RR Auction: Olympic Memorabilia

OLYMPICS AUCTION Featuring The Tug Wilson Collection JANUARY 21, 2021

Types of Olympic Memorabilia PARTICIPATION MEDALS Olympic participation medals have their origins with the called ‘commemoratives,’ these medals are presented to 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 Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle 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

Modern Olympics in 1896. The diploma designs are truly unique with wonderful graphics, often with bright and vidid ‘winner’s diplomas’ in addition to the participation diplomas 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, Olympic Torch relay was the 1936 Summer Olympic held Olympia, Greece, site of the ancient Olympics, and carried 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 Games’ highest awards—bronze, silver, and gold—are equally prized by collectors. While the Olympic champion is referred to as having received a ‘gold’ medal, the medal is in fact made of silver then gilded with at least six grams of gold. In only four Olympics were gold medals actually stuck in solid gold: 1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912. When the Olympic

medals, the Olympic champion receiving a silver medal and the runner-up receiving a bronze. At the Paris Olympics of -

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Chronicling over a century of Olympic history, this auction boasts over 200 lots commemorating the resolve and spirit of the enduring Olympic tradition. The sale is highlighted by winner’s medals, relay torches, and official badges. Major lots include a super rare winner’s medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics—the first modern Olympiad—as well as golds from recent Games like London 2012 and Sydney 2000. Top torches include Lake Placid 1980 and Calgary 1988. Also featured is the noteworthy collection of Tug Wilson, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Olympics and went on to serve as president of the United States Olympic Committee from 1953 to 1965.

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Extremely rare second-place winner’s medal from the first modern Olympic Games

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7001. Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1896 Olympics.

Bronze, 50 mm, 60 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a relief portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of Victory, in the palm of his hand, with text along left side, “Olympia”; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Acropolis of Athens topped by the Parthenon, with raised Greek characters to upper and lower portion (translated), “International Olympic Games in Athens, 1896.” Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

At the inaugural modern Olympiad, first-place winners were awarded silver medals and second-place finishers earned these bronze prizes; there was no award for a third-place result. Any winner’s medal from the historic debut of the Olympic Games remain exceedingly rare—this being just the second we have ever offered—and are among the most sought-after accolades in the realm of sport. Starting Bid $5000

7002. Athens 1896 Olympics Glass Lantern Slides.

Uncommon pairing of lantern slides showing the Panathenaic Stadium, the host venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Athens 1896 Olympics, the first international Olympic Games held in modern history.

The glass slides, both 4 x 3.25, and labeled as “189” and “192,” feature interior and exterior views of the immense marble stadium, with affixed captions marked “Stadium at Athens, 1896,” and stamped “G. M. Whicher,” who served as the General Secretary of the Archaeological Institute of America. The captions are also numbered as “35” and “36.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Beautiful complete set of 1900 Exposition Universelle award medals

7003. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals. Rare complete set of the five variations of non-athletic

award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Olympics, featuring a gorgeous design by Jules-Clement Chaplain. Includes the bronze medal, silvered bronze medal, gilt bronze medal, solid silver medal, and gilt silver medal (with original leather presentation case and slip). Each measures 63.5 mm in diameter. The fronts depict a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverses bear an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory. Each is stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and metal type. Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With their brilliant Art Nouveau style, these uncommon awards exist as some of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals. Starting Bid $300

7004. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Rare winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Solid silver, 55 gm, 38 mm x 57 mm, 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 gymnastics, “Championnat de Gymnastique,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge. Exclusive to men, the gymnastics event consisted of 16 exercises, many of them being two competitions of the same discipline, and included a number of athletics events and a weightlifting competition. In the end, the three top prizes were taken by French athletes, a group that dominated the field with 108 of the 135 competing athletes. A highly attractive and exceptionally rare solid silver winner’s medal from the second Olympiad. Starting Bid $200

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7005. Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Shooting. 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 [7th National Shooting Competition]” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Bronze” on an edge. A very attractive, extremely well-preserved winner’s medal from the second modern Olympiad. Starting Bid $200

7007. Paris 1900 Olympics Passes. Scarce pairing

7006. Paris 1900 Olympics Pass. Rare original purple

4.25 x 3.5 entry pass to the archery competition at the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The pass, issued as No. 1,119 to “Capitaine Carnot,” reads, in part (translated): “French Republic, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Physical exercise and sports competition, International Archery and Crossbow Competition, from May 27 to August 31, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays, Enclosure of the old Municipal Velodrome (Annex of Vincennes), Valid for One person, This card will give entry into the enclosure of the Competition. Entrance to the Exhibition remains subject to ordinary conditions.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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of original entry passes for the Paris 1900 Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The first is a green service card, 4.25 x 3.5, unissued, which reads, in part (translated): “Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Posts and Telegraphs. Universal International Exhibition of 1900.

Physical exercise and sports competition. Service card. This card enters the special enclosures of all physical exercise competitions and of sports at the exhibition, entry to the Exhibition remaining subject to ordinary conditions. The General Delegate of Sports.” The second pass is an orange service token, 3˝ in diameter, which features an April date wheel starting on the 16th and ending on the 31st, and reads: “Universal International Exhibition 1900, General Enclosure, Service Token.” The front also features a General Commissioner blindstamp, and the reverse lists several entrance points.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7008. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Non-Athletic Award Medal. Attractive non-

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athletic award medal issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year’s Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 100 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 “Sirou.”

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. Starting Bid $150

7009. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Photograph Book. Souvenir book from the Paris 1900 Exposition Univer-

selle, which played host to that year’s Olympic Games: Album Photographique: Exposition 1900. Paris: A. Taride, 1900. Hardcover, 7 x 8.75, 18 pages. The book contains imagery of the Champes-Elysees, Porte des Invalides, Rue des Nations, Eiffel Tower, and other locations. In good condition, with substantial wear including a split spine, detached rear board, and rubbing to boards. Starting Bid $50

7010. St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics Ticket Booklet. Uncommon

brad-bound ticket booklet for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics, 2.75˝ x 5.25˝, containing six sheets of four admission tickets numbered from “256” to “273.” Each ticket reads as follows: “Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Good for One Admission On Day of Year as Shown, Company [ticket number], No. M11068.” The front of the booklet is marked accordingly, issued to Grace Redfield, and approved and signed by E. Horton White. A photo, presumably of Redfield, is affixed to the inside of the front cover. In fine condition, with light wear to the covers. Starting Bid $200

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Immensely rare 1904 St. Louis official’s participation medal

7011. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Official’s Participation Medal/Badge. Extremely rare official’s participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 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. Starting Bid $2500

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7012. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the

Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a relief portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of Victory, in the palm of his hand, with text along left side, “Olympia”; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Acropolis of Athens topped by the Parthenon, with raised Greek characters to upper and lower portion (translated), “International Olympic Games in Athens, 1906.” Stamped “Argent” on the edge. The winner’s medals for the 1906 Athens Games share the same design as the Athens Olympics from 1896, with the ceremony year serving as the lone distinction. The 1906 Athens Games were considered the Olympics by the press and participants, which included 854 athletes from twenty countries, but they were never officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee. A rare and gorgeous winner’s medal from the unofficial fourth Olympic Games. Starting Bid $500

7013. London 1908 Olympics Wine Ewer. Olive

green ceramic wine ewer honoring an “Olympic Celebration” at the Inter-State Fair Grounds in Trenton, New Jersey, on September 5, 1908, standing 10.75˝ in height, with hand-painted shield and text to body, and the handle and upper rim painted in gold. The base of ewer is marked: “Thos Maddock’s Son’s Co., Trenton, N.J.” In very good to fine condition, with some flaking and peeling to paint. The Inter-State Fair Ground was the venue for a celebratory contest held in honor of American athletes who competed at the London 1908 Games some two months prior. Some of the attending medalists included James Rector, who placed second in the 100 meters, and Joseph Forshaw, who placed third in the marathon. A copy of a local newspaper article about the event is included.

Starting Bid $200

7014. London 1908 Olympics Committee Badge.

Rare ‘Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics.

Silvered bronze, 42 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 dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Committee.” A bright and beautiful badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

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Solid gold medal awarded to a Swedish gymnast at the 1908 London Games

7015. London 1908 Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Exceedingly rare winner’s medal issued for the men’s gym-

nastics team event at the London 1908 Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennal, Birmingham; manufactured by Vaughton & Sons, England. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, London 1908,” features a victorious athlete being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse depicts St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon as a goddess looks on. Stamped on the edge with Vaughton mint marks. Exhibits some minor tarnishing, mostly limited to the athlete’s chest. Includes its attractive original red leather presentation case, with the top gilt-stamped with the event’s name, “Olympic Games, Winner, Gymnastic Teams, London, 1908.”

Solid gold medals were awarded at only four Games—1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912—making this an especially appealing early Olympic piece. Furthermore, only one gold medal was awarded to winning teams; each individual team member received a silver medal. Team gold medals from 1908 are thus incredibly rare. Sweden won the gymnastics team event, defeating Norway in an all-Scandinavian final. Given that only 250 of these pure gold prizes were struck in 1908, this is a remarkable and exceptionally scarce winner’s medal from a popular event. Starting Bid $2500

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Tug Wilson Estate For the majority of Olympic athletes, the act of participation marks the peak of their athletic careers. A select number achieve greatness and climb the medal podium, while the rest, for whatever reason, fall short. Twenty-four-year-old Kenneth ‘Tug’ Wilson of Atwood, Illinois, qualified for the U. S. Olympic Team that traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, for the 1920 Summer Olympics. A multi-sport athlete at the University of Illinois, Tug—a nickname passed down from his father, Charles Wesley ‘Tug’ Wilson—played football and basketball for the Fighting Illini, but his prowess in track and field was what ultimately led him to his first, but not last, Olympic journey.

Tug, like so many others, fell short. He competed in the discus and placed 10th. However, while the result was disappointing, the experience itself proved invaluable and set into motion a career more significant than any winner’s medal. Thirty-five years after he departed the Antwerp Games, Tug returned to the Olympic arena and the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics not as an athlete, but as the esteemed president of the United States Olympic Committee, a position he would hold from 1953 until 1965, cementing the second longest tenure among all USOPC presidents.

From his time as the AD of Drake University and as the commish of the Big Ten Conference, to Tug’s 12 years spent managing the American Olympic Team at six Summer and Winter Games (Cortina, Melbourne/Stockholm, Squaw Valley, Rome, Innsbruck, and Tokyo), this remarkable archive documents the lifetime achievements of a true champion of the Olympic spirit. Among the many rare and unique keepsakes are medals and badges, patches and pins, programs, tickets, photos, and even Tug’s original American passport and participant ID badge for the 1920 Summer Olympics.

7016. Tug Wilson’s London 1908 Olympics Marathon Photograph. Tug Wilson’s original glossy 6.75 x 5 first generation photo of Italian marathon runner Dorando Pietri mere moments before crossing the finish line at the London 1908 Olympics. Reverse bears pencil notations. In very good condition, with overall creasing, a partially detached upper left corner, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Despite being the first to finish, Pietri was disqualified for having received assistance from umpires and officials, who helped the runner to his feet after he had fallen a total of five times before the finish line, four of which occurred after he had entered the Olympic Stadium. Of Pietri’s total time of 2h 54min 46s, ten minutes were needed for that last 350 meters. American Johnny Hayes was ultimately declared the winner with a final time of 2:55:18.4. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $100

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Handsome third-place prize from the 1912 Stockholm Games

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7017. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics.

Bronze, 33 mm, 19 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a victorious athlete with palm branch being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse, encircled with the text, “Olympiska Spelen I Stockholm,” features a herald proclaiming the opening of the Olympic Games, with a bust of Ling, the founder of Swedish gymnastics, in the background. The front of the medal, designed by Mackennel, was originally used on the winner’s medals for the 1908 London Olympics. Less than three hundred of these bronze medals were issued and awarded to all third place winners, making them quite scarce today. A wonderful example of this sought-after Olympic medal. Starting Bid $500

7018. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Badge. Official’s badge issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 8 gm, 38 mm x 44 mm, depicting an ancient Greek athlete’s head with lower plaque, reading, “Olympiska Spellen, Stockholm, 1912.” The badge features a repair to stickpin back.

