RR Auction: Olympics

Lot 3202 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics (10) Badges Sought-after collection of 10 badges issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 38 mm x 60 mm, 44 gm, with each ribbon measuring 76 mm in length. The front of each badge bears the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, "Sapporo '72," and the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar of either green, red, purple, blue, or brown, with seven badges featuring a white-and-yellow ribbon, two with a green ribbon, and one with a brown ribbon. By enamel color, the badges are as follows: (green) "Team Official" and "Competition"; (red) "Press," "Radio & TV," and "Photo"; (purple) "Guest"; (blue) "Official," "S.O.O.C. Official," and "Committee"; and (brown) "N.O.C." Each medal includes its original white leather presentation box, which bears various degrees of toning and scuffing; hinge to one not closing completely. A gorgeous collection of decidedly scarce Olympic badges.

Estim. 7 000 - 9 000 USD

Lot 3203 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Official Badge Scarce organizing committee official's badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 37 mm x 59 mm, with the white-and-yellow double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the Sapporo Games logo over the Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ’72,” and a blue enamel bar reading, "S.O.O.C. Official." Complete with its original white leather presentation box.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 3204 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Team Official Badge Desirable team official's badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 37 mm x 59 mm, with the white-and-yellow double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the Sapporo Games logo over the Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ’72,” and a dark green enamel bar reading, "Team Official."

Estim. 250 - 400 USD

Lot 3205 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Competitor Badge Uncommon competitor's badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 37 mm x 59 mm, with the solid green double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the Sapporo Games logo over the Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ’72,” and a dark green enamel bar reading, "Competitor."

Estim. 250 - 400 USD

Lot 3206 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Guest Badge Desirable guest badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 37 mm x 59 mm, with the white-and-yellow double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the Sapporo Games logo over the Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ’72,” and a purple enamel bar reading, "Guest.” Complete with its original white leather presentation box.

Estim. 175 - 300 USD

Lot 3207 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Advisor Badge Uncommon organizing committee advisor's badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 37 mm x 59 mm, with the white-and-yellow double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the Sapporo Games logo over the Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ’72,” and a dark blue enamel bar reading, "Advisor." Complete with its original white leather presentation box.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3208 - Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (2) Badges Two badges issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics, both 12 gm and measuring 25 mm x 35 mm, featuring the official 'wreath of rays' emblem, with one bearing a green panel marked “Radio-TV,” and the other bearing a blue panel marked “Mannschafts-offizieller" [Team Official].” Both bear the maker's mark of Deschler in Munich on the reverse.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3209 - Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Group of (3) Badges Collection of three different badges issued for the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics, each measuring 30 mm x 58 mm, prominently featuring the emblem of the Games and the text: "XII. Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976." The yellow-and-red enameled panels in the center are marked for "Offiziell" [Official], "Presse Radio-TV" [Press, Radio & TV], and "Bundesheer" [Federal Army].

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3210 - Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Badge Organizing committee badge from the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics, measuring 30 mm x 58 mm, prominently featuring the emblem of the Games and the text: "XII. Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976," with a yellow-and-red enameled panel at center, lettered in gold: "O.K." Reverse is stamped with the maker's mark of Friedrich Orth.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3211 - Montreal and Innsbruck 1976 Summer and Winter Olympics (2) Official's Badges Two official’s badges from the 1976 Summer and Winter Olympics, respectively held in Grenoble and Innsbruck: A team official’s badge from the Montreal 1976 Summer Games, 13 gm, measuring 29 mm x 57 mm, featuring the red emblem of the games at the top and "XXIe Olympiade, Montreal 1976" at the bottom, with a central green panel marked: “Official d’Equipe.” An official’s badge from the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics, 33 gm, measuring 30 mm x 58 mm, prominently featuring the emblem of the Games and the text: "XII. Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976," with a yellow-and-red enameled panel at center, lettered in gold: "Offiziell." Reverse is stamped with the maker's mark of Friedrich Orth.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3212 - All India Football Federation (AIFF) 1956 Badges (2) Two enameled pins of the All India Football Federation (AIFF): one measuring 30 mm x 34 mm, featuring the State Emblem of India at the center of a blue circle, with "AIFF" in a tablet at the bottom; and the other measuring 24 mm x 27 mm, featuring a star encircled by "Indian Football Assocn.," with "1956" in a tablet at the bottom, exhibiting substantial losses to the blue enamel. Both housed in hinged cases by Bose & Sons, Calcutta.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3213 - Summer Olympics (1984-2012) ID Lot of (8) Unique lot of eight official identification badges for various officials, media members, workers, and athletes from Summer Olympics held between 1984 and 2012, including: 1984 Los Angeles (journalist), 1988 Seoul (executive board member), 1992 Barcelona (organizing committee), 1996 Atlanta (IOC honorary member), 2000 Sydney (NOC assistant), 2004 Athens (merchandiser), 2008 Beijing (athlete), and 2012 London (press). In overall fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3214 - Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics ID Booklet Passport-style participant's identification booklet issued to Australian swimming official May Williams for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 3.25 x 4.5, featuring the emblem of the Games on the front. Issued as "No. 12892," the booklet has Williams's portrait and signature inside, and is filled out with her name, address, sport, and association. In very good to fine condition, with tape stains inside.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3215 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ID Booklet Uncommon passport-style participant's identification booklet issued to Polish coach Ludwik Kostera for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, 3 x 4.5, gilt-stamped on the front with the 'rising sun' emblem of the Games. Issued as "No. 15113," the booklet has Kostera's portrait and signature inside, and is filled out in type with his nationality, address, and profession. In fine condition, with blurring to the signature.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3216 - Innsbruck 1964/1976 Winter Olympics Unissued ID Booklets Lot of (3) Three unissued identification booklets from the Innsbruck Winter Olympics, including: two different variants from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics (marked "B" and "C" on the covers); and one from the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics (marked "E" on the cover). In overall fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3217 - Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ID Card Identification pass issued to American manager George Otott for the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics, 2.5 x 5.5, featuring the emblem of the Games on the front. Issued as "No. 15747," the booklet has Otott's portrait inside, and is filled out in type with his nationality, address, and profession. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3218 - Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Team Official ID Card Identification pass issued to East German gymnastics team official Peter Dobbertin for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, 3.25 x 5, featuring Dobbertin's portrait on the front, and filled out in type with his personal information on the back. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3219 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics IOC Chain of Office Exceedingly rare ‘Gold Chain of Office for the Members of the International Olympic Committee’ issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, worn by the members of the IOC during the Games. The chain is gilt cast bronze, approximately 80 cm long, designed by Walter E. Lemcke based on ancient Greek vases and coins. It features six medallions along the chain—depicting a javelin thrower, two wrestlers, a torch runner, a youth with jumping weights, a weapon runner, and a discus thrower—with colorful enameled Olympic rings at the bottom; engraved on the reverse of the rings is, “Skulp. W. E. Lemcke.” Suspended from the rings is a larger medallion of the head of Zeus, 53 mm x 65 mm, engraved on the reverse, “XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936.” The Olympic rings exhibit a few bends and some loss of the enamel. These chains were originally created by the 1936 Berlin Organizing Committee for members of the IOC to wear during the 1936 Berlin Games, and they were intended to be worn at each Olympiad thereafter. This is the only time such a special and exclusive award was created for the IOC. Of course, the 1940 Games were canceled due to World War II, and the chains were never worn again. It is believed that there were 60 of these produced, but far fewer are known to exist today. They were supposed to be returned to the IOC and stored in a bank vault in Berlin, but some IOC members kept them. Following World War II, only nine of the chains were said to have been recovered from the Berlin vault, and a comprehensive 2012 article, ‘An endless Olympic Chain’ by Karl Lennartz, enumerated only six known chains today. Exquisitely crafted and rarely seen in even the most complete Olympic collections, this is a remarkable piece of history.

