM, 9TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1928

245. Amsterdam 1928 Participation Medal. Bronze, 55mm, by J.C. Wienecke. Nude male and female athlete on podium holding torch over Olympic flame. Rev. Nike over Marathon Tower, shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres. EF. ($350)

246. Participation Medal. As preceding medal but VF-EF/EF, sm. spots obv. ($300)

c247. British Final Olympic Wrestling Trials Winner's Award Plaque. Bronze plaque, attached on wooden plaque with display easel, 9x13cm (3.5"x5.1"). Hercules fighting lion over award legend on panel. EF. ($150)

c248. Press Badge. Silvered, 33x26mm, green enamel and color rings. EF. ($375)

c249. Uruguayan Soccer Team Member Pin Presented to Gold Medal Winning Team Members. Silvered, 15mm, enameled in color. Flag behind soccer ball encircled by "Campeones Olimpicos 1924/1928". EF. Very rare. ($350)

250. Uruguay Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Winner in Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928. Medal Presented to Team Members. Silvered AE, 20x34mm, by Tammaro. Victorious athlete on globe with 1924 and 1928 victories. Rev. 7-line legend. Integral loop. VF/VF-EF. ($150)

251. Official Dutch Track & Field Association Pin for the 9th Olympiad. Silvered, 17mm. "IXe OLYMPIADE K.N.A.U." Toned EF. ($125)

c252. Commemorative Art Deco Style Heavy Glass Ashtray. Amber color, 16.3cm (6.4") octagonal, 6cm (2.4") high. "OLYMPIADE AMSTERDAM 1928" around top. EF. Decorative ashtray. Rare. ($275)

253. Commemorative Pewter Ashtray. 10cm (3.9"), made by Bulksloot. "OLYMPIADE GEHOUDEN IN NEDERLAND 1928" ("Olympiad held in the Netherlands 1928", transl.), Royal arms between palm branches in center. EF. Scarce. ($150)

254. Commemorative Olympic Soccer Event Plate. Embossed brass, 27.7cm (10.9"). Three soccer players in stadium, "Olympische Spelen 1928" (Olympic Games 1928, transl.) between laurel branches. EF. ($275)

c255. Handpainted Olympic Cauldron 1928 Porcelain Plate. Blue and white, 18cm (7.1"), made by Delft. Cauldron over Olympic rings between branches, Olympic motto around edges. The Olympic fire burned for the first time in a cauldron during the Games. EF. Rare. ($250)

c256. Commemorative Soccer Cycling and Running Ceramic Cup. 10.2cm (4"), decorated in blue, green and orange. "IXe OLYMPIADE AMSTERDAM 1928" around top. EF. ($275)

c257. Colorful Commemorative Porcelain Cup. 10.5cm (4.1") tall, made by Petrus Regout & Co., Masstricht. Ornate orange, blue, green, and brown design with Amsterdam Olympic Games 1928 legend in Dutch. EF. ($250)

258. (Postcard Booklet). Complete Set of 12 Sepia Postcards of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam Built by Jan Wils. 15.3x9.6cm (6"x3.8"). Postcards show different views of the stadium incl. the first Olympic cauldron. Abt. EF. ($175)

259. Complete Deck of Olympic 1928 Playing Cards. Pink back shows tennis match and rowing competition. Cards EF, original pink box scuffed. Scarce. ($175)

260. Group of 14 Erdal Color Collector Cards Featuring German Gold Medal Winners (11) and Sports. 7x11cm (2.8"x4.3"). 800 Meters (L. Radke), Swimming 200 M. Breaststroke (H. Schrader), Equestrian (v. Laangen, 2x), Rowing, Wrestling, Weightlifting, etc. Plus Olympic Stadium, and sports cards. All EF (14 pcs.) Scarce cards. ($175)

261. (Book) Bergvall, Erik. Olympiska Spelen i Amsterdam 1928. Uppsala, 1928. 336pp., illus. throughout, one color plate, 15.9x23.7cm (6.3"x9.3"), in Swedish language. Swedish report on Amsterdam Olympic Games. Blue linen gilt, ltly. scuffed, contents EF. ($275)

262. Official Report. Published by the Organising Committee. Text in Dutch. 1042pp., heavily illus., fold-out charts in back. Blue linen gilt, ltly. scuffed, contents EF. ($675)

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FIRST SOCCER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY, 1930

263. Participation Medal. AE, 28mm. Coat of arms of Uruguay over "A.U.DE F./1ER CAMPEONATO/ MUNDIAL/DE/FOOTBALL/ MONTEVIDEO/1930". Rev. Victory in stadium. Presented to players, officials, and journalists.Integral loop and rings, EF. ($500)

263a. International Ollympic Committee. Minutes of the Olympi Congress of Berlin 1930, May 25-30. 75pp., 20.3x29.7cm (8"x11.7"), in French and English. Agenda: Olympic regulations. Incl. complete program of congress and festivities, meetings and resolutions. Stiff red covers faded, crease, contents EF. ($225)

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LAKE PLACID,
3RD OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1932

264. (Brochure) Wintering in the Adirondacks at the Lake Placid-Marcy, Scene of III Olympic Winter Games. 12pp. Color foldout, 97x186mm. Incl. photos of Olympic stadium and Olympic ski jump. EF. ($125)

265. Official Report. Lake Placid Winter Games 1932. Compiled by G.M. Lattimer (1932), 287pp., illus. Blue linen with gold embossed participation medal on cover. Lt. wear on covers, contents EF. ($500)

265a. Living Pictures of My Figure Skating by Karl Schaefer, World Champion. Part I Compulsory Figures. Vienna, 1937. Gray slipcase, 12.5x18.7cm (4.9"x7.4"), in German language. Contains gray and gilt cloth book, 66 pp., and a case with 12 photographic flip books, each with 80 images creating the impression of movement on ice. K. Schaefer, Austria won gold medals in Lake Placid in 1932 and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1936. Lt. scuffing. o.w. EF. Very rare set. ($900)

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LOS ANGELES, 10TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1932

266. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by J. Kilenyi. Standing athlete carrying unfurled banner of the Xth Olympiad. Rev. Two seated female figures supporting shield of the United States. EF. ($800)

267. All Stadiums Manager Band Badge. Blue and white celluloid, 87mm (3.4"). EF, lt. hdlg. ($450)

c268. Olympic Stadium Staff Badge. Orange and white celluloid, 87mm. EF. See also lot 281 which belonged to the same official. ($450)

c269. Olympic Stadium Usher Badge. Orange and white celluloid, 87mm. EF, sm. spot. ($450)

270. Olympic Stadium Usher Badge. Orange and white celluloid, 87mm (3.4"). A few lt. cracks, o.w. nice badge. ($225)

271. Riviera Country Club Lieutenant Guard Badge. Purple and white celluloid, 87mm (3.4"). Equestrian events venue. EF. ($450)

272. Riviera Country Club Messenger Badge. Purple and white celluloid, 87mm. Equestrian events venue. VF-EF. ($425)

273. German Bronze Winner's Medal Pin. Bronze, 23mm. Eagle on Olympic rings. EF. Scarce. ($225)

c274. Hungarian Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 25mm. Hungarian shield over globe with the Americas. EF. Beautiful pin. ($275)

275. Polish NOC Presentation Black Marble Plaque, Los Angeles 1932. 11x16cm (4.3"x6.3"), 2cm high. Attached on the plaque are the Polish NOC medal (eagle carrying oak branch), the Polish team pins for Paris 1924, Amsterdam 1928 and Los Angeles 1932. Plaque with presentation inscription by Polish NOC, Warsaw 1932 below. Easel on back. 2 sm. chips on side o.w. EF. Rare. ($575)

276. Xth Olympiad Silver Good Luck Charm. Sterling silver, 17x26mm. Discus thrower with rings and legend, chain attached to silver horseshoe. EF. ($150)

c277. Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932 Alyss Ceramic Portrait Plaque. 145mm (5.7"), signed F.J.S. Quadriga above female bust l., palm branches on side. EF. ($200)

278. Commemorative Sombrero Ashtray. Copper, 12.5cm (4.9"), 65mm high. Inside legend "Xth Olympiad 1932 Los Angeles". VF+. ($175)
279. Bell with 1932 Olympic Logo Bamboo Wall Hanging. 36.5x53.5cm (14.4"x20.9"). Black bell with color logo on pink background. EF. ($125)
280. Olympic Stadium Bamboo Wall Hanging. 36.5x53.2cm (14.4"x20.9"). Yellow and orange entry of Coliseum, the 1932 Olympic stadium, "10th Olympiad" in orange on top. EF. _($125)

281. Olympic Stadium and Park Identity Card with IAAF Permit for a Track & Field Official. Stiff envelope Stadium and Park chick, 13.5x8.2cm (5.3"x3.2"). Contains permit to enter the official's stand, signed by IAAF Secretary and bearer. 21x12.7cm, folded twice. Official report p. 126. Lt. browning, VF-EF. (2 pcs.) Rare set. For the accompanying badge see lot 268. ($250)

282. Ticket Application Form. 4pp., 17.9x26.6cm (7"x10.5"). Prices for season tickets, Olympic stadium passes and single event tickets. With a 3-page daily list of all events and ticket prices. Lt. green, lt. browning, folded twice. ($125)

283. Boxing Season Ticket. Olympic Auditorium, August 9 to 13, Price $12.00. Dark red, 154x62mm (6.1"x2.4"). Booklet contains all 12 full tickets, crease lower right. EF, sm. part of paper missing on back. ($200)
284. Fencing Season Ticket. State Armory, July 31 to August 13, Price $10.00. Black, 154x62mm (6.1"x2.4"). Booklet contains all 20 tickets. EF. ($225)

285. Swimming Season Ticket. Swimming Stadium, August 5-13, Price $15.00. Blue, 154x62mm (6.1"x2.4"). Booklet contains all 17 tickets. EF. ($225)

286. Wrestling Season Ticket. Olympic Auditorium, August 1-7, Price $9.00. Orange, 154x62mm (6.1"x2.4"). Booklet contains all 14 tickets. EF. ($225)

287. Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932. Catalogue of Competition and Exhibition of Art. Los Angeles Museum, Exposition Park. 73pp. text and 29 photographic plates of works of art competition. Incl. list of all works, all artists with addresses. Stiff covers ltly. soiled, contents EF. ($200)

288. Xth Olympiad Yacht Races in San Pedro. Seal and Brochure. Seal blue and white, 33x43mm. EF. Brochure 4pp., 18.1x15.3cm (7.1"x6"), advertising San Pedro for watching the Olympic Yacht Races. Browning, o.w. EF. (2 pcs.) Scarce. ($175)

289. 1932 Olympic Games Jig-Saw Puzzle. Color lithograph, about 34x25.4cm (13.4"x10"). Athletes in stadium decorated with flags of the nations. Complete with all 75 pieces. EF. Scarce. ($200)

290. Official Report. Los Angeles 1932. 815pp. illus. In b&w and color, many color plates. Orange and black linen, embossed pictorial covers. Scuffed, contents clean. ($725)

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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN,
4TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1936

291. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 98mm (3.9"), by R. Klein. Victory with laurel wreath in triga to l., bobsled, ski, hockey stick and skate below. Rev. Large Olympic rings surrounded by "IV OLYMPISCHE WINTERSPIELE 1936". This is the largest winner's medal A gold winner's medal from Garmisch, 1936 was sold recently for $35,000.. EF. Very rare. ($15,000)

c292. Swedish Team Pin for 1936 Winter and Summer Games. Blue and yellow enameled Swedish flag, 24x22mm. "1936" on back. EF. Scarce. ($225)

293. Commemorative Pin. Silvered, 36x45mm. Olympic rings over legend, Alps in back. EF. ($125)

294. Second Maccabean Winter Games in Banska-Bystrica, _Feb. 18-24, 1936. Silvered AE, 30mm. Athlete with Star of David over shield with date, small ski jumper and skater at sides. Rev. Star of David surrounded by Hebrew legend on Games. Jewish protest of the Garmisch Olympic Games led to the staging of the Winter Maccabean Games directly after the Garmisch Games which ended on February 16. Extremely rare medal of a little known competition. ($600)

295. Bobsled Photo Album of a German Participant, Bronze Medal Winner in Lake Placid 1932. Vellum-style covers with "Bob" in gold lettering, 29.3x21.4cm (11.5"x8.4"). Contains 29 stiff pages with 44 b&w photos, ranging in size from 9x6cm to full-page 17.5x21cm (23). Bobsled event, opening ceremony, an accident, the bobsled team, etc. Album is missing tying cord, o.w. EF. Rare documentation. ($500)