Also included is a stickpin medal from the Stockholm Games, sterling silver, 4 gm, 19 mm x 25 mm, designed by Olle Hjortzberg and depicting a muscular athlete and other flag bearers with lower plaque: “Olympiska Spellen, Stockholm, 1912.” Starting Bid $200

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7019. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Illustrated Report. Unsigned book: V. Olympiaden, Olympiska spelen i Stockholm 1912 i bild och ord. [The 1912 Olympic Games at Stockholm in Pictures and Words]. First edition, limited issue, numbered 570/2500. Stockholm: Centraltryckeriet, 1912. Hardcover bound in full red leather with edges fully gilt, 13.5 x 10.5, 526 pages. With text in Swedish, English, German, and French, this well-illustrated deluxe volume chronicles the 1912 Games.

Coverage includes the pentathlon and the newly created decathlon, both events won by Jim Thorpe. In very good to fine condition, with rubbing to corners and spine ends, and marbled endpapers cracked at hinges. Starting Bid $200

7020. Tug Wilson’s Collegiate and Olympic Archive.

Archive of material from the personal estate of Tug Wilson, which includes: a total of 18 medals awarded to him over the span of six decades, covering his careers as a track-and-field athlete, an up-and-coming sporting official, and then ultimately as the head of the NOC; three typed letters from Robert F. Kennedy, with two signed “Bob” and one signed in autopen, with one dated to 1962 expressing that “The President is interested in all sports matters and is hopeful that we will field the best team possible in the 1964 olympic games, so don’t hesitate to call on us at any time”; and a group of 19 vintage photos of Wilson, with several showing him with other notable figures of the day, including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson. In overall fine condition. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7021. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the

Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” Tiny holes have been drilled into the top and bottom rims. Starting Bid $200

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Bronze medal from the 1920 return of the Games, the first held after World War I

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7022. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920

Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Summer Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions: the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional third place medal of the utmost historical interest. Starting Bid $500

7023. Tug Wilson’s Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster.

Tug Wilson’s scarce original color 12 x 8 mini poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven, this Art Nouveau poster celebrates the games with the flags of the competing nations, the coat of arms of Antwerp, and a classical Greek nude discus thrower, all set atop an overhead view of the city and its most famous landmark, the Tower of Notre Dame. Bold text reads: “VIIe Olympiade, Anvers 1920 Antwerpen, Aout–Septembre, Augustus–September.” Published by the La Lithographie Artistique of Bruges. In very good and fragile condition, with multiple tears, and some loss, to the edges. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

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1920 7024. Tug Wilson’s Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster. Tug Wilson’s original color 24 x 33.5 poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven, this Art Nouveau poster celebrates the games with the flags of the competing nations, the coat of arms of Antwerp, and a classical Greek nude discus thrower, all set atop an overhead view of the city and its most famous landmark, the Tower of Notre Dame. Bold text reads: “VIIth Olympiad, Antwerp (Belgium) August–September 1920.” Published by J. Colassin of Brussels. In very good, folded condition, with intersecting folds, and multiple tears, and some loss, to the edges. The Antwerp 1920 Olympics poster was printed in 17 languages; the English variant is among the rarest and most desirable. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7025. Tug Wilson’s Antwerp 1920 Olympics Collection. Collection of Olympic keepsakes belonging to Tug Wilson, the longtime president of the National Olympic Committee, who participated in the Antwerp 1920 Olympics as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and finished tenth in the discus throw competition. The mini archive includes: Wilson’s original American passport and participant photo ID badge, both with affixed portraits signed in fountain pen; his bronze participation medal; an official program for athletic events held at the Antwerp 1920 Games, signed vertically on the front cover; and a program for a “Farewell Gathering of the Athletic, Gymnastic, Fencing, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Swimming and Cycling Teams of the United States of America.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some stains to passport, a vertical fold and missing right corner to front cover of ‘Farewell’ program, and small tears and scattered wear to Antwerp program. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $500

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7026. Tug Wilson’s Antwerp 1920 Olympics American Team ‘Farewell Gathering’ Multi-signed Program.

Tug Wilson’s program for a “Farewell Gathering of the Athletic, Gymnastic, Fencing, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Swimming and Cycling Teams of the United States of America,” to be held at the Manhattan Opera House in New York on July 26, 1920, less than three weeks before their departure for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics aboard the U.S. Army Transport Princess Matoika. The program, 20 pages, 6.75 x 10, is signed on the covers, inside covers, and opening and closing pages by over 170 American athletes, coaches, trainers, and alternates, which is highlighted by several legendary Olympic medalists, including: Duke Kahanamoku, Charley Paddock, Eddie Eagan, Lawson Robertson, Jackson Scholz, Morris Kirksey, Ted Meredith, Pat McDonald, Matt McGrath, Aileen Riggin, Helen Wainwright, Thelma Payne, Ethelda Bleibtrey, and Nat Pendleton. Additionally, the program is also signed by all of the female divers, a third of the wrestling team, most of the track team, and half of the boxing, cycling, men’s diving, and men’s and women’s swim teams. To note: there are no equestrian, polo, rowing, shooting, figure skating, or ice hockey athletes (the latter two ‘winter’ events debuted in these summer games). In very good condition, with the front and back covers fully detached, and loss to the top of the front cover. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7027. Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics (7) Postcards. Very appealing set of seven vintage pearl-finish postcards from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, each approximately 5.5 x 3.25, depicting various participants, teams, and events from the very first Winter Olympiad, which took place at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, and Haute-Savoie, France, between January 25 and February 5, 1924. Postcard images include: the gold medal-winning Canadian hockey team, the Toronto Granites; ski jumping gold medalist Jacob Tullin Thams of Norway, who is pictured soaring through the air; a bobsled team making a turn on the run; a group of men preparing for a curling match; skaters chasing for a puck during a hockey game; the Czechoslovakian ski team walking in a line; and a bobsled team just moments before their descent.

Reverse of two postcards stamped “G. Tairraz,” and all but one of the postcards bearing ink notations in French. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Stunning winner’s vase from the 1924 Paris Games 7028. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Pair of Sevres Pate-sur-pate Porcelain Vases. Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain

vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13.25˝ tall and 5.5˝ at its widest point.

This splendid vases 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.

The vase features four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green, with the events depicted being rowing, rugby, diving, and soccer. The bottom bears the appropriate maker’s marks, with the exception of the central Sevres emblem; a previous owner has chipped a hole into the base, modifying it to be used as a decorative lamp. Otherwise, this vase is in exceptional condition.

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.Starting Bid $500

7029. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Uncom-

mon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holding a laurel branch in a horse-drawn sled, with mountains rising in the background and the Olympic rings below; the reverse bears raised text, “II Jeux Olympiques D’hiver St. Moritz 1928,” over a laurel branch. Starting Bid $200

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1928 7030. Tug Wilson’s Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket. Tug Wilson’s official Olympic Stadium

entry ticket for athletic events at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures 5.25 x 3.5 unfolded, issued for the Grandstand, Row 12, Box O, Seat No. 40, with lower border dated between August 2nd and 5th. The ticket bears stamps and punch holes. In fine condition. Accompanied by an official program for athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics, which is marked No. 25 in the upper right corner. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7031. Tug Wilson’s Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket. Tug Wilson’s official Olympic Stadium entry ticket for athletic events at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures 5.25 x 3.5 unfolded, issued for the Grandstand, Row 12, Box O, Seat No. 41, with lower border dated between August 2nd and 5th. The ticket bears stamps and punch holes. In fine condition. Accompanied by an official program for the 1928 Summer Olympics, which contains images of athletes like Johnny Weissmuller and Paavo Nurmi. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $150

7032. Tug Wilson’s Team USA Olympic Pin Collection. Tug Wilson’s collection of 21 United States ‘shield’

pins, ranging in size from .5 x .5 to 1.25 x 1, with four identified to the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, and the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics (2); one other is issued for the 1948 U.S. Olympic Committee. All pins share the same shield design of red-and-white stripes with an upper blue section featuring the Olympic rings. Two of the pins include their original Artistici Fiorentini pouches. In overall fine condition. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

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1932 7033. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Badge. Official badge

issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 37 mm, featuring text in tri-color enamel, “IXe Olympiade Amsterdam,” with the Olympic rings and “1928, Officiel” below. Stamped on the reverse with the maker’s mark of Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten, Holland. Exhibits rubbing to the enamel on the Olympic rings and lacks its ribbon. Starting Bid $175

The perilous test ride of the Fram III, drawn by German bobsledder Max Ludwig days before his bronze medal win

7034. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics: Max Ludwig Original Sketch Signed. Original sketch by German bobsledder Max Ludwig, drawn three days before he and his team won a bronze medal in the four-man bobsleigh event at the Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics. Accomplished in black and blue ink on an off-white 19.5 x 14.5 sheet of artist paper, the drawing depicts the harrowing moment that Germany’s experimental sled, Fram III, flew over the icy Mt. Van Hoevenberg course wall during a preliminary run on January 31, 1932, just four days before the Winter Olympics opening. The sketch is signed and inscribed below by Ludwig to the sled’s fourth rider, “To Charles Divine from Max Ludwig, Lake Placid. 14. II. 1932.” The drawing is also signed by the entire German bobsleigh team from the 1932 Winter Games, which includes German captain and bobsleigh legend Werner Zahn, who adds a heartfelt inscription along the right side.

Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 20.75. In very good to fine condition, with light rippling, a few small creases, and a stain to the left edge. Accompanied by a signed limited first edition of Lake Placid: The Olympic Years, 1932–1980. Starting Bid $500

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7035. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. 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. Starting Bid $500

7036. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Souvenir Candlestick. Very attractive glass candlestick honoring the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, standing 3.5˝ in height with an octagonal base measuring 4.75˝ x 4.75˝; the base features a pair of identical designs for the Xth Summer Olympiad, which depicts a discus thrower over an image of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with upper and lower text: “Olympic Games, Los Angeles 1932.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Second-place prize from Los Angeles’s historic ‘32 Olympiad

7037. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles

1932 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. A wonderful example of this classic design. Starting Bid $500

7038. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Report.

Desirable 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.

Hardcover, 9.75 x 12.5, 814 pages.

This impressive volume provides an exhaustive and extensively illustrated chronicle of the Games, covering everything from the planning stages of the event to the athletic competitions themselves.

Book condition: VG-/None, with noticeable rubbing to boards, a cracked rear hinge, wear to corners, and light dampstaining to bottom of textblock. Starting Bid $200

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1936

7039. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Garmisch

1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,” features the Olympic rings over an alpine summit; the reverse bears the Olympic motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” over a fir branch. Starting Bid $200

Impressive official poster of the Garmisch Games skier 7040. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster.

Rare color 24.5 x 39.25 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays a skier against an alpine background and reads: “Germany 1936, IVth Olympic Winter Games, GarmischPartenkirchen, 6th-16th February 1936,” with smaller text below, “For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 33 x 48.25. In very good condition, with scattered areas of scuffs, scratches, and surface loss. These posters were released in thirteen languages and distributed worldwide. Starting Bid $300

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7041. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Silk Ticket. Uncommon silk ticket issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 1.5˝ x 2.25˝, with ticket featuring the color logo of the 4th Winter Olympiad above the text: “Abfahrtslauf, fur, Damen u Herren” (Downhill skiing for Ladies and Gentlemen). The pin-style ticket bears a golden bar to upper portion, which is engraved: “IV. Olymp. Winterspiele 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a diagonal crease, and a bit of rust to the metal. This was the only Olympic Games in which a ticket was made in silk. Starting Bid $200

Bronze winner’s medal from the 1936 Winter Olympiad, with an official diploma for third-place in figure skating

7042. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Diploma. Impressive winner’s medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 100 mm, 334 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.” Includes a beautiful winner’s diploma from the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 13.75 x 19.25, awarded to Hungarian figure skaters Emilia Rotter and Laszlo Szollas for their third-place finish in pairs figure skating [note: this diploma was not issued with this medal, but is included as a related third-place accompaniment from the same Games]. 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. Starting Bid $2500

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7043. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Glass Vase. Attractive amber glass vase for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, measuring 5.5˝ in height and 4˝ at its widest point, with gilt etchings to either side. One side bears the emblem of the Swedish Olympic Committee between text: “Die IV Olympischen Winterspiele, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1936”; the other side bears the Olympic Bell with the German Federal Eagle and text: “Ich rufe die Jugend der Welt [I call the youth of the world].” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7045. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia-Berlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” The underside of the torch platform is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl.” The torch bears scattered scratches, a ding to handle, and a small score to platform. 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.tarting Bid $200

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1940 7044. Jesse Owens’s Del Craft 1961 Medal Olympic Medal. Jesse

Owens’s personallyowned commemorative medal, 50 mm, 58 gm, likely given to him during a motivational speaking engagement. The front features the figure of Liberty carrying a torch, engraved by hand, “Olypmic [sic] Champion, Del-Craft Co., 1961”; the reverse features a tablet flanked by laurels, engraved with his name, “Jesse Owens.”

