RR Auction: January 2018 Olympics Memorabilia

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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 vivid 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 struck 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 15 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.

OLYMPICS AUCTION

Bidding begins January 11th. Bidding will close January 18th.

As the world looks forward to the upcoming Winter Games in PyeongChang, RR Auction is proud to present another installment in our series of Olympic auctions. Beginning with several medals from the 1900 Exposition Universalle in Paris, which played host to the second Modern Olympics, this catalog focuses on the artifacts that tell the story of the Olympic Games over the past 118 years. Offering a host of medals, torches, autographs, and other memorabilia, the variety of material will appeal to both long-time collectors and those new to the genre.

Among the highlights are a magnificent 1904 St. Louis official’s participation medal, a stunning 1924 Paris winner’s vase, a 1936 Garmisch second-place silver medal, a sought-after 1988 Calgary torch, an unissued bronze medal from Sochi 2014, participation medals from nearly every Modern Olympiad, and a torch used at the beginning of the relay for the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.

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Ultra-rare ‘service card’ and desirable ‘shooting’ medal for the 1900 Summer Olympics

1900

3001 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Service Card and Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for ‘Shooting’ Estimate $1,500+ An exceedingly rare unissued light green ‘Service Card’ provided at the ‘Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900’ for ‘Concours d’Exercices Physiques et de Sports [Competitions of Physical Exercises and Sports],’ which reads, (translated): “This card gives access to the special enclosures of all the physical and sporting competitions of the Exhibition, the entrance to the Exhibition remaining subject to ordinary conditions. The General Delegate of Sports.” Also includes a 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. Includes the original dark maroon paper box. An attractive and sought-after medal by itself, this silvered bronze ‘shooting’ prize is enhanced by the extremely desirable additions of the original paper box and the rarely encountered service card, the latter of which we are offering for the very first time. Anything from the 1900 Olympics that refers to “Concours d’Exercices Physiques et Sports,” which is what the 1900 Olympics were officially called, is extremely rare.

3002 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Jury Plaque Estimate $1,000+ Gorgeous silvered plaque from the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle and 2nd Olympic Games, measuring 3 x 5, featuring a raised artistic rendition of a Greek goddess seated on a throne, holding a long horn which rests on her knee and clutching a palm of victory near her breast, engraved below, “Jury,” with raised numerals at the top indicating the year, “1900.” The engraved designer and maker’s marks on the front read, “L. Botte’e, No. 255, Christofle,” and the reverse is blank. This rare and spectacular plaque would have been presented to one of the judges presiding over the Exposition Universelle and Olympic Games. The 1900 Summer Olympics were held in Paris as a part of the Wolds’ Fair and were the first Games to admit women athletes. With the beautiful relief portrait of the Greek goddess—an appropriate image, considering the origin of the Olympics—and elegantly curved and sculpted edges, this is a magnificent and early 1900 Olympic display piece.

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Parisian jury badge from the 1900 Games 3003 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Silvered Bronze Jury Lapel Badge Estimate $800+ Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, manufactured by Christofle of Paris, measures 23 mm x 38 mm, with button closure on reverse. Front of the badge depicts Fame seated on a throne, a palm branch in her right hand and a trumpet in her left, “1900” to the top, “Jury” to the bottom, and the artist’s name along the right edge, “L. Bottee.”

These jury badges were used for all events at the Exposition (including the Olympic sports events), and are recognized as the first metal Olympic Games participation badges.

3004 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Bronze Award Medal Estimate $200+ Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 96 gm, by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with tablet below issuing the medal to “L. LeGrand.” Stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Bronze.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its brilliant Art Nouveau style, this uncommon award exists as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals.

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1900

3005 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Gilt Bronze Award Medal Estimate $500+ Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics.

Gilt bronze, 63.5 mm, 105 gm, by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with tablet reading “A. Dougill & Co., Limited.” Stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Bronze.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its brilliant Art Nouveau style, this uncommon award exists as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals.

Scarce gilt silver Chaplain medal from the 1900 Paris Exposition 3006 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Gilt Silver Medal Estimate $600+ Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63.5 mm, 110 gm, by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with the tablet below reading: “Societe Generale et Unique des Ciments de La Porte de France.” Stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Argent.” Includes the original leather presentation case with medal slip, “No. 53478, Classe 106, Nature de la recompense.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its brilliant Art Nouveau style, this gilt silver award exists as one of the scarcest and most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals.

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3007 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Silver Medal

1900

Estimate $400+ Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 112 gm, by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with tablet below issuing the medal to “H. Butler.” Stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Argent.” Includes the original leather presentation case, with lid detached but present. Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections.

With its brilliant Art Nouveau style and exceptional polish, this uncommon award exists as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals.

3008 Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Silvered Bronze Medal Estimate $300+ Striking non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 63.5 mm, 93 gm, by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with tablet below issuing the medal to “L. Pacot.”

Stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Bronze.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its classic Art Nouveau style, this uncommon award exists as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals.

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3009 St. Louis 1904 Gilt ‘Uniface’ Grand Prize Exposition Medal Estimate $300+ Uncommon ‘grand prize’ uniface shield emblem issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gilt bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 87 gm, designed

by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Grand Prize, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; reverse of emblem is bare with the exception of a short threaded rivet.

Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime.

3010 St. Louis 1904 Grand Prize Exposition Medal Estimate $300+ Rare ‘grand prize’ shield medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 152 gm, designed

by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Grand Prize, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Includes the original maroon presentation case. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. The rarest of all Exposition medals, the 1906 Engraver’s Notebook indicates that a total of 3,300 Grand Prize medals were awarded in St. Louis, a number considerably lower than the listed 9,000 gold, 11,550 silver, 10,000 bronze, and 6,000 commemorative medals.

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Immensely rare 1904 St. Louis official’s participation medal

3011 St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Official’s Participation Medal/Badge Estimate $20,000+

Extremely rare official’s participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New York. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA, 1904,” features an idealized nude athlete mid-stride with a laurel branch in his hand; the reverse features the lengthy text, “1803, Universal Exposition Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits,” encircled by ivy leaves with the shield emblems of St. Louis, France, and USA. Topped with a loop, this type of medal was originally suspended from a colorful ribbon and issued only to officials to be worn as a badge; those issued to athletes were identical, but lacked the loop and instead had an entirely plain edge.

The 1904 St. Louis is the rarest and most coveted of all Olympic participation medals.

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1904 3012 St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Winner’s Ribbon and Clasp Estimate $800+ Very rare copper bar and clasp with raised text, “1904, Universal Exposition, Olympic Games, St. Louis,” and original attached red, white, and blue ribbon. The piece measures 47 mm x 42 mm, and weighs 8 gm. This bar and ribbon would have been attached to a winner’s medal from one of the many “Olympic” events contested at the 1904 Games.

In addition to official Olympic events, sports contests in Collegiate, YMCA, AAU, and other divisions were also categorized as “Olympic” at the time, though they are not recognized as Olympic today.

Beautiful silvered steward’s badge from London 1908 3013 London 1908 Summer Olympics Steward’s Badge Estimate $2,000+ Handsome ‘Steward’ badge from the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Steward.” A wonderfully attractive badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

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1908

3014 London 1908 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $800+ Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 60 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 edge, “Vaughton.” Presented to officials and VIPs, this bronze version of the medal is far scarcer than the pewter version given to athletes.

3015 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 edge, “Vaughton.”

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3016 London 1908 Summer Olympics Silver Participation Medal Estimate $1,200+ Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 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 edge, “Vaughton.” Includes its original blue leather case, reading, “Olympic Games of London. 1908.” Presented to select officials and VIPs, this silver version of the medal is far scarcer than the pewter version given to athletes.

3017 London 1908 Summer Olympics Commemorative Exposition Plaque Estimate $800+ Scarce commemorative plaquette issued for the Franco-British Exhibition, which was held in conjunction with the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 mm x 62 mm, 61 gm, by Louis Bottee. The front depicts an allegorical female figure with her finger pointed ahead and a cornucopia at her feet, with factories in the distance; the reverse depicts a tree, hammer and anvil, Rod of Asclepius, and a thistle, with text reading: “Comite Francais des Expositions a l’Etranger,” inscribed along the bottom, “A M. Charles Berard, Attache d’Ambassade, Londres - 1908.” Complete with its gorgeous black leather presentation case, gilt stamped on the cover: “Comite des Expositions a l’Etranger. Exposition Franco-Britannique de Londres, 1908.”