296. Official Merit Diploma. Multicolor, 34.7x49cm (13.7"x19.3"). Garmisch winner's medal between "1936" and rings, signed in ink by Organising Committee President v. Halt and General Secretary Le Fort. Very lt. and sm. creases, o.w. EF, traces of paper mounting on back around edges. Rare. ($2,500)

c297. Official Small Size Poster. Multicolor, offset printing, 22.5x31cm (8.9"x12.2"), by Ludwig Hohlwein, printed by Chromo Lithographische Kunstanstalt, Muenchen. Skier calling the youth to participate in the winter games. The official report and "Olympisim" don't' list the name of the printer. The above company apparently printed the Garmisch poster. EF. ($500)
298. Official Map of Downhill Ski and Slalom Events. Multicolor, 28.7x43.5cm (11.3"x17.1"). Official map for men and women's skiing courses. Crease, VF-EF. Scarce. ($150)

299. Pressemitteilungen. Press News, Feb. 16, Ski Stadium; honor guests attending special ski jump event were A. Hitler, Goebbels, Goering, IOC President Baillet-Latour, etc. Total visitors in Garmisch 1 million during games; plus second page with results of Canada-Hungary Ice Hockey game, honor guests Baillet-Latour, Count Bonacossa. Creased VF. (2 pcs.). ($125)

300. (Brochure) Messerli, Fr.-M. Rapport sur la Participation Suisse aux IVmes Jeux Olympiques d''Hiver. Report on the Swiss participation in the IVth Olympic Winter Games, in French. 6pp.; Report was presented at the Swiss NOC session, March 7, 1936 in Aarau. VF-EF. ($150)

301. (Book) Report of the Norwegian Olympic Committee 1932-1936, and July 1935 to June 1936. Paper covers, 116pp., 3 photographic plates of which 2 show Norwegian winners in Garmisch: Sonja Henie, l. Ballangrud, O. Hagen, Birger Ruud, etc. 15.5x22.8cm (6.1"x9"), in Norwegian. Incl. Garmisch winter and Berlin summer games. Lt. marginal browning, sm. tears, contents. EF. ($175)

c302. (Magazine) Deutschland. Germany. Nr. 8, 1934. 28pp. illus., 25x34.8cm (9.8"x13.7"). Incl. illus. article on the Olympic bobsled venue with map, and photos from the bob ski world championship in Garmisch in 1934; Olympic speedskating venue, Baier and Herber figure skating, Olympic ski venues, etc. Color covers, official Hohlwein poster on back cover. VF-EF. ($150)

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BERLIN, 11TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1936

c303. Gold First Place Winner's Medal. Goldplated silver, 55mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. EF. ($4,750)

c304. Gold First Place Winner's Medal. As preceding medal but worn, abt. VF, in gold bezel. ($2,750)

c305. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal. Silver, 55mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Toned EF. ($3,750)

c306. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 55mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Toned EF. ($3,000)

c307. Silver and Brown Precious Stone Olympic Winner's Presentation Ring. Silver, 18x27mm, set with silver Reich Sport eagle and Olympic rings, three oak leaves on either side. Presented together with an award document (not included) to German medal winners deemed true Aryan athletes. Extremely rare. EF. ($2,500)

308. Official Torch. Steel, 27cm high (10.5"), made by Krupp Factory, designed by Carl Diem. Carried during the first torch relay from Olympia, Greece to Berlin, a distance of 3075 km in 12 days. EF. ($4,000)

309. Berlin 1936 Torch Made in 1972 for the Munich Olympic Games as Official Presentation Torch. Steel, 27.2cm (10.7") tall, foot 6mm tall. Route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin on shaft, legend on top. Only a small number was made in 1972. EF, lt. stains on top. ($800)

310. Oberleitung Leichtathletik - Track & Field Head Leader Badge. Silvered AE, 41x43mm, by Lauer. Rings over Brandenburg Gate, inscribed "OBERLEITUNG". With orange ribbon and "LEICHTATHLETIK" bar. VF-EF. Very rare. ($2,250)

c311. First Class Honorary Olympic Medal. Goldplated, enameled, 63x51mm. This is the model without Swastika which replaced as of 1950 the original version from 1936. With loop and ring, and original red ribbon, 5 white stripes in center, black borders. EF. ($1,000)

312. Olympic Games Berlin 1936 Merit Medal. Silvered, 37mm. Olympic rings above eagle with spread wings and "19-36". Rev. Legend over oak sprig. Mottled EF, in original (soiled) presentation case. ($125)

313. Participation Medal. Cast bronze, 70mm, by O. Placzek. Five athletes representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic Bell. Rev. Olympic Bell embossed with German Eagle holding Olympic rings, within five concentric circles. Toned EF, in original box. ($325)

314. Participation Medal. As preceding medal. EF, no box. ($300)

315. Participation Medal with Casting Flow at Top. Cast AE, 70mm, by Placzek. 5 athletes. Rev. Olympic bell. VF+, casting flaws. Seldom seen. ($350)

316. Group of Four Participation Medals. As preceding medal. Patina: dark brown (2), greenish brown and light brown. VF-EF to EF. (4 pcs.) ($1,000)

317. Badge Worn by Pre-Berlin Olympic Winner's. Silvered, 27x34mm. Winner with wreath, color rings and Brandenburg Gate in background, 2 white bars below. Abt. EF, replacement pin on back. ($150)

c318. Austrian Team Badge. Multicolor, 33x29mm. Color rings above Austrian eagle on flag. EF. Rare. ($375)

319. Large Austrian Fundraising Pin for the 1936 Winter and Summer Games. AE, 25x28mm. EF. ($125)

c320. Czech Olympic Committee Pin. Silvered, red, white and blue enamel, 31mm. EF. ($275)

c321. Official German Sports Federation Encampment Badge, Second Week of the Games. Silvered AE, with red rosette, 36mm. Official English Guide p. 65. Silvering ltly. worn, o.w. EF. Scarce. ($225)

322. Swedish Boxing Team Pin. Silvered, 22x18mm. Boxer l., "OLYMPIADEN 19-36" on scroll. Toned EF. ($100)

323. Swiss Team Fundraising Badge for Berlin Olympic Games. Silvered, 26x26mm. On red shield-shaped felt, prongs on back. Scarce. EF. ($100)

324. Hungarian Torchbearer's Commemorative Plaque. AE, 57x76mm, by "JL". Eagle flying over Hungary carrying Berlin 1936 torch with flame, Budapest in background, 3-line Hungarian legend below "In Commemoration of the Olympic Torch Relay 1936" (transl.). EF, sm. spots. Rare. ($750)

325. Mayor of Stuttgart Presentation Plaque to Indian Hockey Team, Winner in Berlin, 1936. Bronze, 51x70mm, by Mayer & Wilhelm. Horse above Schillerplatz. Rev. 12-line legend. Plaque was presented at a game on Sept. 13 1936. EF, in presentation case (trace of removed tape on back). ($375)

326. Official Olympic Kajak Trials Plaque 1936. Hollow AE uniface, 59x38mm. 2 kajaks over Third Reich Kajak Federation emblem. EF. ($175)

327. Italy. Fascist Sports Federation Medal for Boxing (abt. 1936). Silver, 35mm. Fascist Olympic logo. Rev. Eagle on inscribed panel between fasces. With loop and ring. EF. Rare. ($150)

328. Large Commemorative Brown Meissen Porcelain Medal. 11.6cm (4.6"). Large Olympic Bell. Rev. Aerial view of Olympic stadium site. EF. ($350)

329. Olympic Commemorative Medal of the Saarbruecken Shooting Society, 1936. Silver, 40mm. Laurel branch with Olympic rings and legend. Rev. Tower over target and legend. Toned EF, looped. ($175)

330. Commemorative Olympic Third Prize Medal of the Berlin Electricity Company, May 5, 1936. Bronzed WM, 30mm. Eagle holding Olympic rings. Rev. Legend. VF-EF. ($125)

c331. Commemorative Official Poster Plaque. Lithographed iron, 35x54mm. Official Berlin poster by Wuerbel in color. 4 sm. holes in corners, as made. VF-EF. ($100)

c332. Official Kiel Yachting Venue Car Plaque. Silvered, 68x68mm. Kiel logo, rings above yachts, fish below. Black background. EF. ($100)

333. Group of Four Medals and a Car Plaque. Silver visitor's medal (3), 36mm, by Roth. Victory. Rev. Bell, toned EF; Commemorative silvered AE medal by 4711; and official gold and ivory enameled car plaque with Brandenburg Gate over rings. All EF. (5 pcs.) ($300)

334. Amber and Olympic Rings Pin. Thick amber, 35x20mm, with affixed bronze Olympic rings. EF. ($150)

335. Mother of Pearl and Olympic Rings Pin. 48x15mm, with affixed gilt Olympic rings. EF. ($150)

336. Commemorative Silver Pin with Color Olympic Rings. Hallmarked "835" silver, 31mm. EF, toning. ($150)

c337. Commemorative Yellow Olympic Bell in Bakelite. 30x38mm. Color Olympic rings affixed in center. EF. ($150)

c338. Commemorative Porcelain Dish with Lid. White handpainted porcelain, "BL" maker mark. 10cm (3.9") wide, 8cm (3.1") tall. Helmeted and crowned Berlin coat of arms over color Olympic rings, "XI Olympische Spiele 1936-Berlin" legend. EF. Scarce. ($325)

c339. Decorative Light Blue Glass Bowl with Olympic Bell Lid. 12.8cm (5") wide, 5cm (2") high. Engraved large Olympic bell between "19-36" date in pearled border. Ornate sides. EF. ($325)

c340. Commemorative Green Enameled Compact. Silvered brass, 52x66mm (2"x2.6"). Color Olympic rings affixed on top; contains mirror and powder section inside. VF-EF. Nice. ($275)

c341. 1936 American Olympic Fund Bicycle Reflector. Aluminum, 87mm, background reflective red. EF. With original envelope. ($175)

c342. Commemorative Kiel Olympia 1936 Spoon. Goldplated AE, 111mm (4.4") long. "OLYMPIA 1936" and Olympic rings inside spoon, ornate handle topped with color enamel Kiel city shield. Lt. wear to goldplating, o.w. EF. Attractive and scarce. ($175)

343. Commemorative Marathon Winner Mirror. Silvered, 50mm. Victorious marathon runner between "BERLIN 1936" and Olympic rings. EF, sm. spots on mirror. ($175)

344. Commemorative Pocket Knife. Steel, 83x18mm, by Wuesthoff, Solingen. Color rings between "BERLIN-1936". Lt. wear, in brown suede leather pouch. ($150)

345. Commemorative Cigarette Box. Gilt iron, 115x65mm (4.5"x2.6"). Ancient Greek biga l., "1936" below. Rev. 5 rings around "1936" in laurel wreath. VF-EF. ($100)

346. Commemorative Torchrunner Cigarette Case. Partially gilt iron, 70x56mm (2.8"x2.2"). Torchrunner l. over "1936". On back "1936" in laurel wreath. Lt. wear on bottom, VF-EF. ($100)

347. Film Armband. Linen, 10.3x18.4cm (4.1"x7.2"). Red "FILM" and Organising Committee Stamp. Rare armband of Leni Riefenstahl's film crew. Browning, VF. ($275)

348. Commemorative Olympiad 1936 Lace. 15.9x15.2cm (6.3"x6"). Brandenburg Gate in Berlin between Olympic legend, Olympic rings above. EF. Attractive. ($175)

349. Unique Photo Album of a French IOC Member Documenting His Visit to the XI Olympic Games in Berlin 1936. Brown linen, 33x24.2cm (13"x9.5") oblong, containing 31 stiff cardboard pages with 63 pages filled with about 85 pasted-in documents which he received in his function as IOC member in Berlin.
A two-page handwritten letter by Pierre de Coubertin starts the album. Numerous invitations, brochures, addresses, identity cards for the Berlin Olympic Games and his Honor Pass to all events; complete IOC Session documentation, July 29 and 30. Many inaugurations and respective addresses of all events connected to the Olympic Games; invitation by Goebbels with an actual photo of Goebbels and Hitler, instructions to entry of Hitler and IOC members at opening ceremony; IOC dinner with seating assignment close to Hitler; a dinner reception by Hitler; the first class Olympic order diploma with original ink signature by Hitler. Also included are postcards and photos. Most interesting are his handwritten notes for each day and his comments throughout the album. Generally in EF condition. A unique documentation of an important Olympic Games. ($17,500)

c350. Official A. Hitler Ink-Signed Diploma for the First Class Olympic Games Decoration. Red and black legend, 20.9x29.7cm (8.2"x11.7"). Large embossed Third Reich government eagle on lower left. This diploma is scarcer than the decoration. Hitler's signature is not often found. The diploma comes with the accompanying letter, September 8, 1936, on official stationary. Lt. soiling, abt. EF. Rare set. (2 pcs.) ($1,750)