Provenance: From the estate of Jesse Owens, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his three daughters.

Starting Bid $200

7048. Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics Teapot.

Appealing ceramic teapot issued for the Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II. The teapot, with cover, approximately measures 4 x 6, and features a bronze-tone metal pouring handle. The teapot features two sets of Olympic rings and a band of three lines to the upper section, and the underside of the cover bears an unidentified maker’s mark. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7046. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Sum-

mer Olympics. Bistre brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, the name of the designer on the outer edge. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce and attractive bronze medal from the ‘48 Winter Games in St. Moritz

7049. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 104 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the Olympic torch against a background with snowflakes and Olympic rings, with motto above, “Citius Altius Fortius”; the reverse features two raised snowflakes and the raised text, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver St. Moritz 1948.”

The St. Moritz Games were the first to be celebrated following World War II, and were bestowed with the moniker, ‘The Games of Renewal.’ Due to their roles in the preceding war, both Japan and Germany were not invited to compete; they subsequently rejoined the Winter Games in 1952. A total of 123 athletes won medals at the 1948 Games, with 46 of those earning bronze medals. Given the low quantity of struck winner’s medals, as well as the historical significance of the period, this third-place prize is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $1000

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1952

7050. Buenos Aires 1951 Pan American Games Participation Medal. Scarce official participation medal issued

for the First Pan American Games, which were held in Buenos Aires in 1951. Bronze, 85 gm, 63 mm. The front depicts the profiles of Argentinean President and First Lady Juan and Eva Peron encircled by the text: “Presidentes Honorarios, Exmo. Sr. Presidente de La Nacion Gral. Ej. Juan Peron–Sra. Eva Peron.” The reverse shows the Western Hemisphere with surrounding text: “Primeros Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos, Buenos Aires 1951.” Starting Bid $100

7052. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Torchbearer Plaque. Scarce torchbearer plaque issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 gm, 38 mm x 70 mm, by Veljekset Sundqvist of Helsinki. The front of the medal depicts a large flame emerging behind a mountaintop, with raised Olympic rings and text: “XV Olympia, 1952, Helsinki, Helsingfors.” The reverse is plain with the exception of the maker’s mark. These plaques were presented to the torchbearers for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics torch relay. Starting Bid $100

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7053. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Par-

ticipation 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 small hole has been drilled in the top so that it may be worn on a ribbon. Starting Bid $200

7054. Tug Wilson’s Olympic and Pan American Games Patch Collection. Tug Wilson’s collection of 32 patches from various Olympic and Pan American Games dating between 1952 and 1967, ranging in size from 1.25˝ x 1.5˝ and 6˝ x 7˝, with many related to the United States team. Olympic patches include: Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics (2), Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics (6), Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics (4), Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, and an unidentified felt patch of USA Olympic shield with bullion thread and upper Japanese text, which points to the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. The Pan American Games patches include: Mexico City 1955 (3), Chicago 1959, Sao Paulo 1963, and Winnipeg 1967 (2). Also included are 10 patches for the United States, eight of which feature the Olympic rings and two of the Western hemisphere, and a United States Olympic Committee badge with shield and bullion thread. In overall fine condition. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

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1956 7055. Tug Wilson’s Olympic Pin Collection. Tug Wilson’s collection of 15 pins from various Summer and Winter Olympiads, which include: Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3), Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics (4), Mexico 1968 Summer Olympics (2), 1972 Olympics (Munich or Sapporo), Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, and an Olympic rings pin. Also includes three pins for the Winnipeg 1967 Pan American Games, and a pair of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cufflinks and an NCAA pin. In overall fine condition. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7057. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter

Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 118 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali,” features the head of Victory crowned in Olympic rings with a torch to the right; the reverse, inscribed, “Citius Altius Fortius, Cortina 1956,” portrays an ice crystal over Mt. Pomagagnon. The designer name, “Cost/Affer,” visible to the left of Victory’s neck, and the mint on the right edge, “Lorioli.” Much of the medal bears a verdigris patina. Cortina d’Ampezzo was initially selected to host the fifth Winter Olympics in 1944, but the Games were canceled due to the onset of World War II. Awarded as a Winter host twelve years later, Cortina is best remembered for the debut of Soviet athletes in a Winter Olympiad, as well as for the first instance in which the Olympics were internationally televised. A handsome and extremely scarce winner’s medal from the Cortina Games, one of a total 50 third place prizes issued. Starting Bid $300

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7058. Tug Wilson’s Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Tug Wil-

son’s participation medal issued for the Cortina 1956 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.” A highly appealing Olympic medal that derives from the estate of the longtime president of the United States Olympic Committee. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7059. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics IOC Badge. Scarce and attractive

International Olympic Committee badge issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, measuring 40 mm x 49 mm, featuring an enameled design of the Winter Olympics logo set on a maroon background with “C.I.O.” above. The reverse is marked, “C. O. N. I., Mod. Depositato, Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini.” Exhibits some tarnishing to the reverse. Only 78 of these badges were issued. Starting Bid $200

7060. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the equestrian events

held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John Sjosvard. Inspired by a sculpture in the Parthenon, the front, inscribed around the upper border, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar Stockholm 1956,” features an ancient Greek horse and rider on a platform, with the Olympic rings below; the reverse face is plain. Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of the XVI Olympiad were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country; the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 in total—Stockholm medals remain rare and highly sought-after. Starting Bid $300

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7061. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Scarce official winner’s diploma issued to

1956

Australia’s Murray Rose in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 23 x 17.5, with Olympic rings, Melbourne coat of arms, and bold text: “Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, First, Swimming—4 x 200 M. Relay, M. Rose—Australia.” Signed at the conclusion by representatives of the IOC and MOC. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and stains along the bottom edge.

Murray Rose is an Olympic swimming legend. He made his Olympic debut at the 1956 Summer Olympics as a 17-year-old and won three Olympic medals, all gold, in the 400 m freestyle, the 1500 m freestyle, and the 4 x 200 m freestyle. Four years later, as a 21-year-old, he won three Olympic medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Murray later became a movie actor, appearing in several Hollywood movies.

Starting Bid $200

7062. Tug Wilson’s Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge. Tug Wilson’s Na-

tional Olympic Committee “President” badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 114 mm, with Olympic rings, torch and image of Australia, and enameled white border with gilt text: “Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956.”

Reverse bears a “K. C. Luke, Melbourne” maker mark and is engraved “83.”

Suspended from the bottom of the badge is a silver ribbon marked “N.O.C.,” and a shorter ribbon with Olympic colors bearing an affixed “President” pin. A remarkable Olympic keepsake personally worn by the head of the NOC throughout the Games of the XVI Olympiad.

From the Tug Wilson Estate.

Starting Bid $200

7063. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Badge. Partici-

pation badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 52 mm, with enameled Olympic rings, torch and image of Australia, and blue border with silver text: “Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956.”

Reverse bears a “K. C. Luke, Melbourne” maker mark and is engraved “1061.”

Suspended from the bottom of the badge is an unmarked cream-colored ribbon (likely faded yellow, which would indicate that the badge was issued to a rowing official), which exhibits some slight fraying. Starting Bid $200

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7064. Chicago 1959 Pan American Games Winner’s and Participation Medals. Two bronze medals issued for the Chicago 1959 Pan American Games: a third place winner’s medal, 54 gm, 51 mm, with the front featuring the city seal of Chicago, raised text, “Third Pan American Games, Chicago 1959,” and a map of the Western Hemisphere with a star marking the location of the Games, and the reverse depicting a torch and laurel wreath with engraved text: “3rd, 400 M, Athletics Men”; and a participation medal, 55 gm, 51 mm, with the front design the same as the winner’s medal, and the reverse reading “Commemorative” above a torch and an outline of downtown Chicago.

The 3rd place winner’s medal would have been presented to Malcolm Spence, a Jamaican athlete running for the British West Indies. He placed third in the men’s 400 meter event with a time of 46.6, but he and his brother Mel were part of the team that won a gold medal in the 4 x 400 meter relay. A year later at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, Mal won a bronze medal in the men’s 4 x 400 meter relay. Starting Bid $200

7065 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Unawarded Bronze Winner’s Medal and Case. Rare unawarded winner’s medal for the Squaw Valley 1960

Winter Olympics. Bronze, 57 mm, 86 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features embossed heads of male and female athletes in profile, with bold text: “VII Olympic, Winter Games”; and the reverse featuring the Olympic rings under Olympic motto of “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” The blank area below rings, which would normally feature the name of the sport, remains blank. Edge is engraved, “H. J. CO.” Includes the original—and extremely rare—wooden presentation case. Starting Bid $500

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7066. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Souvenir Metal Wall Plates Metal Plates. Uncommon

pair of bronze-colored metal wall plates honoring the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, both 11.5˝ in diameter, featuring embossed images of an alpine skier and a figure skater, both with Squaw Valley logo and text: “VIII Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley 1960.”

Reverse of plates feature French maker tags from Rik Jacops, identifying them as patterns “D65” and “D66,” and noting that they were made in Belgium. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7067. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Official third-place winner’s diploma from the

Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his bronze medal finish in “Arma Libera a 300 M” (300 metre rifle). Professionally linen-backed to an overall size of 27.5 x 19.75. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some creasing and small stains in the margins.

Vasily Borisov is a retired Soviet rifle shooter (born 1922) who has earned considerable international success during his professional career: in addition to his bronze in Rome, he also won gold and silver medals at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Games. Between 1954 and 1966, Borisov won more than 20 medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships. Starting Bid $200

7068. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Group of (5) Badges. Collection of five different badges issued for the Rome

1960 Summer Olympics, each measuring approximately 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring laurel bezels with inset medallions depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The multicolored panels below are marked for “Radio-TV,” “Servizio” [Service], “Stampa” [Press], “Ufficiale” [Official], and a blank orange example for official guests. Reverse of each badge, save for the ‘Official’ badge, is marked on the reverse “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.”

The medallions bear various degrees of green discoloration. Starting Bid $200

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7069. Tug Wilson’s Group of (10) Commemorative Medals and Coins. Collection of 10 commemorative coins and medals from the estate of Tug Wilson, the second commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 1945 to 1961, and the president of the United States Olympic Committee from 1953 to 1965. The medals derive from the following events or organizations: Intercollegiate Conference / Big Ten 1895 (coin with case); Rome 1960 Summer Olympics (2: commemorative medal and silver torchbearer medal); Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics (sans pin and ribbon); São Paulo 1963 Pan American Games; Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3: case with silver medal, and case with copper and silver medals); United States Olympic Committee (bronze, with Olympic House on reverse); and World War I (Spicer Simson, 1916, with text: “Do Right and Fear No Man”). In overall fine condition, with some verdigris to Committee and Rome commemorative medals. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7070. Tug Wilson’s Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Gold Olympiade Medal. Tug Wilson’s brilliant ‘Olimpiade Medal’ issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Gold .900 (21.6K), 105 gm (3.7 oz), 61 mm, designed by Renato Signorini (Pietro Giampaoli of Italy). The front depicts the Capitoline Wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus, the traditional founders of Rome, with the Olympic rings and raised text: “Giochi Della XVII Olympiade, S. P. Q. R.,” which stands for Senatus Populus Que Romanum, or the Senate and People of Rome. The reverse shows the Parthenon, an Olympic torchbearer, and the Arch of Constantine, with “Roma” embossed underneath. The edge of the medal is inscribed: “MMDCCXIII AB U. C. / MCMLX A CH. N. / MMDCCXXXVI AB IN. OLYMPIIS.” Includes the original white leather presentation case. From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $500

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1960 7071. Tug Wilson’s Rome 1960 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge. Tug Wilson’s National Olympic Committee badge issued

for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 44 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 enameled panel at the bottom features gold lettering, “C.N.O.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab.

Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” Medallion bears a coat of verdigris. A magnificently rare officer badge worn by the head of the United States Olympic Committee.

From the Tug Wilson Estate. Starting Bid $200

7072. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1960 Rome Summer Olym-

pics 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, 3375,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle, with a small pit to underside of platform. Also included with the torch is its original cylindrical presentation case with inner plastic bag. The presence of this handsome case is quite rare and adds considerably to the overall appeal and completeness of the item; the case exhibits significant wear, with a tear to upper portion.

