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OLYMPICS AUCTION Bidding begins July 14th. Bidding will close July 21st. Following up record-setting performances in past Olympic sales, RR Auction is proud to return to the Olympics with a July 2016 auction devoted exclusively to the field. From the first modern Games in Athens in 1896 through the upcoming Rio 2016 Summer Games, this auction represents over a century of Olympics and features coveted medals, torches, and other memorabilia. The variety of material will appeal to both long-time collectors and those new to the genre. Highlights include an extremely rare 1952 Oslo torch from the first Winter Olympics relay, a scarce 1988 Calgary torch with its rare accompanying miner’s lamp, gold winner’s medals from the London Games in 1908 and 2012, a helmet worn in the 1988 Games by a member of the popular Jamaican bobsled team, a complete set of winner’s medals from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and a torch carried in the ongoing relay to Rio. Please contact our Olympic Auction Director, Tricia Eaton, at Tricia@RRAuction.com with any inquiries; condition statements are available upon request.

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Types of Olympic Memorabilia PARTICIPATION MEDALS Olympic participation medals have their origins with the first Modern Games held in Athens in 1896. Officially called ‘commemoratives,’ these medals are presented to all athletes and officials as remembrances of the Games. Although usually struck in bronze, there have been medals struck in steel, copper, pewter, and other metals as well. These medals can be quite beautiful and feature different designs for each Olympic Games. Highly prized by collectors, participation medals range from very common in availability to exceedingly rare.

OLYMPIC POSTERS Although posters were used to promote the Olympic Games from the very beginning, it was not until the 1912 Stockholm Games that the first ‘official’ Olympic posters were produced. Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle for advertising and were affixed to walls, displayed in shop windows, and exhibited in train stations worldwide. While only one type of poster was produced for the 1912 Games, more recent Games have seen literally dozens of varieties. Many Olympic posters are beautiful works of art, and while many are quite common, the posters from the early years of the Games are very rare and valuable.

OLYMPIC DIPLOMAS Olympic diplomas are certificates presented to both Olympic winners and participants, a tradition dating back to the first Modern Olympics in 1896. The diploma designs are truly unique with wonderful graphics, often with bright and vidid colors, reflecting the eras in which they were made. In current Olympic Games, the first eight places receive special ‘winner’s diplomas’ in addition to the participation diplomas given to all athletes and officials; today the two types of diplomas generally differ in design, although that was not always the case. Winner’s diplomas tend to carry a value less than their corresponding winner’s medals, despite being just as rare. As with all Olympic memorabilia, the prices of diplomas have been rising steadily and those from earlier Games are especially desirable.

OLYMPIC TORCHES One of the most dramatic events of an Olympic Games is the Olympic torch relay, which involves thousands of people and covers much of a host country’s geography. No other aspect of an Olympic Games is seen in person by as many people, and it is one of the few chances for an average person to have a sense of involvement with the Games. At times, the relay has also traveled into space, the summit of Mt. Everest, and beneath the sea! The first Olympic Games to have an Olympic Torch relay was the 1936 Summer Olympic held in Berlin, Germany. The flame was ignited by the sun in Olympia, Greece, site of the ancient Olympics, and carried by a relay of runners and torches to Berlin where the flame ignited a huge cauldron at the Olympic stadium. The relay proved to be such a success that it became an integral part of the Olympic Games. The quantity of torches produced for a particular Olympic varies greatly: for some Games only 10 or so torches are made, while for others 10,000 or more are produced. Although some collectors prefer one type or another, the values of Olympic torches do not tend to vary based upon their use in the relay.

“WINNER’S” OR PRIZE MEDALS The ultimate goal for any Olympian is to stand upon the podium and receive a medal as one of the top three finishers in an event. Officially called ‘prize medals,’ the Olympic Games’ highest awards —bronze, silver, and gold—are equally prized by collectors. While the Olympic champion is referred to as having received a ‘gold’ medal, the medal is in fact made of silver then gilded with at least six grams of gold. In only four Olympics were gold medals actually stuck in solid gold: 1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912. When the Olympic Games were revived and the first Modern Games held in Athens in 1896, only the first two places were honored with medals, the Olympic champion receiving a silver medal and the runner-up receiving a bronze. At the Paris Olympics of 1900 as many as fifteen of the top finishers received medals. In 1904, at the St. Louis Olympics, for the first time the top three finishers were awarded gold, silver, and bronze. This same order of finish is still used today.

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BEAUTIFUL NEAR-COMPLETE SET OF

OLYMPIC OFFICIAL REPORTS The tradition of publishing an official report summarizing the entire Olympic Games began following the first Modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. Also called final reports, these were printed in editions ranging from only a handful to several thousand; most were for presentation only and never sold to the general public. This comprehensive collection covers the first 110 years of the Modern Olympics, from 1896 Athens through 2006 Torino, with the absence of just three reports (1904 St. Louis by Lucas, 1920 Antwerp, and 1928 St. Moritz). Many of these books are exceedingly rare and they are generally in excellent condition. Finding a nearly complete collection is nearly impossible today, as editions that were published exclusively for the members of the International Committee Member do not tend to reach the collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market.

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1896 Athens (both editions) 1900 Paris 1904 St. Louis (Spalding) 1908 London 1912 Stockholm 1924 Paris/Chamonix 1928 Amsterdam 1932 Los Angeles 1936 Berlin 1940 Tokyo/Sapporo 1948 London 1952 Helsinki 1956 Melbourne 1956 Stockholm Equestrian Report 1960 Rome 1964 Tokyo 1968 Mexico 1972 Munich 1976 Montreal 1980 Moscow 1984 Los Angeles 1988 Seoul 1992 Barcelona 1996 Atlanta 2000 Sydney 2004 Athens

1932 Lake Placid 1936 Garmisch 1940 Garmisch 1948 St. Moritz 1952 Oslo 1956 Cortina 1960 Squaw Valley 1964 Innsbruck 1968 Grenoble 1972 Sapporo 1976 Innsbruck 1980 Lake Placid 1984 Sarajevo 1988 Calgary 1992 Albertville 1994 Lillehammer 1998 Nagano 2002 Salt Lake City 2006 Torino

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1896

9001 Ancient Greek Silver Stater Selge Wrestlers Estimate $200+ Ancient Greek coin circa 325–250 BC, 22mm, 10g, from the city of Selge, Pisidia, with one side featuring two wrestlers grappling and the other showing a slinger standing right.

9002 Athens 1896 Summer Olympics: James Connolly Signed Book Estimate $200+ American athlete and author (1868–1957) who became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book: The Port of Gloucester. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1940. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 333 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in fountain pen, “To the hospitable Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Adams, with the appreciation of James B. Connolly, Brookline, October 17, 1940.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

9003 Athens 1896 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $800+ Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath.

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9004 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal

1900

Estimate $600+ Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as shooting, “Concours de Tir, VIIme Concours National,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

9005 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal ‘Concours D’Exercices Militaires Preparatoires’ Estimate $1,500+

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 40 mm x 58 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as military preparatory exercises, “Concours D’exercices Militaires Preparatoires,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge.

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“Concours D’automobiles”—Rare winner’s medal from the 1900 Paris Games 9006 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal ‘Concours D’Automobiles’ Estimate $2,000+ Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 40 mm x 58 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as automobile contest, “Concours D’automobiles,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge. Alongside other sports like angling, fire fighting, and life saving, motor racing was one of the many unusual Olympic events held in conjunction with the Paris Exposition. The roar of engines attracted throngs of curious spectators to the sport’s fourteen events, which included divisions like two-seater car, four-seater car, seven-seater car, taxi, and even delivery van. Although the majority of races consisted of only French drivers, a few international entries from nations like Germany and the United States were included. A highly uncommon winner’s medal from a sport that added a unique mechanical touch to the Summer Games and the 1900 World’s Fair.

9007 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal ‘Concours D’Aerostation’ Estimate $750+ Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 mm x 58 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as ballooning, “Concours D’Aerostation,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Bronze” on an edge.

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1906

9008 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Pair of Silver and Bronze Winner’s Medals Estimate $750+

Desirable pair of 1900 Paris Summer Olympics winner’s medals for shooting: a typical silvered bronze rectangular medal, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, identifying the sport on the reverse as shooting, “Concours de Tir, VIIme Concours National,” and depicting a victorious athlete upon a podium; and a bronze circular medal, 45 mm, 45 g, similarly identifying the sport as shooting and reading, “Union des Societes de Tir de France,” around the rim. The regular medals were presented by the organizing committee of the Olympic shooting event, while the round ones were presented by the shooting society.

9009 Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $500+ Participation medal issued for the 1906 Athens Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated Nike holding a laurel crown above a phoenix rising from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears an inscribed Greek legend within a laurel wreath. The 1906 Athens participation medal was manufactured from the unused inventory of the 1896 Athens participation medals; the only difference being that a 1906 plaque has been soldered over the original 1896 date.

9010 Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $400+ Participation medal issued for the 1906 Athens Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated Nike holding a laurel crown above a phoenix rising from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears an inscribed Greek legend within a laurel wreath. The soldered 1906 plaque has been removed from the reverse. The 1906 Athens participation medal was manufactured from the unused inventory of the 1896 Athens participation medals; the only difference being that a 1906 plaque has been soldered over the original 1896 date.

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Magnificent solid gold medal for Great Britain’s shooters at the London 1908 Games

1908

9011 London 1908 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $15,000+ Rare winner’s medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennel, Birmingham; manufactured by Vaughton & Sons, England. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, London 1908,” features a victorious athlete being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse depicts St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon as a goddess looks on. The rim is engraved with the name of the event, “Winner Claybirds Teams.” Solid gold medals were awarded at only four Games—1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912—making this an especially appealing early Olympic piece. With 22 sports and 110 events, the 1908 London Games proved to be the most prolific in Olympic history, lasting an unprecedented six months and four days. Great Britain

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dominated the Games with a total of 146 medals, far eclipsing second and third place nations the United States (47) and Sweden (25); Great Britain’s top finish in the Olympic medal table marks the first and only instance the country has done so in its history. Of the Games’ fifteen shooting sports events, the men’s trap team competition took place at the Uxendon Shooting School Club from July 9–11, and featured four six-man teams from three competing nations—Canada, the Netherlands, and Great Britain, with the latter supplying two eligible rosters. After three rounds of shooting, Great Britain bookended the leader board with first and third place finishes. Led by the elite marksmanship of Alexander Maunder, James Pike, and Charles Palmer, the winning British team narrowly defeated Canada for the gold, 407 to 405. Given that only 250 of these pure gold prizes were struck, this is a remarkable and exceptionally scarce winner’s medal commemorating Great Britain’s triumphant first outing as an Olympic host city.