351. Official Olympic Merit Medal Certificate. Black and red text, 21x29.5cm. With facsimile signature of Hitler, and embossed German state eagle. Crease, sm. tears. VF+. ($150)

c352. Small Size Official Poster. Stiff paper, multicolor offset printing, 18x29cm (7"x11.4"), by Frantz Wuerbel. Winner's bust over Brandenburg Gate. EF. ($375)

c353. Welcome Address with Gold Laurel Branch and Color Rings for English Speaking Competitors Arriving at the Olympic Village. Stiff paper, 22x33cm (8.7"x13"). Welcome words by v. Blomberg and Dr. Lewald, Organising Committee President, aerial view of Olympic Village above. Abt. EF, lt. marginal browning. Scarce. ($275)

354. Identity Card of a Romanian Participant. 9x15cm (3.5"x5.9"). With photo. Creased, VF. ($375)

c355. Official Telegram Congratulating Gisela Mauermayer for Winning the Discus Event, Aug. 4, 1936. Multicolor, 21x29.8cm (8.3"x11.7"). Winner's head. Rev. Olympic bell in gold, green and blue. Punchholed at l., o.w. EF. ($225)

356. Official Catalog of the Olympic Art Exhibition, July 15 to August 16, 1936. 58pp. plus 52 photo plates of art competition exhibit, 14.9x20.8cm (5.9"x8.2"). Stiff gold and black covers, lt. crease, contents EF. ($200)

357. (Brochure) Exhibition of the Austrian Art Works for the Berlin 1936 Olympic Art Competition, Vienna, May 9-17, 1936. 8pp., 15.5x22.3mm (6.1"x9"). Architecture (13 works), Sculpture (28 works) and Painting (70 works). Best of show items were sent to Berlin. 15.5x22.8mm (6.1"x9"). Crease, spotty covers, VF+. Scarce. ($175)

358. Programm der Olympiade-Flugveranstaltungen. Program of the International Olympic Flight Events, July 30, Airport Rangsdorf, July 31, Airport Tempelhof and August 4, Fliegerhorst Staaken. 32pp. illus., 14.8x21cm (5.8"x8.3"), published by the Reichsluftsportfuehrer. Program, rules and regulations for the Star Flight to the Olympic Games. VF+. ($175)
359. Official Program. Final Western Tryouts for American Olympic Track & Field Team, Games of the XI Olympiad 1936. June 26 and 27, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 12pp., 17.8x25.2cm (7"x10"). List of athletes, officials, events, all scored in pencil. Incl. stage program by Sonja Henie (with photo on back cover) in her Olympic Games 1936 ice skating routine. Creased, stains on cover, inside VF-EF. ($125)

360. Program of USA-British Empire Match, White City Stadium, Shepherds Bush, London, August 15, 1936. 32pp., 14x21.5cm (5.5"x8.5"). The match was held immediately after the Berlin Olympic Games, and included Jesse Owens, Glen Hardin, J. Woodruff and other American and British Empire Olympic winners as Loaring, Canada. Covers soiled, contents scored, VF-EF. ($150)

361. (Brochure) Instructions Pour La Cérémonie d' Ouverture de la XIe Olympiade Berlin 1936, August 1, 1936. Published by the Organising Committee. Instructions for the Opening Ceremony, in French. 12pp., fold-out map of stadium with positions of all nations and IOC, and detailed time instructions by minutes from 13.15h on, departure from Olympic Village, to 18.00h, walk-by of the nations in the stadium, after which Hitler departs. Stiff paper covers soiled, contents clean. Scarce. ($200)

362. (Brochure) XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936. Memorandum for Participants and Judges. 18pp., 12.4x18.3cm (4.9"x7.2"), in German, English, French and Spanish. Information about Olympic identity cards, validity of badges and admission tickets for participants. Staples lt. rusting, o.w. EF. Scarce. ($175)

363. (Brochure) Natacion. Swimming Rules and Regulations, in Spanish. 46pp., 12.4x18.5cm (4.9"x7.3"), with fold-out map of Reichsportfeld and complete program. Covers soiled, contents EF. ($175)

364. Program "Das Frankenburger Wuerfelspiel", Dietrich-Eckart-Buehne, Berlin Reichsportfeld, July 29, 1936 as part of the program for the Olympic Games. 4pp., 21.2x27cm (8.3"x10.6"). Browning, creased. Rare. ($125)

365. Official Large Fold-out Map of the Equestrian Endurance Event. 74.5x61.5cm (29.3"x24.2"). All obstacles are numbered, course is marked. Used by a competitor of the event. Partially browned, VF+. Scarce. ($275)

366. (Brochure) Von Berlin Mit der Luftpost. Sommer 1936. From Berlin by Airmail. Summer 1936. Printed by Reichsdruckerei, Berlin. 23pp., 14.8x20.8cm (5.8"x8.2"), in German. Timetable of flights by airplanes, Zeppelins (incl. LZ 127 Hindenburg) to South and North America and London, time the flight will take, postage, prices, time savings for airmail, etc. Pictorial covers lt. creases and soiling, contents VF-EF. Interesting. ($150)

367. Pamphlet of the German Post for the XI Olympiad Yachting Event in Kiel. 4pp. illus., 15x21.5cm (5.9"x8.5"). Location of post offices for the Olympic Games, customs declarations for Olympic participants, telephone, telegram, airmail with flight departure times. 2 Kiel Aug. 14 cancellations on cover. Crease, VF-EF. Scarce. ($125)

368. (Sheet Music). Einzug der Olympia-Kaempfer. Entry of the Olympic Champions. Triumph March by Hermann Blume, text by K. Sommer. Leipzig, 1935. 3pp., for piano, 26.3x34.6cm (10.4"x136"). Blue and white covers. VF-EF. ($150)

369. Olympia-Pressedienst. Olympic Press Service Nr. 24, Oct. 21, 1935. 8pp. illus., 21x29.6cm (8.3"x11.7"), in German. Olympic soccer events since 1908, cycling, venues, program of the female gymnasts, accommodations, also 2pp. Garmisch winter games news. Lt. browning, o.w. EF. ($100)

370. (Program). II. Olympic Games. Complete program by day and hour. 8pp., 10x16cm (3.9"x6.3"), special printing by "Berliner Boersen-Zeitung". VF-EF. Scarce. ($100)

371. Official Ticket Order Form. 4pp., 21x33cm (8.3"x13"). Tickets for all events, prices, map of all 6 venues with seating information. Crease at bottom, punchholed, o.w. VF-EF. ($100)

372. Two-Page Invitation by the Berlin Shooting Society to all Foreign Olympic Shooting Participants for a Friendly Shooting Competition, August 12, 1936. 21x29.5cm (8.3"x11.6"). Transportation arrangements from Olympic Village, program, etc. Crease, lt. browning, VF. ($125)

373. Large Size Poster-Flyer for Leni Riefenstahl's Filming of the Torch Relay from Olympia to Berlin, July 4, 1936. Special printing of "Der Film", 34.5x59.4cm (13.6"x23.4"). With Leni Rienfenstahl's photo. Creases, lt. browning, sm. tears, VF+. Scarce. ($225)

374. Hoentsch Construction Company, Dresden. Very large 4-page advertising brochure of buildings the company constructed, 94x64cm (37"x25.2"). Incl. the Olympic stadium in Berlin. Folded twice. VF-EF. ($90)

375. (Flyer) Advertisement for Pierre de Coubertin's Book "Olympic Memories" 1936. Authorized German translation, forward by Dr. Lewald. 2pp., 14.8x20.9cm (5.8"x8.2"). Illus. with Coubertin medal. Browning, VF-EF. ($75)

376. Steamer "Bremen" Menu with Berlin 1936 XIth Olympiad Cover by Ludwig Hohlwein, Wednesday, May 6, 1936. 3pp., 15.7x24cm (6.1"x9.6"). Lunch and afternoon tea, in German and English. Crease, EF. ($150)

377. Commemorative XI Olympiad 1936 Menu of the Haus Vaterland Kempinski Hotel, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. 12pp., 19.4x26.1cm (7.6"x10.3"), in German, English and French. With map of Berlin on inside back cover. Lt. crease, lt. soiling on cover, contents EF. ($125)

c378. Coca Cola Brochure with Program of the Berlin Olympic Games. Fold-out brochure in 8 sections, 7.2x13cm each. Two pages of Coca Cola advertising and 6pp. program. VF+. ($125)

379. B&W Postcard of Kristjan Palusalu, Gold Medal Winner in Greco-Roman Wrestling, Super Heavyweight. Estonian and Berlin participant's badge and Estonian patch on jacket. Scarce. VF-EF. ($95)

380. Postcard Set "Das schoene alte Berlin" (The beautiful, old Berlin, transl). Issued by the Berlin Fire Insurance on occasion of the Olympic Games 1936. Contains 12 postcards of old Berlin, Olympic text on back, in folder. Scarce. ($100)

381. Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 1936. New York. 112pp., 12 photographic plates featuring several Berlin 1936 champions as Jesse Owens a.o., Olympic champions chart and Olympic records, the Berlin Olympic Village, etc. 12.8x16.9cm (5"x6.7"). VF. ($125)

382. Spalding's Athletic Almanac 1937. Olympic, Worlds and A.A.U. Records. New York. 112pp., 10 photographic plates, 12.7x16.9cm (5"x6.7"). Incl. 37pp. of Olympic summer and winter records 1936, full-page photo of Jesse Owens and other Olympic winners. VF. ($125)

383. Sporting Chronicle Annual 1937. Special Olympic Number. Manchester, England. 232pp., 4 photographic plates. Includes detailed results of the Berlin Olympic Games. Jesse Owens on cover. VF. ($125)

384. (Brochure) Bernhart, Max. Die Olympischen Spiele 776 v. Chr. Bis 393 n. Chr. im Spiegel Antiker Muenzen. The Olympic Games 776 B.C. - 393 A.D. Illustrated Through Ancient Coins, transl. Halle, 1936. 16pp. text, 5 plates of ancient coins, 15.7x23.4mm (6.2"x9.2")Salmon stiff covers, ltly. soiled, contents EF. Scarce. ($125)

385. (Brochure) Diem, Carl. Olympische Verknuepfung. Published by the Organising Committee. 23pp., 13x17.9cm (5.1"x7"). Story of the National and International Olympic Games in Greece, 50th Anniversary celebration 1934 in Athens, first torch relay for Berlin 1936 uniting ancient and modern Olympic games, etc. Stiff covers lt. browning, contents EF. ($125)

386. (Brochure) Kaps, Walter. Weltgeltung Des Deutschen Sports. Worldwide Standing of German Sports, in Numbers and Achievements, in German. Berlin, 1942, published by the Air Force, 22pp., 14.8x20.7cm (5.8"x8.1"). Results of all Olympic sports, from 1936 to 1942, summer and winter, incl. results of world ski championship in Cortina d'Ampezzo 1941. Browning, spots on cover, VF-EF. Scarce. ($150)

387. (Brochure) Scheil, Hans. Olympia und die Olympischen Spiele. Olympia and the Olympic Games, in German. 16pp. illus., 14.5x22.2cm (5.7"x8.7"). Torch relay, sports in ancient Greece, history of the ancient and modern Olympic Games up to 1936. Punchholed, abt. EF. ($100)

c388. (Brochure) By Air to Olympia. Published by German Lufthansa Airline. Fold-out brochure in 16 sections, 10.7x23.7cm (4.2"x9.3") each section, illustrated, in English. Advertising to go to winter Olympic games in Garmisch and summer games in Berlin 1936. Color covers VF-EF. ($100)

389. (Magazine) Campeon. Madrid, 31 December 1933. 29pp. illus., 23.3x32.1cm (9.2"x12.6"). Spanish "Champion" sports magazine, incl. articles on soccer, boxing, aviation, tennis, car racing, etc. Werner March on cover, architect of Olympic stadium and Olympic site in Berlin. VF. ($75)

390. (Magazine) Der Kicker. Illustrated weekly German magazine for soccer, handball and track & field. Nr. 2, Jan. 9, 1934. 33 pp. illus., 22.5x30.3cm (8.9"x11.9"). Incl. article on Handball becoming an Olympic sport to be played during the Berlin Olympic Games. VF. ($65)

391. (Magazine) Die deutsche Werbung. Die Reklame. Nr. 4, 2. February Issue, 1934. 32pp. +6pp. advertising, illustrated, 23.6x31cm (9.3"x12.2"). German magazine for publicity; incl. a 3-page illus. article on publicity for the Berlin Olympic Games with 3 1936 posters and a poster for Berlin 1916; use of the Olympic bell, Olympic stamps, etc. Stiff pictorial covers, lt. corner creases, contents EF. ($150)