The Olympic flame was lit on August 12th 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. Starting Bid $500

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7073. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Athlete Badge.

Desirable athlete’s badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The enameled panel at the bottom is light blue—indicating that it is a swimming competitor’s badge—and features gold lettering, “Atleta.” There were 667 swimmer’s badges issued for the Games. Starting Bid $250

7074. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Guest Badge.

Guest badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, 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 is blank, indicating that it is a guest’s badge. Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” There were 649 of this type issued for the Games. Starting Bid $150

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7075. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Official Badge.

Official’s badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The red enameled panel at the bottom is lettered in gold, “Ufficiale.” There were 796 of this type issued for the Games. Starting Bid $150

1964

7078. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Sum7076. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Service Badge.

Service badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The white enameled panel at the bottom is lettered in gold, “Servizio.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” These were given to workers in food service, janitorial service, and so forth. Starting Bid $150

mer 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. Starting Bid $150

7079. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Ticket Books. Two books of tickets for the ice hockey tour-

7077. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Press Badge.

Press badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The apricot enameled panel at the bottom is lettered in gold, “Stampa.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” Exhibits some surface marks and cracks to the enameled panel. There were 1215 of this type issued for the Games. Starting Bid $150

nament at the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, including: a full book of 31 complete unused yellow tickets, measuring 7.5 x 3.25, for matches at the “Olympia-Eisstadion” for times and dates ranging from 15:30 on January 28 to 13:00 on February 9; and a book of 30 complete unused blue tickets (plus three stubs), measuring 7 x 2.25, for matches at the “Kunsteisbahm Messehalle” for times and dates ranging from 17:00 on January 28 to 13:00 on February 9. Includes three additional full tickets for earlier games on January 28, representing those missing from the blue book. Starting Bid $200

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7080. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics.

Copper, 61 mm, 118 gm, by Taro Okamoto/ Kazumitsu Tanaka. The front features three runners and a swimmer placed on an olive branch; the reverse bears the Olympic rings dividing raised Japanese and English text, “XVIII Olympiad, Tokyo 1964.” Starting Bid $150

7081. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ID Card, Participation Medal, and Gold Medal Case. Highly appealing lot of three items issued to legendary Ukrainian weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics.

The first is his tri-fold Identity Card for the XVIII Olympiad, measuring 9 x 4 unfolded, issued as No. 11403, which bears an affixed photo of Zhabotinsky and affirms his status as “Athlete, wt.–lifting.” The card lists his country “USSR,” date of birth “ 28 1 1938,” place of birth “Sumy,” address “169 Gorky Str., 27, Zaporozhye,” and profession, “student.”

Second, Zhabotinsky’s participation medal from the Tokyo Games. 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.”

Third is Zhabotinsky’s gold medal winner’s black lacquer presentation case, 4 x 8 x 1.25, with cover bearing the Tokyo Games emblem, and the interior featuring a velvet medal liner and underside of cover adorned with a Japanese sentiment; the cover has detached from hinge and is now held in place with tape. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7082. Madrid 1965 International Olympic Committee Badge. Uncommon In-

ternational Olympic Committee (IOC) badge from the 63rd IOC Session held in October 1965 in Madrid, Spain. The bronze-tone badge, 31 mm x 51 mm, 21 gm, features a white-and-yellow enamel design of the Puerta de Alcalá between Olympic rings and text, “Madrid, 1965, C.I.O.” In fine condition, with a slight bend to badge. Starting Bid $200

7083. Grenoble 1968 Hockey World Championships Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s

medal issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation for the Grenoble Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship. Silvered bronze, 60 mm, 97 gm, struck by Swiss medal manufacturer Huguenin. The front depicts a goalie in net and reads, “Championnats du Monde, Worlds Championships, 1968”; the reverse reads, “Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace, International Ice Hockey Federation,” with the league’s logo in the center. Between 1920 and 1968, the Olympic hockey tournament also served as that year’s world championship for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF); this is the IIHF silver medal awarded for the world championship held as part of the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games. The 1968 Olympics saw the Czechoslovakia men’s national ice hockey team win its second Olympic silver medal, losing out to the dominant Soviet Union team. This medal is equally as rare as the 1968 Olympic silver medal for ice hockey, awarded only to members of the second-place Czech national team. Starting Bid $200

7084. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. 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.” Starting Bid $200

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Mexico City gold medal awarded to reigning weightlifting champion Leonid Zhabotinsky

The patch highlighted is included in this lot

7085. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued to Ukrainian

weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 125 gm, originally designed by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front is inscribed, “XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete with palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes. A small plaque attached to the top of the medal bears a pictogram of a hand lifting a weighted barbell, with the reverse marked, “Peso Completo,” or ‘heavy weight,’ and the plaque bearing the original orange ribbon.

Mexico winner’s medals with their original pictogram plaque are quite uncommon, with this particularly attractive ‘weightlifter’ example being in excellent condition.

Included with the medal: Zhabotinsky’s gold medal winner’s diploma and his participation diploma, both in Spanish, 12.25 x 12.25, which award him “for having obtained 1st place in the weight-lifting competition, full weight” and “for being an athlete in the weight-lifting competition”; his gold-tone participation pin, 31 mm x 31 mm, 13 gm, which features the Olympic rings with “68,” concentric lines, and flying dove, with reverse marked “Productos Victor, S.A.;” and the embroidered USSR patch that Zhabotinsky wore on his singlet when he was awarded his gold medal. Accompanied by two photos of Zhabotinsky wearing the patch at the winner’s podium.

In overall very good to fine condition, with notable loss to gilt on medal, and various wear to diplomas, such as folds, creases, and small tears.

Other Mexico City items from the personal estate of Zhabotinsky include: a gold-tone Team USSR pin, 25 mm x 38 mm, with red enamel flag of the Soviet Union above the Olympic rings and “1968”; a Mexico Games pin, 12 mm x 19 mm, with gilt torch design against a black enamel background, with the pin no longer present on reverse; a circular Mexico Games plaque, 76 mm, with image of a weightlifter against colors of the Mexican flag; and a sheet of Mexico Games stickers.

In an athletic event that featured the world’s biggest stars, weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky was larger than life. Four years after securing his first Olympic gold at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, Zhabotinsky soundly defended his position in Mexico City to become the first two-time Olympic champion in the men’s heavyweight class. Prior to the victory, the 6-foot 3-inch and 365-pound Zhabotinsky stole the show when he marched in the opening parade: while all the other flag-bearers held their national banners with two hands, Zhabotinsky strolled ahead effortlessly, gripping the 40-pound Soviet banner with only one. So inspiring was the Soviet strongman to budding weightlifters and bodybuilders the world over, that as a young Austrian teenager Arnold Schwarzenegger kept a photograph of Zhabotinsky taped over his bed. Starting Bid $2500

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Schmuck slides to silver at the ‘68 Winter Games

1968

7086. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued to West German luger Christina Schmuck for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Roger Excoffon, Paris. The front, inscribed, “Xemes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, Grenoble 1968,” features the Olympic rings; the reverse identifies the sport as luge, with a stylized rendering of the sport. Engraved on the bottom edge, “Luge Simple.” Complete with original colorful ribbon and original case, with the recipient’s name labeled on the bottom, “Christa Schmuck.” The Grenoble winner’s medals were the first to feature a unique design on the reverse for each sport. A scarce example with just 250 silver medals struck in total. Starting Bid $1000

7087. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Badge.

Organizing Committee badge for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 37 mm x 52 mm, featuring the Grenoble Games emblem centered within green enamel, inscribed at the bottom, “C.O.J.O.” Reverse bears the maker’s mark of Arthus Bertrand, Paris. Starting Bid $200

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1968 7088. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Medal Winner’s Diploma.

Official second-place winner’s diploma from the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 12.5 x 17.25, awarded to “Suchy Jan” [Jan Suchy´] for his silver-medal finish as part of the Czechoslovakian men’s hockey team. The diploma is signed in ink by IOC president Avery Brundage, the Organizing Committee President, and the Director General. In fine condition. Sometimes referred to as the ‘European Bobby Orr,’ Suchy scored two goals in the 1968 Olympic tournament. He would go on to win the first two Golden Hockey Stick awards as Czechoslovakia’s best player in 1969 and 1970, and was named the best defenseman at the ice hockey world championships in 1969 and 1971. Starting Bid $200

7089. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Type 4’ Torch. Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘type 4’ torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point. The upper metal ring features a pattern of six doves and the metallic label at the bottom reads “Mexico” twice. Base of torch bears label with the Olympics logo encircled by the text, “Comite Organizador De Los Juegos De La XIX Olympiada, Villazon–Murdock.” Exhibits some minor scuffs and wear.

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. Starting Bid $200

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7090. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch.

Uncommon official ‘Type 1’ torch from the historic Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics, which is comprised of white cast metal with a plain unadorned handle, measuring 18˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body is fully grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. The torch relay recreated the route taken

by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route. Starting Bid $200

7047. Munich 1972 IOC Session Badge.

Scarce badge from the 73rd International Olympic Committee session held in Munich in 1972, on the occasion of the Games of the XX Olympiad.

Measuring 25 mm x 50 mm, the stickpin-style badge features the Olympic rings in white enamel with black-and-yellow stylized monk below, with a blue ribbon marked in black: “C.O.N.” Complete with its hinged maroon case. At this session, Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin,m was elected as the sixth President of the International Olympic Committee. Starting Bid $125

7091. Salt Lake City 1972 Winter Olympics Bid Book. Scarce hardcover book in English and French for Salt Lake

City’s bid for the 1972 Olympic games, 56 pages, 17.25 x 11.5, detailing their ability to provide world-class facilities for the Winter Games. The 1972 Winter Olympics were ultimately hosted by Sapporo, Japan, in a decision made at the 64th IOC Session in Rome on April 25, 1966. Salt Lake City would finally host the games thirty years later, in 2002. In very good to fine condition, with scuffing to boards and minor ex-library markings. Starting Bid $100

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1976 7092. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Official sixth-place winner’s diploma from the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics, 15.25 x 15.25, awarded to “Fedor Simachev” [Fyodor Simashev] for his finish in the men’s 30 kilometer cross-country skiing competition. The diploma bears printed signatures of Organizing Committee president Kogoro Uemura, and IOC president Avery Brundage. Includes its original plastic sleeve, gilt-stamped with the logo of the Games on the reverse. Competing for the Soviet Union, Simashev won the silver medal in the 15 km competition, and the gold medal as part of the USSR’s 4*10 km relay team. Starting Bid $200

7093. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. 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. Starting Bid $100

7095. Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Media Badge. Press badge from

7094. Winter Olympics Group of (4) Hockey Pucks.

Three original unused Winter Olympics competition hockey pucks representing Innsbruck 1976, Calgary 1988, and Vancouver 2010. Includes a souvenir puck for the Sarajevo 1984 Olympiad. Some logos exhibit some rubbing and wear (especially Sarajevo). Starting Bid $200

the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics, measuring 30 mm x 58 mm, prominently featuring emblem of the Games and the text: “XII. Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1976,” with a yellow-and-red enameled panel at center, lettered in gold: “Presse Radio-TV.” Reverse is stamped with the maker’s mark of Friedrich Orth. Starting Bid $150

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7096. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal. 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. Starting Bid $200

Rare unawarded silver medal from the first Olympic Games held in Canada

7097. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Unawarded Silver Winner’s Medal with Case. Unawarded win-

ner’s medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics.

Silver, 60 mm, 154 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli, Ottawa. The front, inscribed, “XXIe Olympiade Montreal 1976,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse features the Montreal Olympic emblem and victor’s laurel wreath. The edge, which would normally feature the engraved name of the event, remains blank. The medal bears a few areas of light scuffing to finish. Includes the original silver chain and rare wooden case with black leather slipcover embossed with a silver Montreal Games emblem.

An exceptionally rare example made all the more desirable by its unawarded status—there were only 364 silver winner’s medals produced for the Montreal 1976 Games.