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3018 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1912

Estimate $1,500+ Rare participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 51 mm, 55 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. This is a rare bronze—only 100 were struck.

3019 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics King Gustaf Merit Medal Estimate $200+ Uncommon miniature King Gustav V merit medal issued in honor of the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics, 2 gm, 12.5 mm x 19 mm, with original light blue-and-yellow striped ribbon. Designed by Adolf and Erik Lindberg, the front shows King Gustav V in profile with the text, “Gustav V Sveriges Konung”; the reverse depicts the Three Crowns of Sweden and laurel and palm branches, with the text, “Femte Olympiaden Stockholm 1912.”

These medals were presented to members of the Swedish and foreign Royal families, members of the international and Swedish Olympic Committee, official representatives of competing nations, as well as to various officials and Swedish prize-winners at the Games. This particular miniature King Gustav V merit medal is considerably scarcer than its larger brethren.

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3020 Stockholm 1912 Olympic Silver Participant Plaquette Presented in Paris Estimate $500+ Scarce plaquette presented to 1912 United States Olympic Team members at the inauguration of Pommery Park in France, the seat of the International Olympic Committee, on July 23, 1912. Silver, 70 mm x 44 mm, 72 gm, by Andre Mery. The front depicts a wide view of the Reims park, a figure of a Greek athlete, and a tablet, which reads: “Reception du Team, Olympique American, 23 Juillet 1912”; the reverse shows a beautiful city view and an engraved tablet: “800 Metres, 1er, D. S. Caldwell.” Stamped “Argent” on an edge. Includes the original brown paper box. American runner David Story Caldwell finished fourth in the 800 meter at the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics on July 8, 1912; two weeks later Caldwell earned this plaquette when he took first in the event at the Pommery Park exhibition.

3021 IOC 1914 Pierre de Coubertin Bronze Medal Estimate $400+ Rare Pierre de Coubertin plaquette presented by the International Olympic Committee in honor of the 20th anniversary of the reestablishment of the Olympic Games.

Bronze, 51 mm x 70 mm, 94 gm, by Heinrich Kautsch. The front depicts Coubertin in a bust-length profile pose above a tablet with raised text, “A Pierre de Coubertin, XX Anniversaire du Retablissement des Olympiades, Le Comite International Olympique”; the reverse shows the goddess Victory holding a laurel branch over a legend listing several IOC Congress meetings and their subsequent Olympic Games, which concludes with “Lausanne 1913, Paris 1914, Berlin 1916.” Stamped “Bronze” on an edge. Berlin was selected as the host city during the 14th IOC Session in Stockholm on July 4, 1912, but the 1916 Summer Olympics were eventually canceled due to the outbreak of World War I.

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3022 Berlin 1916 Summer Olympic Trials Winner’s Medal

1920

Estimate $200+ Winner’s medal issued for the German Olympic trials prior to the canceled Berlin 1916 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 50 mm, 54 gm. The front features a bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany; the reverse reads (translated), “The Winner in the Olympic Trial Contest,” with “The German Committee for the Olympic Games” around the perimeter. The 1916 Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany, but were eventually canceled due to the outbreak of World War I. Any memorabilia related to the 1916 Olympiad is thus quite uncommon.

3023 Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Merit Medal

3024 Pair of Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Programs

Estimate $300+

Estimate $300+

Uncommon miniature King Albert I merit medal issued in honor of the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics, 3 gm, 12.5 mm x 19 mm, with original red-and-white striped ribbon. The front shows King Albert I in profile with the text, “Albert Roi des Belges”; the reverse depicts the Coat of Arms of Belgium with the text, “VIIth Olympiad, Anvers 1920.” These medals were presented to members of the Belgian and foreign Royal families, members of the international and Belgian Olympic Committee, official representatives of competing nations, as well as to various officials and Belgian prizewinners at the Games.

Pair of vintage programs for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics: an official program in French, 5.75 x 8.25, which lists various events, athletes, and advertisements, and features scattered pencil notations; a general program for “Rules and Regulations” and “Committees,” 101 pages, 5.25 x 8.5, which lists rules, guidelines, and prizes for events like Athletics, Gymnastics, Weights and Dumb-bells, Fencing, Greco-Roman and Catch Wrestling, Boxing, Running Deer Shooting, Rowing, Swimming, Cycling, and more. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered wear from use, including creases and small tears, with some tape to binding.

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From the collection of the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee 3025 Frederick Rubien’s 1920 American Olympic Committee Secretary Pin Estimate $1,000+ Beautiful 14K gold 1920 American Olympic Committee Secretary pin by Dieges & Clust from the collection of Frederick Rubien, 25 mm x 25 mm, featuring a banner across the top with raised letters, “Secretary,” a cut-out “1920,” and the enameled letters “AOC,” above an enameled patriotic shield. The reverse is marked “14K, Dieges & Clust.” Frederick W. Rubien was the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee and a leader in the promotion of amateur athletics in the United States. The 1920 Summer Olympics were held in Antwerp, Belgium; as part of his role as secretary of the American Olympic Committee, Rubien served on the USA Team Selection Committee for the Games. The United States topped the medal board, taking home 41 gold medals—more than doubling the gold medal count of the runner-up, Sweden.

3026 Frederick Rubien’s Olympic Cufflinks Estimate $500+ Handsome pair of 14K gold cufflinks from the collection of Frederick Rubien, featuring colorful enameled Olympic rings linked with thin chains to plates engraved on the face with his initials, “F.W.R.” The backs of the initialed panels are marked “585,” indicating 14K gold. Frederick W. Rubien was the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee and a leader in the promotion of amateur athletics in the United States.

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Rare and sought-after bronze medal from the first Winter Games

3027 Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Third Place Bronze Winner’s / Participation Medal Estimate $10,000+

Exceedingly rare medal from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, which was issued as the bronze medal to third-place winners and also used as the participation medal of the Games.

Bronze, 55 mm, 69 gm, by Raoul Benard, Paris. The front features a victorious athlete holding ice skates and skis high in the air with the Alps in the background; the reverse is inscribed at length in French, “Chamonix Mont-Blanc Sports D’Hiver, 25 Janvier–5 Fevrier 1924, Organises par le Comite Olympique Francais sous le haut patronage du Comite International Olympique a l’occasion de la celebration de la VIII Olympiade [Chamonix Mont-Blanc Winter Sports, 25 January–5 February 1924, Organized by the French Olympic Committee under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad].” Complete with its black presentation box.

The 1924 Chamonix Games were the very first Winter Olympics and a total of sixteen nations were represented. The participation medal of the Chamonix 1924 Winter Games is identical to the Olympiad’s third place bronze winner’s medal, a unique distinction across all Olympic medals; it subsequently exists as one of the very rarest commemoration prizes, equal to other coveted participatory rarities from Olympic Games in St. Louis (Summer 1904), Lake Placid (Winter 1932), and Stockholm (Summer 1956). Only 294 athletes participated, making any Chamonix medal very rare.

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1924

3028 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Bronze Participant Plaquette for Shooting Estimate $400+ Uncommon plaquette issued for shooting matches at the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm x 51 mm, 90 gm, by Heinrich Kautsch.

The front depicts the Reims athletic site with shooting event buildings; the reverse features an empty tablet with laurel and oak branches and a six-line legend, (translated) “27 Competitions, National and International Shooting, Olympic Matches, from 7 to 22 June 1924, Organized by the Shooting Company of Reims.”

Rare French Olympic Committee badge from the 1924 Paris Games 3029 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics C.O.F. Badge Estimate $4,000+ Exceptional French Olympic Committee official’s badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 34 mm x 44 mm, featuring the Olympic rings and Paris emblem surrounded by text in white and gold: “Officiel, VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924.” Above the emblem is “C. O. F. [Comite Olympique Francais]” and the reverse is stamped “3263.” Attached to the screw-back closure is the original red-whiteand-blue ribbon, 38 mm x 101 mm, with gold lettering: “Comite Olympique Francais.” A scarce and very attractive official’s badge from the eighth Olympic Summer Games, made all the more desirable by the presence of its rare tricolored ribbon.

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3030 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1924

Estimate $300+ Handsome 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.