392. (Magazine) Sport und Gesundheit. Sport and Health. Weekly magazine Nr. 1, 1936. 20pp. illus., 23.2x31cm (9.1"x12.2"), in German. Forward by Dr. v. Halt, Garmisch Organising Committee President. Records for 1935, 4-page illus. article on the ancient Olympic Games, skating, construction of Olympic Village, etc. VF-EF. ($100)

393. (Magazine) Zeitschrift fuer Brieftaubenkunde. Magazine for Homing Pigeons, Nr. 30, July 24, 1936. 23pp. illus., 22.9x30.8cm. Incl. articles on the release of 20,000 homing pigeons during the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 1, and details of the train transport of pigeons to Berlin. Foxing on cover. Crease, VF-EF. ($100)

394. (Newspaper) Muenchner Zeitung, Olympic Games Berlin 1936 Section, August 14. 12pp. illus., 35.9x51.5cm (14.1"x20.2"). Events of previous day in Berlin, the Olympic flame, swimming, equestrian, basketball, and various mascots of Olympic participants. Crease, VF. ($75)

395. (School Book) Rechenbuch fuer Berliner Schulen, Heft l. Math Book for Berlin Schools, Bielefeld, 1936. 48pp. illus. Olympic edition for first grade. Stiff blue covers with Olympic rings, spine scuffed, contents EF. Unusual. ($125)

396. (Book) Enken, Wilhelm. Die Olympischen Spiele in Berlin 1936. The Olympic Games in Berlin 1936, transl. 72pp. and 14 plates, 1 fold-out in the back, 13x9cm (5.1"x7.5"). Ancient and modern Olympic Games, publicity, torch relay, venues, art competition, charts of Amsterdam and Los Angeles Games, program, etc. Soft covers soiled, contents VF-EF. ($125)

397. (Book) Moeller, E.W. Das Frankenburger Wuerfelspiel. The Frankenburg Dice Game, transl. First staging August 2, 1936 during the Olympic Games at the Friedrich-Eckart-Buehne. 64 stiff pages of the play, 18.5x25.5cm (7.3"x10"). Bound in parchment style covers, calf leather spine. EF. Rare edition. ($150)

398. (Brochure) International Olympic Committee. XXXVIth Session London 1939. Names of Delegates. Programme. 7pp., 12.8x20.9mm (5"x8.2"). Incl. detailed program of session, June 5-10, 1939. Session moved the 1940 Winter Games from St. Moritz to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Stiff paper covers, lt. foxing, contents EF. Scarce. ($150)

399. Diploma for the Olympic Cup of the Centennial of the Luxembourg Independence, Oct. 15, 1939. 50.3x37.6cm (19.8"x14.8"), blue, brown and black. Unissued, VF-EF. ($350)

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TOKYO,
12TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1940 (Canceled)

c400. XII Olympiad Tokyo 1940 Badge. Silvered and color enameled, 62mm, on green moiree rosette. The badge was mounted with a semi-hard rubber on rev. It seems the closure is still there. O.w. EF. ($1,500)

401. (Brochure). Olympic Preparations for the Celebration of the XIIth Olympiad Tokyo 1940. The Organizing Committee of the XIIth Olympiad Tokyo 1940. 31pp. illus., 18x20cm (7.1"x7.9"), in English. Complete program of Tokyo Summer and Sapporo Winter Games 1940, programs, venues, art competition, accommodations, press, etc. With insert noting changes for Tokyo and Sapporo Games made at the IOC Cairo Session. Color cover, VF. Rare. ($375)

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HELSINKI,
12TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1940 (Canceled)

402. Official Commemorative Silver Medal. Silvered, 37mm. Stadium. Rev. Torchbearer r., globe behind. Only a small number were made before the games were canceled due to World War II. Toned EF. ($200)

c403 Polish Official's Badge. Silvered, 15x20mm, enameled in red and white. Olympic rings above Polish eagle, "19-40" below. Toned EF. ($225)

404. Official Logo Pin. Silvered, white and red, 14x24mm. Stickpin. EF. ($175)

405. Official Logo Pin. Silvered, 14x24mm. Radiant flame between Olympic rings and "1940". Toned EF. ($100)

c406. Commemorative Helsinki 1940 Olympic Stadium and Events Glass Bowl. 15x15cm (5.9"x5.9"), 11.5cm (4.5") tall. Three-dimensional view of Olympic stadium, javelin thrower, 3 runners and boxers around sides. Rare glass bowl with Helsinki 1940 stadium view. EF. ($950)

407. Commemorative Knife. 28.5cm (11.2") long. Inlaid wooden top with colorful "1940" and Olympic rings label. In ornate leather sheath with tassels and color Finnish flag. Almost EF. ($275)

408. 1940 (Helsinki) U.S. Olympic Team Diploma. 42x36cm (16.5"x14.2"), presented by the Southern California Track & Field Writers Association. Lists 3 U.S. athletes for all athletic events which would have taken place in Helsinki 1940. EF, lt. browning, tiny chips in l. corner. ($250)

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LONDON,
13TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1944 (Canceled)

409. 1944 (London) U.S. Olympic Team Diploma. 42x36cm (16.5"x14.2"), presented by the Southern California Track & Field Writers Association. Lists 3 U.S. athletes for all athletic events who would have competed in the London 1944 Olympic Games. EF, browning, sm. tear at r. ($250)

410. Official IOC Pin on the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Modern Olympic Games Lausanne, 1944. Goldplated AE, 22x11mm. Rings over palm branch. Rev. "C.I.O. Lausanne 1894 1944". EF. ($125)

ST. MORITZ,
5TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1948

411. Participation Medal. Bronze, 40mm, by Wiederkehr. Olympic rings over French legend in five lines. Rev. Symbolic figure of Victory, mountain range in back. Toned EF, in presentation box, scuffed. ($950)

c412. Participant's Badge. Silvered AE, color enamel, 32mm. EF. ($750)

413. (Brochure) Report of the Austrian Olympic Committee of the 1948 St. Moritz Winter and London Olympic Games. 21pp., 14.8x21cm (5.8"x8.3"). Incl. report on the reorganization after World War II (dissolved in 1938), publicity, medal winners, financial disclosure. VF-EF. Scarce. ($150)

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LONDON, 14TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948

414. Participation Medal. Bronze, 51mm, by B. MacKennal/J. Pinches. City view of London over legend in three lines, Olympic rings below. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. EF, tiny spots. ($325)

415. Group of Three: Participation Medal; Gold medal winner's pin presented in the 1980's by the IOC, in wallet. And Hungarian white metal medal showing winner carried by teammates, glued in velvet box. All EF. (3 pcs.) ($375)

416. Danish Team Pin. Silvered, 19mm. Rings over "1948" in laurel wreath. Toned EF. ($125)

417. Second Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Field Hockey, Great Britain. Black and white, 57.6x44.1cm (22.7"x17.4"). Signed by IOC President Edstroem, also President and Chairman of the Organising Committee. EF, mounted on board. ($1,250)

418. (Poster) Equestrian Competition in London. 32.3x46.9cm (12.7"x18.5"), made by Philips Radio. Equestrian event, towers with Olympic rings in back. 2 Belgian tax stamps at bottom. Original mounting on board. VF. ($250)

419. Pair of Official Art Competition Catalogs: Catalogue of the XIVth Olympiad Sport in Art Exhibition and Illustrations from the XIVth Olympiad Sport in Art Exhibition, London 1948. 52pp., 14x21.5cm, descriptions of the works, artist's addresses, etc. And illustration catalog 48pp. of photographic plates, featuring works in the exhibit. It is very difficult to find both catalogs together. Abt. EF. (2 pcs.) ($225)

420. (Brochure) General Regulations and Programme Published by the Organising Committee. 59pp., 12.8x18.9cm (5"x7.4"). Regulations for all events in London 1948 Games. Stiff covers, lt. creases at top and bottom, inside EF. ($125)

421. (Program) U.S. Olympic Team Weightlifting Trials. 20pp. illus., 19.6x27cm (7.7"x10.7"). Incl. 3 pages of photos of previous Olympic winners (Jesse Owens, Babe Didrickson a.o.), chart of all Olympic winners 1896-1936, etc. Color covers. EF. ($75)

422. Souvenir Program of the Swim Swing Shows, Sydney Australia, Feb. 26 and 27, 1947. 4 stiff pages, 19x25.3cm (7.5"x10"). Incl. Olympic Games swimming champions, Australia's Olympic champions and official world swimming records. Creases, tape and trace of tape marks. VF-EF. Scarce. ($100)

423. (Brochure) Uruguayan Olympic Committee. Reyes, H.P. (President) and Ricaldoni, H. El Deporte Uruguayo y su Presencia en Londres. 32pp., 15.7x22.7cm (6.2"x8.9"). Report on the Uruguayan team in London, comparison to previous games, list of athletes, etc. Crease, covers VF, inside browning. Scarce. ($125)

424. Olympic Day Program in Vienna, Austria, July 4, 1948. Organized by the Austrian NOC and the Austrian Soccer Federation. 10pp., 14.7x20.4cm (5.8"x8"). Competition held with the Austrian team for London 1948, noting Berlin 1936 records; also Austrian soccer cup finals. Browning, pencil notations on cover for design of 1949 program. VF. ($125)

425. Olympic Day Program of the Austrian Youth, July 2 and 3, 1949. 63pp., 14.8x20.7cm (5.8"x8.1"). Program of all sports represented in the Austrian Olympic Committee, with a lot of information. Browning, VF-EF. ($100)

426. Commemorative Medal on the IVth Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, 1950. Cupro-nickel, 35mm, by Gazola. Leg with flags of participating nations kicking soccer ball. Rev. Sugar Loaf mountain and municipal stadium in Rio. EF. ($175)

427. IVth Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, 1950 Medal. Silvered, 27x37mm, by Tammaro. Large soccer player over Rio stadium, "COPA DO MUNDO 1950". Rev. 5-line legend, Uruguay Champion in Brazil 1950. Integral loop and ring, EF. ($150)

c428. Jim Thorpe - All American. Movie Lobby Card for the 1951 Warner Bros. Film Starring Burt Lancaster as Jim Thorpe. Multicolor, 35.5x27.9cm (14"x11"). Film of the controversial Stockholm 1912 victories of Jim Thorpe. One of 369 lobby cards. EF. ($225)

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OSLO, 6TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1952

429. Participation Medal. Copper, 56mm, by V. Falireus. Oslo Olympic emblem, a silhouette of the Oslo City Hall with superimposed Olympic rings. Rev. Olympic motto surrounding large snowflake. EF, uneven toning. ($950)
430. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, EF, residue in obv. devices. ($900)

431. Norwegian NOC Silver Pin. 12x20mm, made by Martinsen. NOK-6. Toned EF. Scarce. ($100)

432. Commemorative Oslo 1952 Thermometer Pin. Silvered, 31x81mm. Ski-shaped thermometer (working) over Olympic rings and "Oslo 1952". EF. ($150)

433. American Press Patch. White felt with blue and red embroidery, 80mm (3.1"). EF. Scarce. ($150)

434. Commemorative Belt Buckle. Silvered, 40x32mm. Ski poles with Olympic flag and color Norwegian flag. EF. ($125)

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HELSINKI, 15TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1952

435. Pair of Participation Medal and Official Olympic Merit Medal. Participation medal sm. spot. Merit Medal with blue and white striped ribbon. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($300)

436. Trio of Participation Medals. Bronze, 54mm, by K. Rasanen. All EF, one with very dark toning. (3 pcs.) ($525)

c437. Modern Pentathlon Trainer's Badge. AE, 32x48mm, partially enameled. With bright purple ribbon, inscribed. EF. ($200)

c438. American Team Patch Helsinki 1952. Multicolor, 57x76mm (2.2"x3"). EF. Scarce. ($150)

439. Second Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Waterpolo. 35.5x50.5cm (14"x19.9"), signed by Organising Committee President and IOC President Edstroem. EF. ($850)

c440. (Poster) Welcome to the Olympic Village Poster for the Soviet Competitors. Multicolor, 31.2x45cm (12.3"x17.7"), in Russian language. Finnish and Olympic flag in color over welcome address, view of Finland at r. Helsinki marked the first participation of the Soviet Union in Olympic Games; the last time Russia had competed was in Stockholm 1912. Crease in center and corners, damp spot and tear. Scarce. ($375)

441. Official Catalog. Art Exhibition, Helsinki, Art Gallery, July 16-August 3, 1952. 46pp. text and 22 plates of sculptures, paintings, etc., 14.9x20.8cm (5.9"x8.2"). In Finnish, Swedish, French and English. This was the last Olympic Art Competition started in Stockholm 1912. A few spots on cover, lt. browning, contents EF. Scarce. ($150)

c442. Large Cuba Olympic Committee Patch, 1954. White felt, 23.9cm (9.4"), with blue linen and silk. On the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Modern Olympic Games. Some browning, frayed around edges. Together with a piece of the large Barcelona 1992 Olympic flag which covered the athletes in the Opening Ceremony. Sm. spots, in pictorial paper, VF. (2 pcs.) ($150)

443. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal of the Ice Hockey World Championship 1955 in Germany (Krefeld-Koeln-Dortmund-Duesseldorf). Silver, 58mm, by Berard and Pineau. Goalie. Rev. Monogram and legend. Toned EF, tiny rn., expertly plugged hole, hardly noticeable. ($300)
444. Gold Winner's Medal in the 1955 European Ice Hockey Championship. Goldplated bronze, 50mm, by Berard & Pineau. Goalie. Rev. Monogram and legend. EF. ($250)

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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO,
7TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1956

445. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 60mm by C. Affer. Female head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. Snowflake superimposed on Mount Pomagagnon. Little wear but very uneven patina. ($2,000)

446. Participation Medal. Bronze, 45mm, by C. Affer. Head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings. Rev. Olympic motto surrounding Cortina emblem, snowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon. EF, uneven toning. ($825)

c447. Radio-TV Badge. Goldplated, multicolor, 36x45mm. EF. Rare. ($1,250)

c448. Press Badge. Gilt, color enamel, 34x45mm. EF. ($450)

449. Guest Badge. Multicolor, 31mm. Large logo. EF. ($175)

450. Commemorative Cortina Rings Pin. Multicolor, 28x27mm. EF. ($100)

c451. Commemorative Cortina 1956 Olympic Bracelet. Gilt, color enameled, 21cm (8.3") long. Views of different Olympic venues linked by color Olympic rings. EF. ($175)

c452. Commemorative Olympic Winter Events in Cortina 1956 Scarf. Multicolor silk, 48x48cm (18.9"x18.9"). View of Cortina surrounded by skier, bobsled, skater and ski jumper. EF. ($150)

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STOCKHOLM,
16TH EQUESTRIAN OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956

c453. Official Merit Medal. Goldplated, 30x46mm, with yellow-blue striped ribbon. EF. Beautiful. ($575)

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MELBOURNE, 16TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956

c454. Gold First Place Winner's Medal. Goldplated silver, 51mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Victorious athlete carried by jubilant teammates. EF. ($4,250)

455. Participation Medal. Bronze, 63mm, by A. Meszaros. Olympic motto within circle of athletes marching in pairs. Rev. Olympic rings over Melbourne coat of arms within legend. EF. ($350)

456. Pair of Participation Medals. Both EF, one in original round plastic case. (2 pcs.) ($550)

457. Competitor's Badge. Enameled and silvered AE, red border, 31x52mm. Numbered on back. No ribbon. Silvering partially worn, o.w. EF. ($150)

c458. Argentina Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 22x28mm. Buttonhole closure. EF. Rare. ($200)

459. Canadian Team Badge. Celluloid, green and red, 60x41mm. EF. ($125)

c460. Kenya Team Pin. Multicolor, 14x18mm. EF. Rare. ($175)

c461. Rhodesia Team Pin. Gilt, multicolor enamel, 18x22mm. EF. Rare. ($175)

462. XVIth Olympia Melbourne 1956 Commemorative Pin. Blue and red enamel, 22x24mm. Flaming, torch and legend over Australia's outlines. EF. ($100)

463. Official Car Plaque. Silvered, 101x105mm, partially in color, by Hobson. Color rings dividing "MELBOURNE-1956", Melbourne coat of arms above. EF, in original box (worn). ($150)

464. Fourth Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Shooting, Small Bore Rifle, Three Positions. Gray and silver, 58.5x44cm (23"x17.3"). Signed by IOC President Brundage and Organising Committee President. Lt. discoloration, creases, professionally mounted on line. ($650)

465. Melbourne the Olympic City. Ten Facsimile Drawings with Colour by Harry Hudson. 25.4x35.5cm (10"x14"). Drawings of the city of Melbourne, made on occasion of the 1956 Olympic Games. In folder with pasted-on print. Lt. wear on folder, prints EF. ($125)

c466. (Book) The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne 1956. Souvenir of the Argus and Australian Ltd. Under the authority of the Organising Committee, Melbourne. 61pp., profusely illus., 23x29.2cm (9.1"x11.5"). Includes events, records, story of the Olympic Games since 1896, etc. Stiff color covers, VF-EF, contents EF. ($100)

467. 56th IOC Session in Munich Pin. Goldplated, black enamel, 16x13mm. EF. ($100)

468. Third Pan American Games, Chicago, 1959. Silver Winner's Medal in 4000M. Pursuit Cycling. Silver, 51mm. North and South American continents. Rev. Engraved legend on 3 panels, laurel wreath and emblem. Toned EF. ($200)

469. Third Pan American Games, Chicago, 1959. Bronze Winner's Medal in Road Race Cycling. Bronze, 51mm. North and South American continents. Rev. Laurel wreath and emblem, 3 panels with award legend above. EF. ($150)

470. Participation Medal of the Third Pan American Games, Chicago, 1959. Bronze, 51mm. North and South American continents. Rev. Games emblem over Chicago skyline. EF. ($100)

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SQUAW VALLEY,
8TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1960

471. Participation Medal. AE, 50mm. Logo. Rev. Hand holding torch. EF, in presentation box. ($1,000)

472. Commemorative Color Logo Ear Clips. Silvered, enameled, 25mm (1"). EF and VF. (2 pcs.) ($125)

c473. Winner's Diploma for Ladies Downhill, 35th Place. 21x34cm (8.3"x13.4"), signed by Organising Committee Director and President. EF. ($375)

474. Official Program of the VIII Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley 1960. 122pp., illus. 21x28cm (8.3"x11"). Program, accommodations, venues, events, incl. the use of the first computer for scoring by IBM with a memory of 2,000,000 words! EF. ($100)

475. Interesting Group of Paper Items: Complete Olympic Village Menu of the Athletes, February 1960. 8pp., in German. Complete menu for all days of the Olympic Games. Plus guest stationary folder with large color logo. And 2 letters with Olympic 4-cent stamps and Feb. 18 cancellations, Opening Day. (4 pcs.) ($325)

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ROME, 17TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1960
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476. Official Torch Housed in Original Pictorial Container. Bronzed aluminum, 39.5cm (15.5"). Designed by Professor Maiure and his team from the National Museum of Archeology in Naples. The design is based on drawings of torches on ancient ceramics. Rare torch with container. ($6,250)

c477. Pattern Gold Winner's Medal. Goldplated bronze, 55mm, struck by Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Florence, who also struck the actual winner's medals. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Same design as winner's medal. VF-EF, lt. wear, spots rev. ($1,500)

478. Participation Medal. Cast bronze, 55mm, by E. Greco. Nude female torchbearer l. superimposed over Olympic rings. Rev. Flight of eagles soaring over stadium of Rome. VF. ($175)

c479. Gold Merit Pin for a Boxing Gold Medal Winner. Gold "750" (18 Karat), 4.5 grams, 20x20mm. Female with palm branch surrounded by ribbon. EF, in presentation box. ($175)

c480. Austrian Team Pin. Goldplated, 25x32mm. Goldplating ltly. worn o.w. EF. ($200)

c481. Hong Kong and Israel Team Pins. Multicolor, 23mm and 12x16mm. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($150)

c482. Japanese Team Pin. Silvered, white and red enamel, 23x19mm. EF. ($125)

483. Vietnam Team Pin. Multicolor, 16x20mm. "VIETNAM" above flag. EF. Scarce. ($125)

484. Opening of the Olympic Sports Palace Venue Medal, June 1960. Silver, 55mm, by Modugno. Rome Olympic logo. Rev. Inside view of Palazzo dello Sport. Abt. EF/EF. ($125)

485. Press Recognition Medal for Coverage of Rome 1960 Olympic Games. Silver, 40mm, by Mistruzzi. Helmeted head of Roma. Rev. Legend. Toned EF. ($125)

c486. Olympiad Rome 1960 Commemorative Wrestling Sculpture. Bronzed ceramic, 17x16.5cm (6.7"x6.5"), by G. Ruggieri. Ancient Greek wrestlers, "Olympiadi-Roma 1960" on base. EF. ($250)

487. Bronze Third Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Free Rifle, Three Positions. Dark and lt. brown, 62x46.4cm (24.4"x18.3"). Signed by IOC President Brundage and Organising Committee President Andreotti. The event, now discontinued, required 120 shots to be fired at a 39" target from a distance of 300 meters. Creased, VF-EF, professionally lined on linen. ($700)

c488. Official Poster in Japanese Language. Designed by A. Testa, printed by I.G.A.P., Milan and Rome. 70x99.5cm (27.5"39.2"), brown and gold. The Roman she-wolf on column featuring a victorious Roman athlete crowning himself. Olympism pp. 72/73. Lt. creases and sm. tears professionally repaired and lined on linen. ($650)

489. (Brochure) Closing Ceremony Regulations and Instructions for Sept. 11, Olympic Stadium. 19pp., 14x21.4cm (5.6"x8.4"), in French and English. Stiff covers, blue and gold, lt. marginal browning, contents EF. ($100)

490. Bid Book Detroit 1960 Presented to the IOC in June 1955 at the Paris 51st Session. 4-page brochure, 21.5cmx30.4cm (8.5"x12"), in English and French. Accompanying the bid book is an explanation page of the Detroit Olympic Committee with 4 messages about Detroit's 5th bid (1939, 1946, 1947, 1949), choice city of the USOC, vying for the 1960 Olympic Games. EF. Rare. (2 pcs.) ($375)

c491. (Poster) It Happened in Athens (1962). Film on the first modern Olympiad in Athens 1896 starring Bob Mathias, "Twice World Olympic Decathlon Champion" (quote) and Jane Mansfield shown in large size. 3-sheet, 103.2x200cm (40.6"x78.7"). Poster in 2 parts and folded, as produced. Scarce. EF. ($575)

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INNSBRUCK,
9TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1964

492. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal of the FIS Skiing World Championship at the Olympic Games in Innsbruck, 1964. AE, 59x67mm, in shape of a snowflake, by Huguenin. Rev. "Championnats du Monde de Ski 1964 Innsbruck / III Prix". Third prize skiing world championship medal which was also presented to Olympic third place winners. The Olympic Games were also the World Championship. EF, uneven toning rev. ($750)

493. Participation Medal. Bronze, 61mm, by Welz. Innsbruck Olympic emblem within German legend. Rev. Innsbruck city view, Austrian Alps in background. EF, spots on rev., in red wallet (spots). ($250)

c494. Organising Committee Badge. Goldplated, 30x42mm. Blue "OK" on gold below enameled logo. EF. Rare. ($750)

c495. Austrian Team Pin. Gilt, multicolor enamel, 33x29mm. EF. Beautiful pin. ($225)

496. Austrian Radio Pin. Color enamel, 31mm. Abt. EF. Scarce. ($150)

c497. French Team Pin. Multicolor, 19x27mm. EF. Scarce. ($275)

498. Korean Team Pin. AE, multicolor enamel, 20mm. Disk closure on back. EF. Scarce. ($125)

499. Commemorative Olympic Pertisa Pin. Silvered, multicolor, 27x34mm. Skis with poles, color rings and "Pertisau" scroll. Toned abt. EF. ($100)

c500. Official Gold Medal. Gold, "900", 50mm, 60 grams, by Welz. View of Innsbruck. Rev. Official logo. P-l fields, lt. hdlg., EF. ($750)

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TOKYO, 18TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1964

c501. Gold First Place Winner's Medal Awarded for Fencing. Goldplated silver, 63mm. by Toshikaka Koshiba. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. With multicolor ribbon, EF. In lacquered box, hinges loose. ($6,500)

c502. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal Awarded for Water Polo. Bronze, 63mm, by Toshikaka Koshiba. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. With moiree ribbon in white and Olympic colors. EF. ($3,750)

503. Official Torch. The bowl is made of blackened aluminum alloy. The cylinder is clad with stainless steel. Length 64.8cm (25.5"). Bowl is inscribed "XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964" and Olympic rings. The bottom of the cylinder features the Tokyo official logo. Lt. wear. Rare torch. ($5,500)

504. Tokyo 1964 Participation Medal. Copper, 61mm, by T. Okamoto/K. Tanaka. Stylized figures of three runners and swimmer. Rev. Olympic rings dividing English and Japanese legend in 6 lines. VF. ($325)

c505. Equestrian Competitor's Badge. Goldplated, partially enameled, 37x60mm. Abt. EF. With dark brown ribbon, EF. Belonged to a future gold medal winner in 2 Olympic Games. ($525)

c506. Argentina Team Pin. Multicolor, 24mm. Abt. EF. ($125)

507. Mongolian Team Pin. Gilt, blue and red, 14x26mm. "1964" below rings. EF. ($100)

508. Republic of China Team Pin. Gilt, color enameled, 15x19mm. EF. ($100)

c509. Vietnam Team Pin. Multicolor, 16x27mm. "Viet-Nam" at top, "Tokyo 1964" at bottom. EF. Scarce. ($175)

