RR Auction: Olympics Memorabilia

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Types of Olympic Memorabilia PARTICIPATION MEDALS Olympic participation medals have their origins with the first Modern Games held in Athens in 1896. Officially called ‘commemoratives,’ these medals are presented to all athletes and officials as remembrances of the Games.

Although usually struck in bronze, there have been medals struck in steel, copper, pewter, and other metals as well.

These medals can be quite beautiful and feature different designs for each Olympic Games. Highly prized by collectors, participation medals range from very common in availability to exceedingly rare.

OLYMPIC POSTERS Although posters were used to promote the Olympic Games from the very beginning, it was not until the 1912 Stockholm Games that the first ‘official’ Olympic posters were produced.

Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle for advertising and were affixed to walls, displayed in shop windows, and exhibited in train stations worldwide. While only one type of poster was produced for the 1912 Games, more recent Games have seen literally dozens of varieties.

Many Olympic posters are beautiful works of art, and while many are quite common, the posters from the early years of the Games are very rare and valuable.

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

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

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

This same order of finish is still used today.

OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA Bidding closes January 18, 2024 In anticipation of the return of the Summer Olympics to Paris this summer, RR Auction opens 2024 with its biggest Olympic sale yet! Boasting over 400 items, the auction is highlighted by a wide variety of winner’s medals, relay torches, pins, badges, participation medals, and rare ephemera. Among the highlights are a spectacular silver ‘first place’ medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics—the first Modern Games— as well as gold medals from Paris 1924, Los Angeles 1932, Berlin 1936, London 1948, Tokyo 1964, London 2012, and several others. Iconic relay torches are also featured, including rarities from Lake Placid 1980, Calgary 1988, and Lillehammer 1994. Now entering the eighth year of twice-annual Olympic auctions, RR Auction has established itself as a world leader in sales of Olympic memorabilia and collectibles. Join us as we make history selling history in January 2024.

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Epic complete winner’s medal set from the Munich 1972 Summer Games – awarded to legendary American swimmer Steve Genter, who risked his life for the Olympic dream 3000. Steve Genter’s Collection of Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winner’s Medals. Historic offering of three winner’s

medals that were awarded to legendary American swimmer Steve Genter at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics, consisting of his gold medal in the 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay, his silver medal in the 200-meter freestyle, and his bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle.

The gold (gilt silver) medal weighs 160 gm (without chain) or 211 gm (with chain), the silver medal weighs 152 gm (without chain) or 203 gm (with chain), and the bronze medal weighs 130 gm (without chain) or 176 gm (with chain); each medal measures 85 mm. The Munich 1972 winner’s medals were designed by Gerhard Marcks and share the same design to both sides: the front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; and the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd. The top edge of each medal is engraved “Genter, Steven,” with the name of the event: “Schwimmen 4 x 200 m Freistil Herren” (gold), “Schwimmen 200 m Freistil Herren” (silver), and “Schwimmen 400 m Freistil Herren” (bronze). The medals, which each retain their original chain, bear slight instances of marks or discoloration, most noticeable to the bronze reverse.

The Munich massacre. Mark Spitz’s gold medal glory. The controversial ending of the men’s basketball final. These and several other storylines dominated the headlines of the historic 1972 Summer Olympics. It’s perhaps no wonder then that the inspiring tale of American swimmer Steve Genter didn’t receive an outpouring of publicity. At least, not immediately.

A 6-foot 4-inch undergraduate from UCLA, Genter entered the Olympics as a podium favorite and as the chief competitor to teammate Mark Spitz. He also entered Munich with a nagging cough, a lingering effect from bronchitis developed

during the Olympic trials. A week before his first scheduled event, the 200-meter freestyle, Genter complained of a ‘gushy’ feeling in his chest. Concerned, he visited a Munich hospital. The news was not good: he had a collapsed lung.

Doctors inserted a tube into his lungs to release the trapped air, with Genter himself assisting in the process by squeezing rubber inflation balls for five days and nights. Determined to compete, Genter refused any pain medication, fearful that it might contain a controlled substance. By the fifth day, his lung had inflated back to normal and, with the consent of coaches and doctors, Genter was permitted to swim.

On August 29th, a day after being released from the hospital, Genter hit the water for the finals of his 200 freestyle event.