Starting Bid $500

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1980 7098. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Athlete Badge. Athlete badge issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, measuring 29 mm x 57 mm, featuring the red emblem of the games at the top and “XXIe Olympiade, Montreal 1976” at the bottom, with green panel below marked: “Concurrent [Competitor].” Starting Bid $100

7099. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Media Badge. Media

badge issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, measuring 29 mm x 57 mm, featuring the red emblem of the games at the top and “XXIe Olympiade, Montreal 1976” at the bottom, with blue panel below marked: “RadioTV.” Starting Bid $100

7100. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Eric Heiden Ticket Collection. Desirable complete set of unused tickets for each of American Eric Heiden’s five gold medal-clinching speed skating events at the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Each ticket measures 7.5 x 2.5, and features time/date information for the respective event held at the James B. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval: 500 meter on February 15; 5000 meter on February 16; 1000 meter on February 19; 1500 meter on February 21; and 10,000 meter on February 23. In overall fine condition. Read more online at www.

RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

7101. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Pin Collection. Collection of 34 pins issued for the Lake

Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 6 mm x 12 mm to 38 mm x 25 mm, with the majority enameled and featuring images and names of nations and companies affiliated with the Lake Placid Games, including: ABC, Austria, Coca Cola, Great Britain, Italy, New York Telephone, Romania, Sports Illustrated, a set of five Roni the Racoon mascot pins, and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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1980 7102. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Gate Flag. Alpine skiing gate flag

from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics made by Athalon, 18.25˝ x 19˝, with front and back of bright red flag featuring the white Winter Games logo above text: “Lake Placid - 1980.” The hoist features tie cords to either end. The alpine events were held at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York, between February 14–23, 1980. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare bronze medal from 1980 Lake Placid

7103. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Beautiful 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,” and engraved with sport, “Speedskating, 1,500m. Women,” features a small Lake Placid Games emblem and a large pine branch with cones. Inscribed on the bottom edge, “Tiffany & Co., Bronze, 1979.” Medal features trivial instances of tarnishing. Includes a replacement white-and-blue ribbon, created from a spool of the original ribbon used for the 1980 medals. Starting Bid $500

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1980 7104. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. 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.

Starting Bid $200

7105. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Poster. Appealing color 23.75

x 36 poster issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, which features a watercolor painting by John Gallucci of two skiers cruising below Whiteface Mountain. The lower border shows the Games emblem and reads: “Lake Placid, XIII Olympic Winter Games, February 13-24, 1980.” Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. A recognized watercolorist and a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society 1953, Gallucci was an educator in the Lake Placid area for most of his career and was chosen to represent his home with a group of 1980 Winter Olympic Posters. Starting Bid $200

7106. Lake Placid 1980 IOC Session Press Badge. Press badge from the

82nd International Olympic Committee session held in Lake Placid in 1982, on the occasion of the XIII Olympic Winter Games. Measuring 38 mm x 57 mm, the nickel-silver badge features an Olympic emblem flanked by raised text, “82 IOC Session, Lake Placid 1980,” and is engraved “Press” at the bottom. A yellowand-black ribbon is suspended from the badge, and the reverse bears a “MACO” maker’s mark. Starting Bid $150

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1980 7107. Lake Placid 1980 IOC Session Invite Badge. Invite badge from the 82nd International Olympic Committee session held in Lake Placid in 1982, on the occasion of the XIII Olympic Winter Games. Measuring 38 mm x 57 mm, the nickel-silver badge features an Olympic emblem flanked by raised text, “82 IOC Session, Lake Placid 1980,” and is engraved “Invite C.I.O.” at the bottom. A white ribbon is suspended from the badge, and the reverse bears a “MACO” maker’s mark. Starting Bid $150

The magnificent torch of the 1980 Lake Placid Olympiad—from the relay preceding the ‘Miracle on Ice’ 7108. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Torch. 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, which bears some light wear, is engraved with the maker’s information, “Cleanweld / Turner, Sycamore, Illinois” and “152.” The burner bowl remains in place. Both the torch bowl and gorgeous leather-wrapped handle are remarkably well-preserved, and bear only a few minor scuffs and scratches.

After being lit in Olympia on January 30, the Olympic 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, D.C. and Lake Placid. The Olympic cauldron was kindled 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. Starting Bid $1000

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7109. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Participation Medal with Case. 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 handsome detailed view of the Red Square in Moscow. Includes its original red case. Starting Bid $200

7110. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch. 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, “MoscowOlympiad-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 scuffs 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. Starting Bid $200

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7111. Italy IOC Romulus and Remus Sculpture Sculpture. Interesting sculpture of the Capitoline Wolf

with suckling twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, set upon a marble base, measuring an overall 9˝ x 7.5˝ x 4.5˝. On the front is a plaque with the Olympic rings, and the Italian name of the nation’s Olympic committee: “Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano.” Starting Bid $100

7112. Rome 1982 IOC Session Badge. Badge from the

85th International Olympic Committee session held in Rome in 1982, measuring 35 mm x 60 mm, depicting a rider on horseback over a small Olympic ring emblem, featuring raised text: “85e Session du C.I.O., 1982, Rome, Italie.” The silvertone badge features an attached white ribbon with “Invité” tablet, and is suspended from a navy blue string. Reverse is hand-numbered “1445.” Starting Bid $125

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7113. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. 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. Starting Bid $200

7114. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Banner Flag.

Large nylon banner flag from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, approximately measuring 118.5˝ x 56.5˝, featuring a white logo of the XIV Olympic Winter Games against an orange backdrop. The flag contains metal ring loops to upper corners and the lower left corner. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7115. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics IOC Session Badge for TV. Uncommon

French International Olympic Committee (CIO) session badge for TV from the 87th IOC Session held following the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics in March 1984. The silver-tone badge, 31 mm x 38 mm, 18 gm, features the raised Olympic rings and Sarajevo Games logo with upper text: “CIO, 87eme Session.” A yellow ribbon extends an additional 63 mm. Made at the IKOM medal factory in Zagreb. In fine condition.

Decisions at the 87th IOC meeting included extending the Calgary 1988 Games to 16 days, adding curling, freestyle skiing, and short-track speed-skating to the program, and modifying the opening and closing ceremonies for the Los Angeles 1984 Games. Starting Bid $200

1984

7117. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Official participation diploma from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, 13.75 x 13.25, awarded to “Sliskovic Zlatan,” with the printed signature of Organizing Committee president Branko Mikulic to the lower right. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $100

7116. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Team USA Coach’s Jacket. Team USA hockey jacket worn by

a coach during the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, size large, with blue nylon button-up shell, off-white diamond-pattern cloth lining, and red-white-and-blue knitted cuffs, collar, and waistband. The left chest bears embroidered lettering, “USA,” over a gold hockey stick patch. In fine condition, with some trivial areas of fraying. Starting Bid $200

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7118. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch. 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. Includes the original torch cap. 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. Starting Bid $300

7119. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

torch, brass-finished with tan leather-wrapped handle, measuring 22.25˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Industries. The bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the Olympic rings between each word, and the LA Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. The ring at the handle’s center is engraved, “Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1964,” and the cap at the base of the handle is engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23˝.

Complete with its original black vinyl carrying bag, operating instruction booklet, and cardboard Turner Industries shipping box.

The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York.

On its 15,000 km journey, the torch was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners. A handsomely designed torch from an Olympic Games that weren’t without their share of controversy—fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Cuba and East Germany, boycotted the Games; Iran and Libya also boycotted, although for different political reasons. An exceptional display piece from the 1984 LA Games—the ‘City of Angels’ will have the distinction of hosting the Summer Olympics for a third time in 2028. Starting Bid $300

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Stunning silver medal for a Brazilian soccer star

7120. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal with Diploma and Participation Medal. Sought-after

winner’s medal issued to Brazilian football star David Cortes da Silva at the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm,

by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jostens, Inc. The front, inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is engraved with the name of the event, “Football.” Complete with original magenta, vermillion, and chrome yellow ribbon, which features some light wear. David Cortes da Silva, better known as Davi, was a defender on the Brazilian national football team that earned a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Games, the first Olympic football competition to allow professionals. A phenomenally bright and clean second place medal tied to one of the biggest football matches in Olympic history.

Accompaniments include: a bronze participation medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, and an official winner’s diploma from the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, 15 x 15, issued to “David Cortez Silva” of Brazil for a second place finish in “Football,” signed at the conclusion by International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch. From The Mason Dinehart Collection. Starting Bid $1000

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Unawarded second place medal from the 1984 LA Games

1984

7121. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Unawarded Silver Winner’s Medal with Case. Scarce unawarded winner’s

medal from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm, by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jostens, Inc. The front, inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge, which would normally feature the engraved name of the event, remains blank. The medal features some slight scuffing, with front and upper edge bearing instances of oxidation. Includes the original magenta, vermillion, and chrome yellow ribbon, and the original blue velvet presentation case. A highly uncommon winner’s medal from the summer games of the XXIII Olympiad. Starting Bid $500

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7122. New York City 1984 Summer Olympics Bid Book. Scarce spiral-bound softcover book in English for

New York City’s bid for the 1984 Summer Olympic games, 12.5 x 11, detailing their ability to provide world-class facilities for the Summer Games. New York and Los Angeles were the only cities to express interest in hosting the Games, and the USOC went with LA’s submission; the torch relay, however, would begin in NYC and end in Los Angeles. In very good to fine condition, with edgewear to covers and pages. Starting Bid $100

7124. Lausanne 1984 IOC Session Badge. Badge from

the 89th International Olympic Committee session held in Lausanne in 1984, measuring 37 mm x 62 mm, depicting Olympic rings over a stylized skyline, and featuring the text: “89e Session du CIO, Lausanne, 1984, Secretariat C.I.O.” The gold-tone badge features an attached white-and-blue ribbon. Reverse bears the maker’s mark of Huguenin, Le Locle. Includes its original paper wrapping. Starting Bid $125

7123. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Report.

Uncommon book: Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984: Volumes 1 and 2. First edition.

Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, 1985. Clothbound hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 16.5, 1546 total pages. Signed and inscribed on an opening page of Vol. 1 by Paul Ziffren, the chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee. In very good to fine condition, with sunning to spines of both volumes, and some fraying, fading, and light stains to slipcover; interior pages are all clean and unaffected. A comprehensive and visually impressive report of the 1984 Summer Games, which weighs an imposing 34 pounds! Starting Bid $200

7125. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Participation Medal with Case. Participation medal issued for

the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, as presented to athletes and officials. 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. Complete with its original blue velvet presentation case and cardboard box. Starting Bid $150

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1987

7126. Indianapolis 1987 Pan American Games Winner’s Medals. Attractive complete set of unawarded gold,

silver, and bronze winner’s medals from the Indianapolis 1987 Pan American Games, where athletes such as Carl Lewis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee won gold medals for Team USA. Each medal weighs 86 gm, measures 63 mm, and share the same designs: the front features a large X, denoting the tenth edition of the Pan American Games, with laurel wreath to sides, “Pan American Games” to top, and a blank plaque reserved for sport name; and the reverse bears a central torch between embossed text: “Indianapolis, MCMLXXXVII.” Each medal is topped with a loop, which bears the original multicolored ribbon.Starting Bid $200

7127. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued

for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens. The front depicts the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, “Calgary 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below. Complete with its brown velvet case.

Starting Bid $200

7128. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens. The front depicts the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, “Calgary 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below. Includes its original velvet case. Medal features a slight patina.

Starting Bid $200

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7129. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics U.S. Team Warmup Jacket. Attractive lightweight Adidas warmup jacket from the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, issued to a member of the U.S. Olympic Team. The zippered jacket, size medium, features a nylon outer shell with patriotic design pattern, Adidas logo to left chest, large embroidered “USA” to back section, and left shoulder bearing Olympic rings with text: “USA Olympic Team, 1988 Calgary.” The inner lining is a cotton/polyester mix with collar area bearing the original Adidas tag. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

7130. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch and Relay Uniform. Very desirable 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; tape to lower portion of handle marked “157.”

The top inscribed with raised text in English and French, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” with underside of bowl engraved: “COA/A.O.C. 1979-1986”; the ball at the base of the handle is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Complete with its unlit wick.

Includes the original black carrying bag and a highly appealing official torchbearer relay suit of the Calgary Games by Sun Ice of Canada, which consists of red and white zip-up jacket, size large, with brightly colored Calgary and torch relay logos to left chest and back area, and a pair of red track pants, size 38, with elastic waistband; custom labels to inner collar and waist area are marked “2010.14.16” and “2010.14/.17.”

