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Essential book in French. "Le Panorama…

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Olympic Games/ summer, 1896/ Athens/ Essential book in French. "Le Panorama Illustré des Jeux Olympiques, historical study with engravings, map of Olympia, and program of the 1896 Olympic Games. "By G. Spyridis, 78 pages. The marathon is set at 48km, but Michel Bréal's Cup is mentioned. Size: 25 x 16.5 cm Used condition.

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Olympic Games/ summer, 1896/ Athens/ Essential book in French. "Le Panorama Illustré des Jeux Olympiques, historical study with engravings, map of Olympia, and program of the 1896 Olympic Games. "By G. Spyridis, 78 pages. The marathon is set at 48km, but Michel Bréal's Cup is mentioned. Size: 25 x 16.5 cm Used condition.

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