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ATHÈNES 1896. Official report on the first modern Olympic Games in two parts. Published in German and English. Part 1, the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 1896 AD, 108 illustrated pages telling the story of the ancient Olympic Games. Part 2, the 1896 Olympic Games, 120 illustrated pages, tells the story of the first modern Olympic Games, with winners, medals and full details of events and dignitaries. The two original illustrated covers, partially gilded and used as a model for the official poster, are present. Half cloth binding, format 26.5x34.3 cm. Edge titled in gold lettering. In very good condition (a few freckles and very light stains that do not affect reading). Very rare. Museum piece.
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ATHÈNES 1896. Official report on the first modern Olympic Games in two parts. Published in German and English. Part 1, the Olympic Games from 776 BC to 1896 AD, 108 illustrated pages telling the story of the ancient Olympic Games. Part 2, the 1896 Olympic Games, 120 illustrated pages, tells the story of the first modern Olympic Games, with winners, medals and full details of events and dignitaries. The two original illustrated covers, partially gilded and used as a model for the official poster, are present. Half cloth binding, format 26.5x34.3 cm. Edge titled in gold lettering. In very good condition (a few freckles and very light stains that do not affect reading). Very rare. Museum piece.
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