510. Group of Five Soviet Commemorative Pins. Multicolor enamel. Flags of participating nations, Geisha, Mount Fuji, Soviet and Japanese flag. EF. (5 pcs.) ($100)

c511. Official Gold and Silver Medal and Silver IOC Winner's Pin. Medals 65mm, gold "900", 105 grams (3 oz), and silver. Official logo. Rev. Torchbearer in quadriga. Proof-like fields, EF and toned EF. IOC silver winner's pin in pouch. (3 pcs.) ($1,000)

c512. Official Japanese Rowing Association Plaque. Goldplated AE, 50x50mm (2"x2"). Rower over color enameled rings. Rev. Japanese legend. EF. ($125)

513. Commemorative Torch Relay in Japan Medal. Silver, 54mm, 90 grams. Torch runner l. in landscape, Mt. Fuji in background. Rev. Japanese legend in palm branch. EF. Scarce. ($150)

c514. Commemorative Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games Medal. Goldplated copper, 50mm, by Shokichi Hata. High relief female torchbearer, based on the ancient torch lighting scene. Rev. Palm branch around Japanese legend. Unc., with brochure. ($100)

515. Commemorative Cigarette Case. Silvered, 16.2x8cm (6.4"x3.1"). Olympic rings on top with illustrations of Fuji, Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko and Hiroshima. EF. ($150)

516. Commemorative Japanese Lighter. Silvered, 42x49mm, by MaruMan. Color Olympic rings over "TOKYO 1964". Japanese legend on back. VF-EF. ($135)

c517. Commemorative Lighter. Nickel plated, 60x35mm, made by Prince. Red logo, color rings and "TOKYO 1964". Rev. "THE XVIII OLYMPIC GAMES". Abt. EF. ($125)

518. Commemorative Tokyo 1964 Seiko Alarm Clock. Goldplated, 62mm diameter, 35mm high. Ancient Greek discus thrower on top, sides surrounded by ancient Greek athletes. VF+, discoloration on side. ($125)

519. Fifth Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Gymnastics - Parallel Bars - Men. Gold and red, 38.7x38.7cm (15.2"x15.2"). Signed by IOC President Brundage and Organizing Committee President Yasukawa. Light corner creases, o.w. EF. ($575)

520. Diploma for a German Team Official. 28x38.3cm (11"x15"). Red sun and gilt and black legend. EF. With presentation letter of German NOC, crease, VF-EF. (2 pcs) ($450)

521. American Delegate of the International Track and Field Federation for the XVIII Olympiad Tokyo. 62x95mm (2.4"x3.7"). Upper half in gold. In acrylic holder for attachment to suit pocket. EF. ($100)

522. (Book) Tokyo 1964 XVIII Olympic Games. 162pp. illustrated profusely in color and black and white, 20.8x29.9cm (8.2"x11.8"). All events, records, color plate of team patches from various countries. Paper color covers, spine torn, contents EF. ($100)

523. Tokyo Olympiad. Movie Poster for the Uncut 1984 Version of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, directed by Kon Ichikawa, with Don Schollander, Dawn Fraser, Abebe Bikila a.o. Multicolor lithograph, 68.2x103.2cm (26.9"x40.8"), printed in the U.S. Folded 3x, o.w. EF. Scarce. ($275)

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GRENOBLE,
10TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1968

524. Pair of Participation Medals. Bronze, 68mm, by M. Coeffin. Profile of Greek athlete. Rev. City view of Grenoble. EF, in presentation box, stained and another medal, EF, no box. (2 pcs.) ($475)

c525. Delegation Badge. Lt. blue, 34x49mm. Tricolor enameled logo in center, "DELEGATION" on white enamel below. EF, in original case. ($425)

c526. Participant's Badge. Gilt, blue enamel, 34x49mm. EF. ($350)

c527. Austrian Team Pin. Enameled, gilt, 22x22mm. EF. Scarce. ($150)

c528. Mascot Shuss. Red, white and blue, 27x30mm. Shuss on skis, his name "Shuss" on side. Abt. EF. Scarce. ($100)

c529. Striking Olympic Winter Events in Grenoble 1968 Designer Silk Scarf. Multicolor, 85x85cm (33.5"x33.5"), by Pierre Ambrogiani. Bobsled, ski jump, skiing, ice hockey, speed skating, etc., in border of Grenoble Olympic Games text, Grenoble Olympic logo in corners. EF. ($200)

529a. Official Program Folder. Blue and red, 16.9x23.9mm (6.8"x9.4"). Official color logo on cover, inside 2-page program, mascot Shuss on back cover in color. First time we see the Grenoble mascot Shuss in an official publication. VF-EF. ($175)

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MEXICO CITY,
19TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1968

c530. Gold Winner's Medal in Soccer. Goldplated silver, 60mm. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Hungary won gold. With loop. The goldplating process was defective on all 1968 Mexico City gold medals, and only part of the gold can be seen. EF, lt. hdlg. in fields. ($2,750)

531. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal. Silver, 60mm. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. EF, lt. hdlg., plugged hole at top. ($1,250)

532. Official Black Torch. Black painted aluminum, part of shaft made of wood, 52.3cm (20.9"). Silver color doves around top. The black torch was used in the torch run from Olympia to Athens, Greece. Lt. wear. ($1,950)

533. Pair of Participation Medals. Copper, 50x50mm, by L. Wyman. Olympic sports pictograms divided by Mexico Olympic emblem. Rev. Spanish legend between two parallel lines. Both VF-EF. (2 pcs.) ($400)

c534. National Olympic Committee Badge. Goldplated, red enameled, 38x63mm. With plastic ribbon in Olympic color. ($400)

535. ABC Television Pin. Goldplated, 24x29mm, enameled in white and black. VF-EF. Scarce early TV pin. ($125)

536. Finnish Olympic Boxing Trials in Helsinki, June 25-29, 1968. Silvered AE plaque, 34x50mm. Boxer in ring, affixed Finnish torch with rings and "1968" affixed on lower r. Rev. 2-line inscription. EF. ($125)

537. Large Polish Olympic Fund for Mexico 1968 Plaque. Silvered, white and red enamel. Scarce. EF. ($150)

538. Group of Four Mexico 1968 Event Medals. Copper, 50x49mm. Black enameled field with pictogram of Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, and Modern Pentathlon. VF-EF to EF. (4 pcs.) Scarce. ($275)

539. Al Oerter Autographed 2.0 KG Wooden Discus. 22cm (8.7"). Signed in black ink "Al Oerter / Olympic Gold / 1956-60-64-68". Oerter was the first athlete to win four consecutive times the same track & field event in Olympic Games. EF. ($600)

c540. 50th Anniversary of the Polish Olympic Committee Sculpture. Goldplated, on green marble base, 20.5x12.6cm (8.1"x5"). Polish NOC logo (Polish eagle on column draped with ribbon and large Olympic rings) on marble base with affixed Polish 50 year NOC pin. EF. ($200)

541. Commemorative East German NOC Porcelain Plate. 23.2cm (9.1"), made by Kahla. 1968 East German NOC pin in color between legend. EF. ($125)

c542. Soccer World Cup in Mexico 1970. Commemorative Porcelain Soccer Ball for the Brazilian Champion. 14cm (5.5") wide, 9cm (3.5") high, made by Neatta Parana, Brazil. Soccer ball with Brazil world champion legend, Brazilian flags in color, also color flags of Italy, Uruguay and Germany, top edge of dish decorated in gold. Names of players around outside. EF. ($125)

543. Soccer World Cup in Mexico, 1970. BBC TV Badge. Blue and black enamel, with gilt affixed Jules Rimet trophy. EF. ($100)

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SAPPORO,
11TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1972

c544. Italian NOC Recognition Plaque for Italy's Chef de Mission in Sapporo 1972. Gold, "750" (18 Karat), 31 grams, 31x45mm. Color enameled logo of Italian NOC over 5-line legend. Rev. 5-line officially engraved award legend. In blue leather case with affixed color rings, lined in blue silk with 18 Karat gold bar engraved with name of Chef de Mission. EF. Unique. ($675)

c545. Olympic Ski Association of Sapporo 1972 Badge. Goldplated, red and white enamel, 30x37mm. EF. ($175)

546. Official Olympic Winner Commemorative Medal. Silver, 50mm, issued by the Organising Committee. Victorious athlete with laurel wreath, mountains of Hokkaido in back. Rev. Logo over Japanese and English legend. In plastic case. EF. ($150)

c547. Goodwill Guide Badge. Multicolor, 22x31mm. Japanese legend on back. A small number of English-speaking students were selected to be interpreters for English speaking visitors. EF. Very scarce. ($150)

548. Group of Gold and Silver Logo Pins and Japanese Flag with Rings Pin. Gilt (1) and silvered, color enamel, 28mm, 27mm, and 18mm. All EF. (3 pcs.) ($100)

549. Group of Two Logo and Hokkaido Pins. Silvered, color enamel, 28mm, 22mm. and, 20mm. All EF. (3 pcs.) ($125)

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MUNICH, 20TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1972

550. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 66mm, by G. Marcks. Victory seated over stadium. Rev. Castor and Pollux, patrons of competitive sport and friendship. Blank edge. EF. ($1,250)

551. Bronze Misstruck Winner's Medal. AE, 75mm, by Marcks. Seated Victory. Rev. Castor and Pollux. Made unusable by mint. As made. ($250)

552. Official Torch. Steel, 73cm (28.8"). The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on July 28 and carried 5539 km in 29 days to Munich by 5976 runners. EF, lt. wear. ($1,800)

553. Set of Gold, Silver and Bronze Winner's Pins. Goldplated, silver and AE, 12x12mm. These pins were presented to winner's to wear on jackets. All EF. Scarce set. ($275)

c554. Guest Badge. Silvered, 25x35mm. White "Gast" on green. EF. ($175)

c555. Yugoslavia Official's Badge. Goldplated, 66x41mm. Rings over color flag. With 60mm long clips at top. Lt. discoloration, VF-EF. ($100)

556. Commemorative Pin. Silvered, color enamel, 30x33mm. Olympic rings over legend and Munich emblem, affixed on wreath of edelweiss. EF. ($75)

557. Large West German Olympic Society Award Plaque, 1972. Bronze, 108x128mm (4.3"x5"). Olympic flame. Rev. 6-line legend. With ribbon, in white leatherette presentation case. Presented only to a small number of very generous donors. EF. ($150)

558. Poland Wins the Soccer Gold Medal 1972. Silvered AE medal, 70mm, by W. Kownik. Polish player, scoring. Rev. Emblem and Polish legend. Toned EF. ($75)

559. Group of 3 Sapporo and 2 Munich Medals. Contains the Munich Participation Medal in case, a Soviet team medal, an official commemorative Sapporo 1972 Speedskating medal in acrylic holder, and 2 Sapporo 1972 bronze fundraising medals. All EF to Unc. (5 pcs.) ($475)

560. Interesting Group of 12 Mostly Munich 1972 Memorabilia. Contains 7 commemorative medals in gold (1), silver (5), and bronze (1); a Morocco NOC medal. Cufflinks for Melbourne 1956, and cased cufflinks Munich 1972; a bottle opener and a rubber Waldi key chain. (12 pcs.) ($375)

561. Miniature Torch in Steel, 30cm (11.8") made as a lighter. VF. Plus 2 blue and white porcelain plates. Discus thrower by Berlin Design, and City View by Goebel. Both EF. (3 pcs.) ($225)

562. Equestrian Event Assistant Bib. White linen with lt. green Munich 1972 equestrian pictogram, 28x38cm (11"x15"). EF. ($100)

563. Modern Pentathlon Assistant Bib. White linen with green Munich 1972 pictogram, 28x38cm (11"x15"). EF. ($100)

564. Soccer Event Assistant Bib. White linen with green Munich 1972 soccer pictogram, 28x38cm (11"x15"). EF. ($100)

565. Commemorative Soccer Ashtray. White Bavaria porcelain, 11.8x11.8cm (4.6"x4.6"). Black 1896 soccer player, Olympic rings, "Olympische Spiele 1896" and "München 1972" in gold. EF. ($75)

566. Large Olympic Tower in Munich 1972. Goldplated, 17.5cm (6.9") tall. Legend and Olympic rings on base. EF. In original box. ($90)

567. Commemorative Olympic Tower in Munich 1972. Goldplated, 16cm (6.3") tall. Tower is set in base and doubles as a pen. EF. ($75)

568. Commemorative Lighter. Silvered, 25x64mm. Color rings over "München 1972". EF. ($75)

569. Soccer World Cup in Germany, 1974. BBC TV Badge. Gilt, black and red enamel, 29x27mm. EF. ($100)

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INNSBRUCK,
12TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1976