Exemplary 1908 London gilt silver medal

9012 London 1908 Summer Olympics Gilt Silver Participation Medal Estimate $1,500+

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 61 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.” Includes its original blue leather case. Presented to dignitaries, donors, and officials, this gilt silver medal exists as one of the very finest of Olympic commemoration prizes. A pristine example.

9013 London 1908 Summer Olympics Pewter Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 47 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.” Inscribed on the rim, “Vaughton.” Includes its original black leather case.

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9014 London 1908 Summer Olympics Swedish Swim Club Badge Estimate $175+ Quality original 1908 Swedish swim club badge presented to a swimmer that participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. Badge measures 3˝ long with the ribbon, and approximately 1˝ in diameter. Medallion portion bears a six-pointed color star with “SSC [Swedish Swim Club]” in the middle. Reverse is hand-engraved, “Presented by the Swedish Swimming Club to the Swedish swimmers taking part in the Olympic Games in London 1908.” In fine condition, with some light wear to medallion and some very light fading and soiling to ribbon. A seldom offered Olympiad related item.

Stunning silver winner’s medal from 1912 Stockholm Games

9015 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000+

Winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 16.5 gm, 38 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg. The front depicts a victorious athlete with palm branch being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse, encircled with the text, “Olympiska Spelen I Stockholm,” features a herald proclaiming the opening of the Olympic Games, with a bust of Ling, the founder of Swedish gymnastics, in the background. The front of the medal, designed by Mackennel, was originally used on the winner’s medals for the 1908 London Summer Olympics. Includes its attractive original red leather presentation case. Of the 2,408 participants at the Fifth Olympiad, a total of 90 athletes were awarded with this second place silver medal, with Sweden, the United States, Great Britain, and Germany winning the lion’s share. The 1912 Games proved a rousing and innovative success, introducing novel events like women’s diving and swimming, art competitions, and the pentathlon and decathlon, the latter two won by Jim Thorpe. These Olympics also witnessed the debut of Japan as a competing country, the first of any Asian nation to participate. A highly desirable winner’s medal from a truly historic Olympic Games.

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1912

Scarce 1912 first-place prize

9016 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Team Gold Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal Estimate $20,000+

Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 33 mm, 18 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a victorious athlete holding a palm branch as he is crowned with a laurel wreath; the reverse depicts a herald proclaiming the start of the Olympic Games with a bust of Ling, founder of Swedish gymnastics, to his rear. These gilt silver medals were awarded to the first-place winners of team events, while solid gold were given to the winners of individual events and a select few team competitions. Just two hundred of these gilt silver medals were issued, making them quite scarce today. A beautiful example of this sought-after Olympic medal.

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9017 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Pewter Participation Medal Estimate $300+

Impressive participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 45 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front features a raised quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears Zeus seated on a Ionic column in relief, holding a small figure of the goddess Nike, with the city of Stockholm in the background and raised lettering along the top. A powerful example of an early Olympic participation medal.

9018 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics: King Gustaf V Medal Estimate $200+ Scarce King Gustaf V of Sweden medal struck in commemoration of the 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics. Silver, 38 mm x 44 mm, 24 gm (with ribbon), by Adolf Lindberg. Topped with the royal crown, the front of the medal depicts the king in left-facing profile, with his name inscribed along upper edge, “Gustaf V Sveriges Konung”; the reverse bears crossed laurel and palm branches with the Swedish national emblem of three crowns, inscribed above, “Femte Olympiaden Stockholm 1912.” King Gustaf V personally presented this medal to various dignitaries, officials, IOC and Swedish committee members, royal family members, and Swedish medal winners. Complete with the seldom-seen blue-and-gold ribbon.

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9020 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Pair of Wrestling Cups

1912

Estimate $275+ Two scarce original porcelain commemorative cups for the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden, both standing 3.5˝ high with 2.75˝ diameter openings, featuring large images of an ancient wrestling match on one side with “Minne Fran Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912” printed around the outside of the image. One cup features the image set against a mottled gray background while the other is a solid black.

9021 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Wrestling Bowl Estimate $200+ Uncommon original porcelain lidded bowl from the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. Bowl with lid measures 4˝ in diameter, with gold borders to the edges of the lid and bowl, and image of an ancient wrestling match to the center of the lid, and “Minne Fran Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912,” printed around the image. In fine condition. A desirable porcelain Olympiad piece, now over a century old.

9022 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Silver and Glass Jar Estimate 225+ Original commemorative glass jar with silver cover from the ‘Jim Thorpe’ 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden, over 100 years ago. Attractive glass jar measures 4˝ in diameter with a beautifully etched design around the side. Cover bears a raised medallion in the center featuring a Grecian male surrounded by laurel leaves, with “Olympiska Spelen Stockholm 1912,” along the bottom. In fine condition.

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1912 9023 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Letter Opener Estimate $150+ Letter opener from the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics in Stockholm. Metal opener measures 6.75˝ long, with the handle having a raised relief of a Greek athlete, with “Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912,” at the base of the handle. In fine condition, with some of the letters worn off from handle and expected light wear—a handsome piece from 1912.

9024 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Program Estimate $200+ Official daily program of the Stockholm Summer Olympics for July 12, 1912, measures 5.75 x 8.75, sixty-four pages, with the front cover showing the front gate of the Stockholm Olympic Stadium as well as the front side of the winner’s medal. The program lists rules and regulations, information on an upcoming Swedish Choral Festival, and rosters for events like athletics, running, hurdles, long jump, wrestling, and modern pentathlon. Jim Thorpe is mentioned on page 38. In fine condition.

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1920

Silver medal from 1920 Antwerp, the return of the Summer Games

9025 Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $7,000+

Desirable winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Silver, 57 mm, 85 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, a cathedral and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Summer Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional second place medal with great historical interest.

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9026 R. Earl Johnson’s Pair of 1921 and 1922 Amateur Athletic Union Medals Estimate $175+ Two Amateur Athletic Union medals awarded to runner R. Earl Johnson. First is a gold medal presented to Johnson in 1921 for winning the five-mile run, 1.75˝ in diameter, with a woman presenting a laurel on the front, and “Amateur Athletic Union of the United States MDCCCLXXVIII,” in raised letters around the edge; the reverse is engraved, “–5 Mile–Run, July 4, 1921, R. Earl Johnson,” and the medal retains its original red, white, and blue ribbon and pin. Second is a medal presented to Johnson in 1922 for the individual cross-country event, 1.75˝ in diameter, with a woman presenting a laurel on the front, and “Amateur Athletic Union of the United States MDCCCLXXVIII,” in raised letters around the edge; reverse is engraved, “Individual Cross Country 1922, R. Earl Johnson,” and the medal retains its original blue and gold ribbon and pin. R. Earl Johnson was the first nationally prominent African-American distance runner. He made his Olympic debut in 1920, and in 1924 he placed eighth in a field of 43, and led the US to the silver medals in the cross-country team event. Johnson was the AAU champion at five miles for three straight years from 1921–1923 and won the 10 mile event in 1924. A desirable pairing of artifacts from a prominent early African-American in sports history.

Vibrant poster for the first Winter Games 9027 Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Bobsled Poster Estimate $3,500+ Beautiful color 42 x 31 poster designed by Auguste Matisse for the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics, the first ever held. The poster depicts an eagle soaring high above a bobsled track, and provides information about the Olympics in the lower border, “Aux Vainqueurs du concours de la VIII Olympiade, Chamonix Mont-Blanc, 25 Janvier–5 Fevrier 1924.” Printed by Cornille & Serre, Paris. The poster has been professionally restored and linen backed. This was one of three posters produced for the Olympics by the Paris-LyonMediterranee railway company, all of which showed the new athletic facilities that the company helped to finance. This is undoubtedly the most popular of the three variations of Chamonix posters, and just 5,000 were produced.

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Superb silver medal from the VIII Olympiad

9028 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000+

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extending his hand to a fallen opponent, with the designer’s name “A. Rivaud” etched below his foot, and the Olympic rings at the bottom; the reverse, inscribed, “VIIIeme Olympiade, Paris 1924,” depicts a harp and various pieces of sporting equipment. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. The winner’s medals for this Olympics were the first to incorporate the Olympic rings into the design. Only 304 of these attractive second-place silver medals were issued.

9029 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Raoul Benard. The front features a stunning raised depiction of the goddess Nike crowning victorious athletes with laurel wreaths; the reverse bears a city view of Paris and raised text, “VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924,” with the designer’s monogram below. Includes its original maroon presentation case.

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One of 25 St. Moritz bronzes

1928

9030 St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $4,000+

Winner’s medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, by Arnold Hunerwadel. The appealing front depicts a figure skater surrounded by snowflakes; the reverse reads, “Il Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, St. Moritz, 1928,” with Olympic rings at the top and laurel branches on either side. The Olympics at St. Moritz were just the second Winter Games held, with only 495 athletes participating. This was one of only 25 bronze medals issued at the 1928 Winter Games, and one of only 80 total winners medals that were presented during the entire proceedings.

9032 St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holding a laurel branch in a horse-drawn sled, with mountains rising in the background and the Olympic rings below; the reverse bears raised text, “II Jeux Olympiques D’hiver St. Moritz 1928,” over a laurel branch.

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9033 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1928

Estimate $400+ Participation medal issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 62 gm, by J. C. Wienecke. The front features nude male and female athletes on a podium holding a torch over the Olympic flame, with a balance on laurel branches in exergue; the reverse bears the goddess Nike over Marathon Tower, the shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres, and the Olympic stadium in the background. Includes its original white paper box. An exceptionally detailed Olympic medal.