3031 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Gilt Official Commemorative Medal

3032 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Badge

Estimate $300+

Estimate $300+

Lovely official commemorative medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 60 mm, 83 gm, by Arthus Bertrand. The front features a beautiful raised profile of Marianne, national symbol of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap, encircled with the text, “Republique Francaise”; the reverse bears laurel branches, a central blank tablet, and raised text, “VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924.”

Stamped “Bronze” on an edge. Includes bottom half of maroon paper box.

Official participation badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 35 mm x 42 mm, marked on the reverse, “7157.”

The handsome badge features the Olympic rings at the top with “Concurrent [Competitor]” below, and a red enameled border with gray lettering, “VIIIe Olympiade - Paris - 1924.”

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Absolutely stunning 1924 Paris Olympics winner’s vase

3033 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Sevres Vase Estimate $10,000+

Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13˝ tall and 5.5˝ at its widest point. This splendid vase was designed by M. O. Guillonet and executed

by Bracquemond at the world famous porcelain factory of Sevres, and features golden laurel branches hand-painted on a French blue background. It features four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green, with the events depicted being sailing, shooting, tennis, and cycling. The bottom bears the appropriate maker’s marks. This beautiful piece originates from the collection of Frederick W. Rubien, the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee and a leader in the promotion of amateur athletics in the United States.

At the suggestion of the French Olympic Committee, these vases were developed to be given to the first place winners as a ‘special souvenir.’ Several different variations were produced to accommodate the many different sports, and they were presented by the Paris City Council to gold medal winners in individual events only; a small number were reserved for dignitaries and institutions. Surviving examples of these stunning trophy vases are of the utmost rarity, and this is an exceptionally well-preserved specimen.

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Gorgeous 1924 silver medal, the first to feature the Olympic rings 3034 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $8,000+ 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.

3035 Prague 1925 International Olympic Congress Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the Prague 1925 Eighth International Olympic Congress. Silvered bronze, 45 mm, 49 gm.

The front features a view of the Charles Bridge and Hradschin Castle encircled within raised text, “Mezina’rodni Kongress Olympijsky, Praha 1925”; the reverse bears an oak branch with rings and scroll bearing the Olympic motto encircled by raised text, “Congres Olympique International, Prague 1925.” Complete with its rare original box, with a “Karnet - Kysely, Praha - XI” label on the bottom; corners of the box top are split.

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1928

3036 St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $800+ 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 horsedrawn 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.

3037 St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Participation Medal and Badge Estimate $1,500+ Pair of items issued at the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. The first is a participation medal, 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. The second item is an official athlete’s badge, diameter of 31 mm, featuring a blue border with black text, “2es Jeux Olympiques d´hiver St.Moritz 1928 IXe Olympiade,” and a central design of the Olympic rings below a green banner, “Concurrent.” The reverse is stamped “895,” with raised manufacturer text above, “Huguenin Freres & Co., Le Locle, Suisse.”

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3038 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1928

Estimate $200+ Elaborate 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.

3039 Large Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Candy Tin Estimate $300+ Superb vintage Van Melle’s Toffees candy tin commemorating the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures approximately 6 x 9.75 x 6, with the four sides and cover featuring wonderful color illustrations of athletes performing in various Olympic events. Manufactured

by Van Melle’s Confectionary Works, Breskens–Holland. In very good to fine condition, with some dents and overall scattered rusting. In spite of its flaws, this candy tin remains an attractive Olympic display piece.

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The collection of a Dutch discus thrower

3040 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Participation Medal and Collection of Gerrit Eijsker Estimate $500+

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Three items from the collection of Dutch discus thrower Gerrit Eijsker, who finished in 24th place at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics: his participation medal issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, bronze, 55 mm, 62 gm, by J. C. Wienecke; his participation badge for the 1928 Games, 30 mm x 37 mm, reading, “IXe Olympiade Amsterdam, 1928, Concurrent [9th Olympics, Amsterdam, 1928, Competitor]”; and his participation medal from the UK Amateur Athletic Association Championship, 38 mm, 29 gm, by Phillips Aldershot, engraved on the reverse, “Standard Discus, 115 ft., G. Eysker, 1929.” The 1929 medal is complete with its original presentation box. Also includes a modern photo print of Eijsker at the 1928 Olympics.

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3041 Frederick Rubien’s Watch Fob and Letter from Douglas MacArthur

1932

Estimate $200+ Two items from the collection of Frederick Rubien: his personal gold-tone watch fob, marked inside the latch, “Kreisler Quality USA, Gold Cont .025,” measuring 18˝ long, featuring art deco block letters along the chain, “F. W. Rubien”; and a TLS to Rubien from Douglas MacArthur, who served as president of the American Olympic Committee during the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, one page, Headquarters Philippine Department letterhead, October 28, 1929, in part: “I have just received your letter of September 20th embodying the report of the final action taken by you in winding up the affairs of the Olympic Committee. You have handled this as you have handled everything else—in a splendid and efficient manner—and deserve great praise for the thoroughness with which you have settled all of the final annoying details. I thought the report was very fine, and the expense was well justified by the result. I was sorry indeed to hear of the death of Colonel Mills. He was a splendid gentleman and the Olympic Committee has lost a good friend. Let me take this opportunity to once more thank you for the able, loyal, and devoted help which you have so unstintedly given me during my connection with the Olympic Association. Without your help I would have had the greatest possible difficulty in fulfilling my functions.” The letter has been laminated and sealed against a wooden 10 x 12 plaque, which has a warped and peeling top layer. Frederick W. Rubien was the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee and a leader in the promotion of amateur athletics in the United States; he helped to compile the 1928 American Olympic Committee Report, which features short prefatory articles by both Rubien and MacArthur.

Beautiful gilt contestant’s badge from the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Games 3042 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Contestant Badge Estimate $3,000+ Rare gilt contestant badge issued for the Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics, 36 mm, 17 gm, featuring enameled Olympic rings at center with “Contestant” inscribed in a red tablet below, encircled by the text, “III Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid, 1932.” The reverse is numbered “140” and marked “Robbins Co., Attleboro,” and retains its screw-back closure. A stunning example that remains in superb condition.

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Handsome participation medal from the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics— America’s first Winter Games

1932

3043 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $8,000+ Scarce 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 depicting winter events, with scenes of curling and dogsledding below. Top edge is 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.

3044 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Group Lot Estimate $400+ Four items relating to the third Olympic Winter Games, including: a blue felt patch, 6.5˝ in diameter, featuring the multicolored Olympic rings and white text, “Olympics, 1932”; a green 3.75 x 2.5 ticket stub for the “III Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid 1932,” issued for “Morning, Feb. 5, Adult Standing–Room,” with ticket number “0107”; an official program, 5.25 x 7.5, sixteen pages, with front cover showing a ski jumper soaring over a map of the United States; and an official souvenir book, 9.75 x 12.75, sixty pages, with front cover showing a skier against a blue sky and white mountains, his ski poles adorned with flags of the competing countries. In overall fine condition.

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3045 Rare Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Badge Estimate $3,000+ Rare official’s badge issued for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Silvered, 38 mm x 89 mm, 19 gm, manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark.

The medal features the Olympic rings over shield and laurel branch, and is engraved “Xth Olympiad Los Angeles,” with designation below, “Official.” The badge is suspended from a small ribbon with Olympic colors and an upper pin engraved: “Xth. Olympiad.”

3046 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Uncommon participation medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 69 mm, 147 gm, by Julio Kilenyi. The front depicts an athlete standing with an unfurled Olympic flag reading “Xth Olympiad 1932.” The reverse features two seated female figures supporting the shield of the United States under raised text, “Los Angeles, California”; the figure on the left is holding an olive branch, and the other rests her hand on a shield bearing the seals of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles. Edge bears the engraved maker’s mark of the mint, “Whitehead–Hoag.” Complete with its original brown cardboard presentation box lined with form-fitting tan velvet.

Handsome presentation volume of the 1932 Official Report 3047 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics VIP Official Report Estimate $600+ Rare book: Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932, Official Report.

First edition. Los Angeles: Xth Olympiade Committee of the Games of Los Angeles, U.S.A. 1932, Ltd, 1933. Leatherbound hardcover, 9.75 x 12.5, 814 pages. Book condition: VG-/ None, with cracked joints, substantial wear to exterior, and an ownership inscription to free end page; the interior is clean, crisp, and in fine condition. This beautiful special presentation edition of the official report, published in a deluxe binding of full brown calf, was given to VIPs. It is an exhaustive and extensively illustrated chronicle of the Games, covering everything from the planning stages of the event to the athletic competitions themselves.