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, called ‘Share the Flame,’ 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. Starting Bid $1000

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1988

7131. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics IOC Session Badge. Scarce International

Olympic Committee (CIO) badge from the 93rd IOC Session held in Calgary between February 6 and 13, just prior to the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. The gold-tone badge, 31 mm x 44 mm, 27 gm, features a raised horse design with Olympic rings above text text: “Calgary ‘88, Session 93e.” An orange ribbon extends an additional 44 mm. In fine condition, with some fraying to ribbon. Starting Bid $200

7132. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Highly desirable unawarded winner’s medal issued for

the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. 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.

The edge is not inscribed with the name of an event. Complete with its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case with cardboard box. Starting Bid $500

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7133. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Press Participation Medal. Press participation

1988

medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 mm x 66 mm, 155 gm.

The front features a Korean archer on horseback, with the Olympic rings below, inscribed, “XXIVth Olympiad, Seoul 1988”; the reverse depicts the Seoul Olympic Stadium and features raised facsimile signatures of Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the IOC, and Park Seh-jik, president of the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, with the dates of the Games below, “1988.9.17–10.2.” Complete with its original navy blue velvet case and presentation box. Starting Bid $200

The magnificent relay torch from the Seoul Summer Games

7134. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Torch. Beautifully designed official 1988 Seoul Olympics torch, constructed of metal, copper, leather, and plastic, measuring 20” in length and 4” at its widest point, designed by Lee Woo-Sung and manufactured by Korea Explosives Co. Ltd. The handle is wrapped in brown leather with a ring above, inscribed, “Games of the XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988,” in English and Korean. The upper portion of the torch bears a colorful Olympic ring emblem and the top is engraved with an intricate dragon design symbolizing the harmony between East and West; based on the Chinese zodiac, the year 1988 was also the year of the dragon. Accompanied by a custom-made display stand. During the 22day relay, the Olympic flame traveled from the Greek capital of Athens to Korea’s southernmost point, Jeju Island, before making its way north to Seoul in a 4,167 km relay. Starting Bid $300

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1992

7135. Albertville 1992 Winter Chrome-Plated Steel Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Chromeplated 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.” Starting Bid $200

The silver-and-Lalique crystal winner’s medal from the 1992 Winter Games

7136. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Entrancing winner’s medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Silver and Lalique crystal glass, 92 mm, 175 gm, designed under the direction of Marie-Claude Lalique; manufactured by Lalique. The front features a crystal design of the Olympic rings over a mountainous valley, with border inscribed with Games emblem, laurel branch, and legend, “Albertville 92, XVI Jeux Olympiques D’Hver / XVI Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse features the etched side of the same mountain valley design with a plain border. The crystal bears some soft scuffing. Complete with its original silver ribbon with Olympic color stripes, and the attractive gray leatherette presentation case with velvet-lined interior. The 1992 Winter Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Summer Olympics, and the first winter games since the end of the Cold War. An utterly unique and innovative second place prize that represents only the second winner’s medal that we have offered from the historic XVI Winter Olympiad. Starting Bid $2500

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1992 7137. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Lalique Paperweight. Limited edi-

tion crystal paperweight made by Lalique of Paris for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics, numbered 1686/4000, reproducing the image on the winner’s medal depicting the Olympic rings over an alpine landscape. The base is etched with the text: “Albertville 1992, XVIes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.” Complete with its original box. Starting Bid $200

Sample winner’s medal from the Albertville Olympics

7138. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Sample Gold Winner’s Medal for Demonstration Sports. Sample

gold winner’s medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Gilt bronze, 69 mm, 202 gm. 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 the official emblem against a mountainous backdrop, again encircled with French and English text, “XVI Olympic Winter Games, XVI Jeux Olympiques D’hiver.” Bottom edge is engraved “Bronze.” Includes the original ribbon. Aimed to promote sports to a larger international audience, demonstration sports were a long held tradition at both Summer and Winter Games since 1900 and 1928, respectively. The 1992 Games of Barcelona and Albertville marked the final times demonstration sports were to be played, with the Winter Olympiad showcasing three events for both men and women: curling, speed skiing, and freestyle skiing (aerials and ski ballet); both aerial skiing and curling have since become official Olympic events. An exceedingly scarce and desirable gold winner’s medal. Starting Bid $300

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1992

7139. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Gilt VIP Participation Medal. Scarce VIP participa-

tion medal issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Gold-plated copper, 70 mm, 254 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda. 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 beautiful and seldom-seen VIP participation medal from the XXV Olympiad. Starting Bid $200

7140. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch. 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 “000000.” Displayed on a white base. Exhibits a few minor scuffs to base and rubberized handle. 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. Starting Bid $200

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1994

7141. Lausanne 1993 IOC Session Badge. Badge from the 100th International Olympic Committee session held in Lausanne in 1993, measuring 35 mm x 67 mm, depicting Olympic rings over a “100e Session” tablet, with text below: “Lausanne, 23/24 Juin 93.” The gold-tone badge features an attached yellow ribbon, and is suspended from a navy blue string. Reverse bears the maker’s mark of Huguenin, Le Locle. Includes its original paper wrapping. Starting Bid $125

7142. Lausanne 1993 IOC Session Badge. Badge from the 100th International Olympic Committee session held in Lausanne in 1993, measuring 35 mm x 67 mm, depicting Olympic rings over a “100e Session” tablet, with the text: “Lausanne, 23/24 Juin 93.” The gold-tone badge features an attached orange ribbon, and is suspended from a navy blue string. Reverse bears the maker’s mark of Huguenin, Le Locle. Includes its original paper wrapping. Starting Bid $125

7143. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Lille-

hammer 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. Starting Bid $200

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1994

7144. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Team USA Watch.

Seiko watch presented to members of Team USA for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics, featuring a blackand-white face with gold text reading: “USA, 1994 Olympic Team,” with a depiction of the Olympic rings. The watch features a quartz movement, gold-tone bezel, Roman numeral hour markers, date at the 6 o’clock position, and a black leather band.

The band exhibits some cracking from wear. Starting Bid $200

7145. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Team USA Pin Set. Official Team USA pin set issued for the Lilleham-

mer 1994 Winter Olympics, featuring 14 blue-on-silver pins displayed in a 13.5 x 10 frame. Includes pins for biathlon, bobsled, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, cross country skiing, ski jumping, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, Nordic combined, speed skating, medical, staff, and one blank. Accompanied by the original cardboard box. Starting Bid $200

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7146. Budapest 1995 IOC Session Badge. Badge from the 104th International Olympic Committee session held in Budapest in 1995, measuring 25 mm x 65 mm, depicting the city’s skyline over an Olympic emblem, and featuring raised text: “104th IOC Session, 104e Session du CIO, Budapest, 1995.” The gold-tone badge features an attached light yellow ribbon and is suspended from a green, white, and red string. At this session, Salt Lake City was selected as the host for the XIX Olympic Winter Games. Starting Bid $125

1996

7147. Presentation version of 1996 Atlanta Gold Winner’s Medal. Desirable winner’s medal issued to VIPs at the

Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Gilded, 70 mm, 180 gm, by Malcolm Grear Designers; manufactured by Reed and Barton.

The front, inscribed “XXVI Olympiad Atlanta 1996” with Olympic rings, shows a ‘Seated Victory’ holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with the Colosseum looming in the background; the reverse, inscribed “Centennial Olympic Games,” features the Atlanta logo and a stylized ‘Quilt of Leaves’ olive branch pictogram of a swimmer. The medal is engraved on the bottom edge: “Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.” Complete with its green-and-gold ribbon and the attractive wooden display case, laser-cut on the lid with the centennial host logo and lined on the interior in black felt. In fine condition, with one of the box lid hinges in need of repair. Starting Bid $500

7148. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. 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 green box and pouch. Starting Bid $150

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1996

7149. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1996 At-

lanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of goldplated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75” in length and 2” 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. The upper band displays the Atlanta Games logo and the quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band lists all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896. The metal ‘reeds’ are bent inward at the top, making this example of torch appear straighter than those with the typical flared end.

The torch relay was run from April 27 to July 19, 1996, 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 STS78. A highly appealing relay torch from the Centennial Olympic Games. Starting Bid $200

7150. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Team Canada Men’s Relay Team Ring. 10K yellow gold ring presented to members of the Canadian 4 x 100 men’s relay team that won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Made by Jostens, the ring features gold Olympic rings on a magenta top with four small diamonds and the text: “1996, Olympic Champion.” One shank shows the Canadian maple leaf and reads, “Andy, 4 x 100M,” and the other depicts a runner with text: “McInnis, Coach, Atlanta 1996, XXVI Olympiad.” The inner band bears the “Jostens 10K” hallmark. In fine condition.

This ring and nine others were commissioned and funded by Canadian gold medal-winning track athlete Donovan Bailey, who presented them to his coaches and teammates in honor of their historic victory. The consignor notes that these rings are unique due to its display of the ‘official version’ of the Olympic rings, which are copyrighted by the International Olympic Committee. As such, the creation of these rings were delayed until March 1997, when the IOC finally approved use of the logo. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Andy McInnis, the head coach of Team Canada’s 4 x 100 meter men’s relay team, as well as McInnis’s accreditation pass for the Atlanta Games, a Jostens receipt, and Team Canada commemorative pins from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Starting Bid $200

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1996

7151. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Team Canada Gold Medal Relay Baton. Magnificent official black Port a Pit aluminum relay baton used by the gold medal-winning Canadian men’s 4 x 100 relay team in the event final at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, 11.75˝ in length and 1.5˝ in diameter, with the baton featuring the Centennial Games logo, the lane number, “6,” and the names of four relay runners marked in black felt tip. Also included is an official gold Port a Pit baton with the Atlanta 1996 emblem, which is signed by all five members of the Canadian relay team: Robert Esmie, Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin, Donovan Bailey, and Carlton Chambers; the upper section is marked “Canada Gold, 37.69.”

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Andy McInnis, the head coach of Team Canada’s 4 x 100 meter men’s relay team. Starting Bid $200

7152. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Pin Collection.

Collection of 32 Team USA pins issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, each .75 x 1.5, depicting a lit “USA” torch above Olympic rings with “1996 Olympic Team” and the name of the team, sport, or team position, including: Olympic Team, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe / Kayak, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Field Hockey, Judo, Modern pentathlon, Rowing, Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Yachting, Medical, and Staff. All are mounted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 9.75. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $100

7153. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Poster. Color 22 x 34 poster issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, which shows a patriotic design featuring the silhouette of a Roman athlete and the Games logo, with upper text, “Centennial Olympic Games, Les Jeux Olympiques Du Centenaire.” The lower portion reads “Atlanta” in bold text with the Olympic rings. In very good to fine condition, with tape remnants to reverse edges, wear to corner tips, and two tears to left edge. Starting Bid $200

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1996 7154. Atlanta 1996 IOC Session Badge. Badge

from the 105th International Olympic Committee session held in Atlanta in 1996, on the occasion of the Games of the XXVI Olympiad. Measuring an overall 50 mm x 115 mm, the gold-tone badge features the text, “105th IOC Session, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996,” features flowers and the Olympic rings, and a blue-and-white ribbon below.

Starting Bid $100

7156. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Gold Medal Winner’s Diploma. Official first-place winner’s diploma

from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, 8.5 x 12, awarded to Russian artistic gymnast “Svetlana Chorkina” [Svetlana Khorkina] for her gold-medal finish in “Artistic Gymnastics— Uneven Bars.” Complete with its original dark green folder, gilt-stamped with the logo of the Games, and its original envelope. In very fine condition. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and frequent world champion, Khorkina is regarded as one of the most successful female gymnasts of all time.

Starting Bid $200

7155. Atlanta 1996 IOC Session Badge. Badge

from the 105th International Olympic Committee session held in Atlanta in 1996, on the occasion of the Games of the XXVI Olympiad. Measuring an overall 50 mm x 115 mm, the gold-tone badge features the text, “105th IOC Session, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996,” features flowers and the Olympic rings, and a solid orange ribbon below.

Starting Bid $100

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7157. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 60 mm, 137 gm. The front features a forest of small trees on a mountain side with a curve denoting a ski slope; the reverse bears the Nagano Games logo and a wreath effect along the rim. Complete with the original paper case and foam holder. Starting Bid $200

1998 7158. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Team USA Watch. Seiko watch presented

to members of Team USA for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics, featuring gold-tone face with raised golden text reading: “USA, 1998 Olympic Team,” and a depiction of the Olympic rings. The watch features a kinetic movement, gold-tone bezel, Roman numeral hour markers, date at the 3 o’clock position, and a brown leather band.

Includes its original box and warranty card.