9034 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Plate Estimate $200+ Colorful hand-painted 11.5˝ ceramic plate featuring a design in which the continents, Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, are shown as the Olympic rings linked together by a red, white, and blue banner. In the center is a crown and the year “1928,” and the perimeter is encircled with a black ring reading, “Sport Houdt de Menschheid Lenig, Olympische Spelen Amsterdam.”

9035 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Lavender Glass and Handkerchief Estimate $225+ Two items: a quality lavender glass measuring 4.75˝ tall and 3.75˝ diameter at the top, elaborately engraved on one side, “Olympische Spelene Amsterdam 1928”; and an original commemorative purple-bordered silk handkerchief from the 1928 Summer Olympics, measuring 8.5 x 8.5, with a monogram of the interlocking Olympic rings in blue, black, red, yellow, and green, and “IX Olympiade 1928, St. Moritz—Amsterdam,” embroidered below in the lower right corner. A fine pair of most attractive Olympiad display pieces.

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Sought-after participation medal

1932

9036 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $8,000+ Uncommon participation medal issued for the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm x 48 mm, 83 gm. The front depicts the winged figure of Fame blowing into a long horn against a wintry landscape, with the Olympic rings above; the reverse, inscribed “III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1932,” features six shields of winter events, with scenes of curling and dogsledding below. Top edge inscribed by the manufacturer, “Robbins, Co., Attleboro.” A beautifully designed Olympic medal from America’s premiere Winter Games, made all the more desirable by its scarce quantity—only 700 of these seldom-seen medals were struck.

Scarce ‘bobsled’ poster from 1932 Lake Placid 9037 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Poster Estimate $2,500+ Exceedingly rare official variant poster of the 1932 Winter Olympics, 24.75 x 40.25, featuring a four-man bobsled team as the central artwork, with an additional four event images along the left side depicting ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating, and alpine skiing; blue text in gold upper and lower borders, “III Olympics Winter Games,” with Olympic rings above, and “Lake Placid, New York, February 4–13, 1932.” Stamped in the lower left, “Printed in USA.” Linen-backed to an overall size of 27.5 x 42.75. Rolled and professionally restored to fine condition. As a counterpart to the popular Lake Placid poster showing the silhouette of a ski jumper against a map of the United States, this alternative poster remains a highly desirable and seldom-seen keepsake from America’s inaugural Olympic Winter Games.

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Rare 1932 “American Football” Olympic diploma 9038 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma Estimate $1,500+ Gorgeous participant’s diploma from the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics featuring an ornate classical Greek design, 20 x 16, awarded to Gaius Shaver in the demonstration event of American football. Shaver was an All-American quarterback and fullback at USC and led the team to the national championship in 1931. Football was chosen as the ‘demonstration sport’ in Los Angeles—the only time American football has been seen at an Olympic Games—and all-star teams from both American coasts were formed to face off in the event. Shaver was named captain of the ‘West’ and led his team to victory as the game’s leading rusher.

9039 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Bound Set of Daily Programs Estimate $600+

Desirable official collection of a complete run of programs for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics bound into a single hardcover volume, 8 x 10.75, gilt-stamped on the front cover, “Complete Collection of the 39 Official Programs—Games of the Xth Olympiad—Los Angeles, U.S.A., 1932.” The impressive book features all 39 official programs including their colorful covers.

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9040 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Linen Banner Estimate $500+ Large and impressive linen banner for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, 33 x 65, painted with the colorful logo in the center and black text below, “1932 X Olympiad.” The edges are sewn and grommets are in the two upper corners.

9042 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Pennant Estimate $200+ Navy blue felt pennant for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, measuring 27˝ long, featuring the Olympic rings in color on the left side and elaborate white text, “Los Angeles, Calif.” The pennant retains its original ties at the left edge.

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Uncommon 1932 LA Games archive with incredible original candids

9043 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Candid Photo and Autograph Archive Estimate $600+ Unique archive of material related to the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Highlighted by an assortment of seventeen candid glossy photos, 2 x 3.25 and 3.25 x 2, showing moments from the opening ceremony as well as Olympic events like the modern pentathlon, equestrian, water polo, diving, and field hockey. Also included: six glossy candids, 1.5 x 2.25 and 2.25 x 1.5, showing various Olympians and servicemen, each stamp-dated on the reverse, “Aug. 1, 1932”; five glossy 2.5 x 4.25 full-length photos of Olympians Helene Madison, Eleanor Holm, Georgia Coleman, Buster Crabbe and Jean Taris, and one other; and three off-white 8 x 10.25 album pages signed on the front and back in pencil by approximately 70 Olympians from various sports such as boxing, swimming, field hockey, rowing, and yachting. Also includes a scrapbook with several pages of period newspaper clippings of Olympic athletes, and a handwritten three-page program of events filled out with detailed information on the Games’ medalists, headed at the top, “This Program of Events of the Games of the Xth Olympiad, showing Olympic records and 1928 winners, is included in this book for the convenience of those desiring to keep a permanent record of place winners in the Games of 1932.” Made all the more desirable by its oneof-a-kind assemblage of photographs, this is a decidedly uncommon grouping of items related to the historic LA Olympics and the athletes competing in the shadow of the Great Depression.

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Stately birthday gift for an IOC president ‘signed’ by a future Swedish king

1935

9044 Swedish Olympic Committee Silver Cigarette Box Estimate $1,500+ Silver cigarette box belonging to Sigfrid Edstrom, the fourth president of the International Olympic Committee. The box measures 5.5 x 4 x 1.25, and bears the engraved Olympic motto at the top with a set blue emblem featuring the three crowns of Sweden, the Olympic rings, and a gold border reading, “Sveriges Olympiska Kommitte.” An engraved dedication below reads, “Till J. S. Edstrom, Fran, Sveriges Olympiska Kommitte,” and is dated November 21, 1935. Present below are engraved signatures from Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, an honorary chairman of the SOC at the time and future King of Sweden, as well six other members of the SOC, including: Bo Ekelund, Ernst Bredberg, Adolf Murray, Einar Raberg, Sixtus Janson, and Tor Wibom. The twocompartment interior is clean and composed of cedar wood lining. An integral proponent of Swedish sports administration throughout his career, Edstrom proved a chief figure in helping bring the Olympics to Stockholm in 1912. The SOC presented this silver cigarette box to Edstrom on his 65th birthday, then in his fourth year as vice president of the organization. In 1942, following the death of Henri de Baillet-Latour, Edstrom assumed the role of president and went on to play a significant role in reviving the Olympic Movement after World War II. A handsome case bearing strong association to a man who helped restore Olympic tradition.

9045 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $1,000+ Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,” features the Olympic rings over an alpine summit; the reverse bears the Olympic motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” over a fir branch. Only 1,660 of these were struck, making it one of the rarer participation medals.

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1936

9046 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma Estimate $2,000+ Sought-after official participation diploma from the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 13.75 x 19.25, issued to Walter Schneider for (translated) “comradely assisting the Organizing Committee.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by the committee’s president, Karl Ritter von Halt, and secretary general, Peter von le Fort.

Huge official poster of the Garmisch skier 9047 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster Estimate $1,500+ Rare color 24 x 39 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays a skier against an alpine background and reads: “Germany 1936, IVth Olympic Winter Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 6th–16th February 1936,” with smaller text below, “For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria.” Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 35.5 x 51.5. In very good to fine condition, with some foxing and restoration. These posters were released in thirteen languages and distributed worldwide. Oversized.

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9048 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Brown Bronze Participation Medal and Letter Estimate $350+ Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic Bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, the name of the designer on the outer edge. Also includes a form letter dated August 16, 1936, thanking the recipient for their participation.

9049 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Glass Paperweight Estimate $300+ Handsome clear glass paperweight, measuring 5.5 x 4 x 1.25, etched with an image of Greek columns with the Olympic rings above, and text, “Berlin 1936.” The base is also engraved with large block letters, “XI. Olympiade.”

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Beautiful Berlin torch from the inaugural Olympic relays

9050 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $4,000+

Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia–Berlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” Some mild scattered scratches to top platform and handle. Includes the original wooden block and incendiary device. The 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay was the first of its kind, transporting the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to the site of the Games in Berlin. Krupp produced a total of 3,840 torches, and 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay. In total, it covered 3,187 km over twelve days. Representing the historically important 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as the establishment of the torch relay tradition, this is an iconic Olympic torch.

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9050 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bistre Brown Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bistre brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic Bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, the name of the designer on the outer edge. Inscribed on the rim, “Guss, H. Noack, Berlin.” Includes its original red paper case.

Rare English poster for the important 1936 Berlin Games 9053 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Poster Estimate $1,500+ Rare color 24 x 39 English variant of the official poster designed by Franz Wurbel for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The poster portrays a golden classical athlete wearing a laurel crown, with the Brandenberg Gate in the foreground and Olympic rings at the top. The text reads: “Germany, Berlin 1936, 1st–16th August, Olympic Games,” with smaller text reading, “Information and handbooks from all tourist and travel agencies.” Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 35.5 x 51.5. In very good condition, with some foxing and restoration (most significantly to the top edge). Sponsored by German railways, these posters were published in nineteen different languages. Oversized.

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9054 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Comb and Boxing Pin Estimate $225+ Two items: an original ivorycolored hair comb with silverplated handle from the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, measuring 4.5˝ long, in its original leather case with the Olympic rings and “Berlin 1936” printed in gold on one side; and an original 1936 Summer Olympic boxing stick pin, 2˝ long, with a gold image of a boxer and “Olympiaden 1936” across the top. Most likely a pin for the Swedish boxing team, the reverse is stamped, “Sporrongace, Stockholm.”