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Winner’s medal from the 1936 Winter Maccabiah

1936

3048 Czechoslovakia 1936 Winter Maccabiah Games Third Place Winner’s Medal Estimate $3,000+ Third-place winner ’s medal issued for the 1936 Maccabiah Games in Banska Bystrica, Czechoslovakia. Bronze, 65 mm, 94 gm. The front of the medal portrays a welcoming figure with open arms over a ski jumper and figure skater, encircled by a Czech legend of the games. The tablet below is engraved, “III, Stafety.” The reverse features a large Star of David surrounded by Hebrew legends. The Maccabiah Games, sometimes called the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ are an international Jewish multi-sport event now held in the summer every four years. The 1936 Games were the second, and final, edition of the Winter Maccabiah, and over 2,000 athletes from twelve nations participated. The Maccabiah were canceled with the advent of World War II, but successfully resumed in 1950. A unique medal from an historic pre-war Jewish athletic competition.

3049 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $1,200+ Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm,

by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, GarmischPartenkirchen,” 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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Extremely rare 1936 Garmisch second-place silver

3050 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $35,000+

Rare winner’s medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Silver, 100 mm, 325 gm, struck by Deschler and Sohn of Munich, Germany, and designed by Richard Klein. The front features a female holding a victory wreath and riding a triga on an arch above winter sports equipment, with raised text, “Garmisch-Partenkirchen”; the reverse shows the Olympic rings encircled with raised text, “IV Olympische, Winterspiele 1936.” Edge is stamped “990 Silver.”

Only 755 athletes competed in these games, with a total of 36 gold, 36 silver, and 36 bronze medals minted. Any Garmisch winner’s medal is therefore exceedingly scarce and desirable.

In addition to their high rarity, the Garmisch winner’s medals are among the largest and most impressive of all Olympic prize medals ever awarded. This example is the only Garmisch silver we have ever offered—a truly spectacular medal.

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Sought-after 1936 Berlin torch— the first-ever relay

1936

3051 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000+ 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, “FackelStaffel, Lauf, OlympiaBerlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” The underside of the torch top is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl.” Some mild scattered scratches to top platform and handle. 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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1936 3053 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Press Badge Estimate $200+ Press ribbon issued for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. Bronze, 43 mm x 114 mm, 13 gm, manufactured by Lauer, featuring the Olympics rings over the Brandenburg Gate.

The front is engraved “XL Olympiade Berlin 1936, Presse.” Includes the original red and yellow ribbon.

3054 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $800+ 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, and the name of the designer on the outer edge. Includes its original red paper case, with the rims to lid and lower portion partially detached; case retains its bright color.

Also accompanied by a German certificate from the organization committee for the 1936 Summer Olympics, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, August 16, 1936, in full (translated): “We would like to thank you for your participation in the Olympic Games,” signed at the top and bottom by two Olympic officials.

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3055 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Sternflug Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the international aviation rally held just prior to the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm, 133 gm, by Otto Placzek.

The front depicts an eagle in flight, reading “Internationaler Stern-Flug [International StarFlight]”; the reverse features the Olympic bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings, encircled with text, “XI - Olympiade - Berlin - 1936.” Quite a few countries had participants in the rally, in which pilots flew their planes to Berlin to help inaugurate the Games.

Headlined by Owens, five athletes from America’s legendary 1936 Olympic team 3056 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics: American Athletes Signed Postcard Estimate $600+ Vintage color 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard depicting the flags of the countries competing in the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Jesse Owens, U.S.A.,” “Ken Carpenter, USA,” “Fritz Pollard, Jr., U.S.A, 110 m. hurdles,” “Mack Robinson, 200 meters, U.S.A.,” and “Dave Albritton.” In very good condition, with a tape-reinforced crease to the right side, and light scattered staining. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A phenomenal cast of signatures representing five of America’s top competitors in the highly publicized athletic events. Owens became a hero for the ages with his legendary performance at the Games, amassing a total of four gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m, long jump, and 4x100 m relay. Robinson, the older brother of baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, placed second in the 200 m; Carpenter brought home gold in the discus; Pollard earned the bronze in the 110 m hurdles; and Albritton took the silver in the high jump.

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1940 3057 Jesse Owens Signed Photograph Estimate $200+ Glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Owens sprinting during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, signed and inscribed later in black felt tip, “To Larry, My best to you always— Jesse Owens, 36 Olympics.” Double-matted and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 16 x 20.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Beautiful badge from the canceled 1940 Tokyo Games 3058 Frederick Rubien’s Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics Badge Estimate $3,000+ Rare official’s badge for the canceled Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics, from the collection of Frederick Rubien. Set on a mauve 65 mm rosette, the silvered and enameled pin, 30 mm in diameter, shows the Olympic rings against Mount Fuji, and reads, “XII Olympiad, Tokyo 1940.” Complete with its wooden presentation box, imprinted on the lid, “The Organizing Committee of the XIIth Olympiad, Tokyo 1940.” The silk liner pad inside the box lid is present but detached.

Frederick W. Rubien was the longtime secretary of the American Olympic Committee and a leader in the promotion of amateur athletics in the United States.

The start of the second Sino–Japanese War on July 7, 1937, raised the question among both the Japanese and the international community whether Tokyo still remained a logical Olympic host city. As the Japanese war effort continued to mount, the Games were forfeited to Helsinki, Finland, the runner-up in the original bidding process, but were soon suspended indefinitely following the outbreak of World War II. A solemn remembrance from Tokyo’s lost 1940 Olympics.

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1948

3059 Pierre de Coubertin Silver Plaque

3061 London 1948 Summer Olympics Participation Medal

Estimate $400+

Estimate $200+

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

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.” A loop was later attached to the top.

3060 St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $600+ Participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 40 mm, 25 gm,

by Emil Wiederkehr. The front depicts a symbolic figure of the goddess Victory against a mountain backdrop; the reverse features the Olympic rings above text, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, St. Moritz, 1948,” against a snowflake background.

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3062 London 1948 Summer Olympics Yachting Participation Badge

1952

Estimate $200+ Uncommon participant badge issued at the London 1948 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, with a 33 mm long ribbon. The badge depicts the bridge and palace of Westminster with raised text, “XIV Olympiad, London 1948,” and the Olympic rings below; the yellow ribbon attached to bottom reads “Yachting.” Sailing/yachting at the XIV Olympiad consisted of five events—Firefly, Star, Swallow, Dragon, and 6 Metre—and saw the United States take home four medals, the most of any country.

3064 Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm, by Kauko Rasanen. The front depicts the heads of two laureate athletes superimposed over the Olympic Stadium, with raised text, “Helsinki 1952”; the reverse bears male and female athletes holding torches over the Olympic rings, with raised text above, “XV Olympia.”

A distinctly noble example of the Olympic medal. Includes the original paper box.

3063 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.

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1952

Sought-after winner’s gold from the 1952 Helsinki Games

3065 Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $15,000+ Winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916M” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. While the gilding is quite worn in several areas, it remains present in the low-relief details, accentuating this handsome and classic design. With just 320 of these first-place prize medals issued at the Helsinki Games, this is an uncommon and sought-after example.

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Floyd Patterson’s fight-worn and training-used trunks 3066 Floyd Patterson’s Boxing Trunks Estimate $2,500+ Two pairs of Floyd Patterson’s personally-worn Everlast boxing trunks, one fight-worn and one training-used, including: fightworn white satin trunks trimmed in black, no size label, with faded “Everlast” label at front center waistband, used in one of Patterson’s fights during the early 1950s; and green satin trunks trimmed in white, size medium, with “Everlast” label at front center waistband, used by Patterson while preparing for fights in the early 1970s. In overall very good condition, with considerable wear from use and aforementioned fading to the Everlast label on the fight-used trunks. Provenance: The Floyd Patterson Collection, Lelands, Spring 2013. Accompanied by a letter of provenance for the white-and-black fight-worn trunks signed by Patterson’s widow, Janet Patterson, in part: “Offered here are a pair of boxing trunks used in one of fights in the early 1950’s. The trunks are white satin with black trim and have an Everlast label at front center waistband. The trunks show heavy wear with substantial wear and fading of the Everlast label. Cannot be attributed to a specific fight…Very little actual fight equipment of this great warrior of the ring has survived, so here is your chance.” The letter of provenance for the green trunks has been misplaced, but a printout of the original auction listing is included. After winning the gold medal as a middleweight in the 1952 Summer Olympics at Helsinki, Patterson turned pro and made his way up the ranks throughout the 1950s. His most famous professional bouts came as a heavyweight against Ingemar Johansson and Sonny Liston in the late 1950s and early 1960s. After first losing to Johansson, Patterson defeated him twice to take and defend the world heavyweight title; Liston then defeated Patterson in two fights to win and retain the heavyweight crown.