Estim. 25 000 - 30 000 USD

Lot 3220 - IOC Session Badge Collection (18), dated from 1957 to 1994 Collection of 18 International Olympic Committee (IOC) badges from 12 different sessions dated from 1957 to 1994, an impressive range that covers nearly four decades of Olympic competition. The sessions, and associated badges, are as follows: 53rd IOC Session in Sofia, 1957. IOC Member Badge Scarce gilt and white enamel badge from the 53rd International Olympic Committee session held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1957, measuring 23 mm in diameter and 58 mm tall, featuring the city's coat of arms at center, encircled by the test: "53eme Session CIO, Sofia." Only 36 IOC members attended the session, during which a volleyball demonstration tournament was played. As a result, the IOC members decided to include volleyball on the program for the XVII Olympiad in Tokyo, 1964. 74th IOC Session in Varna, 1973. Badge Handsome gilt and enamel badge from the 74th International Olympic Committee session/10th Olympic Congress held in Varna, Bulgaria, in 1973, measuring 20 mm x 45 mm, featuring a stylized Olympic flame over the iconic rings, with raised text below: "LXXIV Session, Varna '73." 76th IOC Session in Lausanne, 1975. Badge Badge from the 76th International Olympic Committee session held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1975, measuring 25 mm x 53 mm, depicting two lions holding up the Olympic rings, with text below: "76e Session du C.I.O., Lausanne 1975." 83rd IOC Session in Moscow 1980. Collection of (4) Badges Four badges from the 83rd International Olympic Committee session in Moscow, measuring each 33 mm x 64 mm with ribbons below, featuring Olympic rings at the top and a Moscow image in the center, reading, "83 I.O.C. Session, Moscow, 1980." The badge with the red ribbon is blank, and the others are engraved with their designation: "F.I." [blue], "Presse" [yellow], and "C.N.O." [green]. At this session, hosted alongside the Games of the XXII Olympiad, Juan Antonio Samaranch was elected as president of the IOC. 87th IOC Session in Sarajevo, 1984. Host Badge Host badge from the 87th International Olympic Committee session held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, in 1984, measuring 30 mm x 40 mm with purple ribbon below, featuring the emblem of the XIV Olympic Winter Games and raised text reading: "CIO, 87eme Session, Sarajevo '84." 88th IOC Session in Los Angeles, 1984. OCOG Badge Badge from the 88th International Olympic Committee session held in Los Angeles, California, in 1984, measuring 30 mm x 40 mm with red ribbon below, featuring the Olympic rings at center and raised text reading: "88th IOC Session, Los Angeles 1984," with tablet below engraved, "OCOG." 90th IOC Session in East Berlin, 1985. Delegate's Badge IOC delegate's badge from the 90th International Olympic Committee session held in East Berlin, East Germany, in 1985, measuring 35 mm x 60 mm with red-and-white ribbon below, featuring a depiction of the Rotes Rathaus, the Olympic rings, and raised text reading: "C.I.O., 90e Session '85, Berlin-DDR." Complete with its chain and pouch. 94th IOC Session in Seoul, 1988. NOC Badge NOC badge from the 94th International Olympic Committee session held in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988, measuring 30 mm x 45 mm with green ribbon below, featuring the emblem of the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, with text below: "94th IOC Session, Seoul 1988." At this session, Lillehammer of Norway was selected as the host for the XVII Olympic Winter Games. 95th IOC Session in Puerto Rico, 1989. Organizing Committee Delegate's Badge Organizing committee delegate's badge from the 95th International Olympic Committee session held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1989, measuring 35 mm x 55 mm with purple ribbon below, featuring enameled Olympic rings over the city's coat of arms, with raised text reading: "95e Session du CIO, Puerto Rico 1989." Complete with its navy blue cord. Edges of the ribbon are slightly frayed. 99th IOC Session in Barcelona, 1992 - Badges (2) Two badges from the 99th International Olympic Committee session held in Barcelona, Spain, in 1992, on the occasion of the Games of the XXV Olympiad. The badges measure 30 mm x 65 mm, portraying a horse and rider atop an Olympic podium, with the golden text: "99e Session du CIO, Barcelona 1992." One has a green-and-white ribbon (NOC guest) and one has a red-and-white ribbon (candidate city). 101st IOC Session in Monaco, 1993. Badges (3) and Pin Three badges and a pin from the 101st International Olympic Committee session held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, in 1993. The badges measure 35 mm x 54 mm, and feature an enameled panel with the emblem of the event, reading, "1993 Monaco, 101e Session CIO," with three different ribbons suspended below. Additionally includes a 20 mm x 35 mm pin with the same design. The ribbons have become detached from the badges due to dried adhesive, but have been reapplied with tape for display purposes. At this session, Sydney was selected as host for the 2000 Summer Olymp

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 USD

Lot 3221 - Budapest 1995 Complete Set of (16) IOC Badges -104th Session Rare complete set of 16 badges for the 104th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Budapest, Hungary on June 16, 1995, in which Salt Lake City was selected as the host for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Badges measure 1.25 x 2.5 and feature an outline of the Budapest skyline and Olympic rings, with each badge bearing a red, green, and white tassel and a uniquely colored ribbon. An uncommon and attractive assemblage of badges representing the most recent Olympic Games to be held in the United States.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 USD

Lot 3222 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) Senior Membership Pin Small gold-tone pin of the Olympic rings presented to a senior member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), 13 mm x 6 mm, 2 gm (with pin clutch). Includes its handsome original presentation case.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3223 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Large Swedish Newspaper "Idrottsblatt" Pin Handsome large Swedish newspaper “Idrottsblatt” stickpin issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 32 mm x 27 mm, by Alois Ritter of Stockholm. The pin features an enameled Swedish flag over white ribbon, "Berlin 1936," with black "IB" monogram at left. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3224 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Czechoslovak NOC Pin Handsome Czech national team pin from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze and enamel, 37 mm x 22 mm, featuring the flag of Czechoslovakia over the Olympic rings and banner text, "Olympiada Berlin, 1936." In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3225 - St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Swiss National Olympic Committee Pin and Patch Official Swiss National Olympic Committee pin and patch issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. The shield-shaped pin, 4 gm, 19 mm x 25 mm, features a red enamel design of the Switzerland flag below a silver bar with Olympic rings and text, “XIV. Olympiade, 1948,” and the reverse marked “Huguenin.” The embroidered patch, 64 mm x 83 mm, features a gold border with the Olympic rings above the Switzerland flag.