The dominant Owens and eight track and field teammates

9055 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens and US Track & Field Signed Postcard Estimate $1,000+ Vintage fountain pen signatures of Jesse Owens and fellow members of America’s track and field team Jack Torrance, John Woodruff, Glenn Morris, Forrest ‘Spec’ Towns, Don Lash, Harold Cagle, Sam Francis, and Earle Meadows on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting London’s Hotel Victoria. In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed right edge and a few spots of staining. Accompanied by an original ticket stub for admission to the events of August 3, which included Owens’s victory in the 100-meter sprint. In addition to Owens’s four gold medals, Towns, Johnson, Morris, Meadows, and Woodruff all won golds, and Cagle won a silver medal. All together, these signatures represent one-third of all gold medals the United States won in Berlin. An incredible compilation of signatures from this legendary track and field team. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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9056 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens Signature Estimate $800+ Early pencil signature, “Jesse Owens, U.S.A.,” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 6 official 1936 Olympics identification card for a woman on the Olympic Committee of Uruguay. An exceptional Owens example, presumably signed at the historic 1936 Games, on a rare format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

9057 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens Signature Estimate $300+ Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Dick, My best to you always—Jesse Owens, 36 Olympics,” on an off-white 4 x 4 sheet stapled to the front cover of a program for the 1979 ARCO Jesse Owens Games. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

9058 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens Oversized Signed Photograph Estimate $500+ Outstanding early vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 formal portrait, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Jesse Owens,” and inscribed by Owens in pencil to “Bill Howe.” Framed and in very good condition, with scattered stains, soiling, and a crease to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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1948

Exemplary Olympic torch from the 1948 London Games

9059 London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $7,000+ Sought-after official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The upper part is designed in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “Olympia to London, with thanks to the bearer: XIVth Olympiad 1948.” The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on July 17, 1948, and traveled a total of 3,365 km before reaching the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium on July 29. The 1948 Olympics in London represented the first Summer Games since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. The total number of torches manufactured was 1,688. A classically designed torch from the second ever Olympic torch relay.

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9060 London 1948 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $500+ Beautiful participation medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 61 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/John Pinches. The front features a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears a city view of London above raised lettering and Olympic rings, “XIV Olympiad, London, 1948.” Includes its original green presentation box.

9062 London 1948 Summer Olympics USA Sterling Silver Goblet Estimate $400+ Small sterling silver goblet, measuring 4.25˝ tall and 2.5 in diameter, featuring enameled color Olympic rings on the front, engraved below, “XIV Olympiad, London.” The base is stamped with maker’s marks, “Sedlacek & Co., Sterling, Los Angeles, Base Weighted.” An attractive and unusual piece.

9063 London 1948 Summer Olympics USA Opening Ceremony Jacket Estimate $350+ Handsome official United States opening ceremony parade jacket from the 1948 London Summer Olympics, featuring an American Olympic team crest on the left breast with similarly designed color emblems on each button. The inner tag reads, “John Wanamaker, Tailored by MacGregor,” and notes a size “42.” This fine example was owned by Henry R. Goode, a member of the US field hockey team.

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The first Winter relay— an exceedingly rare 1952 Oslo torch

9064 Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $75,000+ Historically significant official 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a silver–colored brass and steel alloy, measuring 9˝ in length and 12.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Geir Grung and Adolf Thoresen. The oval-shaped top is engraved with large Olympic rings and a representation of the relay route from Morgedal to Oslo. This example is engraved with the name of Ragnar Navelsaker, “R. Navelsaker,” who carried the torch on February 13, 1952, in Telemark, Norway. This first-ever Winter Olympics torch relay was designed to honor the origins of skiing, beginning in Morgedal, county of Telemark, at the birthplace of 19th-century legend Sondre Norheim, considered the father of skiing in Norway. The symbolic flame was then carried 225 km by a total of just 94 torchbearers, arriving two days later at Oslo’s Bislett Stadium on February 15 for the opening ceremony. Exceedingly rare, a total of only 95 torches were produced. As the torchbearer’s name and date of participation are usually unknown for torches from these early relays, this identified example is particularly desirable. A rare and important torch used in the first torch relay in the history of the Olympic Winter Games.

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1952

9065 Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal Estimate $800+ Participation medal issued for the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. Copper, 56 mm, 64 gm. The front features the Oslo Games logo encircled by raised text, “1952 Vinterleker Olympiske VI De Oslo”; the reverse, inscribed with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” features one large and three small snowflakes. Complete with its original paper box.

Attractive Helsinki bronze with original case

9066 Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $4,000+

Winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 59 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Complete with its dark blue velour-lined square case with Olympic rings on the cover. With just 320 of these bronze medals issued at the Helsinki games, this is an uncommon and sought-after example.

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Remarkable 1956 Cortina torch complete with rare wooden burner

9067 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $25,000+ Official 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, measuring 16.25˝ in length and 5.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The torch was modeled after the one used for the 1948 London Olympics and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, with the upper part in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “VII Giochi Invernali Cortina 1956.” The original wooden burner is present. A few scuffs and marks to torch. The ‘Olympic’ flame was lit at Rome’s Capitoline Hill on January 22, and made its way north via a unique mixture of plane, gondola, ice skates, roller skates, and manpower. The torch entered the Olympic Ice Stadium four days later, with participating speed skater Guido Caroli skating into the arena to light the cauldron. The Games are best known for the debut of Soviet athletes in a Winter Olympiad, and the first instance in which the Olympics were internationally televised; Caroli famously tripped over broadcast wires on his way to the cauldron. A decidedly uncommon torch made all the more desirable by the unique presence of its intact burner.

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Uncommon winner’s medal from Cortina d’Ampezzo

1956

9068 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $10,000+

Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 117 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali,” features a woman crowned in Olympic rings with a torch to the right; the reverse, inscribed, “Citius Altius Fortius, Cortina 1956,” portrays an ice crystal over Mt. Pomagagnon. The hallmark, “800,” and proof stamp are present on right-center edge of reverse. Given that just 38 second place prizes were issued for the Cortina Games, this is an attractive and exceedingly scarce winner’s medal.

Sought-after ‘small’ 1956 medal 9069 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Gilt Silver Small Participation Medal Estimate $1,500+ Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 40 mm, 41 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings and encircled with raised text, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali”; the reverse depicts a snowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon, with raised text, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, Cortina 1956.” This unusually small example of the Cortina gilt silver commemoration medal was gifted exclusively to high ranking Olympic officials. An absolutely gorgeous prize.

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9070 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Silver Small Participation Medal Estimate $1,000+

Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Silver, 40 mm, 41 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings and encircled with raised text, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali”; the reverse depicts a snowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon, with raised text, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, Cortina 1956.” This unusually small example of the Cortina silver commemoration medal was gifted to members of the International Olympic Committee.

9072 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Small Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Bronze, 40 mm, 34 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings and encircled with raised text, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali”; the reverse depicts a snowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon, with raised text, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, Cortina 1956.” An unusually small example of the beautiful Cortina commemoration medal.

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Stockholm hosts the equestrian events of the 1956 Summer Olympics

1956

9073 Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $3,000+ Participation medal issued for the equestrian events held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John Sjosvard. Inspired by a sculpture in the Parthenon, the front, inscribed around the upper border, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar Stockholm 1956,” features an ancient Greek horse and rider on a platform, with the Olympic rings below; the reverse face is plain. Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of the XVI Olympiad 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. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 in total—Stockholm medals remain rare and highly sought-after.

9074 SquawValley 1960 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 77 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features the Squaw Valley logo with the Olympic rings encircled within raised text, “VIII Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a hand raising an Olympic torch encircled by raised text, “Squaw Valley, California 1960.” Edge is engraved, “H. J. CO.” Includes its original plastic case.

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Rare 1960 Squaw Valley hockey world championship gold medal— America’s first ‘Miracle on Ice’ 9075 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics / World Championship Hockey Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $4,000+ Winner’s medal issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship. Gilt bronze, 58 mm, 85 gm, struck by Swiss medal manufacturer Huguenin. The front depicts a goalie in net and reads, “Championnat du Monde, World Championship, 1960”; the reverse reads, “Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace, International Ice Hockey Federation,” with the league’s logo in the center, and designates first place, “1er.” Between 1920 and 1968, the Olympic hockey tournament also served as that year’s world championship for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF); this is the IIHF gold medal awarded for the world championship held as part of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Games. The 1960 Olympics hosted the first surprise United States victory in ice hockey—the first ‘Miracle on Ice’—when they went undefeated for the entire tournament. The Soviet Union had participated in the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina and utterly destroyed their competition, and in 1960 were heavily favored to repeat. However, an unheralded team of American amateurs from the college ranks stood at the top of the podium when it was all over. This medal is equally as rare as the 1960 Olympic gold medal for ice hockey, awarded only to members of this victorious United States team.

9076 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Poster Estimate $400+ Attractive official color 24.75 x 37 English variant of the poster for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, featuring the colorful emblem of the Games in the center against a snowy background, with text reading, “Squaw Valley California February 1960, The VIII Olympic Winter Games.” Rolled.

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Rome’s classically designed Olympic torch

9077 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $8,000+ Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa Firm of Bologna. The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii. Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. Includes its original cylindrical blue presentation case. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12 in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America.

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1960 Rome silver medal belonging to a storied Russian canoeist

9078 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $8,000+

the winning medalist, in part: “My father—Aleksandr Silayev, Russia (back then Soviet Union) won Olympic Silver Medal in 1960 Rome Summer Olympics for Canoeing.” Also accompanied by several photos of Silayev as an older man, and a Russian newsletter related to the sport.

Winner’s medal awarded to Aleksandr Silayev as runner-up in the C-1 1000 metres canoeing event at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 104 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The medal is set in a bronze laurel wreath intended for necklace display, with the name of the sport engraved below, “Canoa”; the chain is no longer present. The front of the medal shows Victory, holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, seated high above the Coliseum, with raised text, “Giochi Della XVII Olimpiade, Roma MCMLX”; the reverse features a victorious athlete with palm branch being carried by other athletes, the stadium visible in the background. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of

The 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome hosted a septet of sprint canoe racing events at the beautiful Lake Albano at the foot of Monte Cavo. The field for the C-1 1000 consisted of the world’s top twenty-two canoeists, including Hungary’s Janos Parti, the US’s Frank Havens, and Romania’s Leon Rotman, the event’s defending Olympic champion. Silayev, a gold medalist at the 1958 European Games, cruised through his first heat and into the semi-finals where he outlasted Czechoslovakia’s Tibor Polakovic. In the finals, Silayev pushed ahead of Rotman but was ultimately unable to overcome Parti for the gold, crossing the finish line with a silver medal time of 4:34.41.

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9079 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer superimposed over Olympic rings; the reverse bears a convocation of eagles soaring high above the Olympic stadium, with raised Italian text encircling the edge.

