OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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MOSCOW, 22ND OLYMPIC GAMES, 1980

429. Official Torch. Aluminum alloy, gray and gold. Moscow logo and legend in red, 56.1cm (22-1/2") 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. ($1,500)

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

431. Olympic Yachting Event in Tallin 1980 Medal. Copper, 79mm. View of Tallin from seaside with all classes Olympic boats. Rev. Flag over city view. EF, in linen-covered box. ($75)

432. Group of 3 Mascot Vigri Pins from Sailing Competition in Tallin. 2 multicolor. All EF. (3 pcs.) Nice group. ($90)

433. U.S. Team Watch for the Boycotted Moscow Olympic Games. Timex quartz watch with color U.S. shield, on brown leather band. EF. ($175)

434. Large Commemorative Moscow Logo Paperweight. Clear acrylic, 78x78mm, 48mm tall. Contains silvered Moscow 1980 logo medal, 60mm, nickel-plated 29mm wide band around sides. EF. In red velvet-lined wooden presentation case. ($100)

435. Logo and Olympic Rings Porcelain Cup and Plate. Gold and orange, cup 6cm (2.4") tall with Olympic rings. Plate 17.4cm (6.9"), logo in center. EF. (2 pcs.) ($100)

436. Group of Nine Official Invitations by Organising Committee, in Russian, French and English. Opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games and the 83rd IOC Session; 3 different receptions, a boat ride and a concert. All EF, some in envelopes. Interesting and scarce group. ($450)

436a. Official Report in Russian Language. Three volumes, 238pp., 535pp. and 646pp., heavily illus. in b&w and color. Linen, VF-EF, contents EF. In slipcase. ($575)

437. Group of Three 1981 Baden-Baden IOC Congress Pins. 28x28mm (toned), 15x21mm and 18mm. EF. (3 pcs.) ($100)