OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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TOKYO, 18th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1964

453. 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. EF. The bottom of the cylinder features the Tokyo official logo. Bowl EF, cylinder has several bumps. Rare torch. ($2,750)

454. Participation Medal. As preceding medal but VF-EF. ($375)

c455. Basketball Team Official's Badge. Goldplated, partially enameled, 32x60mm. "TEAM OFFICIAL" on violet bar. With sand-colored ribbon. In presentation case (top defective). ($550)

456. Track and Field Team Official's Badge. Goldplated, partially enameled, 37x60mm. "TEAM OFFICIAL" on lavender bar, with orange double ribbon. EF. ($575)

c457. 1964 Tokyo Olympic Village Pin. Bronze, partially color enamel, 22x38mm. House on rock enameled in color and affixed to bronze pin, Olympic rings over bridge, "1964 Tokyo" below. Rev. Japanese legend. EF. Rare. ($250)

458. Official Torchbearer Badge. Silvered, 26x32mm. Logo. Rev. "Olympic Torch Relay XVIII Olympiad" in Japanese and English. EF, in original box with logo. ($125)

c459. Mongolian Wrestling Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 16x20mm. 2 wrestlers between Mongolian flag, and Olympic rings dividing "19-64". EF. ($100)

c460. Vietnam NOC Pin. Multicolor, 19x22mm. "Vietnam N.O.C.", "UHOGTTTV" below. VF-EF. Very scarce. ($200)

461. Vietnam Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 15x16mm. VF-EF, sm. chip. Scarce. ($175)

c462. 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.) ($950)

463. Japan Airlines Flight to Tokyo Olympic Games Medal. Bronze, 45mm. Airplane of official Olympic carrier. Rev. Logo between laurel branches. EF. ($125)

c464. Official Olympic Car Plaque. Multicolor enamel on bronze, 8.8cm (3.5"). Flaming torch with Olympic rings surrounded by "1964" Tokyo Japan. 2 long screws on back. EF. Scarce. ($175)

465. Program. Athletics, October 14, National Stadium. 48pp. Results penciled in: 10,000 Metres Finals won by W. Mills, USA; Women's Long Jump Finals won by Mary Rand, Great Britain, the first British woman to win a track and field gold medal. Crease, VF-EF. ($125)

466. (Book) Japan. Tokyo Olympic Year. Fuji Foto Film Co. 18x26.9cm (7.1"x10.6"). 140pp., text in French, English and Japanese. Mostly photos of prize winners of Fuji's Olympic Year contest. Stiff covers, ltly. soiled, corner creased, contents EF. ($125)

467. Official Report in English Language. 2 volumes, 638pp. and 720pp. with numerous color photo plates of events, posters, badges, tickets, etc. Linen, goldstamped, spine faded, front and end papers creased, hinges not tight, contents o.w. EF. In slipcase and original carton, 2 vols. Very scarce. ($1,750)