Estim. 300 - 400 USD

Lot 3226 - Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Visitor's Pin Visitor’s stickpin for the equestrian events held in Stockholm during the 1956 Summer Olympics. Gold-plated, 13 mm x 19 mm, depicting a classical horse and rider above Olympic rings. The main 1956 Summer Games were held in Melbourne, Australia, but the equestrian events could not be held there due to quarantine regulations; Stockholm was chosen as the alternative site. The equestrian events began in June, nearly six months earlier than the official opening ceremonies in Melbourne.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3227 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (5) Olympic Color Pins Attractive complete set of five Olympic color pins from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, each 13 mm, featuring Olympic rings and text, “Tokyo 1964,” against enamel backgrounds of blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The reverse of each bears raised Japanese maker marks.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3228 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Gold Medal Winner's Pin Scarce first-place winner’s pin from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Made by Bertoni of Milan and issued retroactively to a gold medal-winning participant of the XVIII Olympiad in the 1980s. The pin features the Olympic rings above a banner with the contest year. Complete with its original paper backing marked as “6934” and its black vinyl presentation pouch made by Bertoni.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3229 - Hungarian NOC Collection of (29) Summer and Winter Olympics Pins Collection of 29 Hungarian National Olympic Committee (NOC) pins from various Summer and Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 13 mm x 19 mm to 32 mm x 70 mm, the majority of which feature the Olympic rings, enamel designs, and the colors of the Hungarian flag. Pins for Summer Games include Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964 (4), Munich 1972, Montreal 1976 (3), Sydney 2000, and Beijing 2008 (3). Pins for the Winter Games include Grenoble 1968 (2), Calgary 1988, Nagano 1998, and PyeongChang 2018. Also included is a pin for the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympics and 10 pins for the Hungarian NOC. In overall fine condition, with one Grenoble pin missing its shield.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3230 - Olympic Pin Collection Collection of 18 pins and stickpins from past Summer and Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 13 mm x 13 mm to 25 mm x 38 mm, the majority of which feature the Olympic rings, enamel designs, and emblems for the respective Olympic Games or bid cities. Includes pins for the Berlin 1936, Tokyo 1964, and Munich 1972 Summer Games, the Garmisch 1936 and Sapporo 1972 Winter Games, Summer Olympics bid pins for Toronto 1996 and Budapest 2024, and various other pins related to Iran, Japan, Moscow, and Lake Placid. In overall fine condition. Includes a bronze Canadian Post stamp plaque, 25 mm x 38 mm, from the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3231 - Great Britain Olympic Team (24) Badge and Pin Collection Appealing collection of 24 Olympic pins and badges issued to members of the Great Britain national team, including 13 shield badges, each approximately 25 mm x 38 mm, all featuring the Union Jack flag in colored enamel between “Great Britain” and the Olympic rings, with each badge identifying their Summer Games: Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and Beijing 2008. Other pins and badges include: two gold-tone badges issued to the Great Britain women’s team at Tokyo 1968 and Montreal 1976; two London 2012 candidate pins; three “Team England,” “Team GM,” and “Gt. Britain” pins; an equestrian pin (missing spike); a hockey pin; a “USA / The British Olympic Association” pin; and a shield badge commemorating the 1956 “Visit of the British Olympic Team” to Hammersmith. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 USD

Lot 3232 - PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Pin Set -Issued for the Russian Olympic Team Collection of 20 pins issued by the Russian Olympic Team for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. The set includes 15 silver tone pins, each .75″ x .75″, which feature the logo for the Russian Olympic Committee and pictograms of the 15 winter Olympic sports. Also included are five other Team Russia pins related to the PyeongChang Games and a bronze-tone medallion issued by the Russian Olympic Committee, 57 mm, 106 gm, with raised text to either side honoring the Russian Olympic Team and the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Includes its original blue presentation box. In fine condition, with the back spike to the snow-boarding pin detached but present within its holder.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3233 - Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics 'Team Coca-Cola' Torch Relay Pin Set Scarce ‘Team Coca-Cola’ torch relay pin set for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, consisting of 47 silver-tone pins, each approximately 1″ x 1″, with the Coke logo, the Olympics rings, and enamel designs honoring all 47 prefectures that the Olympic flame will visit during the torch relay, which began in March 2021 and was completed with the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. The pin set is neatly presented in its original ‘Team Coca-Cola’ canvas carrying bag. In very fine condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3234 - Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Pin Set -Issued by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Attractive collection of 31 pins issued by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOCU) for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The set includes 30 star-shaped gold-tone pins, each 1″ in diameter, the majority of which feature the flag colors of Ukraine and China, and 24 pins bearing the NOCU, the text “Beijing 2022,” and pictograms of the various winter Olympic sports. Also included is a 1.75″ long torch-style pin and a central 1.5″ medallion with enamel designs and star-shaped Ukraine-China logo, the reverse of which bears the NOCU emblem. Includes its original blue presentation box. In very fine condition.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 3235 - London 1908 Olympics Lithograph - 'Olympic Champions at the Stadium, London, July, 1908' (Gamage) Rare original 34 x 29.25 lithograph entitled “Olympic Champions at the Stadium, London, July, 1908,” published by A. W. Gamage of London, portraying a total of 70 athletes and notable figures from the Games of the IV Olympiad, with each individual numbered in a list to the bottom section, which also notes their respective nations, events, and medal-winning results. Professionally restored to fine, rolled condition, with some light edgewear and toning.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 USD

Lot 3236 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Original Poster by Jean Droit Exceedingly rare original color 31.25 x 46.5 lithographic poster designed by French artist Jean Droit for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Printed by Machard & Cie, the poster depicts a group of male athletes with their arms raised in salute against a background of France’s national flag, with laurel branches and a shield featuring the Parisian coat-of-arms pictured below. Upper and lower portions of the poster bear large text: “Paris-1924” and “Jeux Olympiques.” Professionally linen-backed, rolled, and expertly restored to fine condition, with some minor surface loss from mounting along the top edge. Of the 150 projects submitted for the official poster of the VIII Olympiad, the French Olympic Committee selected posters from two finalists—Jean Droit and Orsi. Ten thousand copies of each were printed, and of these 20,000 posters, a total of 12,000 were sent abroad and distributed with the help of the National Olympic Committees, Sporting Federations, and Olympic Associations. Those that remained in France were distributed by sporting establishments, theater companies, and travel agencies. A rare and impressive Olympic poster fast approaching its 100th anniversary, which will be celebrated by the triumphant return of the Summer Games to Paris in 2024. Jean Droit was a painter and illustrator (1884-1961) who designed several posters for France during the First World War and several travel posters in the years between the wars.

Estim. 10 000 - 12 000 USD

Lot 3237 - Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Poster (German) Official German color poster for the Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics, 24 x 39.5, featuring a large central design by Witold Gordon of the silhouette of a ski jumper soaring over a map of the United States, with a dot marking the location of Lake Placid. The poster features large bold text, “III. Olympische Winterspiele [Olympic Winter Games]” and “Lake Placid, USA, February 4-13, 1934,” and features the Olympic rings to the lower section. Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount and in very good to fine condition, with light edgewear, and a tear extending from the top edge to the skier's extended arm. One of the rarest Winter Olympic posters.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 USD

Lot 3238 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Poster Official color 28.5 x 40.75 poster for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, which depicts a group of male runners lined up at the start of a race. The lower portion features the Tokyo Games emblem. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with wear to edges, including a few small tears.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3239 - Denver 1976 Winter Olympics Bid Poster Scarce color 19.25 x 34.25 poster for Denver’s bid to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, featuring Gene Hoffman’s design of five gloved hands holding ski poles that cleverly combine to form the Olympic rings in the lower section. Bold upper text reads: “Winter Olympics, Discover Denver.” Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with light stains and edgewear, which includes small tears and a missing upper right corner tip; flaws that could be easily matted out if so desired.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3240 - Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Poster Color 19 x 25 poster for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, featuring a large pixelated green image of a cross-country skier above a silver border with embossed text, “Lake Placid, 1980.” The bottom left corner bears the official Winter Games logo and a caption identifying the poster as an “Official Print” approved by the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some edgewear, and two pin holes to the lower section, which also bears a light horizontal fold.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3241 - Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Limited Edition 'Speed Skater' Lithograph by Andy Warhol Limited edition color 15.25 x 22.25 lithograph of Andy Warhol's 1983 screenprint entitled 'Speed Skater,' numbered 31/100, printed on Arches paper and edited by Georges Israel. The lower right bears a printed facsimile Warhol signature. The reverse bears a stamp from the Leo Castelli Gallery. Rolled and in very fine condition. Warhol's Speed Skater was used for the official Sarajevo Winter Olympics poster.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3242 - Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics 'Stars in Motion' Logo Poster Signed by Designer Robert Miles Runyan Attractive limited edition color 36 x 24 poster featuring designer Robert Miles Runyan’s iconic official ‘Stars in Motion’ logo for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, numbered 120/1000, and signed in the lower left in red ballpoint, “Robert M. Runyan.” Text to bottom reads: “Official Symbol, XXIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, USA.” Rolled and in fine condition, with a handful of small scattered creases, and trivial toning to edges. Robert Miles Runyan and Associates were chosen from an initial field of 34 American design companies chosen to create the official emblem for the XXIIIrd Olympiad. Before their first proposal was on the table, the group produced around 4,000 designs and then refined the basic theme of the three stars in a further 400 or so sketches before the emblem took its final form as ‘Stars in Motion.’ The tripling of the star as ‘Stars in Motion’ is meant to symbolize the spirit of the competition. The 13 horizontal lines of movement are based on the American flag’s 13 stripes racing to the right, intending to convey an element of action and speed. The colors—blue, white, and red—were chosen for their patriotism and traditional significance in the awarding of prizes for first, second, and third place. On August 4, 1980, the LAOOC presented this emblem to the public, allowing sponsors to use it for their promotional purposes.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3243 - 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.