570. Official Torch. Silvered, 74.6cm (29.4"), designed by Vereinigte Metallwerke, Rantshofen. Less than 100 made. VF-EF. Rare torch. ($6,000)

571. Participation Medal. Silvered AE, 50mm, by W. Pichl. Innsbruck Olympic emblem on ice crystals within German legend. Rev. Bergisel ski jump, panorama of Innsbruck and Austrian Alps in background. Toned EF/VF, corrosion on rev., in original box. ($300)

572. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, cased. ($300)

573. Functionary's Badge. Silvered, 31x59mm. "Funktionaer" on red-yellow bar. EF. ($250)

574. Official's Badge. Silvered, 30x58mm. EF, uneven toning. ($225)

c575. Official Logo Silk Designer Scarf. Multicolor, 66x66cm (26"x26"). EF. ($150)

576. Participant's Diploma. Silver and red, 22x37.5cm (8.7"x14.8"). Diploma issued to an East German competitor. EF, creased. Scarce. ($300)

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MONTREAL, 21ST OLYMPIC GAMES, 1976

c577. Equestrian First Place Badge for the Winning Horse Mehmed Awarded in Dressage Team Competition. Red silk, 16.4cm (6.5") with Montreal logo in center, with long red-ivory-red ribbons inscribed in gold in French and English "Games of the XXI Olympiad Montreal 1976. Team Competition 1st Gold". EF, lt. spots on ribbons. ($1,250)

578. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal Awarded for Volleyball. Silver, 60mm, by Cassioli (obv.) Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Open laurel wreath, Montreal logo on top. Inscribed "Volleyball" on edge. Toned abt. EF, lt. hdlg., uneven toning on rev. ($3,250)

579. Silver Second Place Awarded in Athletics. Silver, 60mm, by Cassioli (obv.). Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Open laurel wreath, Montreal logo at top. Inscribed "Athletisme" on edge. Toned VF-EF, sm. scs. No chain. ($2,000)

580. Participation Medal. Copper, 45mm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. Montreal Olympic stadium above French legend in two lines. Rev. Montreal Olympic emblem, a stylized "M" above Olympic rings. EF, in case and box. ($325)

581. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, in case. ($300)

c582. Chef de Mission Badge. Cupro-nickel, 28x57mm, green, red and black enamel. Lt. rubbing, abt. EF. Rare. ($650)

583. Large Canadian Official's Logo Badge. Goldplated, 45x45mm. EF. ($100)

584. East German Team Badge. Blue and white button, 52mm. VF-EF, discoloration in center. Scarce. ($100)

c585. Gold 10 Karat Montreal Logo Ring. 18mm diameter. EF. ($125)

586. Interesting Group of Eight. Contains Two Participation Medals, spotty VF-EF, 3 Canadian medals including the Olympic Shield of Sport issued by the Canadian NOC, a goldplated logo necklace, a desk set of 2 $10 and 2 $5 Canadian Olympic coins, in clear acrylic, and a Franz Klammer commemorative medal, Innsbruck 1976. (8 pcs.) ($500)

587. Miscellaneous Group of 12 Cloth and Paper Items: Contains Berlin 1936 Flags of the Nations Pennant, 10x18cm. VF+. Multicolor patches from Oslo 1952, Munich 1972 (4) and an Amik patch from Montreal 1976. Furthermore a competitor's seal from Cortina 1956 showing hand with torch, and a group of 4 bank checks of the Mexico 1968 Organising Committee. VF to EF, avg. EF. (12 pcs.) ($275)

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LAKE PLACID,
13TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1980

588. Sample Bronze Winner's Medal. Bronze, 80mm, made by Tiffany & Co. Hand holding torch. Rev. Logo above "LAKE PLACID 1980", fir branch on r. "SAMPLE" on edge. VF-EF, discoloration. ($2,000)

589. Participation Medal. Nickel-silver, 76mm, by M. Jovine. Plus Lake Placid Olympic Village Medal. AE, 76mm. Logo. Rev. Triangle. Plus 3 commemorative belt buckles with logo and/or mascot. EF. (5 pcs.) ($475)

c590. USSR Team Badge. Multicolor button, 60mm, made in USSR. Lake Placid logo, "The Ice Hockey Team of the USSR". The U.S. ice hockey team beat the Soviet team in the "Miracle on Ice" to win the gold medal. The first American team pins were not made until Los Angeles 1984. Rare. ($125)

591. Commemorative Briar Pipe. 14.2cm (5.6") long, with color Lake Placid 1980 logo. EF. ($75)

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MOSCOW, 22ND OLYMPIC GAMES, 1980

592. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal Awarded for Boxing. Silver, 61mm, by Ilya Postol. Victory seated above stadium, in high relief. Rev. Olympic flame over stadium, Moscow logo at top. Toned unevenly, hairline scs., sm. nicks, rb. With loop at top. ($1,750)

593. Official Torch. Aluminum alloy, gray and gold. Moscow logo and legend in red, 56.1cm (22-1/10") long. Designed by Boris Tuchin. Runners carried the torch during the 30-day torch relay from Olympia, Greece through Bulgaria and Romania to Moscow, a distance of 4976 km. EF, lt. wear. ($1,750)

594. Participation Medal. Tombac, 60mm, by A. Leonova. Moscow Olympic emblem over Olympic stadium. Rev. View of Red Square in Moscow. In presentation box. EF. ($250)

595. Mongolian Team Pin. Gilt, 41x25mm. EF. Scarce. ($65)

596. Nice Group of Medals and a Session Badge. Contains 2 Participation Medals in original cases, small size bronze copy of a winner's medal, VF, a Misha medal, the Broken Olympics Jewish Protest Medal, goldplated, with Einstein quote on rev., and a NOC Moscow session badge with green ribbon. Mostly EF. ($500)

596a. Moscow 1980 Soccer Trophy Vase. Brown ceramic, 25.2cm (9.9") tall, Cyrillic maker's name on bottom. Large logo and soccer pictogram between laurel branches, "Moscow 1980" in Cyrillic below. EF. Rare. ($250)

c597 Commemorative Balalaika. Wood, handpainted in red and brown, 42.5x67.5cm (16.7"x26.6"). Pictured in "Olympic Souvenir" book. Unusual souvenir. ($350)

598. Commemorative Large Cut Glass Vase. 20.5cm (8.1") tall, 13.5cm (5.3") wide at top, "Maltsev cut glass" style. Moscow logo surrounded by elaborate design. See similar illustrations in "Olympic Souvenir" book. EF. ($150)

599. Moscow 80 Greek Style Candle Holder. Brass, 8.7x11.9cm (3.4"x4.7"), sides goldplated. Ancient Greek wrestlers and warriors, "Moscow 80" in Cyrillic below. Abt. EF. ($100)

c600. Mascot Misha Large Copper Enameled Bowl. Multicolor, 28cm (11"), 8cm (3.1") high. Large smiling Misha standing between ornate flower designs. EF. ($175)

c601. Small Mascot Misha Color Enameled Brass Bowl. 11.6cm (4.6") diameter, 5.6cm (2.2") tall. Smiling Misha in center of bowl surrounded by flowers and ornate design. EF. ($100)

c602. Set of Nine Mascot Misha Olympic Event Figures. Multicolor rubber, abt. 8cm (3.1") tall. EF. (9 pcs.) ($100)

c603. (Poster) Mascot Misha with Flower Bouquet. 70x108cm (27.6x42.5"), designed by A. Arkhipenko. Poster printing by Plakat, Moscow. Olympism p. 123. Unc. EF. ($75)

c604. Olympic Poster Set. 37 color posters from Moscow 1980, 25x33cm (9.8"x13"). Stiff paper, EF, in color folder, lt. wear. Interesting poster set. ($150)

c605. Participation Diploma. Multicolor, 29.4x42.2mm. Awarded, in original slipcover with gold rings. EF. ($175)

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SARAJEVO,
14TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1984

606. Large Size Participation Medal. Cast bronze, 95.1x103mm, by Nebojsa Mitric. Stylized "Sarajevo 84" above logo. One of 100 medals. EF, uneven toning. Very rare. ($3,500)

607. Participation Medals. Bronze, 86x78mm uniface, by N. Mitric. Stylized "Sarajevo 84", within circle, above Sarajevo Olympic emblem. EF, in presentation box. ($725)

608. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, spotty toning, VF-EF, cased, plus commemorative Voochko pin, goldplated, silver Voochko in center, EF. (2 pcs.) ($625)

609. Sarajevo Logo Desk Display. Clear glass, 8x10cm (3.1"x3.9"), 4cm (1.6") wide at bottom, designed by Paul Isling, made by Nybro, Sweden. Large Sarajevo logo on back "Sarajevo '84" at bottom. EF, boxed, with Media Award by Boeing tag. ($125)

610. Participation Diploma of an Austrian Participant. Multicolor, 35.1x34cm (13.8"x13.4"). Signed by Organising Committee President Mikulic. Lt. creases, VF-EF. ($325)

c611. Equestrian First Place Badge for the Winning Horse Ahlerich in the Individual Dressage Completion, August 10, 1984. Multicolor silk, 18cm (7.1"), Los Angeles Stars in Motion logo in center. With three long silk ribbons, 70cm (27.6"), inscribed: "Champion Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles Santa Anita Park" (blue), "Individual Dressage Competition" (yellow ribbon), and "August 10, 1984" (red ribbon). EF, ribbons soiled at bottom. ($1,250)

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LOS ANGELES, 23RD OLYMPIC GAMES, 1984

612. Official Torch. Brass-finished aluminum with tan leather handle. Bowl portrays Olympic rings, motto and L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium. Flame lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and it arrived in New York the following day. It took 82 days to carry the flame through 33 states, 9,375 miles, to Los Angeles. EF, in original leather pouch, with Operating and Safety Instructions booklet. ($3,500)

c613. Official Blessing Artist Herald Trumpet Used in the Opening Ceremony of the XXIIIrd Olympic Games held at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Stadium on July 28, 1984. One of 126 serially numbered trumpets with banner, 40.6x76.2cm (16"x30"). As made, in large black case. ($3,000)

614. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by D. Sterner. Olympic torch head within legend. Rev. Los Angeles Olympic emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches. In presentation case. EF. ($325)

615. Participation Medal and Sam the Eagle Butterfly Wing Picture. Participation medal; and Sam holding the torch over blue-green iridescent butterfly wings, under glass, 14.5cm. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($300)

c616. Libyan Olympic Committee Medal. Goldplated AE, multicolor enamel, 75mm. Eagle over large color rings surrounded by Arab and English legend. Rev. Laurel and oak wreath. EF. ($125)

617. Volunteer Medal. AE, 60mm. Stars in motion logo. Rev. Entry to Coliseum, the Olympic Stadium. VF-EF. ($75)

618. Group of Four Medals. Participation Medal, VF-EF, a few spots and a small scr. Torchbearer Medal, by A. Shagin (Statue of Liberty. Rev. Torchbearer) EF. And 2 Sarajevo-Los Angeles Friendship Medals, 64mm and 30mm, VF-EF. (4 pcs.) ($300)

c619. Greek Torchbearer Olympia to Athens Pin. Silvered, blue enamel, 13x25mm. EF. ($75)

c620. British Olympic Victories Porcelain Plate. Sarajevo Winter and Los Angeles Summer Games, 1984. Royal Tudor, England, 25.5cm (10"). Winners in stadium on victory stand in circle of legend, British NOC logo and Olympic flame between pillars around border. EF. ($125)

621. Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Venues Porcelain Plate. Blue and red, 21.2cm, designed by N. Wayland by Presenting Los Angeles. Map of Greater Los Angeles area with red pictograms indicating Olympic venues, in laurel branches. Gilt edge. EF, boxed. ($125)

622. Participation Diploma. 38.3x38.3cm (15"x15"). Silver stars in motion logo over color rings. Lt. creases, abt. VF+, uneven browning. ($100)

623. Merit Diploma. 38.3x38.3cm (15"x15"). Silver stars in motion logo over color rings. EF. ($150)

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CALGARY,
15TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1988

c624. Olympic City of Calgary. Mayor's Presentation Medal. Goldplated AE, 62mm. Calgary '88 logo. Rev. Seal of Calgary. Nr. 27 of 100. Unc., cased, with brochure. ($200)

625. Group of Three. Participation Medals, in presentation case. Soviet cased set of Team and NOC Medals; and large goldplated Calgary '88 logo pin. All EF. (3 pcs.) ($450)

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SEOUL,
24TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1988

c626. Paralympic Games Gold First Place Winner's Medal. Goldplated, 60mm. Mascot Hodori in wheelchair, "XXIV Olympiad Seoul 1988" below. Rev. Dove carrying palm branch, same design as on Olympic winners medals. Loop at top. In blue velvet presentation case. EF. ($1,750)