Starting Bid $200

7159. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Pin Collection. Collection of 17 Team USA pins issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics, each 1.25 x 1.5, depicting the Nagano Games logo with “1998 Olympic Team Nagano” and the name of the team, sport, or team position, including: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsled, Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Freestyle Skiing, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Luge, Short Track Speedskating, Ski Jumping, Ski Nordic Combined, Snowboarding, Speedskating, Sports Medicine, and Staff. All are mounted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 10.25. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $100

7160. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Group of (4) Posters. Group lot of four color posters from the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 19.5 x 27.5 to 26 x 39, which include the following subjects or images: a ski jumper soaring through air; the blurred silhouette of a spinning figure skater; a festive illustration of an Olympic resort by Hiro Yamagata; and a large logo of the XVIII Winter Olympiad. All are individually framed to slightly larger sizes, with the Yamagata and logo posters framed without glass. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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2000

Gold medal for the men’s long jump event at the 2000 Sydney Games

7161. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued to Cuban long jumper Iván

Pedroso at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 68 mm, 188 gm, by Wojciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson; manufactured by the Royal Australian Mint. The front depicts a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the Olympic rings over the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Olympic torch at right, inscribed below the rings with the athlete’s name, and “Athletics / Men’s Long Jump” in the upper and lower rim. Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend, “Sydney 2000,” which is detached at center but could be resewn. Also includes the original round case with metal base and hinged plastic cover. Medal features some instances of scratching, scuffing, and tarnishing.

A longtime rival of Carl Lewis in the long jump event, Iván Pedroso was a four-time world champion and a five-time world indoor champion. This gold medal represents his sole Olympic victory: he had finished in fourth-place at Barcelona in 1992, and injuries contributed to a twelfth-place finish in Atlanta in 1996. Pedroso was considered the best long jumper in the world from 1995 to 2002. Starting Bid $2500

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Silver medal for wrestling from the 2000 Olympics

7162. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued to Cuban wrestler Juan Marén at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 185 gm, by Wojciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson; manufactured by the Royal Australian Mint. The front depicts a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the Olympic rings over the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Olympic torch at right, inscribed in the upper and lower rim, “Wrestling / Greco-Roman 63 kg.” Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend, “Sydney 2000.” Medal features instances of scratching, scuffing, and tarnishing. This is only the third Sydney winner’s medal we have offered. Starting Bid $500

7163. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch. 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. 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. Starting Bid $200

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2002

7164. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Team USA Watch. Seiko watch

presented to members of Team USA for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, featuring gold-tone face with raised golden text reading: “U.S. Olympic Team, USA, 2002, Salt Lake City,” and a depiction of the Olympic rings. The watch features a quartz movement, gold-tone bezel, simple hour markers, and a black leather band.

Includes its original plastic case, box, and instruction booklet. Starting Bid $200

7165. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch. Elegant official 2002

Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, copper, and glass, measuring 32.5” in length and 3.5” at its widest point, designed by Axiom Design and manufactured by Coleman. The torch was modeled after an icicle and slightly curved to represent speed and fluidity, with a contrasting dull and polished finish on the handle to represent the meeting of modernity with the past. The handle, which bears an affixed “231” label, is engraved with the motto of the games, “Light the fire within,” and a raised emblem of the games appears near the top. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on November 19, 2001, and began the American leg of its journey on December 4 in Atlanta. The route passed through the past host cities in the United States—Atlanta, Lake Placid, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Squaw Valley—over a 21,725 km route. Starting Bid $200

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2004

7166. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Participation Medal and Diploma. 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, drawstring bag, and framed diploma. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after silver medal from the XXVIII Olympiad

7167. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal awarded for men’s canoeing at the

Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 139 gm, by Elena Votsi and Kostas Kazakos; manufactured by Efsimon.

The front depicts the winged goddess of Victory soaring into the Panathinaikos Arena, with Greek characters and Olympic rings above; the reverse features the Eternal Flame of Olympia, the opening lines of Pindar’s Eighth Olympic Ode, and the 2004 Summer Games logo, with the sport engraved in Greek lettering along the bottom, “Κανοε / Καγιακ Σπριντ—C2 Ανδρών 500μ [Canoe / Kayak Sprint—C2 Men 500m].” Completed by the original multicolored ribbon. The 2004 Athens winner’s medals replaced the long-held ‘seated Victory’ design by Giuseppe Cassioli, rectifying the mistake of using a depiction of the Roman Colosseum rather than a Greek venue. Starting Bid $1000

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2004

7168. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 2004 Athens Summer Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75” in length and 2.25” at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington.

The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears the Olympic rings and Athens emblem. Includes its original tube.

Starting Bid $200

7169. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, minted by Efsimon. The front features Greek lettering and waves of the Aegean sea on either side of the Athens Games emblem; the reverse bears raised text between a similar design as the front, “Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, 13-29 August 2004.” Includes the original presentation folder, with a cutout in the backing so that the medal may be removed. Starting Bid $150

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2006 7170. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Pewter Participation Medal. Par-

ticipation medal issued for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Pewter, 40 mm, 33 gm, by Quatrini. The front depicts the Torino Games emblem with the Aqueduct of Alpignano above; the reverse bears several rays of ice crystals and the Olympic rings and motto below. Complete with its original cardboard and plastic case. Starting Bid $200

7171. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch. Gorgeous 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. 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. Starting Bid $200

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2008

7172. Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Beautiful winner’s medal presented to

Iranian powerlifter Ali Hosseini at the Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics. Silver with inlaid jade, 70 mm x 82 mm, 186 gm, by Medal Design Group, China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Elena Votsi. Created from ancient Chinese jade patterns, the medal consists of silver and jade, which symbolize nobility and virtue. Jade has been regarded as a virtue since ancient times, and the embodiment of Chinese traditional values of ethics and honor. The front features the Games logo with text in braille, Chinese, and English, which read: “Beijing 2008 Paralympics Games”; the reverse features the Beijing Paralympics Games emblem surrounded by inlaid jade. The design inspiration of the medal hook derives from jade ‘huang,’ a ceremonial jade piece decorated with a double dragon pattern and ‘Pu,’ the reed mat pattern.

The medal includes its original red-and-orange ribbon and gorgeous red rosewood presentation case. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Hosseini, who states that he is auctioning his medal to raise funds to build a sports complex for disabled people in Iran. Starting Bid $200

7173. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal with Case.

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.”

Complete with its original red presentation case. Starting Bid $200

7174. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Participation Medals. Appealing pair of participation medals issued for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Both medals are bronze, 55 mm, 122 gm, with the fronts featuring the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, their respective Games logo, and raised Chinese and English text along the top; and the reverse sides depict gusts of wind and engraved Chinese and English text, “One World One Dream,” with the Olympics medal showing five Fuwa mascots, and the Paralympic medal showing the cow Fu Niu Lele. Both medals include their original red presentation case, which bear a few scuffs. The Paralympic medal is sealed in a plastic pouch. Starting Bid $200

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2010 7175. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Torch.

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 rubber-based varnish, a finish specifically designed to improve grip and replicate the contact of human skin as if the torchbearer were holding a friend’s hand. Includes 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. Starting Bid $200

7176. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch and Relay Uniform. Official 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch, con-

structed 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, which bear the Vancouver Games logo, feature a slight separation to upper section, which is typical for these torches. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag, the uncommon original stainless steel display stand, and the official 2010 Vancouver Winter Games torch relay suit, size 2XL, consisting of white shell jacket and pants with both featuring stylized torch relay logos and silver text, “Vancouver 2010”; the front of jacket bears an affixed number tag, “115,” and the back features large Olympic rings. Also included is a blue beanie cap and a pair of red knit mittens, both of which read “Vancouver 2010.” 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. Starting Bid $200

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2010

7177. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Participation Medal and Diploma. Very attractive display featuring a

participation medal and diploma issued for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, which are impressively mounted, matted, and framed together with a large speed skating poster to an overall size of 35.5 x 34.5. The participation medal, silvered, 60 mm, 89 gm, depicts a unique orca design and the Olympic rings on the front, and 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.” The diploma, 8.5 x 11.5, issued to Roy Joseph Durbin, Jr., reads in English and French: “In heartfelt appreciation and recognition of your significant contribution to the journey and success of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.” Also includes a Vancouver Olympics souvenir ski jumping bib, which is framed to an overall size of 22 x 26. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare safety lamp for the 2012 London Games 7178. London 2012 Summer Olympics Safety Lamp.

Highly sought-after safety lamp from the London 2012 Summer Olympics, 10˝ in height and 3.5˝ in diameter, manufactured by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Co., of Eccles, Manchester, which has produced Olympic lanterns for the last 30 years. The safety lamp consists of a lower globe and brass frame, which features plates to front and back; the front features the London Games emblem with engraved text, “Olympic Torch Relay,” and the back bears the maker plate, which identifies the lamp as “Type 6, M & Q, Safety Lamps, Approval No. B/28.” The globe and frame house the interior lamp chimney and burner, with base marked “X, 77/”; the frame exhibits scattered light scuffing and wear.

The design is a modified miner’s lamp, which enables the flame to be safely transported by aircraft. Includes its official and very attractive hardshell carrying case, which measures 6.75˝ x 15.75˝ x 6.75˝. Starting Bid $1000

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7179. London 2012 Summer Olympics Cupronickel Participation Medal. Desir-

2012

able 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, which bears some marks. Medals from recent Olympic games remain scarce and highly collectable. Starting Bid $200

7180. London 2012 Summer Paralympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Magnificent gold victory medal presented to Iranian powerlifter Ali Hosseini at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. Gilt silver, 82 mm x 95, 433 gm, designed by Lin Cheung. The front represents ‘spirit in motion,’ and features a close-up section of an impression of an outstretched wing of the Greek Goddess of Victory, with border encircled with braille and engraved text: “London 2012 Paralympics Games.” The reverse, which bears the Games logo, represents ‘the heart of victory,’ symbolizing inclusion and togetherness, and was created by using and enhancing a direct mold from the heart area of the plaster cast of ‘The Nike of Paionios.’ The event, “Powerlifting,” is engraved along the bottom edge of the medal, with a slight irregularity partially obscuring the event. The medal retains its original purple ribbon. Accompanied by the original London 2012 Summer Paralympics winner’s medal care sheet, as well as a letter of provenance from Hosseini, who states that he is auctioning his medal to raise funds to build a sports complex for disabled people in Iran. Starting Bid $200

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Exceedingly rare London 2012 gold medal, a shining example of Olympic perseverance

2012

7181. London 2012 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued for the London 2012

Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 85 mm, 430 gm, by David Watkins. The front of the medal features text across the top, “XXX Olympiad London 2012,” above the winged Nike over Panathinaikon Stadium with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse features the emblem of the London Games against an abstract linear background. The event, “Shooting, Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol,” is engraved along the bottom edge of the medal. The purple ribbon is present but detached at the seam, with “London 2012” and the Olympic rings embroidered in white. The medal exhibits some trivial dings and scratches, and some fading to gilt along the bottom edge. Includes the original information card and black winner’s medal case, which bears some scuffing.

This remarkable winner’s medal was awarded to Cuban shooter Leuris Pupo, whose tenacity and perseverance finally paid off after four consecutive Summer Games. Pupo’s first Olympic appearance came at the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, where he finished tied for ninth in the men’s 25-meter rapid fire pistol. He competed in the same event at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, and then again at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, where, in both competitions, he finished seventh. After 12 years of Olympic frustration, Pupo’s aim was true at London’s Royal Artillery Barracks, securing the gold medal by outpointing the field with a final tally of 34 points. Any winner’s medals from more recent Olympic Games are extremely scarce and sought-after, with this prodigious London Games prize serving as a truly magnificent example of Olympic grit and triumph. Starting Bid $5000

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2014

7182. London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch. 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.

Starting Bid $300

7183. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. 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. Includes the original presentation case. Starting Bid $200

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2014

Carried in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic relay 7184. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch. 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 color 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; the cover sits slightly crooked against the body.

Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag.