9080 Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 61 mm, 78 gm, by Welz. The front depicts the Innsbruck Games emblem with raised German text; the reverse bears a wonderful city view of Innsbruck with the Austrian Alps in the background. Includes the original red plastic wallet.

9082 Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma Estimate $200+ Official participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diploma from the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, 13.5 x 18.5, featuring the logo of the Games at the top and a snowflake design in the center.

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Exceptional Olympic torch and holder box from the 1964 Tokyo Games

9083 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch and Original Box Holder Estimate $8,000+ Official 1964 Tokyo Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5˝ in length and 6.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and the lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3–1964.” Some scattered impressions and dents from use to cylinder. Complete with its original torch holder box. The Olympic torch was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 20,065 kilometers. Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. Enhanced by the rare and desirable presence of its original holder box, this torch beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil.

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9084 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma Estimate $750+ Official winner’s diploma from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, 15 x 15, awarded to Soviet gymnast Victor Lisitsky for his individual silver medal in the men’s gymnastics floor exercise.

9085 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Copper, 61 mm, 118 gm, by Taro Okamoto/Kazumitsu Tanaka. The front features a stylized design of three runners and a swimmer placed on an olive branch; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and raised Japanese and English text, “XVIII Olympiad, Tokyo 1964.” Complete with its original wooden box.

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9086 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1968

Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 68 mm, 158 gm, by J. M. Coeffin. The front depicts a Greek athlete wearing a headband superimposed against a background of snowflakes; the reverse bears the Grenoble Games emblem and a city view with the Belladonne mountain range in the background, with raised text along the bottom, “X Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.” Complete with its original red cardboard case.

9087 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Committee Badge Estimate $200+ Scarce access badge for the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympic Games, 38 mm x 50.5 mm, featuring the Grenoble Games emblem centered within green enamel and inscribed at the bottom, “C.O.J.O.” Issued to a member of the Committee d’Organisation des Jeux Olympique. The metal badge was designed by Arthus Bertrand of Paris.

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The simplest, most elegant ’68 Summer specimen

1968

9088 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘White Cast Metal’ Torch Estimate $2,000+

Attractive official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, comprised of white cast metal with a plain unadorned handle, measuring 18˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body fully grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

Appealing ‘type 2’ 1968 Mexico City torch 9089 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Black Leather Handle’ Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘type 2’ torch, comprised of white cast metal and a black leather handle, measuring 17.5˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body is grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. Scattered marks and dings to body. Includes the original Olympic case. The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

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Exquisite dove-topped torch from the Mexico City games 9090 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Black Aluminum’ Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point. The upper metal ring features a pattern of six doves and the metallic label at the bottom reads “Mexico” twice. Trivial wear to black paint. Includes the original Olympic case. The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, and began on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

9092 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Copper, 50 mm x 50 mm, 116 gm, by Lance Wyman. The front depicts various Olympic sport pictograms and the Mexico City Games emblem; the reverse is engraved between two parallel lines, “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada.”

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1972

9093 Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

9095 Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Steel Participation Medal

Estimate $200+

Participation medal issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 136 gm, by Shigeo Fukuda. The front depicts the Sapporo Olympic emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete with arrows on his arms and legs. Complete with its clear plastic case, blue insert, and cardboard box.

Participation medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Steel, 49 mm, 144 gm, by Fritz Konig. The front depicts the Munich Games emblem over two lines, “XX. Olympiade, Munchen 1972”; the reverse shows Olympic rings over two hands, one holding an olive branch. Housed in its original Lucite case.

9094 Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 1972 Munich Olympics torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29˝ in length and 8.5˝ at its widest, designed by Friedrich Krupp AG. The torch bears Olympic rings and the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972” on its handle, with the name of the designer engraved on the bottom. The Munich Games emblem designs a platform at the base of the combustion tube. Some scuffing and soiling to handle. Traveling a shade over 5,500 km over the course of 30 days, roughly 6,000 torchbearers were used to reach and light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on August 26, 1972. Oversized.

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Sought-after ‘ski-jump’ torch from the 1976 Innsbruck Olympiad

9096 Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $15,000+ Rare official 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum alloy and steel, measuring 29˝ in length and 8.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Vereinigte Metallwerke Ranshofen Berndorf. The upper shaft of the torch is hexagonal and features a pair of Olympic rings in openwork, with the curving metal strip extending from rings to platform representing a ski jump. The rim of the platform bears an inscribed label with Olympic rings, “XII. Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976,” and the base of the handle bears a manufacturer’s label. Oversized. The flame of the XII Olympic Winter Games was lit in Olympia, Greece, on January 30, 1976, and traveled a total of 1,618 km over the course of five days to Innsbruck’s Bergisel Stadium. The opening ceremony featured the lighting of two cauldrons, honoring both the current games and those the city hosted in 1964; the latter cauldron was lit by Austrian skier Christl Haas, who became the first woman to light a cauldron for a Winter Olympiad. Given that only one hundred of these torches were made, this is a uniquely desirable Olympic torch with a wonderful Nordic skiing motif.

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1976

Speed skating bronze winner’s diploma

1976

9097 Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma Estimate $1,000+ Official winner’s diploma from the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, 13.25 x 11.25, awarded to Hans van Helden for one of his bronze medals in speed skating. Signed at the conclusion by Olympic officials Lord Killanin, Fred Sinowatz, and Karl Heinz Klee. Includes the original hardcover presentation folder gilt-stamped with the Innsbruck Olympic logo, with some wear to the cover. In fine condition. Competing for the Netherlands, speed skater Hans van Helden won gold medals in the 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m races at the Innsbruck Olympic Games.

9098 Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 50 mm, 32 gm, by W. Pichl. The front depicts the Innsbruck Olympic emblem on ice crystals surrounded by text, “XII Olympische Winterspiele”; the reverse portrays the Bergisel ski jump with a panorama of Innsbruck and the Austrian Alps in the background.

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Distinct red-and-black Olympics torch from 1976 Montreal Games 9099 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500+ Official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel Daillaire. The simple torch consists of just a red handle emblazoned with the Montreal Olympics emblem, and a black ‘basket’ to carry the flame. The black color on top was intended to make the flame stand out even more. About 1,200 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted just four days from July 13 to July 17 and covered 775 km. A superior example of this exquisite 1976 torch.

9100 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 45 mm, 40 gm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. The front features the Montreal Olympic stadium above two lines of raised text, “XXle Olympiade, Montreal 1976”; the reverse bears the Montreal Games logo.

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People’s Choice Award for ABC’s 1976 coverage 9101 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics People’s Choice Award Estimate $5,000+ Original People’s Choice Award awarded to ABC for their coverage of the 1976 Olympic Games, measuring approximately 13.5˝ tall and set on a black base bearing an engraved plaque, “1977, The People’s Choice Award, Favorite Television Special, ‘The Olympics.’” The award weighs 6.8 pounds and features a handsome glass ‘drop’ with applauding hands etched into the center. ABC’s broadcast of the 1976 Summer Olympics, held in Montreal, included some of the most memorable performances in Olympic history, including Bruce Jenner’s record-setting decathlon and Nadia Comaneci’s perfect score. An outstanding and substantial award.

9102 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Nickel-Silver Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Phenomenal participation medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Nickel-silver, 76 mm, 202 gm, by Marcel Jovine/Neil Kennedy. The front depicts modern relief views of the nine winter sports; the reverse bears the Lake Placid Games emblem encircled by the raised words of the Olympic oath in four concentric circles. Complete with its original blue box.

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Bronze medal from the 1980 Lake Placid ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey tournament

9103 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $10,000+ Winner’s medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 80 mm, 180 gm, by Tiffany and Co. of New York. The front, inscribed “XIII Olympic Winter Games,” depicts a raised hand holding the Olympic torch against a mountain backdrop, with the Olympic rings to the right side; the reverse, inscribed “Lake Placid 1980,” features a small Lake Placid Games emblem and a large pine branch with cones, with the sport engraved below, “Ice Hockey.” Inscribed on the bottom rim, “Tiffany & Co., Bronze, 1979.” Includes the original white-and-blue ribbon. The 1980 Lake Placid Olympics have become synonymous with the storied ‘Miracle on Ice’ final hockey match between the heavily favored Soviet Union and the United States. While the Americans famously won the contest with a stirring 4–3 victory, subsequently winning the gold medal against Finland two days later on February 24, the USSR and Sweden would battle for a silver medal at the Olympic Fieldhouse just hours afterwards, with the Soviets giving no quarter to their Scandinavian opponents. Awarded to a member of the Swedish national team, this beautiful bronze medal is one of only 73 issued at the Lake Placid Games, making it quite rare, and as an example awarded for ice hockey—one of the most popular winter sports—it is of the utmost desirability.

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1980

9104 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Miracle on Ice Signed Jersey Estimate $300+ Limited edition AK official No. 80 replica Team United States hockey jersey, size XL, with sewn on numbers, letters, and stars, numbered 153/180, signed on the embroidered back numbers in silver ink by all 20 members of the historic ‘Miracle on Ice’ roster: Jim Craig, Ken Morrow, Mike Ramsey, Mark Johnson, Rob McClanahan, Dave Silk, Bill Baker, Neal Broten, Dave Christian, Steve Christoff, Mike Eruzione, John Harrington, Steve Janaszak, Jack O’Callahan, Mark Pavelich, Buzz Schneider, Eric Strobel, Bob Suter, Phil Verchota, and Mark Wells. Includes a photo collage of each player signing the jersey. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

9105 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Prototype Logo Flag Estimate $200+ White polyester prototype logo flag for the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, 70 x 44, with the logo and Olympic rings on the left side and teal lettering on the right, “XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980.” The sewn borders have grommets around the edges and in the corners.

9106 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Hockey Ticket Estimate $450+ Sought-after full unused ticket for the 1980 Olympics championship ice hockey game on February 22, 1980, 7.5 x 2.75, which saw the United States defeat the USSR in the famed ‘Miracle on Ice.’