Estim. 2 000 - 2 500 USD

Lot 3244 - Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Guidebook Rare official softcover "Guide to Athens" in Greek and French, published by the Olympic Organizing Committee for the 1906 Intercalated Olympic Games, 218 numbered pages plus 20 pages of advertisements, 4.25 x 6.25, published by P. Leonis. Includes a highly detailed fold-out map of the city, plus detailed information for travelers, such as listings of accommodations, attractions, and amenities; pictures of landmarks; and ads for Athens businesses. A ticket stub for an "Operetta" remains loosely laid in from that time. In very good condition, with light soiling to covers and overall wear from use.

Estim. 800 - 1 000 USD

Lot 3245 - German 1930s Olympic Books (3) Three German-language books: Die Olympischen Spiele in Los Angeles 1932 [The 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games], published in 1932 by Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken; Berlin: Einst und Jetzt [Berlin: Then and Now] by Max Arendt and Paul Forge, published in 1934, issued to guests to commemorate the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics; and Was ich bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936 sah [What I saw at the 1936 Olympics] by Dr. Paul Wolff, published in 1936 by Karl Specht Verlag. In very good to fine condition, with edgewear and fraying to blue cloth on the 1932 book, and some tears and losses to the dust jacket of the Wolff book.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3246 - Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Report Scarce official report: 2nd International Olympic Games, 1906, by Pan. S. Savvidis. First edition. Athens: 1907. Hardcover bound in brown-and-gold cloth, 12.5 x 9, 164 pages. The well-illustrated volume features text almost entirely in Greek, along with a few French captions. Includes coverage of the various athletic competitions and related festivities. In very good condition, with rubbing to gilt on boards, edgewear and worn corners, and a few small edge tears to pages inside. Published with covers in a variety of styles (also including black, blue, and red linen), this is a scarce color variant.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 200 USD

Lot 3247 - Stockholm 1912 Olympics Illustrated Report Unsigned book: V. Olympiaden, Olympiska spelen i Stockholm 1912 i bild och ord [The 1912 Olympic Games at Stockholm in Pictures and Words]. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1919/2500. Stockholm: Centraltryckeriet, 1912. Hardcover bound in full red leather with edges fully gilt, 13.5 x 10.5, 526 pages. With text in Swedish, English, German, and French, this well-illustrated deluxe volume chronicles the 1912 Games. Coverage includes the pentathlon and the newly created decathlon, both events won by Jim Thorpe. In very good condition, with rubbing to spine and edges, wear to corners, and a couple small edge tears to pages; curiously, this appears to be a mis-bound copy, as a section of the book (pp. 265-272) is duplicated and bound in between pages 343 and 347 (with pp. 344-346 missing).

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3248 - London 1948 Summer Olympics Official Report Desirable book: Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad. London: Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, 1951. Hardcover bound in dark green cloth with gilt-stamped Olympic emblem, 9 x 11.5, 580 pages. A presentation bookplate from the British Olympic Association to the National Association of Boys' Clubs is affixed to the front pastedown. Book condition: VG/None, with a cracked front hinge and some foxing to endpapers.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3249 - Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Equestrian Report Handsome bilingual report in Swedish and English: The Equestrian Games of the XVIth Olympiad. Limited edition, numbered 7/200. Stockholm: Esselte Aktiebolag, 1959. Hardcover bound in full brown morocco with gilt-stamped titles and emblem, 8.5 x 12, 270 pages. Book condition: VG+/None, with light scuffing to the covers. Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country: the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first.

Estim. 300 - 400 USD

Lot 3250 - St. Louis 1904 Olympics Program Daily official program for the World's Fair or Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis on July 19, 1904, which played host to that year's Olympic Games, 16 pages, 6 x 9, providing schedules and descriptions of the day's diverse events, which includes: “U. S. Government Indian School Program,” “U.S. Field Hospital Drill,” “Troop Drill, U.S. Marines,” “Feeding hour for seals, turtles, sturgeons, and birds,” and more. On the final page, “Future Events as Set by Committee on Ceremonies,” a section marked “Olympic Games” lists the schedule for events like “Irish Sports,” “Olympic World’s Regatta,” “Bicycling,” “Bowling on the Green,” “Tennis,” “Swimming and Water Plo Championships,” “World’s Fencing Championships,” “Olympic Cricket Championships,” “Archery,” and Gold Tournament.” In fine condition, with edgewear, most notably to the spine.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3251 - London 1908 Olympics Program Program for the seventh day of the 1908 Summer Olympic Games held in London, England, 4.75 x 7.25, 40 pages. The program, issued on July 20, 1908, lists all 15 events for the day, the names of each respective athlete, the day’s music and fireworks schedules, general rules, records, and prizes. In fine condition, with a tape-bound spine.

Estim. 250 - 300 USD

Lot 3252 - Antwerp 1920 Olympics Daily Program Original French and Dutch-language daily program for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics, 76 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, issued on August 20th for athletics and lawn tennis, and listing the various events, athletes, and schedules, as well as a large array of period advertisements. In fine condition, with a tape-bound spine.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 3253 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Program Scarce original French-language general program for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 52 pages, 4.5 x 7, published by the Olympic Executive Committee. The program contains a list of general rules, the names of the International Olympic Committee (including President Pierre de Coubertin), and 10 sections for Athletics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Combat Sports, Nautical Sports, Equestrian, Pentathlon, Games, and Demonstration Sports and Games. In fine condition, with partial separation to the spine. An exceptional 100-year-old keepsake from the historic Parisian Games.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3254 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics 'Closing Ceremony' Program Official German-language daily program for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 48 pages, 6 x 8.75, issued for August 16th, the date of the closing ceremonies. The program, which features an image of a soldier riding a horse on the front cover, includes the day’s schedule, which lists Equestrian events and a riding exhibition by winners of the major dressage test, award ceremonies for boxing, fencing, swimming, water polo, dressage, jumping, riding, and for special achievements (alpinism and gliding), and the official closing ceremony. Of particular interest is the program’s section for ‘Olympic Champions,’ which lists legendary American athlete Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals in the sprint and long jump events and became the most successful athlete to compete in Berlin. Many of the inner pages bear pencil notations. In fine condition, with light wear and creases to the covers.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3255 - St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics (11) Programs and (3) Brochures Complete set of 10 daily programs from the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics, with programs dating from the opening day on January 30th to the closing day on February 8th. Each French-language program, 5.75 x 8.25, contains a list of events scheduled for that day, results from earlier events, and names of nations and athletes. Also included is a ‘General Rules’ program issued by the Swiss Olympic Committee for the 1948 Winter Olympiad, and a set of three fold-out brochures for the ‘Vth Olympic Winter Games,’ which are printed in English, French, and German, respectively. In overall fine condition, with some light wear and folds, and the inside of a few programs bear pencil notations.

Estim. 800 - 900 USD

Lot 3256 - Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics (11) Daily Programs Collection of 11 official German-language daily programs from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, each 4.75 x 6.75, with the front cover featuring a large snowflake design with Olympics rings and text “Tyrol, Austria,” and the back cover bearing a photo image of Innsbruck’s St. Anne's Column in front of the Nordkette mountain chain. The programs, which are dated January 29-31 and February 1-8, contain event schedules, scoring sheets, and rosters for nations competing that day, with each program containing rosters for teams partaking in the ice hockey tournament. The last two programs contain lists for medal winners, and a few programs contain ink and pencil notations. In overall fine condition, with some wear to spines.

