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