627. Official Torch. Brass, 50cm (30"), with tan leather handle, designed by Lee Woo-Sing. Bowl depicts dragons, Seoul Olympic logo enameled in color below. EF. ($3,500)

628. Participation Medal. AE, 60mm. South Gate. Rev. Logo. EF. Plus large color enameled Seoul logo pin. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($300)

629. 88' Nagoya Bid Medal. Silver, 65mm. Red and white enameled Nagoya bid logo. Rev. Nagoya temple and flowers. EF, cased. ($180)

c630. Jamahiriya National Olympic Committee Medal. Goldplated AE, 75mm. Large color rings encircled by green band with Arab and English legend. Rev. Laurel and oak wreath. EF, sm. chip. ($75)

631. Group of Four Medals. Participation Medal, EF, cased, case damaged. Istanbul '87 goldplated medal of the 92nd IOC Session, cased; Israel 1988 NOC Medal, in wallet, and Bulgarian undated NOC white metal medal, cased. All EF. (4 pcs.) ($450)

632. Commemorative Seoul 1988 Olympic Stadium. Copper, 14.7x14.7cm (5.8"x5.8"), 5.5cm (2.2") high. Inside stadium are Olympic legend between logo and Hodori carrying flame. In red-lined blue velvet case. EF. ($200)

633. Men's Swiss-Made IOC Moonphase Presentation Watch. With brown leather band. New, in suede leather wallet. ($150)

c634. Seoul Olympic Art Festival 1988 Catalog. 150pp. illus. profusely in color, 21x27.5cm (8.3"x10.8"), in English. Beautiful catalog, EF. Scarce. ($125)

635. Official Report. Seoul 1988. Text in English. 2 vols., 1590pp., profusely illus. in color. Blue cloth gilt. EF. In plastic case. (2 vols.) ($1,000)

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ALBERTVILLE,
16TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1992

636. Participation Medal. Chrome-plated steel, 68mm, by R. Mayot. Albertville Olympic emblem within French and English legend. Rev. Star symbol over Alps and Olympic rings within French legend. EF, in original box. Scarce. ($900)

637. Complete Set of 16 American Team Pins for Albertville 1992. In wooden case, under glass. Each athlete and some officials received a set from the U.S.O.C. They were never available to the public. New. ($450)

638. Official Program. 266pp. profusely illus. throughout in color, 23x29.8cm (9.1"x11.7"). A wealth of information. EF. ($75)

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BARCELONA, 25TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1992

c639. Gold First Place Winner's Medal. Goldplated silver, 70mm, by X. Corbero. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Barcelona logo of jumping athlete over Olympic rings. Although IOC rules call for inscription of event on winner's medals, the Barcelona medals were not inscribed. VF-EF, only faint layer of goldplating, nick in obv. affixed center medal, two rbs. on rev. With ribbon in Olympic color. ($4,500)

c640. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 70mm, by X. Corbero. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Barcelona logo of jumping athlete over Olympic rings. Although IOC rules call for inscription of event on winner's medals, the Barcelona medals were not inscribed. EF/VF-EF, lt. wear on rev. ($4,000)

641. Official Torch. Chrome-plated aluminum, 65cm (23-3/5") tall, designed by Andre Rich. "XXV Olympiad Barcelona 1992" legend and Barcelona emblem goldplated on stem. Impressive torch. EF. ($3,750)

642. Participation Medal. AE, 70mm, by Corbero. EF, in pouch. ($175)

c643. Large Qatar National Olympic Committee Medal. Goldplated, 10cm (3.9"), partially enameled in color. Barcelona logo. Rev. Arab and English legend. EF, a few sm. scs. Obv. ($175)

644. Pattern 2000 Pesetas Barcelona Olympic Games 1992 Pattern Coin. Silver, 38mm. Logo. Rev. Crowned "M" (Madrid mintmark) over "PRUEBA". P-l fields, lt. hdlg., EF. ($200)

c645. Olympic Museum and Clock Presentation English Enameled Copper Box. Multicolor, 42mm, 29mm tall, handmade by Kingsley. Olympic Museum logo on top, inside: view of cauldron. Kingsley enamel clock inside (removable). EF, cased. ($175)

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LILLEHAMMER, 17TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1994

c646. Participation Medal. Copper, 66x76mm. Dark toning from interaction with wooden presentation case. Plus pair of Hakon and Kristin colorful plastic savings banks, EF. Boxed. (3 pcs.) ($300)

c647. Complete Set of 78 Hakon and Kristin Participating Nations Flag Pins. On original board with silvered Lillehammer 1994 logo plaque, 58x39.8cm (22.8"x15.7"). Set Nr. 261/750. EF. ($175)

648. Official Morgedahl 1870 Miniature Skis for the XVII Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer 1994. Wood, 60cm (236") long. With wooden display stand and Lillehammer logo. EF. In pictorial box. EF. ($200)

649. Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winners Medals. Bronze, goldplated and silvered, 60mm, Victory presenting wreath to athlete holding torch. Rev. Western and Eastern hemispheres. EF, with tricolor ribbon. (3 pcs.) ($225)

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ATLANTA, 26TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1996

c651. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal in Judo. Bronze, 70mm, by Malcolm Grear Designers. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Atlanta logo and judo pictogram. VF-EF, wear on highpoints to patina, with green ribbon embroidered in gold. ($3,500)

652. Centennial Games Atlanta 1996 Torch. Aluminum and Georgia pecan wood, 80cm (31.5") length, designed by Peter Mastrogiannis. 22 reeds represent the cities where Olympic Games were held since 1896. Gathered by 2 goldplated brass bands, the top band displays the Atlanta torch logo and the quilt of leaves design, the bottom band lists all Olympic cities since 1896. The wooden pecan handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth. The flame was lit in Olympia. It reached Los Angeles on April 27 and ended 84 days later in Atlanta carried by 10,000 relay runners, horses, bicycles, trains, ships, and hydroplanes. EF. ($1,800)

653. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm. Official torch logo. Rev. Quilt of leaves. Unc. cased. ($200)

654. Centennial of the Modern Olympic Games Medal, 1996. Sterling silver, 65mm, 155grams, by Intercoin, Milano. Torch dividing Athens temple (1896) and Atlanta skyline (1996). Rev. Facing bust of modern Olympic Games restorer Pierre de Coubertin in circle of Olympic cities, 1896 to 1996. Proof, FDC, in Italian NOC silk case. ($150)

655. Centennial of the Modern Olympic Games Medal, 1996. As preceding medal but 43mm. Proof, FDC, cased. ($100)

c656. Gold Medal Winner's Diploma Awarded for Fencing - Team Foil. 21.7x30.6cm (8.5"x12"). Signed by IOC President Samaranch and Billy Payne, President of Organising Committee. EF, in green folder with gilt logo. ($650)

c657. Silver Medal Winner's Diploma Awarded for Artistic Gymnastics - Women's Team. 21.7x30.6cm (8.5"x12"). Signed by IOC President Samaranch and Billy Payne, President of Organising Committee. EF, in green folder with gilt logo. ($550)

658. Interesting Set of Winner's and Participation Diploma and Identity Card. Winner's Diploma for 7th Place Discus Throw, 21.5x30.5cm, in folder. Participation diploma 21.5x28cm, and Identity card 4pp. with photo, 8.8x14cm, all to the same competitor. All EF. (3 pcs.) ($675)

c659. Official Set of Eight Relay Batons. Each 29.5cm (11.6") long, made by Porta Pit. All are colored differently, lane numbered 1 to 8, and they feature the Centennial Games logo. These batons were used in the 4x100M and 4x400M relays. Unused. Display stand not included. EF. (8 pcs.) ($1,250)

660. Official Italian Lambskin Leather Backpack. 29.2x30.5x12.7cm (11.5"x12"x5"). With color inlaid leather logo, several front pockets, etc. Original price $190. New. ($75)

661. Gold First Place Winner's Medal in the Special Olympics World Winter Games, Toronto-Collingwood, Canada. Goldplated AE, 60mm. EF, with black ribbon and stripes in 4 colors. ($250)

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NAGANO,
18TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1998

c662. Nizuhiki No. 8 from the Organizing Committee. Pine bamboo grass and ume (Japanese plum) flower with gold and silver thread woven into the ring. 60x140mm (2.4"x5.5"). Representation of good fortune and obedience. In presentation box, soiled on top, with descriptive brochure. ($150)

c663. Set of Three Gold, Silver and Bronze Winner's Medals Pins. 55x95mm (2.1"x3.7") each pin, multicolor enamel. Medals are shown in flower bouquet. On numbered cardboard, signed by artist Sunika Masta. EF. ($125)

664. The Official Olympic Program. 175pp. illus. in color, 21x29.6cm (8.3"x11.7"), in English. Contains all the important information for the Nagano 1988 Winter Games. EF. ($65)

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SYDNEY, 27TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 2000

c665. Silver Second Place Baseball. Silver, 68mm, by Wojciech Pietranik. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Olympic rings over Sydney opera house and Sydney torch. VF-EF/VF, rubbing and lt. wear, a few sm. lt. stains on obv., lt. rb. With blue ribbon embroidered in silver "SYDNEY 2000". ($4,500)

c666. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal of the Paralympic Summer Games, Sydney 2000. Copper, 70mm, by Start Devlin. Sydney Opera and Harbour Bridge surrounded by venues. Rev. Paralympic emblem. With green ribbon, bordered in blue. EF. In presentation case. ($1,500)

c667. Sydney 2000 Official Torch. Three layers consisting of polished stainless steel, anodized aluminum and coated aluminum, 77cm (30.5"), designed by Blue Sky Design, Sydney, manufactured by G.A. & L. Harrington. The three layers represent earth, fire and water. EF. ($2,750)

668. Sydney 2000 Commemorative Torch. Officially sanctioned by the IOC to be sold in a limited number to the public. They sold out quickly. Center part open to show burning unit inside. Mounted with descriptive background to be displayed on the wall, 53x86cm (21"x34"). Mint. ($2,250)

669. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by D. Sterner. Olympic torch head within legend. Rev. Los Angeles Olympic emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches. In presentation case. EF. ($325)

670. Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organization (SOBO) Presentation Desk Clock Set. Silvered, 127x4.8cm (5.0"x1.9"). 3 clocks marked "Here", "There" and "Anywhere". About 200 were made for presentation to Chefs de Mission of Broadcast Rightholders. EF, boxed. ($125)

671. SOBO Syd the Cameraman, and Presentation Pin Set. Cameraman pewter, 6.6cm tall, by Benson House. In blue velvet pouch. One of about 200 for SOBO presentation only. Pin set of 3 mascots in press functions and SOBO truck with moving wheels. In case with SOBO logo. Both EF. (2pcs.) ($175)

c672. German Sydney Soccer Team. Bayern Muenchen soccer Team Shirt signed by Karl H. Rummenige. Extra large size made by Adidas. Bayern Muenchen won the European Soccer Championship in 2001. New, with Olympic Aid certificate in folder. ($275)

c673. Polish Team Mascot with Autograph. Multicolor plush, 21.5cm (8.5"). Polish eagle with Polish NOC logo shirt, signed in blue by Polish Sydney 2000 team member E. Urbanczyk. EF. With Olympic Aid Certificate in folder. ($100)

c674. Full Set of Eight Olympic Track Relay Batons. Hollow aluminum in 8 colors, 30cm (11.8") long. "Sydney 2000" and Olympic rings on batons. Used during the Olympic Games. One of only 4 sets made available after the Games to the public. EF. ($2,000)

675. Winner's Diploma for Judo, Fifth Place. 29.5x21cm (11.6"x8.3"). EF, with original tube. ($400)

c676. Participation Diploma. Blue, color Sydney logo, 21.5x28cm (8.5"x11"). Issued to the same competitor as lot 658. EF. ($150)

c677. Trio of Unissued Participation Diplomas. Blue, 21x29.7cm (8.3"x11.7"), with silver-colored envelopes. EF. (3 pcs.) ($125)

678. Graphic Art Manual. In multicolor plastic ring binder and slipcase, 31.7x30.3cm (12.5"x12.0"). Beautiful set. Numbered and very scarce. EF. ($350)

679. (Poster) Complete Set of 17 Official Event Posters including the Sydney Logo Poster. All in pictorial plastic tubes. EF. (17 pcs.) ($225)

c680. Complete Set of Results for all Events in Sydney 2000. 20.7x29.5cm (8.1"x11.6"). 29 sports with 37 brochures, covers all in different colors. New. A very rare complete set. (37 pcs.) ($1,000)

681. (Book) Following the Flame. Official Souvenir Book of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. Presented by AMP. 146pp. illus. throughout in color, 23.4x28.3cm (9.1"x11.1"). Blue leatherette, goldstamped. New. Beautiful book. ($75)

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