Estim. 350 - 500 USD

Lot 3257 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Daily Program and Ticket Stub (August 8th) Official daily program from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 72 pages, 6 x 8.75, issued for August 8th, with the front cover featuring an image of a female swimmer. This German-language program lists rules and limitations, athlete names and rosters, and timetables for events, like the decathlon, 4 x 100-meter relay (heats), water polo, 100-meter freestyle (heats), and award ceremonies for cycling, shooting, and canoeing. Several pages are annotated in pencil by a spectator. Included with the program is an original 4.5 x 2.75 ticket stub for the ‘Athletics’ events at the Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, on August 8, 1936, a date highlighted by the USA medal sweep in the decathlon. In overall very good to fine condition, with scuffs and marks to program cover.

Estim. 150 - 200 USD

Lot 3258 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (3) Programs Three official programs issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, each 6 x 8.75, including: two daily programs dated August 13th (72 pages) and August 15th (56 pages), with the front covers featuring a men's coxed four rowing team and a boxing match; and the third is a program (40 pages) for “Fencing” events between August 2nd and the 15th, with the front cover showing a competitor in full fencing attire. These German-language programs list timetables for events, rules and limitations, and athlete names and rosters. In overall very good to fine condition, with cover creasing, and nearly complete cover separation, to the fencing program.

Estim. 150 - 200 USD

Lot 3259 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (6) Daily Programs Six official daily programs issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, each 6 x 8.75, dated August 3-7 and 9th, with the front covers featuring images of a powerlifter, hurdlers, a field hockey match, cyclists, polo players, and a statue of a male athlete. These German-language programs list timetables for events, rules and limitations, and athlete names and rosters. All but one bearing pencil notations to inner pages. In overall very good to fine condition, with some wear and paper loss to covers of programs dated August 3rd and 9th.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3260 - Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Athletics Programs (9) Complete set of nine programs for the athletics events of the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics held from August 31-September 10, each 8.25 x 8, with all covers featuring the 'Athletics' pictogram on a green background. A total of 38 events in athletics were contested at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich—24 for men and 14 for women—with a total number of 1324 participating athletes from 104 countries. In overall fine condition, with light edgewear.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3261 - London 1948 Summer Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremony Programs and Ticket Stubs Scarce pairing of official programs for the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 1948 Summer Olympics, which are accompanied by original ticket stubs for the events: An official program for the “Opening Ceremony” of the London Games, 24 pages, 8.5 x 10.75, held at Empire Stadium Wembley on Thursday, July 29, 1948, which includes an original ticket stub for the “Opening Ceremony” on the London Games, 4.25 x 3.5, issued for the East Terrace, Row 31 and Seat 285. An official program for the “Prix des Nations & Closing Ceremony” of the London Games, 20 pages, 5.25 x 8.25, held at Empire Stadium Wembley on Saturday, August 14, 1948, which includes an original ticket stub for the “Prix des Nations & Closing Ceremony” of the London Games, 4.25 x 3.5, issued for South Grand, Row 19 and Seat 7. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3262 - London 1948 Summer Olympics (8) Programs for Athletics with Matching (8) Ticket Stubs Group of eight original daily programs for “Athletics” at the London 1948 Summer Olympics, each 5.25 x 8.25, issued for events held on July 30th and 31st, and August 2nd through the 7th, with each program bearing notations made by a spectator. Included with the programs is a “Series Ticket” booklet for the London Games, 6 x 3.5, containing eight ticket stubs and partial tickets for “Athletics” events that match the dates of the programs. In overall fine condition, with light wear to program covers. Accompanied by an “Information Sheet” tri-fold brochure for the London Games, 5.75 x 9.5, containing “Programme of Events and prices of admission” for “Olympic Games, Thursday July 29th to Saturday, August 14th, 1948, at Wembley and other venues.” The brochure features “Revised Details Enclosed” stamps.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3263 - Athens 1896 Olympics Official Report Very rare complete Greek-and-French language official report for the Athens 1896 Olympics, the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Published by C. Meissner & N. Kardadouris and edited by Charles Beck of Athens and H. Le Soudier of Paris. Presented in its original lithograph cardboard covers with quarter cloth binding, the report, 10.5 x 13, contains two volumes: the first (101 pages) is entitled “Part One, The Olympic Games In Antiquity,” and the second (109 pages) is entitled “Part Two, The 1896 Olympic Games.” The volumes offer numerous pictures and illustrations to support the ample information on both the ancient Olympic Games and the historic 1896 Olympiad. Includes a custom cloth-bound clamshell case. In good to very good condition, with light dampstaining scattered wear to covers and spine, including scuffs and scratches, a partial separation to opening page of volume one, and a few sections becoming loose from binding.

Estim. 4 500 - 5 000 USD

Lot 3264 - Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Official Report Uncommon bilingual book in English and French: Xth Winter Olympic Games Official Report. Tokyo: Kyoto Printing Co. Cloth-bound hardcover with gilt designs in its original matching slipcase, 8.5 x 11.5, totaling 407 pages. The unusual bi-fold book chronicles the preparations for the Games on one side and the results of the events on the other. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3265 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Official Report Bilingual book in English and French: Official Report of the XI Olympic Winter Games in Sapporo. Published by the Organizing Committee for the Sapporo Olympic Winter Games, 1973. Clothbound hardcover with slipcase, 8.75 x 12.25, 495 pages. Complete with its original cardboard box. In fine condition.

Estim. 250 - 350 USD

Lot 3266 - Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Official Report Limited edition English version of the Official Report of the Games of the XXI Olympiad: Montreal 1976, Volumes I-III: Organization; Facilities; and Results. Numbered 0628 of 1400 English-language copies. Ottawa: Olympic Organizing Committee, 1978. Hardcovers with slipcase, 9 x 12.5, 1555 pages. In fine condition, with some light wear to the slipcase. An attractive and comprehensive account of Montreal 1976, the first and, so far, only Summer Olympic Games to be held in Canada.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3267 - Winter Olympics (1932-2018) Event Tickets Lot of (12) Desirable lot of 12 event tickets and ticket stubs for various Winter Olympics held from 1932 to 2018. The nice collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: Lake Placid 1932, 1976 Innsbruck (ice hockey), 1980 Lake Placid (ski jump), 1984 Sarajevo (speed skating), 1988 Calgary (figure skating), 1992 Albertville (speed skating), 1994 Lillehammer (ice hockey), 1998 Nagano (ice hockey), 2002 Salt Lake City (speed skating), 2006 Torino (speed skating), 2010 Vancouver (ice hockey), 2014 Sochi (ice hockey), and 2018 Pyeongchang (speed skating). In overall fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 500 USD

Lot 3268 - Winter Olympics (1960-2014) Event Tickets Lot of (15) Great lot of event tickets and ticket stubs for every Winter Olympics held from 1960 to 2014, featuring both spectator tickets and media passes. The comprehensive collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: 1960 Squaw Valley (daily valley), 1964 Innsbruck (ice hockey), 1968 Grenoble (figure skating), 1972 Sapporo (ice hockey), 1976 Innsbruck (figure skating), 1980 Lake Placid (figure skating), 1984 Sarajevo (ice hockey), 1988 Calgary (Nordic combined), 1992 Albertville (ice hockey), 1994 Lillehammer (ice hockey), 1998 Nagano (ice hockey), 2002 Salt Lake City (luge), 2006 Torino (figure skating), 2010 Vancouver (figure skating), and 2014 Sochi (ice hockey). In overall very fine condition with some near mint.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3269 - Summer Olympics (1904-2016) Event Tickets Lot of (18) Great lot of 18 event tickets and ticket stubs for various Summer Olympics held from 1904 to 2016, representing over a century of competition. The diverse collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: 1904 St. Louis, 1932 Los Angeles (track and field), 1952 Helsinki (discus), 1956 Melbourne (javelin), 1964 Tokyo (football), 1968 Mexico City (field hockey), 1972 Munich (athletics), 1976 Montreal (basketball), 1980 Moscow (freestyle wrestling), 1984 Los Angeles (track and field), 1988 Seoul (athletics), 1992 Barcelona (gymnastics), 1996 Atlanta (diving), 2000 Sydney (football), 2004 Athens (beach volleyball), 2008 Beijing (athletics), 2012 London (beach volleyball), and 2016 Rio (athletics). In overall very good to fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3270 - Summer Olympics (1928-2016) Opening Ceremony Ticket Lot of (21) Fantastic lot of Opening Ceremony tickets and ticket stubs for every Summer Olympics held from 1928 to 2016, featuring both spectator tickets and media passes. The comprehensive collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: 1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Los Angeles, 1936 Berlin, 1948 London, 1952 Helsinki, 1956 Melbourne, 1960 Rome, 1964 Tokyo, 1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich, 1976 Montreal, 1980 Moscow, 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul, 1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, and 2016 Rio de Janeiro. In overall very fine condition with some near mint.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 USD

