OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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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.

72. Grand Prize Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Shield-shaped, 62x73mm, by Weinmann. America cloaking Louisiana. Rev. Eagle with spread wings over panel with award legend. Spotty EF. ($175)

73. Gold Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Triangular AE, 70x70mm, by Weinmann. America cloaking Louisiana, sun rising. Rev. Eagle with spread wings over panel with award legend, two dolphins below. EF, two dark streaks on obv. ($175)

74. Official Logo Pin. Goldplated AE, 37mm. French lily enameled in 5 colors and inscribed "St. Louis 04". EF. ($150)

75. (Book) Glimpses of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Published by Laird & Lee, Chicago, 1906. 194pp. with 32 full-page color and 68 b&w scenes of the exposition, 17.4x13.7cm (6.9"x5.4"). Includes photo of the Physical Culture Building where indoor Olympic events were held. Blue linen gilt, stains, contents EF. ($150)

76. (Book) Sights, Scenes and Wonders of the World's Fair. Official Book of Views, Gem Edition, 1904. 169pp. with 168 full-page photos of the fair. Stiff, gold-embossed covers, 16.9.x12.4cm. EF. ($125)

77. (Official Report) Sullivan, J.E. (Editor). Spaldings Official Athletic Almanac for 1905; Olympic Games Edition containing the complete official report of the Olympic Games of 1904. New York, 1905. 283pp., many photos of Olympic events. Includes all Olympic events from May to November 1904, summary of Olympic events, preview to London 1908 Olympiad, etc. Original blue paper cover, chipped at spine, o.w. EF. Very rare and important. ($5,500)