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9107 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Set of Five USA Preliminary Games Tickets

9108 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Set of Five Eric Heiden Skating Event Tickets

Estimate $200+

Estimate $150+

Complete set of five full unused tickets for Team USA’s hockey games in the preliminary rounds leading up to the ‘Miracle on Ice,’ 7.5 x 2.75, dated February 12–20, 1980, representing the US tie against Sweden and victories over Czechoslovakia, Norway, Romania, and West Germany.

Five full unused tickets for the speed skating events in which Eric Heiden won gold medals, 7.5 x 2.75, including the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m. In addition to winning an unprecedented five individual gold medals, Heiden set four Olympic records and one world record in these races.

1980

9109 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 1980 Moscow Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 22˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Boris Tutschin. The gray body features red text in Cyrillic, “Moscow—Olympiad—1980,” and a gold-colored top of the handle bears the emblem of the Games and Olympic rings. The top is also accented with a golden ring. Burner remains in place. A few dings and dents to the body. In all, about 5,435 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted from June 19 to July 19. These Olympics were especially controversial due to the USSR’s recent invasion of Afghanistan, and the United States led 65 countries in a boycott of the Games.

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1980

9110 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Tombac Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Tombac, 60 mm, 125 gm, by Angelina Leonova. The front features the Moscow Games emblem above the Olympic stadium and raised Cyrillic lettering; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Red Square in Moscow. Includes its original red leather case.

One of only 95 bronze medals from Sarajevo

9112 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000+ Winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 65 mm x 71 mm, 172 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with laurel crown. Complete with a replacement orange ribbon. Only 95 bronze medals were produced for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games.

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Sarajevo’s gold-andsilver Olympic torch

9113 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000+ Official 1984 Sarajevo Olympics torch, comprised of lightweight metal with a long combustion tube, measuring 22.75˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Mizuno Corporation of Japan. The handle is silver-colored and topped by a gold-tone base inscribed, “Sarajevo ’84,” with the Mizuno logo also raised in relief. The combustion tube bears the Olympic rings and emblem of the Sarajevo games, which has been darkened from having been used in the torch relay. For the Sarajevo relay, the route was split into two routes of east and west so that it would pass through the whole country and promote the Olympic ideal of coexistence. In all, it was carried by 1,600 torchbearers over a distance of 5,289 km. This was the first Winter Olympics held in a Communist state.

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1984

“Citius, Altius, Fortius”— the official torch of the ‘84 LA Games

1984

9115 Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,500+ Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25 in length and 4.75 at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Ind and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23˝. Bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Trivial overall scuffing, a slight dent to top rim of torch, darkened on the interior, and the wick no longer present. Complete with its original carrying bag. The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York. On its 15,000 km journey, the torch was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners. A handsomely designed torch from an Olympic Games that weren’t without their share of controversy—fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Cuba and East Germany, boycotted the Games; Iran and Libya also boycotted, although for different political reasons.

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Veteran commentator John Morgan’s screen-worn ‘Cool Runnings’ sweater 9116 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics: John Morgan’s ‘Cool Runnings’ Screen-Worn Sweater Estimate $500+ Broadcaster John Morgan’s screen-worn yellow Jamaican bobsled team sweater from his cameo appearance in the 1993 Disney film Cool Runnings, size XL, manufactured by Penman’s. Includes an original color 27 x 39 Cool Runnings movie poster mounted to foamcore bearing an affixed John F. Morgan/JFM Sports label on the reverse. Morgan has been the American network’s bobsledding commentator at each of the last eight Winter Olympics, and fittingly appeared in the same role in the movie inspired by the the Jamaica national bobsleigh team’s debut in the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

9117 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens. The front depicts the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, “Calgary 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below. Includes its original velvet case.

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1988

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Supremely desirable 1988 Calgary torch with rare relay Mother Flame Lamp 9118 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch and Mother Flame Lamp Estimate $50,000+ Exceptionally rare official 1988 Calgary Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5˝ in length, emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top is inscribed, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” and the ball at the bottom is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” This example is unused and retains its four original wicks above a canister. Also includes its original black carrying bag and stand, as well as one of the few miner’s lamps, manufactured by Koehler, that was used during the torch relay to carry the “Mother Flame.” The Mother Flame was originally lit at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens during the hand-over ceremony from the Greek leg of the torch relay to the Calgary Organizing Committee. The flame in this miner’s lamp was used to transport and potentially re-light the flame during the cross-Canada relay, if the flame ever went out on one of the torches. A mere handful of Olympic Mother Flame Carriers exist from the relay and the only other confirmed example is housed in a Calgary gallery. The torch was designed to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. The torch relay was an enormous event, with approximately 6,500 torchbearers drawn from an application pool of over six million. After the lighting ceremony in Olympia, the flame was flown to Newfoundland and then traveled 18,000 km through Canada over 88 days. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about one hundred and fifty were manufactured. These items come from the collection of one of the organizers of the 1988 Olympic torch relay and was with the relay for 60 of the 88 days it took place, running with many notable attendees including Ben Johnson and Canadian Olympic sprinter Angella Taylor-Issajenko. A choice example of the much sought-after Calgary torch, enhanced by the inclusion of its exceedingly rare associated Mother Flame Miner’s Lamp.

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Amazing Jamaican bobsled crash helmet from the 1988 Calgary Games 9119 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics: Dudley Stokes’s Qualifier-Worn Jamaican Bobsled Helmet Estimate $3,500+ Incredible yellow Bell helmet worn by Jamaican bobsleigh pilot Dudley Stokes during the team’s final qualifier in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Measuring approximately 7.5 x 10.5 x 12, the helmet features a mesh wire breath opening and vertical ear vents, with black leather and navy blue interior padding and chinstrap, with part numbers on buckle hardware, “Bell/USA, 06/87.” The entirety of the helmet bears scuffs and abrasions, with the most significant damage absorbed on the left ear and scalp sections, reflecting the sled’s prolonged and violent skid down Canada Olympic Park’s bobsleigh track. included are a pair of orange-and-pink Smith ski goggles worn by Stokes during an earlier heat at the Calgary Games, with a small “Jamaica Bobsleigh Team, Calgary 1988” pin attached to head strap; deterioration to black face padding. Also includes copies of articles chronicling the origin and emergence of Jamaican bobsledding. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Alan Howat, the 1988 Jamaican team captain and manager, in part: “I…first met George Fitch and the Jamaican Bobsleigh team in late 1988 at a trade show where the team were special guests; when I found out they had not been paid by vendors for t-shirt sales during the Olympics I offered to look after their affairs in Calgary and provide housing and logistical support to the athletes. At that point I became a non-sledding member of the team, serving as team captain at race meetings in Calgary and looking after all their business affairs. In the spring of 1989, we received new BMW racing helmets and I stored the old helmets from the Olympics and added the pilot’s (Dudley Stokes’s) helmet & goggles as a memento in my memorabilia collection. This was the helmet Dudley

Stokes wore during the Olympics and bares the scratch marks from the famous crash when he could not get his head and helmet back in the sled. Once the guys started using the new helmets, the old ones were never used again.” Much of the immense popularity of the 1988 Winter Games can be attributed to the unlikely journey of the Jamaican bobsleigh team, a five-man crew comprised of three Jamaican defense force soldiers, a student, and a reggae singer, all of whom had never before experienced snow. Trained by two-time US Olympian Howard Siler, the group used a makeshift, rock-weighted bobsled to practice their push-starts under the tropical sun of Kingston. After months of preparation, the team competed at Innsbruck’s World Cup and finished a surprising 35th out of 41 teams; their success earned them the respect of the International Bobsled Federation, and an invite to Calgary where they quickly became the talk of the Olympic town. Although a crash during a qualifier ended the Jamaican team’s bid for a medal, their incredible underdog story earned worldwide attention, and was later adapted by Walt Disney in the hit 1993 film Cool Runnings. A unique token from the team that took the Calgary Olympics by storm.

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1988

Gorgeous relay torch from the 1988 Seoul Summer Games 9122 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500+ Beautifully designed official 1988 Seoul Olympics torch, constructed of metal, copper, leather, and plastic, measuring 20˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Lee Woo-Sung and manufactured by Korea Explosives Co. Ltd. The handle is wrapped in brown leather with a ring above, inscribed, “Games of the XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988,” in English and Korean. The upper portion of the torch bears a colorful Olympic ring emblem and the top is engraved with an intricate dragon design symbolizing the harmony between East and West; based on the Chinese zodiac, the year 1988 was also the year of the dragon. During the 22–day relay, the Olympic flame traveled from the Greek capital of Athens to Korea’s southernmost point, Jeju Island, before making its way north to Seoul in a 4,167 km relay.

9123 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma Estimate $600+ Official winner’s diploma from the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, 12.25 x 13.75, awarded to Valdemar Urs Novitski for his gold medal in men’s handball as a member of the Soviet Union team. Enclosed in its attractive original folder.

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1992 9124 Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma Estimate $750+ Rare official winner’s diploma from the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, 10.75 x 11, awarded to hockey player Roy LeBlanc for his fourth place finish as part of the American ice hockey team, February 23, 1992. In very good condition, with overall foxing.

US Hockey team ring from the 1992 Albertville Games

9125 Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics USA Hockey Team Ring Estimate $1,000+ A 10K gold 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics ring gifted to members of the United States hockey team. Made by Jostens, approximately size 11.5 and 31.4 grams, the ring features gold Olympic rings set inside a square red amethyst stone on center, and surrounded by raised text, “USA Olympic Hockey Team.” One shank features the USA Hockey team logo, and the other side depicts the 1992 Albertville Games emblem. Includes a Jostens case. Issued by USA Hockey, this attractive ring was awarded to members of the US men’s hockey team, a talented group of collegiate and minor league hockey players who won their first six games before ultimately earning a fourth place finish at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Consisting primarily of players from Massachusetts and Minnesota, the roster included the likes of several future NHL stars like Keith Tkachuk, Bret Hedican, Sean Hill, Ted Donato, and Scott Young.

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1992

9126 Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Chrome-Plated Steel Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Chrome-plated steel, 68 mm, 198 gm, by Renee Mayott and struck by the official French Mint, Monnaie de Paris. The front depicts the Albertville Games emblem encircled with French and English text, “XVI Olympic Winter Games 8-23 February 92, XVI Jeux Olympiques D’hiver 8-23 Fevrier 92”; the reverse depicts a star hanging over the Alps and Olympic rings, encircled with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, Albertville 92.” Includes its original purple paper box.