Lot 3271 - Summer Olympics (1932-2020) Event Tickets Lot of (21) Comprehensive lot of event tickets and ticket stubs for every Summer Olympics held from 1932 to 2020, featuring both spectator tickets and media passes. The large collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: 1932 Los Angeles (equestrian), 1936 Berlin (handball), 1948 London (athletics), 1952 Helsinki (athletics), 1956 Melbourne (swimming), 1960 Rome (equestrian), 1964 Tokyo (athletics), 1968 Mexico City (soccer), 1972 Munich (athletics), 1976 Montreal (swimming), 1980 Moscow (soccer), 1984 Los Angeles (wrestling), 1988 Seoul (diving), 1992 Barcelona (handball), 1996 Atlanta (baseball), 2000 Sydney (gymnastics), 2004 Athens (beach volleyball), 2008 Beijing (gymnastics), 2012 London (basketball), 2016 Rio de Janeiro (beach volleyball), and 2020 Tokyo (athletics—a rare media ticket, as no spectators were allowed due to the pandemic). In overall very fine condition with some near mint.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 3272 - Athens 1870 Zappas Olympics Tickets (4) Uncut sheet of four unused tickets issued for the 1870 Zappas Olympics in Athens, 3.75 x 3.5, each headed: "Olympia 1870." In fine condition, with a couple small stains. Sponsored by Evangelis Zappas (1800-1865), a Greek patriot, businessman, and philanthropist, the Zappas Olympics was a series of athletic events held in Athens designed to reintroduce a modern version of the ancient games into the nation of Greece. The first was held in 1859, while the other three—1870, 1875, and 1888—were held posthumously in Zappas’ honor. Although not an international event, the Zappas Olympics were significant to the Games of today, as the modern arrangement of gold, silver, and bronze medals serving as awards for first, second, and third prizes was established according to the original plan of the Zappas Olympics.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 3273 - London 1908 Olympics Ticket Original season ticket for the London 1908 Olympic Games, 3 x 1.5, printed for entrance into “The Stadium” in Shepherd's Bush on July 24th (afternoon), issued for Block O, Row S, and Seat 7 in the “Covered Grand Stand (West).” In fine condition. The owner of this ticket would have attended the finish of the men's marathon, which marked the fourth appearance of the event, making it one of 12 athletics events to have been held at every Summer Olympics. American Johnny Hayes won the event after Italy’s Dorando Pietri was disqualified for having received assistance before the finish line.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 USD

Lot 3274 - Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Celluloid Season Ticket (Grandstand) Original 3.75 x 2.25 navy blue-bordered celluloid "Grandstand Season Ticket" pass for the Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympic Games, held from February 4-13, allowing admittance for "Section 2, Seat 16." The reverse features an image of the 1932 Lake Placid participation medal. In fine condition.

Estim. 150 - 250 USD

Lot 3275 - Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Celluloid Season Ticket (Bleacher) Original 3.75 x 2.25 red-bordered celluloid "Bleacher Season Ticket" pass for the Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympic Games, held from February 4-13, marked as "No. 740." The reverse features an image of the 1932 Lake Placid participation medal. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3276 - Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Village Pass Unissued Olympic village pass for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, 4 x 2.25, designed to admit the bearer to the grounds of the village. In very fine condition. Constructed for the Games, the 1932 Olympic village featured a series of modest, miniature huts to house the athletes, laid out in an ovular shape, with Olympic flags at the gates. The Olympic village was an innovation of the Los Angeles Games that has since become a well-established tradition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3277 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (2) Ticket Stubs - Baseball and Swimming Two ticket stubs from the historic Berlin 1936 Summer Games, 4 x 2.75 x 4.5 x 2.25, issued for a ‘Schwimmen [Swimming]” event on August 10th at the Schwimm Stadium, and a “Baseball-Vorführung [Baseball Demonstration]” on August 12th at the Olympic Stadium. In overall fine condition. Baseball was a demonstration sport at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The single exhibition game was played on August 12, 1936, prior to the track and field competitions between two American teams. The single-nation arrangement had been made after the original matchup between Japan and the United States was scrapped after the Japanese team withdrew. The two teams were named the World Champions and the U. S. Olympics, with the former winning 6-5 in front of 90,000 spectators in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. Although Japan opted out of the baseball demo, they certainly excelled in the swimming events; Japanese swimmers amassed 11 total medals - the most of any nation - including four golds.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3278 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3) Football Tickets and Baggage Tags (2) Ticket and tag group lot from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, which includes three 7.25 x 3 admission tickets to football (soccer) matches held at the Mitsuzawa Football Field on October 11th and 15th, and two 3.25 x 7.5 “Tokyo 1964 Olympic Baggage” tags, both unissued, with the purple tag for “Press House or Hotel” and the orange tag for “Hotel.” Includes an original “Tokyo 1964” ticket envelope, which bears some pencil notation in Japanese. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 250 - 400 USD

Lot 3279 - Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremony Tickets Appealing pair of original 8 x 3.5 full tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, offering admittance to the National Stadium for the Opening Ceremony on February 4th, and the Closing Ceremony on February 20th. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 300 - 400 USD

Lot 3280 - Harold Abrahams Signature and Rare 'Spalding's Athletic Library' Book on Sprinting English track and field athlete (1899-1978) who was the 1924 Olympic champion in the 100-meter sprint, a feat depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and into the England Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009. Two items: a vintage ballpoint signature, “Harold M. Abrahams, Jump a long way!,” on an off-white slip affixed to a 6 x 4 card; and an exceedingly rare softcover copy of Sprinting by Harold M. Abrahams, issue no. 61 of Spalding’s Athletic Library (Group XII), 93 pages, 5 x 6.75, published circa 1925 by Renwick of Otley in London, and containing 13 chapters: Introduction, A Few Scientific Considerations, Some General Principles, General Training, Starting, Striding and Arm Action, The 220 yards, Training for the Olympic Games, A Day's Competition, From the Trainer's View-Angle, ‘Getting the Wind Up,’ What is Sprinting?, and Equipment. In overall very good to fine condition, with several stamps to opening and closing pages of the book, which bears scattered wear to the covers, including creases, paper loss, and some stains. A unique Olympic treasure as copies of this book are virtually unobtainable.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 3281 - Robert Garrett, 1896 Athens Olympic Champion: Book from His Personal Library Signed book: Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade of the Congo by E. D. Morel. NY: The Nassau Print, 1906. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 213 pages. The front pastedown bears Garrett's ownership initials and date, "R. G., Oct. 1907," above his affixed personal bookplate. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing and soiling to the spine, and a later ownership signature ("W. Neumann") to the first free end page. An investment banker and philanthropist from Baltimore, Maryland, Garrett (1875-1961) made his mark at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 when he earned first place in the discus throw and the shot put, becoming the inaugural champion in those events. He also attained second place in the high jump and the long jump in Athens, and, four years later in Paris, he was awarded bronze medals for the shot put and standing triple jump.