3067 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $400+ Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Bronze, 45 mm, 48 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.” Includes the original orange presentation box. A desirable example of the dramatic Cortina commemoration medal as awarded to athletes.

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1956

1956

Scarce complete 1956 Cortina torch— from the second Winter relay

3068 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $20,000+ Official 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvercolored 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.” Complete with its original burner wick and triangular patch, reading, “Coni - Final, Belluno, 59, Staffetta Trasporto, Fiaccola Olimpica,” indicating the portion of the relay where this torch was carried—Belluno, close to Cortina itself. 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.

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1956

3069 Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Poster Estimate $1,500+ Magnificent color 24 x 39 poster designed by John Sjovard for the Equestrian Games of the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. The poster depicts a classical rider atop a rearing horse, with Olympic rings and information in the lower border, “Equestrian Games of the XVIth Olympiad, 1956, Stockholm, 10th–17th June.” Printed by Esselte, Stockholm. Framed to a slightly larger size. The main 1956 Summer Games were held in Melbourne, Australia, but the equestrian events could not be held there due to quarantine regulations; Stockholm was chosen as the alternative site. The equestrian events began in June, nearly six months earlier than the official opening ceremonies in Melbourne.

3070 Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $2,500+ 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 cohosted 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.

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1956

3071 Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ Participation medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 63 mm, 105 gm, by Andor Meszaros. The front depicts the Olympic motto encircled by pairs of athletes following the march of a flag-bearer; the reverse bears the Melbourne coat of arms and Olympic rings, with raised text along the top, “Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956.”

3072 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Disney Flag Plaque Estimate $800+ Scarce metal plaque originally affixed to one of the thirty aluminum flagpoles lining the Tower of Nations area at the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. The curved plaque, 6 x 9.75, features the Olympic rings to upper portion and the Squaw Valley emblem with laurel branches to lower, with central raised text reading: “This Official Olympic Flagpole Was Used at Squaw Valley, California in the Pageantry Ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games Held in February 18–28, 1960, Walt Disney, Chairman of Pageantry.” Tasked with producing both the opening and closing ceremonies, Disney conceived the idea of having thirty flag poles represent each participating nation of the eighth Winter Olympiad; they were used most prominently during opening festivities when their respective flags were raised amid a sustained drum roll. Each of the thirty flagpoles was affixed with one of these plaques, which were designed as a show of appreciation for contributing sponsors. When the Games concluded, each sponsor received the flagpole they helped erect at Squaw Valley, with one of the flagpoles ending up in front of the Disney Studio Commissary in Burbank, California. A unique piece of Disneyana and Olympic history.

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3073 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1960

Estimate $800+ 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.”

Pompeii-inspired torch from the 1960 Roman Games 3074 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $6,000+ 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, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 2052,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. The handle and body exhibit scattered wear and scratches. 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

3075 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Assistant Badge

3076 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Guest Badge

Estimate $100+

Estimate $200+

Official assistant’s badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 37 mm x 47 mm, 23 gm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The orange enameled panel at the bottom features gold lettering, “Assistente [Assistant].” The pin on the back is missing.

Official guest badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 37 mm x 47 mm, 23 gm, featuring a bronzecolored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below.

The bottom features a blank orange enameled panel.

3077 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Official CNO Badge Estimate $500+ Official badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 45 mm x 50 mm, 29 gm, featuring a gold-tone bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The purple enamel panel at the bottom features gold lettering, “C.N.O. [Comite National Olympique].” Reverse of badge reads: “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” According to the 1960 official report, only 274 of the Comite National Olympique badges were distributed.

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3078 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Press Badge Estimate $200+ Official press badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 37 mm x 47 mm, 23 gm, featuring a bronzecolored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below.

The light pink enameled panel at the bottom features gold lettering, “Stampa [Press].�

3080 Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ 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.

3079 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $300+ 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. Includes its original Bertoni plastic case.

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Iconic ‘flare’ torch from the 1964 Tokyo Games

1964

3081 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $12,000+ Unused 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.” Cylinder includes original ignition fuse. Some scattered marks to cylinder. The Olympic torch was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers. Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a twocomponent 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. This torch beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil.

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3082 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal

1968

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.

3083 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Badge

3084 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

Estimate $200+

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.

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 Belledonne mountain range in the background, with raised text along the bottom, “X Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.”

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3085 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Rare participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics.

Silvered bronze, 68 mm, 159 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 Belledonne mountain range in the background, with raised text along the bottom, “X Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.” Complete with its original red cardboard case. In fine condition. A notably uncommon participation medal presented to VIPs.

3086 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Aluminum Silver-Colored’ Torch Estimate $2,000+ Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘Type 3’ torch, constructed of silver aluminum with a wooden handle, measuring 20.75˝ 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. The base of the handle bears an affixed label which features the logo of the Games and names the designer, Manuel Villazon, and manufacturer, Productos Victor S.A. 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.

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3087 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘White Cast Metal’ Torch Estimate $1,500+ Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘Type 1’ torch, constructed of silver-white cast metal, measuring 18˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The cast metal body is fully grooved down the length of the torch, and the top features “Mexico 68” carved and traced twice around the rim. The interior of the torch exhibits some corrosion. Complete with its original pink-and-green tube, which has rusted end caps (one cap with a large portion rusted through). 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.

3088 Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Bronze 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.

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Scarce collection of ten official 1972 Sapporo badges

1972

3089 Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Group of (10) Badges Estimate $25,000+ Tremendous collection of 10 badges issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 25 mm x 60 mm, 43 gm, with the front of each bearing the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ‘72”; the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar of either red, blue, or purple, with nine badges featuring a white–and–yellow ribbon suspended below, and one badge, with blue “Official” enamel bar, bearing a solid green ribbon. The red enamel badges include: “Olympic Film,” “Radio & TV,” “Photo,” “News Film,” and “Press”; the blue enamel badges: “S.O.O.C. Official [Sapporo Olympic Organizing Committee],” “Committee,” “Official,” and “J.A.S.A. [Japan Amateur Sport Association]”; and the single purple enamel badge: “Guest.” A gorgeous collection of decidedly scarce Olympic badges— this collection marks the first time we have offered any badge from the 1972 Sapporo Games.

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1972 Munich medal for the second-place Czech handball team

3090 Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $8,000+ Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Silver, 66 mm, 152 gm (without chain) or 205 gm (with chain), by Gerhard Marcks. The front depicts the typical ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. The edge is engraved with the winner’s event, “Handball,” and name, “Mikes Pavel.” Complete with its original silver chain and presentation box with cardboard slipcover.

This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd. A total of 364 silver medals were produced by Munich’s Bavarian Mint, making these fairly scarce. A member of Czechoslovakia’s silver medal–winning handball team, Pavel Mikes played in all six matches during the 1972 Olympics and scored a total of seven goals. He returned to the Olympics in 1976, scoring 25 goals in Czechoslovakia’s seventh-place effort. An extremely desirable silver medal which was actually issued to a two-time Olympian.

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1976

3091 Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal

3092 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal

Estimate $200+

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.

Participation medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Copper, 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. Complete with its original black leather case and paper box.

3093 1976 and 1980 IOC Press Session Badges Estimate $400+ Attractive pairing of official press badges for the IOC Sessions of the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics and the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. The Innsbruck badge measures 38 mm x 44 mm, with a yellow ribbon extending an additional 44 mm; and the Lake Placid badge measures 38 mm x 57 mm, with a double yellow ribbon extending an additional 51 mm. Reverse of Innsbruck badge engraved, “Karl Pichl KG, Innsbruck,” and the reverse of Lake Placid badge reads, “1980 MACO.”