Barcelona’s sleek 1992 Olympics torch

9127 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000+ Official 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and plastic, measuring 26˝ in length and 7˝ at its widest point, designed by Andre Ricard. The metal body is inscribed in gold text, “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” and bears the emblem of the Games. The sliding red switch to reverse is engraved “000405.” Several nicks and scuffs to the rubber grip. The massive fifty-day relay included nearly 9,500 torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame by foot and bicycle for a total of 5,940 km throughout Spain. An attractive torch with a uniquely modern shape.

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9128 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Burnished Copper Participation Medal

1992

Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Burnished copper, 70 mm, 254 gm. The front is engraved “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” with the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings; the reverse bears an engraved spiral and elongated lightning bolt. Complete with its original maroon pouch.

Scarce five-volume Official Report of the Barcelona Games

9129 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Five-Volume Official Report Estimate $500+ Uncommon five-volume set of the Official Report of the Games of XXV Olympiad Barcelona 1992. Barcelona, Spain: COOB’92, 1992. Hardcovers with slipcases, 9.75 x 12. In overall fine condition. Includes the rare fifth volume with comprehensive results of the 1992 Summer Games. Oversized.

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1992

9130 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Dream Team Basketball Estimate $250+ Unsigned Molten JB-77 Super Bilt B7L official basketball of the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, with gold lettering reading, “Official of the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games.” Another gold stamp indicates that the basketball was approved by FBA in 1992.

9132 Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. Copper, 66 mm x 76 mm, 223 gm, by Morten Kleppan. The front depicts the Lillehammer Games emblem and rings set between ice crystals and pictograms of sporting events, with raised text, “The XVII Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer 1994”; the reverse bears various sports pictograms and the ice crystal design. Complete with original wooden presentation box and Norwegian program from the 1994 Winter Games.

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Trio of gold, silver, and bronze winner’s medals from the Centennial Games 9133 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Set of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winner’s Medals Estimate $8,000+ Immensely appealing set of gold, silver, and bronze winner’s medals from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Conceived by Malcolm Grear Designers and manufactured by Reed and Barton, the medals individually measure 70 mm in diameter and weigh 180 gm (gilt silver), 175 gm (silver), and 165 gm (bronze). The front of each medal, inscribed “XXVI Olympiad Atlanta 1996” with Olympic rings, shows a seated Victory holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with the Coliseum looming in the background. The reverse of each medal, inscribed “Centennial Olympic Games,” features the Atlanta logo and a stylized ‘Quilt of Leaves’ olive branch; only the gilt silver (gymnastics) and bronze (basketball) medals feature event pictograms. All three medals are inscribed on the rim, “Mfg. Sample,” and each include their original green-and-gold ribbon. The medals are housed in an attractive wooden display case laser-cut with the centennial host logo and lined on the interior in black felt (damage to the left hinge area, visible only from the outside back of the case and slightly affecting the operation of the lid, but not at all affecting the attractiveness of the impressive fully-opened display). Preliminary medal design and production for the XXVI Olympiad began in April of 1994, with Malcolm Grear Designers and Reed and Barton selected as two of the five firms chosen from a national pool of 490 to develop the ‘Look of the Games.’ The completed winner’s medals symbolized the Olympic embrace of both the past and the present, with the front of the medal adopting Giuseppe Cassioli’s design for the 1928 Amsterdam Games, and the back incorporating an innovative pictogram design for each respective sport. As the attainment of a single winner’s medal from these illustrious Games remains a daunting task, this unique and brilliantly displayed set of all three prizes exists as a true Olympic rarity.

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1996

Atlanta Summer Games torch signed by its final torchbearer—The Greatest

1996

9134 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch Signed By Muhammad Ali Estimate $3,000+ Official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of gold-plated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75˝ in length and 2.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Peter Mastrogiannis, the wooden handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth, and is signed in black felt tip by Muhammad Ali, who memorably ignited the torch that was lifted by wire into the Olympic cauldron; the torch’s twenty-two reeds, representing every host city of the Olympic Games since 1896, are gathered by bands at the top and bottom, with the top displaying the Atlanta Games logo and the quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band listing all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896. Opposite side of handle bears a stamped authentication serial code, with some darkening to upper reeds. Accompanied by a photo of Ali taken at the time of signing and a certificate of authenticity from Signature Verification Systems. The torch relay was run from April 27 to July 19, 1966, and covered 26,875 km across the United States by over 12,000 torchbearers. Its journey included a trek on the Pony Express, a ride on the Union Pacific Railroad, and the first instance in which an Olympic relay torch made its way into space when it was carried aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as part of STS-78. The lighting of the final torch by Ali has since been remembered as one of the most momentous in Olympic history. Ali won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, but ultimately lost his prize shortly thereafter; Ali was presented with a replacement medal during half-time of a basketball game at the 1996 Games. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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Beautiful ‘heaven and earth’ torch from Atlanta

1996

9135 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500+ Official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of gold-plated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75˝ in length and 2.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Peter Mastrogiannis, the wooden handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth, and the torch’s twenty-two reeds, representing every host city of the Olympic Games since 1896, are gathered by bands at the top and bottom, with the top displaying the Atlanta Games logo and the quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band listing all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896. Trivial scuffing to the bands and reeds. The torch relay was run from April 27 to July 19, 1966, and covered 26,875 km across the United States by over 12,000 torchbearers. Its journey included a trek on the Pony Express, a ride on the Union Pacific Railroad, and the first instance in which an Olympic relay torch made its way into space when it was carried aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as part of STS-78. A highly appealing relay torch from the Centennial Olympic Games. Oversized.

9136 International Olympics Committee 1996 Centennial Torch Estimate $2,000+

Uncommon official International Olympic committee (IOC) centennial torch, constructed of aluminum and wood, measuring 21.75˝in length and 6˝ at its widest point. The main body is ribbed in a fashion similar to the twenty-two reeds found on the Atlanta torch, with a band above the wooden handle engraved with the Olympic rings and all the host cities and their dates since 1896. Trivial wear to the handle, and a dent to the upper rim. This unique torch was lit in Greece on March 30, 1996, and designed specifically for use at an event in Athens hosted by the Hellenic Olympic Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Games. Representatives from each host city since 1896 attended and participated in a torch run inside Athens Olympic Stadium using these torches.

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9137 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $100+ Participation medal issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 60 gm, by Malcolm Grear Designers. The front features the Atlanta Games emblem under raised text, “Games of the XXVI Olympiad”; the reverse bears a quilt of leaves and the raised text, “Centennial, Olympic Games.” Complete with its original velvet pouch and green box.

9138 Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 137 gm. The front features a forest of small trees on a mountain side with a curve denoting a ski slope; the reverse bears the Nagano Games logo and a wreath effect along the rim. Includes its original white paper sleeve with foam holder.

9139 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Silver-Colored Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silver-colored, 50 mm, 69 gm. The front depicts the Sydney Games logo and Olympic rings, and the reverse bears raised text, “The Games of the XXVII Olympiad,” with the rings below; both sides are encircled with a fluid energy motif, a concentric design developed by FHA Image Design intended to symbolize the Olympic rings reflected in Sydney Harbor. Complete with its original plastic case and paper box.

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Limited edition ‘presentation torch’ from the Sydney Summer Olympics 9140 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch Display Estimate $3,500+ Official 2000 Sydney Olympics presentation torch, comprised of steel and aluminum, measuring 30.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Blue Sky Design and manufactured by G. A. & L. Harrington. The beautiful aesthetic of this torch drew inspiration from the Sydney Opera House, the blue of the Pacific Ocean, and the Australian boomerang. The emblem of the Sydney Olympics is featured prominently at the top of the torch. Housed in its official limited edition Olympic Torch Relay display, numbered 1358/2000, the torch’s outer shell has been customized to show the interior butane gas cylinder. The display background details the torch’s evolution, from inspiration and preliminary sketches to technical aspects and the final design. The Sydney Olympic Games were lauded as the best ever held and the torch relay was a massive undertaking, taking place over the course of four months and including a total of 13,400 torchbearers. Augmented by its unique presentation case, this is an incredibly desirable torch from these important Olympic Games. Oversized.

9142 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Volunteers participation medal issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm x 90 mm, 102 gm, by O. C. Tanner. The front depicts an athlete with an outstretched arm, a mountain and the Olympic rings below; the reverse bearing the Delicate Arch, inscribed “Light the fire within,” with a mountain range in the background and the Olympic rings and logo below. Complete with its original O. C. Tanner case.

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2002

Salt Lake City’s 2002 Games— “Light the fire within”

2002

9143 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000+ Official 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, copper, and glass, measuring 32.5˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Axiom Design and manufactured by Coleman. The torch was modeled after an icicle and slightly curved to represent speed and fluidity, with a contrasting dull and polished finish on the handle to represent the meeting of modernity with the past. The handle is engraved with the motto of the games, “Light the fire within,” and a raised emblem of the games appears near the top. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on November 19, 2001, and began the American leg of its journey on December 4 in Atlanta. The route passed through the past host cities in the United States—Atlanta, Lake Placid, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Squaw Valley—over a 21,725 km route. This elegant torch includes its original metal stand. Oversized.

9144 Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000+ Official 2004 Athens Summer Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75˝ in length and 2.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears the Olympic rings and Athens emblem. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on March 25, 2004, and proceeded on a five continent journey that witnessed the torch pass by all the cities that had hosted the Games since 1896, as well as marking the flame’s debut in Africa, India and South America. In total, the torch covered over 84,000 km during its 141 day journey. This elegant torch includes its original shipping tube.

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9145 Athens 2004 Summer Paralympics Torch

2006

Estimate $1,000+ Official 2004 Athens Summer Paralympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75˝ in length and 2.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears a label of the 2004 Paralympics emblem. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 17, 2004, and a total of 705 torchbearers carried the Paralympics flame 410 km through 45 municipalities of Greece. This elegant torch includes its original shipping tube.