Starting Bid $200

7185. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Space Flown Snowflake Pin. Astronaut Rick Mastracchio’s flown Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics pin depicting a snowflake, carried on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, where it remained for 188 days during Expedition 38/39. Reverse bears a Honav USA maker’s mark and clutch-type backing. Includes an image of the pin on the ISS, with Earth seen through the window in the background. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Astronaut Rick Mastracchio. Starting Bid $200

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7186. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Space Flown Pin. Astronaut Rick Mastracchio’s flown shield-shaped Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics pin, carried on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, where it remained for 188 days during Expedition 38/39. Reverse bears a Honav USA maker’s mark and clutch-type backing. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Astronaut Rick Mastracchio. Starting Bid $200

7187. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Space Flown Patch and Team USA Multi-signed Card. Astronaut Rick Mastracchio’s flown embroi-

dered United States Olympic Team patch, carried on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, where it remained for 188 days during Expedition 38/39. Includes a United States Olympic Committee card given to Mastracchio, signed by more than 25 Team USA athletes, including skiers, bobsledders, gymnasts, wrestlers, pentathletes, and more, many of whom add thoughtful greetings. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Astronaut Rick Mastracchio. Starting Bid $200

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2016

Second-place silver for a Cuban wrestler at Rio

7188. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Rare

winner’s medal issued to Cuban wrestler Yasmany Lugo for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Silver, 85 mm, 495 gm, produced by the Brazilian Mint. The front features stylized laurel leaves—an ancient Greek symbol of victory—surrounding the Rio 2016 Olympic logo; the reverse features a traditional portrait of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, over Panathenaic Stadium with the Acropolis in the background, inscribed above, “XXXI Olimpiada Rio 2016.” The bottom edge is engraved with the name of the event: “Wrestling / Men’s Greco-Roman 98kg.” Complete with its colorful original ribbon. The medal exhibits a few minor scuffs.

As the first Olympiad to take place in South America, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics sought to emphasize sustainability as a key element of its platform. The medals awarded to winning athletes embodied this goal, and were constructed using sustainable and recycled materials: the gold was certified as being mercury-free; about 30% of the silver for the medals was derived from leftover mirrors, solder, and X-ray plates; and the ribbons have a composition of 50% recycled plastic bottles. The Brazilian Mint produced 2,488 medals in total—812 golds, 812 silvers, and 864 bronzes. Starting Bid $2500

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2018

7189. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch. Official

2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27” in length and 3.5” at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top. Includes the original brown drawstring carrying bag and tube.

The torch relay began in Olympia on April 21, and concluded on August 5 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, 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 medal events in 45 sports disciplines. A rare opportunity to own a relay torch from the most recent summer games.

Starting Bid $200

7190. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Torch.

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. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

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Misc.

Impressive collection of 25 medals from the Summer Games 7191. Summer Olympics Participation Medal Collection of (25). Fantastic collection of 25 med-

als associated with the Summer Olympics, consisting almost entirely of participation medals plus a couple additional types, ranging from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens (1896) to the most recent Summer Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro (2016). View full list online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $300

Great group of 14 Winter Olympics participation medals

7192. Winter Olympics Participation Medal Collection of (14). Nice collection of 14 Winter Olympics participation medals, ranging from the seventh Winter Games in Cortina (1956) to the first Russian Winter Olympiad at Sochi (2014).

View full list online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $300

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Massive collection of 200+ Olympic programs, reports, and publications 7193. Olympic Report and Program Collection. Compre-

hensive collection of more than 200 Olympic programs, official reports, and other associated publications, ranging from the London 1908 Olympiad to the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. View a more comprehensive list online.at www.

RRAuction.com.In overall good to fine condition, with some significant wear, rubbing, and cracked hinges to several of the older hardcover reports. A highly desirable, instant library of many hard-to-find publications. Starting Bid $300

7195. Olympic Team USA Pins. Impressive collection 7194. Team USA Team Members’ Olympic Patch Collection. Group of embroidered Team USA Olympic

patches spanning several decades, including: four patriotic shields surmounted by the Olympics rings, from 1948/52, 1956, 1960, and 1964; an oval patch from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics; a small rectangular “USA, 1980” patch with the Olympic rings from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics; individual red-and-white “USA” letter patches from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics; a badge-shaped patch from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics; and a badge-shaped crest-style patch from the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics (sealed in plastic). Starting Bid $200

of 96 pins honoring various United States Olympic Teams and opening and closing ceremonies from Olympiads past, ranging in size from .25 x .5 to 3.25 x 1.5, which includes 34 gold-tone “USA Team 2004” pins, each .5 x 1.25, issued for the following sports and positions: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Chef de Mission, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Fencing, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Soccer, Table Tennis, Softball, Staff, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball Beach, Volleyball Indoor, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wheelchair Athletics, Wrestling, and one unmarked. Other USA Team pins include: Barcelona 1992, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and more.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Misc.

Misc.

7196. Olympic Games Sponsorship Pins. Terrific collection of 111 sponsorship pins from various Summer and Winter Olympic Games dating back to 1984, ranging in size from .5 x .75 to 3.5 x 1, which includes the following sponsors: Coca Cola (Los Angeles 1984, Atlanta 1996, Nagano 1998, Lillehammer 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012), McDonald’s (London 2012), Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac (Salt Lake City 2002), Delta (Atlanta 1996), UPS (Nagano 1998, Sydney 2000, London 2012), Tyson (Beijing 2008), General Motors (Sydney 2000), Adidas (London 2012), Panasonic (Vancouver 2010), Lenovo (Beijing 2008), VIA (London 2012), and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7197. Olympic Mascot Collection. Collection of 22 plush collectible mascots from various Summer Olympic Games, which includes the following: Waldi from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics; Misha from the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics (3); Sam the Olympic Eagle from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics (4); Hodori from the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics; Izzy from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics (4, which includes a backpack); The Fuwa of Beibei, Huanhuan, Jingjing, Nini, and Yingying from the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics (5); Phevos from the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics; Wenlock from the London 2012 Summer Olympics (2); and Mandeville from the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. Also includes a hard plastic toy of Amik the beaver, the mascot for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics (locking case not working). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $250

7198. Olympic Apparel Group Lot. Collection of 15

pieces of team, official, sponsor, and volunteer apparel from various Summer and Winter Olympics, including: a Bonds XL raincoat from the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics; an XL Bosco Team Russia winter jacket from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics; an XL Puma Team Uzbekistan winter coat and sweater from the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics; an XL track jacket from the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics; an XL Bosco winter jacket from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics; a XXL Qiaodan Team Mongolia windbreaker and XXL shirt from the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics; a Bosco Team Russia winter ensemble consisting of a jacket, sweater, and hat; a Team Norway Olympic winter ensemble consisting of a jacket, bucket hat, and snow pants, all XL and made by Phenix; and an XXXL Kappa Team Georgia zip-up sweater. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7200. Summer Olympics Group of (4) Medals. Group of four medals from past Summer Olympiads, including: Participation medal issued for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silver-colored, 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 some scuffs and creasing to the case and box. Participation medal issued for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, minted by Efsimon. The front features Greek lettering and waves of the Aegean sea on either side of the Athens Games emblem; the reverse bears raised text between a similar design as the front, “Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, 13–29 August 2004.” Includes the original presentation folder and participation diploma. Participation medal of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Alloy copper, 44 mm x 53 mm, 89 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 its presentation folder with slipcase, with some slight scuffing to the latter. Waterford Crystal medal issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, 76 mm, which features a back engraved design of the Atlanta Games emblem under text: “Centennial Olympic Games. The crystal medal includes its original patriotic ribbon and presentation box. Starting Bid $200

7201. Athens 1896 Summer Olympics: James Connolly Signed Book. American athlete and author (1868-1957) who became the

first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book: Jim Connolly and the Fishermen of Gloucester: An Appreciation of James Brendan Connolly at Eighty.

Limited edition, one of 300 issued. Portland, ME: The Anthoensen Press, 1949. Hardcover with quarter-leather clothbound slipcase, 5.5 x 7.75, 77 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain, “and James Brendan Connolly.” Also signed and inscribed by the author, “To George A. Zabriskie, with the best wishes of Ernest Cummings Marriner.” In fine condition. A desirable limited edition book boasting a rare full-name version of Connolly’s signature. Starting Bid $200

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Misc.

7203. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics USA Track and Field Trials Program.

Significant program for the “Final Olympic Tryouts” held at Randalls Island Stadium on July 11–12, 1936, 64 pages, 9 x 12, signed inside in pencil by nearly every competitor at the trials, including 19 medallists. Highlights include: Jesse Owens (4 gold medals in Berlin), Ralph Metcalfe (four-time Olympic medalist), Frank Wyckoff (three-time 4x100 metres relay gold medallist), Mack Robinson (silver medal in 1936, brother of Jackie Robinson), Foy Draper (gold medal in 4x100 relay, killed in action during WWII), Cornelius Johnson (gold in high jump, famously snubbed by Hitler), Sam Francis (Olympic shot putter, member of College Football Hall of Fame), Jack Torrance (Olympic shot putter and NFL champion in 1940), William Rowe (hammer thrower who died in 1938), and Pat Patterson (hurdler, drowned in 1939 when USS Squalus flooded). In very good to fine condition, with some surface loss and tears to the Hammer Throw page. Accompanied by a complete list of signers. Starting Bid $200

7202. Pierre de Coubertin Signature. French educator and historian (1863–1937) who is best remembered as being the founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. Rare vintage fountain pen signature, “Pierre de Coubertin,” who adds an untranslated sentiment above, on an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7204. Jesse Owens Signed Photograph. Glossy 5 x 7

photo of Owens wearing one of his gold medals from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Carl—My Best to you always—Jesse Owens, 6-5-75.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Misc.

7205. Babe Didrikson Zaharias Signature. Vintage foun-

tain pen signature, “’Babe’ D. Zaharias,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, postmarked February 7, 1951. In very good to fine condition, with light postal cancellations and a few old tape stains. Talented in practically every field of athletic endeavor, Babe Didrikson Zaharias excelled in golf, basketball, baseball, and track and field. At the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she won gold medals in 80-meter hurdles and javelin throw, and took silver in the high jump event. Starting Bid $200

7206. Games of the 23rd Olympiad Deluxe Signed Book. Signed book: Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad. Gold edition, limited issue, numbered 104/500. International Sport Publications, Inc., 1984. Leatherbound hardcover with brass title plate, 9.25 x 12.25, 287 pages. Signed inside by George Plimpton, Dallas Bixler, Jean Shiley, Herb Wildman, John Naber, Gina Hemphill, Rafer Johnson, Davis Phinney, Dwight Stones, Edwin Moses, Willie Banks, Denean Howard, Sherri Howard, Henry Tillman, Pat McDonough, Mitch Gaylord, Peter Vidmar, Mary Lou Retton, Kathy Johnson, Rowdy Gaines, Mike O’Brien, Jeff Float, Steve Lundquist, Doug Burke, Greg Louganis, Candy Costie, Tracie Ruiz, Dave Saunders, Pat Powers, Steve Salmons, and Lionel Ritchie. In fine condition, with subtle foxing to endpapers.

Starting Bid $200

7207. Olympia Book. Uncommon book: Olympia. Magisterium International Club edi-

tion. Moscow, Russia: Magisterium International Magazine, 1996. Hardcover with slipcase, 11.5 x 16, 492 pages. In fine condition, with adhesive residue to back of slipcase, which also bears some scuffing. A decidedly scarce Olympic book that celebrates 100 years of international athletic competition. Starting Bid $100

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Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.

Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.

2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction .

Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate.

Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession.

4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. 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 fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

4.7 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.

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

Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 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.

5.2 When identical 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.

5.3 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.

5.4 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.

Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) 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.

6.2 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.

6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 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.

6.4 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.

6.5 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.

6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. 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.

6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to 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.

6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card.

Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales

tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected.

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. 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 thirdparty 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.

Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction 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.

Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, 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, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 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.

11.2 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 Auctions 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.

11.3 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. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.

11.4 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.

11.5 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).

11.6 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.

11.7 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.

11.8 Maximum Bids In 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.

11.9 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.

11.10 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.

11.11 Bidding in 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.

11.12 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.

During live internet or live auction, 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 or bids (successively or otherwise) 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. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

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.

11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the 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.

11.14 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.

Section 12 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 material breach or 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 Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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.

Section 13 Warranties 13.1 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, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

13.2 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.

13.3 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.

13.4 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 “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.

Section 14 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.

Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction 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.

Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.

16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.

16.3 Title to Items 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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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.

16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including

asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim.

(2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.

Section 17 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.

Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Section 19 Entire Agreement

Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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 or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all 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.

20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions.

The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.

20.6 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 conclu-

sive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.

20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.

Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be 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 we believe to 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 we believe 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 which we believe to have 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 believed to be exceedingly rare or important.

Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.

Since 1976

Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction.

We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.

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