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1980

3094 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Sword Estimate $4,000+ Limited edition official ceremonial Wilkinson sword made for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. The cross-guard measures 8˝ and the sword measures 44.25˝ in length from tip to pommel. The blade is handsomely engraved on one side with a pair of eleven-point Canadian maple leaves and the text, “XXIst Olympiad Montreal MCMLXXVI”; the area nearest the hilt bears the Wilkinson Sword logo and reads: “By appointment of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sword Cutlers, Made in England.” The center of the hilt features the coast of arms of the city of Montreal (opposite side does not include the same enamel design), and the pommel end is cast in the shape of a Canadian maple leaf with engraved Olympic rings. The edge of the blade is engraved with the number, “033.” Seldom offered for sale, these impressive swords were presented to dignitaries from each country present at the Montreal Olympics games, as well as to select IOC committee members.

From Andorra to Yugoslavia, a comprehensive collection of 1980 Lake Placid stamps 3095 Lake Placid 1980 Olympics Stamp Collection Estimate $1,200+ Large collection of postage stamps from around the world honoring the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, consisting of hundreds of stamps in various formats (singles, blocks, and sheets). More than 35 nations are represented—from Andorra to Yugoslavia—and stamps depict various Winter Olympic events. Includes a limited edition album by the Kenmore Stamp Company, numbered 212/350, containing an assortment of international stamps commemorating the Lake Placid Games. Countries represented within this collection are: Andorra, Anguilla, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Czechoslovakia, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Korea, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Mali, Mauritania, Monaco, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Niger, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Spain, Togo, United States, Upper Volta, Uruguay, and Yugoslavia. In overall fine condition. Perhaps the most complete assortment of 1980 Lake Placid stamps ever offered, this is an extremely desirable instant collection.

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The magnificent 1980 Lake Placid torch— from the relay preceding the ‘Miracle on Ice’

3096 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $30,000+ Extremely rare 1980 Lake Placid Olympics torch, comprised of bronze-colored leather and metal, measuring 28.5˝ in length and 8.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Don McFarland and manufactured by Cleanweld Turner. The torch design and materials symbolized a blend of modern technology and a reference to Ancient Greece. A silver ring at the center of the handle supplies the Lake Placid emblem and text, “XII Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid 1980.” The bottom brass ring is missing, and has been replaced with a loose metal cap. The burner bowl remains in place. The gorgeous leather-wrapped handle is remarkably well-preserved, with only a few minor scratches.

After the flame was lit in Olympia on January 30, the flame traveled by air to Athens and then to Langley, Virginia, in the United States. The American leg of the relay was 1,600 km and designed to retrace the American Revolution Bicentennial Trail. Only 52 torchbearers participated, including one from every state plus Washington, DC, and Lake Placid. The Olympic cauldron was lit at Lake Placid on February 8th. A mere 140 torches were manufactured for the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, one of the smallest production runs for any Olympic torch. They are therefore extremely rare, and incredibly highly sought after.

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3097 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Whitney Posters

3098 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma

Estimate $300+

Estimate $300+

Identical pair of color 22 x 33 posters for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, designed by Robert Whitney, which show a large snowflake and mountain against a vibrant horizontal color bar pattern, with bold white text above, “XIII Olympic Winter Games–Lake Placid–1980.” Both posters are rolled and in fine condition. Whitney was art director of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, and co-created the 1980 Lake Placid official logo.

Unissued official winner’s diploma from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Games, one page, 11.75 x 13.75, with blue lower border and upper border consisting of gold, silver, and bronze layers. The central section shows the Lake Placid Games logo with embossed images of pine branches. In fine condition, with a horizontal bend to upper portion.

3099 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300+ 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, which exhibits scattered soiling to the exterior.

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

3100 Lake Placid Winter Olympics 1980 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 edge, “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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3101 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.

3102 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Bronze 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 case.

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1984

3103 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500+ 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.

3104 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm x 65 mm, 129 gm, designed by Nebojsa Mitric. The front bears stylized raised text within a circle, “Sarajevo 84,” above the Olympic rings and logo; the reverse is plain with the monogram of the designer.

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3105 Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

1988

Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 60 mm, 94 gm,

by Dugald Stermer/Jostens. The front depicts the Olympic torch with raised text, “Citius Altius Fortius, XXIII Olympiad”; the reverse features the Los Angeles Games emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches.

Includes the original blue velvet case, with some wear to top of case.

3106 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/Jostens.

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, with white sleeve. An impressive Olympic medal with exceptionally bold designs.

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Rare 1988 Calgary torch used during the massive Olympic relay

1988

3107 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $25,000+ Rare official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay, 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.” Complete with its four-wick burner canister and its original black carrying bag. Designed by the National Research Council of Canada, the torch was made 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. A supremely desirable example of what is one of the most soughtafter modern Olympic torches.

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1988 3108 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Official Report Estimate $200+ XV Olympic Winter Games: Official Report. First edition. Calgary: XV Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee / Calgary Olympic Development Association, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 12, 713 pages. In fine condition, with some wear to dust jacket.

3109 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Beautiful participation medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Kim Kwang-hyun.

The front depicts Namdaemun, one of the gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, with mountains, clouds, cranes, and the sun; the reverse bears the Seoul Games emblem and reads “XXIV Olympiad, Seoul 1988.� Complete with its original purple velvet case.

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Beth Barr’s 1988 Seoul silver medal, won in the 4x100 meter medley relay in swimming

1988

3110 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $10,000+ Winner’s medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, awarded to swimmer Beth Barr for her second-place finish as part of the US women’s 4x100 meter medley relay team. Silver, 61.3 mm, 140 gm, by the Korea Security Printing and Minting Corporation. The front features the traditional medal design by Giuseppe Cassioli of a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and raised lettering, “XXIV Olympiad, Seoul, 1988”; the reverse features a sleek modern design by the Seoul Organizing Committee portraying a soaring dove of peace with a laurel branch in its beak, with the Seoul Olympic emblem above. Inscribed on the edge with the name of the event, “Swimming Women 4x100M Medley Relay.” Complete with its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Barr, which reproduces her athlete’s badge from the Games.

At the young age of sixteen, Barr won this medal by swimming the backstroke in the opening leg of the women’s 4x100 meter medley relay race at the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Barr finished her lap in second place, trailing only East Germany’s Kristin Otto—a powerhouse in every stroke who took home six gold medals that year. Barr’s strong start set the stage for American success in the relay, and the team maintained their second-place position for the rest of the race.

This is the first 1988 Seoul winner’s medal that we have offered, and as an example awarded to an American athlete it is of the utmost desirability.

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3111 Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Chrome Participation Medal

1992

Estimate $600+ 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.”

3112 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,800+ Official 1992 Barcelona 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 “004355.” Exhibits noticeable wear to the rubber grip, as well as scattered surface pitting and scuffs to metal and plastic. 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. The lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies was especially memorable, as Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting an arrow lit from the Olympic flame.

An impressive torch with a decidedly modern design.

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1992

3113 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Burnished Copper Participation Medal 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. A highly appealing Olympic medal.

3114 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 its impressive original wooden presentation box.

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1996

3115 Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Set of (5) Limited Edition Plates Estimate $200+ Beautiful collection of five limited edition porcelain plates by Porsgrund created for the Norwegian Olympic Committee in 1994, each measuring 10.75˝ in diameter, all marked on the bottom with the Porsgrund maker’s mark and text, “Olympic Plate, Limited Edition 100 plates, With the compliments of The Norwegian Olympic Committee.” Four plates feature Olympic designs inspired by ancient Greek artwork, with subjects including a torchbearer, a javelin thrower, a chariot racer, and a discus thrower; the fifth has a more realistic portrayal of Norwegian Vikings. All are accompanied by their original boxes.

3116 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000+ 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 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. An attractive and impressively conceived torch from the XXVI Olympiad.

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1996

3117 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the 1996 Atlanta 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.

3118 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Official Report Estimate $300+ The Official Report of the Centennial Olympic Games, Volumes I–III (English). First edition. Atlanta: Peachtree, 1997. Hardcovers with slipcase, 9.25 x 12.25, 1503 pages. In very fine condition. Accompanied by an official Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games compliments card.

3119 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Pin Sets Estimate $200+ Two framed pin sets from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics: a set of 17 ACOP pins honoring “17 Days of Success,” depicting various behind-the-scenes business and logistics elements that go into making an Olympic Games happen, framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 10; and a set of 28 Team Russia pins naming different Summer Olympic events, framed with a larger Atlanta 1996 emblem to an overall size of 11.5 x 18.

