OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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MONTREAL, 21ST OLYMPIC GAMES, 1976

408. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal Awarded for 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)

409. Official Torch. Aluminum, 66cm (30") tall. Stem painted red, with Montreal logo, top painted black. Designed by George Huel and Michael Dall. The flame was carried from Olympia, Greece to Athens where it was transferred by satellite to Ottawa; 245 runners carried it to Montreal. VF-EF, black color partially worn at top. ($2,750)

410. Participation Medal. Copper, 45mm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. Montreal Olympic stadium over French legend in two lines. Rev. Montreal Olympic emblem, a stylized "M" above Olympic rings. VF-EF. ($275)

411. Japanese Set of Gold, Silver and Bronze Fundraising Medals for the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Gold, 25mm, 28 grams; silver and bronze 40mm each. Japanese NOC logo and legend. Rev. Group of runners to left. Unc., cased. ($175)

412. The Official History of the Olympic Games. Set of 50 Bronze Medals, made by the Franklin Mint, issued by the IOC. Medals 38mm each, featuring famous winners and descriptive text from Athens 1896 to Montreal 1976. Complete with display album. EF. Scarce set. ($400)

413. Official Commemorative Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by Huguenin. Skyline of Montreal, logo above. Rev. Aerial view of Olympic stadium. Unc., cased. ($65)

414. Group of Three Different Mascot Amik Pins. All 30x33mm. Goldplated; cream and red stripe, and yellow and black stripe. EF. (3 pcs.) ($125)

415. Mascot Amik the Beaver. Black and red plastic with white logo, 21.5cm (8.5") long. EF. Scarce. ($275)

416. Italian Cycling Team Short Sleeve Acrylic and Wool Sweater. Stripes and Montreal logo in Italian colors, EF. ($150)

417. Trio of Coca Cola Logo Coasters. Wood, 8.1x8.1cm (3.2"x3.2"). Red, black and white Montreal, Kingston (equestrian) and mascot Amik design in center, 59mm. EF. (3 pcs.) ($65)

418. Second Place Winner's Diploma Awarded for Gymnastics Rings. Multicolor, 30x21cm (11.8"x8.3"). Signed in ink by Organising Committee President Roussean and IOC President Lord Killanin. Lt. soiling, center crease, VF-EF. ($800)

419. Official Report in English Language. 3 volumes. Vol. 1: Organization, 618pp.; Vol. II: Facilities, 239pp.; Vol. III: Results, 698pp. Profusely illustrated, in red slipcase. (3 vols.) EF. ($650)

420. Official Report in French Language. Three volumes, as preceding report, in red slipcase. EF. (3 vols.) ($575)