9146 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000+ Official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch, constructed of blue techno–polymer–coated aluminum, measuring 31.25˝ in length and 4.5˝ at its widest point. Includes the original gray drawstring bag. Designed by Pininfarina, the shape of the torch was designed to appear like a ski tip, while also representing the monument and symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana. Additionally, the design was intended to replicate the traditional wooden torch, giving the impression that the metal itself catches fire and burns. The middle portion of the torch bears an inscription of the Torino Games emblem with Olympic rings. Starting on December 8, 2005, the Olympic torch relay lasted 75 days and traversed over 11,300 km. In all, a total of 10,001 torchbearers carried the flame until it entered the Olympic Stadium on February 10, 2006. This sleek and dynamic Olympic torch was awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico award, the highest prize from the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art. Oversized.

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2006

9147 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Pewter Participation Medal Estimate $150+ Participation medal issued for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Pewter, 40 mm, 33 gm, by Quatrini. The front depicts the Torino Games emblem with the Aqueduct of Alpignano above; the reverse bears several rays of ice crystals and the Olympic rings and motto below. Complete with its original cardboard and plastic case.

Pristine still-sealed Beijing torch 9148 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500+ Still-sealed official 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics torch, constructed of anodised aluminum and rubber, measuring 28.5˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Lenovo China and Aerospace Science & Industry, and manufactured by Zhongshan Vatti Gas Appliance Stock Co., Ltd. The curved shape of the torch embodies that of both a parchment scroll and a cloud, the latter an ancient decorative element from Chinese art which is found on buildings, sculptures, and furniture. The upper portion of the torch is covered in etched patterns of ‘propitious clouds’ and bears the Beijing logo and Olympic rings; its red color symbolizes the spirit of celebration, enthusiasm, and good fortune. The lower handle portion is inscribed “Beijing 2008,” and is layered with a fine rubber-based varnish, a finish specifically designed to improve grip and replicate the contact of human skin as if the torchbearer were holding a friend’s hand. Sealed and housed in its original Olympic box. The Olympic flame of the 2008 Olympics was lit on March 24, and was carried across the globe by a total of 21,800 torchbearers. Over the course of 130 days, the flame traversed over 85,000 miles, passing through every continent sans Antarctica, and even made its way to the summit of Mount Everest in a specially designed safety lamp. The Beijing torch relay has since become the longest of its kind since the tradition’s inception at the Berlin Games of 1936.

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2010

9149 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 122 gm. The front features the Beijing Games logo over the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, with raised Chinese and English text along the top; the reverse bears five Fuwa mascots over gusts of wind and engraved Chinese and English text, “One World One Dream.” Complete with its original red presentation case.

9150 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Unissued Winner’s Diploma Estimate $200+ Unissued official first-place winner’s diploma from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, 18 x 13.75, made of a luxurious Chinese silk backed by cardstock.

9152 Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $1,200+ Official 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch, constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, measuring 37˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Bombardier, the shape and contours of the torch represent the lines made by snow and ice sports, and is engraved with the motto “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with the Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side. The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. The torch was lit in Olympia on October 22, 2009, and from October 30, 2009, until February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame was carried by over 12,000 runners for over 100 days over a course of 45,000 km of Canadian soil—the longest national relay ever held. This exceptionally sleek torch includes its original limited edition metal stand, numbered 177/250. Oversized.

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2010

9153 Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Silvered Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Athlete’s participation medal issued for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Silvered, 60 mm, 89 gm. The front depicts a unique orca design and the Olympic rings; the reverse bears the Winter Games emblem, graphics inspired by Canada’s natural and cultural diversity, and a raised motto, “With glowing hearts / des plus brillants exploits.” Complete with original case.

Brilliantly crafted torch from the 2012 London Games 9154 London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000+ Sought-after official 2012 London Olympics torch, comprised of metal and aluminum, measuring 31.5˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, and manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal. The gold-colored torch body consists of two envelopes of aluminum alloy perforated with 8,000 circles, a number which matches with both the amount of torchbearers and the United Kingdom relay miles, and features a golden metal logo of the Games near the top. The triangular shape refers to the multiples of three found in the Olympic movement’s values of excellence, friendship, and respect, the Olympic motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’ and London’s hosting of the Games for the third time. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. A truly regal and gorgeous example of an Olympic torch, and a work of art that earned the Design of the Year Award at London’s Design Museum. Oversized.

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Exceedingly rare London 2012 gold medal

9155 London 2012 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $30,000+ Rare winner’s medal issued for the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 85 mm, 433 gm, by David Watkins. The front of the medal features text across the top, “XXX Olympiad London 2012,” above the winged Nike over Panathinaikon Stadium with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse features the emblem of the London Games against an abstract linear background. The purple ribbon is present but detached at the seam, with “London 2012” and the Olympic rings embroidered in white. The event,which is inscribed along the bottom edge of the medal, will be disclosed to the winning bidder. The medal exhibits some dings and scratches. Any winner’s medals from more recent Olympic Games are extremely scarce and this is one of the very first London 2012 gold medals to be publicly offered.

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2012

9156 London 2012 Summer Olympics Cupronickel Participation Medal Estimate $150+ Desirable participation medal issued for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Cupronickel, 38 mm, 42 gm, designed by Gordon Summers. The front features the London 2012 logo; the reverse bears the Olympic rings with engraved text along the top, “The Games of the XXX Olympiad London 2012.” Complete with its original black presentation booklet. Medals from recent Olympic games remain scarce and highly collectable.

The Firebird torch of the Sochi 2014 Olympics

9157 Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and various polymers, measuring 37.5˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, developed by a team of designers led by Vladimir Pirozhkov and Andrei Vodyanik. The torch was modeled after the feather of a Firebird or phoenix, which symbolizes good luck or fortune in Russian folklore, and was immortalized in Igor Stravinsky’s eponymous ballet. The torch’s silver represents winter ice, and the red, the traditional color of Russian sport, denotes the fires kindling in the mountains around the resort. The upper portion bears the Sochi Games logo, with two labels near the handle, one reading “029,” and the other faded but presumedly featuring a second Sochi logo. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 13, 2013, and made its way onto Russian soil on October 7, traveling through all eighty-three regions of the Russian Federation during its five-month and 65,000 km relay. Additionally, other specially designed Sochi torches reached the North Pole, the summit of Mount Elbrus, submerged thirteen meters into Lake Baikal, and another even entered outer space, with cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Rayazansky passing the torch outside the International Space Station. Inspired by the feather that bestows good luck in its purest form upon its bearer, this is a wonderful and uniquely designed torch from the most recent Olympic games. Oversized.

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9158 Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Polished Steel Participation Medal

2016

Estimate $250+ Participation medal issued for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Polished steel, 50 mm, 81 gm. The front features the Sochi emblem and patchwork quilt design of the various cultures of Russia; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and similar design motif. Such recent Olympics material is generally harder to acquire.

Rio torch used in the 2016 relay— one of the first available at auction 9159 Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $6,000+ Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top. Includes the original brown carrying bag, tube, and a custom-made display stand featuring details of the Rio relay itinerary and a map. This torch was used during the Greek leg of the relay, which began in Olympia on April 21 and lasted for one week. After a brief stop in Switzerland, the Olympic flame arrived in Brazil on May 3 and will visit over three hundred of the nation’s towns and cities. The relay will conclude when the last torchbearer lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium on August 5 to officially begin the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. An exceedingly rare opportunity to own an Olympic torch prior to the conclusion of the relay.

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Uncommon collection of 25 Olympic champions

GROUPS

9160 Olympics Autograph Collection Estimate $400+ Appealing collection of twentyfive ink signatures from various Olympic champions, each signed on individual handembellished 6 x 9.5 sheets with affixed (or partially affixed) postage stamps honoring the respective athlete. Olympians include: Tenley Albright, Ercole Baldini, Madeleine Berthod, David Burghley, Chris Brasher, Thomas Courtney, Betty Cuthbert, Ron Delaney, Ugo Frigerio, Lars Hall, Ursula Happe, Bob Mathias, Pat McCormick, Mildred McDaniel, Alain Mimoun, Robert Morrow, Gerald Ouellette, Carlo Pavesi, Norman Read, Murray Rose, Gillian Sheen, Kee Chung Sohn, Terence Spinks, Gholam Takhti, and Hans Winkler. Includes a sheet signed by Brazilian tennis phenom Maria Ester Bueno, as well as an unsigned sheet for Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Didrikson. Collection is housed in a vintage three-ring binder. In overall fine condition.

9162 Winter Olympics Autograph Collection Estimate $200+ Superb assemblage of sixty-three items signed by twenty-one Winter Olympic medalists, consisting primarily of signed photos, advertisements, and postcards, with some inscribed. Signers include: Brian Boitano (3), Tommy Moe (4), Kurt Browning (3), Surya Bonaly (4), Bonnie Blair (10), Elvis Stojko (5), Michelle Kwan (2), Nancy Kerrigan (3), Viktor Petrenko (5), Alberto Tomba (5), Marc Girardelli (4), Dan Jansen (3), Eric Heiden (2), Patrick Ortlieb, Fritz Strobl, Thomas Stangassinger (2), Jean-Claude Killy (2), A. J. Kitt, Pirmin Zurbriggen, Franz Klammer, and Katarina Witt. In overall fine condition.

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9163 Summer Olympics Autograph Collection

GROUPS

Estimate $200+ Uncommon grouping of forty-one items signed by twenty Summer Olympic medalists, consisting primarily of signed photos, advertisements, and postcards, with some inscribed. Signers include: Nadia Comaneci (5), Carl Lewis (6), Shannon Miller (3), Greg Louganis (2), Mark Spitz, Florence Griffith Joyner, Jim Ryan, Mary Lou Retton (4), Janet Evans (2), Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Frank Shorter (2), Edwin Moses, Sebastian Coe (2), Grete Waitz, Bruce Jenner (2), Billy Mills (2), Francie Larrieu-Smith, Amanda Beard, Michael Johnson (2), and Linford Christie. Also included is a signed photo of IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch. In overall fine condition.

9164 Olympic Credentials Collection Estimate $250+ Collection of six press and visitor credentials for various Olympic Games, including: 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics; 1972 Munich Summer Olympics; 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics; 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics; 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics; and 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

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Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10)

calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the

property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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