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1998

3120 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Wooden Box for Winner’s Medal Estimate $600+ Official dark brown wooden medal box given to winners at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, measuring 5.25 x 7 x 2, emblazoned with the Atlanta emblem on the hinged cover. The interior is lined with a plush black fabric and the Atlanta emblem is stamped in gold inside the cover.

3121 Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Beautiful participation medal issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 120 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.

3122 Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Pin Sets Estimate $200+ Two framed pin sets from the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics: a set of 17 official Team USA pins naming different Winter Olympic events, the same pins as those given to members of the US Olympic Team, framed with a plaque to an overall size of 13.5 x 10; and a set of 16 interlocking Coca-Cola pins honoring each day of the 1998 Olympics, forming the shape of a bottle, matted with a ‘bottle cap’ plaque reading, “Coca-Cola Commemorative Pin of the Date set for the 1998 Winter Olympic Games,” and framed to an overall size of 9 x 17.

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Sought-after torch from the 1998 Nagano Games

1998

3123 Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $5,000+ Official 1998 Nagano Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and cotton, measuring 21.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by the Katsura Co., and designed by the Nagano Olympic Games Organizing Committee, the torch was inspired by pine branch torches called taimatsu that were used in the past in Japan. The hexagonal shape of the body represents snow crystals, with the silver color chosen to resemble a wintry landscape; when turned upside-down, the torch gives the resemblance of a Bonsho bell found in Buddhist temples. The six silver-colored vertical bands are adorned with raised pictograms of fifteen sporting events, as well as the Nagano Games logo and text in both English and French, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998.” The five red rings mounted to the top bear gold-colored Olympic rings, and the yellow rope wrapped to the lower handle is a reference to a traditional element of Japanese design.

The Olympic flame arrived in Tokyo on December 23, 1997, and was soon split into three flames at a ceremony in the Yoyogi Athletic Park on January 4, 1998. They were taken by plane to three destinations— the Eastern Japan route (Hokkaido), the Pacific Ocean route (Kagoshima), and the Sea of Japan route (Okinawa)—and, upon entering Nagano Prefecture from the north, south, and east, the flames were reunited in Central Square on February 6th. The relay lasted a total of 51 days, traveled over 3,400 km, and featured over 6,900 torchbearers. The Games themselves were highly successful, and witnessed the introduction of women’s ice hockey, curling, and snowboarding. Additionally, National Hockey League players were allowed to participate in the men’s ice hockey event. A scarce and brilliant Olympic torch that gracefully blends Japanese tradition with a modern touch—the first Nagano Olympics torch we have ever offered.

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2000

3124 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000+ Official 2000 Sydney Olympics 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. Exhibits wear from use, including slight fading to logos. 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. An incredibly desirable torch from the XXVII Olympiad.

3125 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Signed Water Polo Ball Estimate $200+ Official Mikasa women’s water polo ball, signed on the sides in ink by the entire silver medal-winning 2000 US women’s team, including: Brenda Villa, Kathy Sheehy, Coralie Simmons, Julie Swail, Courtney Johnson, Maureen O’Toole, Nicolle Payne, Heather Petri, Ericka Lorenz, Heather Moody, Bernice Orwig, Robin Beauregard, and Ellen Estes. Also signed by coaches Guy Baker and Ken Lindgren, as well as famous swimmer and former national diving champion Viola Cady Krahn, who adds her birth year of “1901.” In fine condition.

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3126 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silvercolored, 50 mm, 69 gm. The front depicts the Sydney Olympic emblem surrounded by the ‘fluid energy’ motif used for the Games; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and reads, “The Games of the XXVII Olympiad,” surrounded by the same motif. Complete with its clear plastic case and presentation box, with substantial wear to the box.

3127 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm x 90 mm, 240 gm, by O. C. Tanner. The front depicts three athletes bursting from a mountain, with 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 black wooden case and drawstring bag.

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3128 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Official Report Estimate $300+ Official report in two volumes: Official Report of the XIX Olympic Winter Games and The Fire Within (English). First edition. Salt Lake City: Salt Lake Olympic Committee, 2002.

Hardcovers with slipcase, 11.5 x 14.25, 501 and 430 pages.

In very good condition, with significant water damage to slipcase and book covers. In addition to the traditional Official Report, the Salt Lake Olympic Committee produced The Fire Within, a compilation of photographs taken during the Games.

2006

3129 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch with Stand Estimate $1,500+ 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. 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.

Accompanied by the original gray carrying bag, as well as a custom-made acrylic stand, with a repaired crack to one corner. 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.

3130 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Ring Estimate $500+ A Team USA ring from the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics made by O. C. Tanner, approximately size 12 and 12 gm, featuring the Olympic rings, Team USA logo, and Torino emblem. Marked inside by O. C. Tanner. Includes the original black O. C. Tanner case. This type of ring was presented to US Team members, including athletes, coaches, and officials.

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3131 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Pair of Participation Medals Estimate $200+ Both versions of the participation medal issued for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics: a pewter medal, 40 mm, 33 gm; and a bronze medal, 40 mm, 31 gm. Both medals were designed by Quatrini, with front designs depicting the Torino Games emblem with the Aqueduct of Alpignano above, and the reverse bearing several rays of ice crystals and the Olympic rings and motto below. Both medals include their original cardboard and plastic cases.

3132 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500+ Still-sealed official 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics torch, constructed of anodized 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 rubberbased 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.

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3133 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Participation Medal

2008

Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Beijing 2008 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.” Medal is sealed in its original plastic. Complete with its original red presentation case.

2008 Team USA hat, signed by the father-and-son presidents 3134 George and George W. Bush Signed Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Team USA Hat Estimate $1,500+ Unworn white velcro-adjustable baseball cap embroidered with the Olympic rings and “USA, Beijing 2008,” signed on the top of the bill in black felt tip by George Bush and George W. Bush. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Consignor notes that this originates from the collection of Samuel Sutton, who was President Obama’s personal valet, and who worked in such capacity in the White House in both the Obama and Bush administrations. It was not until 2008 that an American president traveled abroad to attend an Olympic Games, when President George W. Bush went with his father to Beijing. The president combined recreation with diplomacy, engaging in talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao when not observing the Olympic festivities. A decidedly unique signed Olympic piece.

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2010

3135 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, with lower portion of one side bearing a few scuffs. 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.

3136 Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Pewter Participation Medal Estimate $200+ Participation medal issued for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Pewter, 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.”

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3137 London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch

2012

Estimate $4,000+ 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. Complete with its white drawstring bag. 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.

3138 London 2012 Summer Olympics Cupronickel Participation Medal Estimate $200+ 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 black presentation booklet and sealed in its original packaging. Medals from recent Olympic games remain scarce and highly collectable.

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Amazing unissued Sochi bronze winner’s medal

2014

3139 Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $25,000+ Immensely rare unissued winner’s medal from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 102 mm, 471 gm,

by Leo Burnett Moscow. The front and reverse of the medal share a window with a polycarbonate crystal mosaic that features a ‘patchwork quilt’ of national designs from the various cultures and ethnicities of the Russian Federation. Additionally, the front of the medal shows the Olympic rings, and the reverse is engraved with the Sochi Games logo; the edge is likewise engraved in Russian, French, and English, “XXII Olympic Winter Games.” The medal includes its attractive dark blue ribbon, as well as its white wooden presentation box, with crack to reverse hinge area.

Based around the duality of nature, the Sochi medals depict the landscape of Sochi with the sun’s golden rays reflecting through a prism of snowy mountaintops onto the sandy beaches of the Black Sea coast. These magnificent prizes are the result of a national design competition organized by the Sochi Olympic committee, which requested that all formal entries be unique, modern, and, of course, Russian. Only a small number of spare medals—reportedly 46—were produced for the XXIIth Winter Olympiad to be awarded in the rare instance of a tie or draw.

Coincidentally, the Sochi Games witnessed a pair of ties: Canada’s Jan Hudec and America’s Bode Miller tied for bronze in the Alpine skiing super–G, and Slovenia’s Tina Maze and Switzerland’s Dominique Gisin shared the gold in the Alpine skiing downhill, the first time a skiing event has had a joint gold medal. A truly exceptional medal from the most recent Winter Olympics, made all the more desirable by its elaborate craftsmanship and unique distinction of being an unissued winner’s prize—the first Sochi winner’s medal we have offered.

