Athens 1896 Olympics Ode Booklet Rare staple-bound bilingual booklet entitled "Olympic Ode," published in Athens in 1896 by A. Boreades, 16 pages, 6 x 8.5, offering the text (in Greek and French) of the Pindaric Ode recited for the first Modern Olympic Games. Certified inside with the publisher's ink signature. In good to very good condition, with tape repair to spine/covers, surface loss to title page, and minor edge chipping.

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