Estim. 150 - 200 USD

Lot 3282 - London 1908 Olympics Multi-Signed (30+) Opening Banquet Menu Vintage menu for the opening banquet held for “Olympic Competitors and Officials” in the King's Hall at the Holborn Restaurant in London on July 21, 1908, two pages, 4.5 x 7.25, signed on the front cover and inner pages in pencil and ink by over 30 attendees, including American flag bearer Ralph Rose (gold medal in the shot put), British sport shooters John Fleming, Arthur Carnell, and William Pimm (each winning gold in their respective events), William Henry Grenfell, Baron Desborough (Chairman of the British Olympic Association in 1908), and more. In fine condition, with light marks and toning.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 3283 - Greg Louganis Signed Winner's Medal Diplomas from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Marvelous set of three official diplomas issued to legendary American diver Greg Louganis at the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, including his two gold medal winner’s diplomas and his athlete’s participation diploma, each 14 x 15, each signed in blue felt tip by Louganis. The winner’s diplomas are both calligraphically inscribed to “Gregory Louganis, United States of America,” for “First Place” in the respective events of “Swimming - Platform Diving” and “Diving - Men’s Springboard,” with the lower portion of both bearing autopen signatures of four Olympic committee members (Juan Antonio Samaranch, Paul Ziffren, Peter V. Ueberroth, and Harry L. Usher) and the upper portion bearing the iconic ‘Stars in Motion’ logo for the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. The participation diploma is also inscribed to “Gregory Louganis” and bears printed Olympic committee signatures below. Includes an original diploma envelope from the 1984 LA Olympics. In overall fine condition. At only 16 years of age, Greg Louganis earned his first Olympic medal when he placed second in the men’s 10-meter platform diving competition at the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. The boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games forced Louganis to wait eight years before his next Olympic opportunity in 1984. In his hugely anticipated return, Louganis amazed Los Angeles spectators by taking gold in both diving events: 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform. Four years later, he won two more golds at the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, thus becoming the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games.

Estim. 2 500 - 3 000 USD

Lot 3284 - Paavo Nurmi Signature Vintage pencil signature, "Paavo Nurmi,” on an off-white 5 x 3 folded sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a vintage German press photo, 7.25 x 9.75, depicting Nurmi upon his arrival in Berlin for the 1936 Summer Games; Nurmi became a coach for the Finnish Athletics Federation and trained runners for the 1936 Olympics.

Estim. 150 - 200 USD

Lot 3286 - Charley Paddock Signed Book - The Fastest Human American athlete and two-time Olympic champion (1900-1943) who earned gold medals at the 1920 Antwerp Games in the 100-meter and the 4 x 100-meter relay; he also earned a silver medal in the 200-meter at Antwerp, and a silver medal in the 200-meter at the 1924 Paris Olympiad. Paddock died in a plane crash near Sitka, Alaska, during World War II. Signed book: The Fastest Human. First edition. NY: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1932. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.5 x 9.5, 250 pages. "To Fred Garner, Best wishes —and here's hoping you some day win an Olympic Championship! Charley Paddock, Aug 14-'32." In very good to fine condition, with some light dampstaining to lower portion of signed page, and scattered wear to the dust jacket. Includes a rare lobby brochure for the 1925 film Nine and Three-Fifths Seconds, which starred Paddock as a fictionalized version of himself.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3287 - Dorando Pietri Twice-Signed Photograph Italian long-distance runner (1885-1942) who finished first in the marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London but was subsequently disqualified because race umpires assisted the exhausted runner several times upon his entrance into the Olympic Stadium. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Dorando Pietri at the finish of the London 1908 Olympics marathon, being assisted by Dr. Michael Joseph Bulger, signed in fountain pen, "Pietri Dorando, 29 7 08," who signs again on the reverse in the same manner. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 3288 - Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Autograph Books and Photo Album with (125+) Signatures Impressive collection of four autograph books and one photo album from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, containing a nearly complete assemblage of signatures from the gold medal-winning swimmers and divers of Team USA, which amassed 16 first-place finishes in those respective events. The four autograph books, each 3.5 x 5, contain approximately 125 athlete signatures, a total that includes numerous competitors (mostly swimmers and divers) from other countries like Germany, Brazil, Canada, Australia, and the Soviet Union. The books contain the American team signatures of Don Schollander, Ginny Duenkel, Donna de Verona, Cathy Ferguson, Jed Graef, Sharon Strouder, Tamara Hazleton, Claudia Kolb, Pokey Watson, Judy Reeder, Lesley Bush, Patience Sherman, Jeanne Hallock, Ericka Bricker, Cynthia Goyette, and Ed Townsend. The photo album, 8.5 x 11.75, contains roughly 40 original vintage glossy photos of the American women’s swimming team, ranging in size from 3 x 4.5 to 4.75 x 6.75, five of which are signed. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 3290 - Louis Zamperini Signed Photograph WWII prisoner of war and former Olympic distance runner (1917-2014) whose story was retold in the 2014 movie Unbroken. Color glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of Louis Zamperini in later age, showing him wearing his Air Force cap and bomber jacket and holding a Nazi flag, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3291 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) Badge of Office Uncommon gold-tone International Olympic Committee (IOC) badge of office, 62 gm, 51 mm; the front features embossed Olympic rings, laurel wreath, and motto, with raised text against red enamel border: “Comite International Olympique.” The badge includes its original braid necklace. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 7.25 x 6. In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 000 USD

Lot 3292 - Olympic Order in Silver - From the Collection of an AP Journalist Rare Olympic Order in Silver from the collection of Associated Press journalist Larry Siddons, a longtime reporter on the Olympic Games, housed in its hinged blue case by GDE Bertoni, featuring the silver Olympic rings on the lid. The silver collar-style award measures approximately 8.75″ x 12.75″, and features the Olympic rings at center, flanked by linked olive leaves leading into a silver chain. Complete with its presentation card: "Larry Siddons: In recognition of your outstanding merit in the cause of world sport and your faithfulness to the Olympic ideal as illustrated by Pierre de Coubertin, Renovator of the Olympic Games, I award you the Olympic Order." Established in 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest award of the IOC and is issued to recognize particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. It was originally issued in three grades—gold, silver, and bronze—with gold reserved primarily for heads of state or exceptional circumstances.

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 USD

Lot 3293 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) 'Sport and Universality' Marble-and-Bronze Sculpture Award by Rosa Serra Appealing marble-and-bronze ‘Sport and Universality’ sculpture award from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), measuring 9″ in height and weighing four pounds, consisting of a marble arm extending upward with a bronze Earth balanced in its palm. The arm front is gilt engraved with the Olympic rings and text in French and English, “Sport et Universalite, Sports and Universality, CIO - IOC, 2000,” and the base front is calligraphically engraved, “To Prof. Ivan Starkov on the occasion of his 60th Anniversary.” The reverse of the base is etched by noted Spanish sculptor Rosa Serra. In fine condition.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 USD

Lot 3294 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) Bronze 'Olympic Door of the Year 2000' Sculpture by Nag Arnoldi Scarce bronze sculpture from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) entitled ‘Olympic Door of the Year 2000’ and designed by Swiss artist Nag Arnoldi. The sculpture, which stands 12.75″ in height and six pounds in weight, serves as a miniature replication of Arnoldi’s original bronze sculpture of the same name, which stood over 19´ tall and weighed nearly 8,000 pounds. The sculpture consists of a large door, partially open, comprising the Olympic rings on its two columns and the lintel bearing the year “2000.” Above are four moving characters holding aloft the Olympic rings, and the reverse of the base is engraved, “NAG.” In fine condition. Arnoldi produced 250 of these small-scale replicas, which were ordered by the IOC and presented to various government representatives, via the 200 National Olympic Committees, as a symbol of human understanding, peace, prosperity, and well-being.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 USD

Lot 3295 - Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Lighting Ceremony Bowl Greek lekythos ceramic bowl used in the official flame lighting ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, which was held at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece on March 12, 2020. The glazed black bowl measures 6.75″ in diameter and 4.25″ in height, and features hand-painted designs and figures, including a torch runner. The bowl contains its interior ceramic ring. Among the pillars, in the ruins of the temple of Hera, beneath Kronos Hill, a reflective bowl is used to catch the rays of the sun and spark a flame sent by Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. The flame is used to ignite the Olympic torch held by the High Priestess, and from this torch, the flame is passed, or kissed, to the lekythos bowl, which is carried into the ancient stadium and used as a conduit to light the first torch of the Olympic relay. The Olympic flame was lit in a traditional ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on March 12, 2020, and the relay continued for one day, traveling through Amaliada, Pyrgos, Kyparissia, and Kalamata, before arriving in Sparta. On March 13th, the Hellenic Olympic Committee announced that the remainder of the relay would be canceled to avoid attracting large crowds amidst the coronavirus contagion. The handover ceremony took place at Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on March 19th, and the flame was subsequently flown to Japan, where it remained lit for a year in anticipation of the postponed Games. The relay resumed in Japan in March 2021 and was completed with the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. A rare artifact from a unique chapter in Olympic history, one that represents the 'flame of recovery' and the resilience of the athletic spirit.