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Sochi’s iconic Firebird torch

3140 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 “051,” and the other a second Sochi logo. The exterior has a few small scuffs and remnants of tape used to secure the cover remain on the handle. Complete with its original box. 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.

3141 Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Steel Participation Medal Estimate $200+ 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.

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2016

Relay-used torch from the 2016 Rio Games, commemorating Japan’s medal achievement 3142 Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000+ Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay and commemorating Japan’s medal achievement.

Numbered 6/116, the torch is 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, and the front bears an oval-shaped piece of customized leatherette, which bears the Rio 2016 logo and an authenticity label. Includes the original brown carrying bag, tube, display stand, and official Rio 2016 memorabilia folder, which includes a certificate of authenticity.

Upper rim of the torch darkened from use. The torch relay began in Olympia on April 21, and concluded on August 5 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janiero, after visiting over three hundred of Brazil’s towns and cities. A record number of countries participated in the Rio Games, including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan. Ten thousand and nine hundred athletes participated in 306 medalling events of 45 sports disciplines. An excellent opportunity to own a relay torch from the most recent Olympic games.

3143 Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Athlete Diploma and Athlete’s Participation Medal Estimate $400+ Two items: an official participation certificate of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games issued to Pil Young Lee, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, with IOC and Rio logos to upper corners and trilingual text below, reading: “In recognition and appreciation of your contribution to the success of the XXXI Olympiad”; and an official participation medal of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Alloy copper, 44 x 50, 100 gm. The front features the Rio Games logo above Olympic rings; the reverse bears flowing designs above three rows of raised text, “XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016.” Includes the original presentation holder and slipcase. The participation certificate features a small tear to right edge.

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Used in the Greek leg of the relay for the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Olympics 3144 PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $5,000+ Official 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a white metal exterior shell with gold-colored metal interior, measuring 27.5˝ in length and 3.25˝ at its widest point, designed and manufactured

by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. At the top, the exterior shell is divided into five vertical branches to form a pentagonal shape, representing the sporting passion and spirit that unites the five Olympic continents (Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia). A colorful raised PyeongChang 2018 emblem decorates the body of the torch, and the handle is printed with golden stars. The white and gold colors used in the design represent the snow and ice of the Winter Games, as well as the Olympic flame, and correspond with the color scheme of the PyeongChang relay. The 700 millimeter length of the torch represents the altitude of PyeongChang, which lies 700 meters above sea level. The torch is specially designed so that the flame can burn continuously despite inclement weather: it generates an air tunnel that sends more oxygen to the flame, and a pentagonal hole at the bottom of the torch allows water to drain. Complete with its drawstring bag and carrying tube.

The flame-lighting ceremony for the 2018 Games was held in Olympia, Greece, on October 24, 2017, and this torch was amongst the first used in the relay as the flame was carried from Olympia to Pyrgos. The flame arrived on Korean soil in Incheon on November 1st, to commence the 101-day relay toward PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, where the Olympic cauldron will be lit on February 9, 2018. The relay aims to highlight the country’s leading technologies, traditional culture, and most spectacular sites, and will feature about 7,500 torchbearers in total. Our historic first sale of a 2018 torch offers the exceedingly rare opportunity to own an Olympic torch prior to the conclusion of the relay.

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GROUPS

3145 Olympic Diploma Collection Estimate $1,000+ Fabulous collection of 29 Olympic diplomas, including those for participants, event winners, torch bearers, and a few other types. Many include their original sleeves or presentation folders. The Olympic Games represented in the collection are: 1964 Innsbruck, 1972 Munich, 1976 Montreal, 1980 Lake Placid (2), 1980 Moscow (2), 1984 Sarajevo (2), 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Calgary, 1996 Atlanta (16), and 2002 Salt Lake City (2). In overall very good to fine condition. A comprehensive list is available online at RRAuction.com.

From 1912 Stockholm to 1980 Moscow, an impressive assortment of Olympic programs

3146 Olympic Program Collection Estimate $500+ An impressive collection of 66 official Olympic programs, ranging from 1912 Stockholm to 1980 Moscow, including programs for specific events, dates, and ceremonies; a few duplicates are included. The Olympic Games represented in the collection are: 1912 Stockholm, 1920 Antwerp, 1924 Paris, 1928 Amsterdam (5), 1932 Lake Placid (7), 1932 Los Angeles (5), 1936 Berlin (6), 1948 London (2), 1952 Helsinki (5), 1956 Melbourne (12), 1960 Squaw Valley (3), 1960 Rome (11), 1968 Mexico City (6), and 1980 Moscow. In overall very good to fine condition. A comprehensive list is available online at RRAuction.com.

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3147 Olympic Ticket Collection Estimate $1,000+ Impressive collection of 69 tickets, ticket stubs, and passes for various Olympic Games, ranging from the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle (host of the 1900 Summer Olympics) to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. The Olympic Games represented in the collection are: 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Lake Placid, 1932 Los Angeles, 1936 Berlin, 1936 Garmisch, 1948 London, 1952 Oslo, 1952 Helsinki, 1956 Stockholm, 1956 Melbourne, 1956 Cortina, 1960 Squaw Valley, 1960 Rome, 1964 Innsbruck, 1964 Tokyo, 1968 Grenoble, 1972 Sapporo, 1976 Innsbruck, 1976 Montreal, 1980 Lake Placid (4), 1980 Moscow, 1984 Sarajevo, 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Calgary, 1988 Seoul, 1992 Barcelona, 1992 Albertville, 1994 Lillehammer, 1996 Atlanta (13), 1998 Nagano, 2000 Sydney, 2002 Salt Lake (17), 2004 Athens, 2006 Torino, 2008 Beijing, and 2010 Vancouver. In overall very good to fine condition. A comprehensive list is available online at RRAuction.com.

3148 Olympic Medals and Pins Estimate $200+ Three items: a vintage gold-filled pin with screw-back featuring a red, white, and blue shield with Olympic rings at the top, surrounded by the text “U.S. Olympic Committee,” marked “10K G.F.” on the reverse; a vintage shield-shaped US Olympic pin of a similar design with a pin and loop closure, marked “Sam Greller Trophies, Chicago,” on the reverse; and a vintage USA patch.

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3149 Olympic Enamel Boxes Estimate $200+ Pair of miniature enameled boxes made by Halcyon Days in Bilston, England, honoring the Olympics, inspired by ancient Greek designs: one canister-shaped box, 1.5˝ x 1.5˝ x 1.75˝, made to honor the centenary of the Olympic Games in 1996; and one square box, 2˝ x 2˝ x 1.25˝, made to celebrate the 2004 Athens Olympics. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original boxes.

The man who played Tarzan, a six-time Olympic medalist 3150 Johnny Weissmuller’s Olympic Membership Cards Estimate $400+ Group lot of four membership cards belonging to five-time gold medal-winning swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, who is more famously remembered for his film portrayal of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Tarzan character. The cards, which measure approximately 3.75 x 2.25, include: a swimming membership card for the Royal Oak Lodge and Golf Club in 1972, issued to “Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Weissmuller,” signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Weissmuller; a pair of United States Olympians Southern California Chapter honorary life membership cards affirming the good standing of Weissmuller for the years 1975 and 1979; and a metallic gold United States Olympians Midwest Chapter life membership card issued to Weissmuller, noting his Olympic years, “1924–1928,” and events, “Swimming & Water Polo,” the latter of which he earned a bronze medal in water polo at the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Also included is an embroidered color patch, 3˝ in diameter, showing the emblem of the US Olympians Southern California Chapter. In overall very good to fine condition. Originates from the estate of Weissmuller’s stepdaughter, Lisa Weissmuller Gallagher.

Beginning with 1932’s Tarzan the Ape Man, Weissmuller depicted the famed jungle hero in a total of 12 motion pictures.

But before he captivated audiences young and old on the silver screen, Weissmuller cemented himself as one of the greatest swimmers in Olympic history. Between the 1924 and 1928 Summer Games in Paris and Amsterdam, the athleteturned-actor amassed five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. Additionally, he won fifty-two United States national championships, set sixty-seven world records, and retired with an unbeaten amateur record. Dating to his twilight years, these unique membership cards represent Weissmuller’s lifelong regimen of daily swimming.

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Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR 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 responsibil-

ity (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-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

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.

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) 7324280. 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, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

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.

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 nonsale 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 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.

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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