Estim. 8 000 - 10 000 USD

Lot 3296 - Melbourne 1956-Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony High Priestess Dress Extremely rare 'high priestess' dress used for the Olympic flame lighting ceremonies in Olympia, Greece, from 1956 to 1964. The handsomely crafted white fabric dress features a simple, classical design, with a wide neck, gathered bodice, open arms, and braided cord belt. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining and wear from use. Accompanied by a postcard showing the Olympic flame lighting ceremony at Olympia, Greece, on November 22, 1956, with priestesses shown wearing this style of dress. The duty of the High Priestess in Olympia is to perform the lighting of the Olympic flame by utilizing the power of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. Among the pillars, in the ruins of the temple of Hera, beneath Kronos Hill, a reflective bowl is used to catch the rays of the sun and to spark a flame, igniting the Olympic torch held by the High Priestess. From this torch, the flame is passed, or kissed, to the lekythos bowl, which is carried into the ancient stadium and used as a conduit to light the first torch of the Olympic relay.

Estim. 3 500 - 4 000 USD

Lot 3297 - Paris 1894 First Olympic Congress Bronze Commemorative Medal Rare commemorative medal issued for the inaugural Olympic Congress, which was held in Paris in June 1894. Bronze, 51 mm, 56 gm, by Huguenin. The front features a cluster of leaves with wrapped scroll and a central tablet with raised date, “23 Juin 1894,” and the reverse bears an additional branch and leaves with embossed text in French (translated): “The International Congress of Paris Proclaims the Restoration of the Olympic Games.” Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Includes the original maroon paper box. On June 16, 1894, the first Olympic Congress was declared open in the auditorium of the Sorbonne University in Paris. A week later on June 23rd, Pierre de Coubertin’s Olympic dream became a reality when a resolution to revive the Olympic Games was adopted unanimously at the group’s final meeting. The Congress led to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee, of which Coubertin became general secretary and later president, and to the naming of the first modern Olympic Games, which would take place in Athens two years later. A rare opportunity to own the first medal of the modern Olympic tradition.

Estim. 3 000 - 4 000 USD

Lot 3298 - Pierre de Coubertin Silvered Bronze Plaque Scarce rectangular medal honoring International Olympic Committee founder Pierre de Coubertin. Silvered bronze, 52 mm x 90 mm, 213 gm, by R. Pelltier for Decat. The front features a portrait of Coubertin in profile and reads, "Les Grandes Figures du Sport, P. de Coubertin, 1863-1937"; the reverse reads, "Renovateur des Jeux Olympiques."

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 3299 - Athens 1896 Olympics Souvenir Bronze Medal Small souvenir medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics. Bronze, 23 mm, 10 gm. One side features the image of a laurel wreath; the other portrays the Panathenaic Stadium.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 3300 - London 1908 Olympics: A Reply to Certain Criticisms Book Uncommon book: The Olympic Games of 1908 in London: A Reply to Certain Criticisms by Theodore Andrea Cook. London: British Olympic Council, 1908. Custom-bound in quarter leather hardcover and retaining the original front and rear maroon wrappers, 7 x 10, 60 pages. The book contains two main sections — “A Reply to Certain Charges Made by Some of the American Officials” and “Official Statement of the Amateur Athletic Association,” and the contents page is stamped “Comite International Olympique.” In very good to fine condition, with a professionally restored upper right corner to the title page, and toning to various pages. This booklet was published in response to the flurry of newspaper accounts in the United States that American athletes at the London 1908 Olympic Games were poorly and unfairly treated by the host country and Olympic officials, with particular mention given to the 400-meter race, the most controversial event of the London Games. The final resulted in the disqualification of American runner John Carpenter who was accused by the British officials of a maneuver that was legal under American rules but prohibited by the British rules under which the race was run. As part of the disqualification of Carpenter, a second final race was ordered, with Halswelle to face the other two finalists again. These athletes, Americans William Robbins and John Taylor, boycotted the re-run final to protest the judges' decision. Thus, Halswelle was the only runner and the only medallist in the 400-meter.

Estim. 300 - 400 USD

Lot 3301 - London 1908 Olympics Commemorative Silver Oar Scarce commemorative silver oar that was presented as a participation gift to all competitors in the rowing events at the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Produced by Elkington & Co., the miniature oar, 14 gm, 152 mm in length, is engraved on the blade area, “Olympic Regatta, 1908, Henley-on-Thames,” and the reverse of the shaft is marked “60.” Includes its original red leather presentation case. In fine condition, with light wear to the original case. This rare participant souvenir is referenced in both the official report of the London 1908 Summer Games and in an article in the August 1908 issue of Baily's Magazine of Sports & Pastimes, which reads, in part: ‘Over thirty crews and scullers from England, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Hungary, and Germany will be striving for supremacy at Henley simultaneously with this month's issue of Baily. An extended course of about 1 ½ miles has been provided by the A.R.A. whose arrangements generally are on the most elaborate scale. All the visiting crews will be lavishly entertained while a souvenir in the form of a silver oar is to be presented to every competitor. Inscribed on the blade will be ‘Olympic Regatta 1908 Henley on Thames.’ The meeting is quite the most important ever held in the history of the sport.’

Estim. 2 000 - 2 500 USD

Lot 3302 - Dorando Pietri: London 1908 Olympics Original Marathon Photograph Original vintage glossy 6.5 x 5 photo of Italian runner Dorando Pietri after having collapsed from exhaustion near the finish line of the men’s marathon at the London 1908 Games. The photo shows two umpires attending to Pietri as well as the packed stands of the Olympic Stadium in the background. The reverse bears a Brown Brothers of New York photo stamp and pencil notations that read “Dorando collapsing just before the finish, Brown Brothers.” In very good to fine condition, with evenly trimmed edges, two clipped corners, and some creasing to edges.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 3303 - London 1908 Olympics Great Britain Team Cap Small collection of items belonging to English long-distance runner William Coales (1886-1960) who won a gold medal in the men's 3-mile team race at the London 1908 Olympics. The collection is highlighted by Coales’ cloth competitor’s cap issued to members of the Great Britain national team, made by George Kenning & Sons of London, with the padded crown bearing an embroidered Union Jack flag. Also included with the cap is a 1911 dinner program, two concert programs from 1912 and 1914, a ‘Souvenir of the Olympic Games, London 1908’ brochure published by OXO, and two vintage postcards, all of which contain images of Coales during his competitive running years. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 USD

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Lot 3222 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) Senior Membership Pin Small gold-tone pin of the Olympic rings presented to a senior member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), 13 mm x 6 mm, 2 gm (with pin clutch). Includes its handsome original presentation case.

Lot 3224 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Czechoslovak NOC Pin Handsome Czech national team pin from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze and enamel, 37 mm x 22 mm, featuring the flag of Czechoslovakia over the Olympic rings and banner text, "Olympiada Berlin, 1936." In fine condition.