His plan to build from the first 100 meters was working, he was leading the pack, Spitz was in his wake. Then a pain in his chest, his breathing labored. At the 135-meter mark of the race, Genter’s stitches broke and he blacked out. But he didn’t stop swimming. With no feeling in his extremities, Genter doggedly pushed forward, finishing second with a miraculous last-ditch effort. Two days later, a recovered Genter split a 1.52.48 on the 4 x 200-meter relay, a time that would have won the gold medal in the 200 freestyle event and set a world record.

Genter’s bronze medal is just as impressive, albeit for very different reasons. On September 1st, Genter placed third in the 400-meter freestyle, with teammate Rick DeMont taking gold and Australian Brad Cooper taking silver. However, Genter was later officially declared as the second-place finisher after the IOC stripped DeMont of his gold medal; Team USA doctors errantly allowed DeMont to use his asthma medication (Marax) that contained the banned substance ephedrine. When the IOC gave Genter the ultimatum of returning his bronze and accepting the silver, or facing a lifetime ban from Olympic competition, Genter chose the latter in support of his American friend and teammate. An exemplary complete winner’s medal set that embodies the Olympic odyssey of Steve Genter, whose elite displays of athleticism, courage, and sportsmanship define precisely what it means to be a champion. Starting Bid $1000

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Torches

3001. 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 light scattered scuffs and scratches, unobtrusive denting to the edge of the platform, and some tarnishing to the bottom rim of the handle; if turned upside down, the inner recess of the handle features a small central hole. Starting Bid $300

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3002. London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch. Historic official 1948

London Summer Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16” in length and 5.75” at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The upper part is designed in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “Olympia to London, with thanks to the bearer: XIVth Olympiad 1948.” The torch exhibits some scuffs and dings, as well as a substantial chip to the bowl’s rim. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on July 17, 1948, and traveled a total of 3,365 km before reaching the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium on July 29. The 1948 Olympics in London represented the first Summer Games since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. The total number of torches manufactured was 1,688. A desirable, classically designed torch from the second-ever Olympic torch relay. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce 1956 Cortina torch of the second Winter Olympics relay 3003. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Torch.

Official 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silver-colored metal, measuring 16.25” in length and 5.5” at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The torch was modeled after the one used for the 1948 London Olympics and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, with the upper part in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “VII Giochi Invernali Cortina 1956.” Includes its original burner wick, which is slightly singed. The torch bears scattered light marks and scuffs, with an irregular patch to the upper rim.

The ‘Olympic’ flame was lit at Rome’s Capitoline Hill on January 22, and made its way north via a unique mixture of plane, gondola, ice skates, roller skates, and manpower. The torch entered the Olympic Ice Stadium four days later, with participating speed skater Guido Caroli skating into the arena to light the cauldron. The Games are best known for the debut of Soviet athletes in a Winter Olympiad, and the first instance in which the Olympics were internationally televised; Caroli famously tripped over broadcast wires on his way to the cauldron.

Starting Bid $1,000

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Sought-after torch from the first Australian Olympic Games 3004. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Torch.

Official 1956 Melbourne Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16″ in length and 5.5″ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers and manufactured

by Waco Ltd. The torch was modeled after the one used for the 1948 London Olympics, with the upper part in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “XVI Olympiad 1956: Olympia-Melbourne.” Burner is absent and the torch bears overall light scattered scuffs and marks.

After its lighting in Olympia on November 2, 1956, the flame made its way through the Middle East and South Asia en route to Australia, where the relay ended at the opening ceremony on November 22. All together, the flame was carried by 3,181 torchbearers over 4,912 km on land. An iconic torch from the first Games to be held outside Europe or North America. Starting Bid $1,000

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3005. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1960 Rome Summer

Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5” in length and 3.75” at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa firm of Bologna. The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii. Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 2052,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. The handle and body exhibit scattered wear, dents, and scratches, with a small instance of pitting to upper handle seam. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12 in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen-day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America. Starting Bid $500

Rare ‘Sacred Firelamp’ safety lantern—an innovative piece from the Tokyo 1964 torch relay 3007. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch Relay Safety Lantern.

Rare ‘mother flame’ safety lamp from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, 13.5” in height and 4.5” in diameter, manufactured by the Honda Denki Co. Ltd., Tokyo, and designed by Sori Yanagi, engraved around the bottom ring: “Series No. 2, ‘Sacred Firelamp,’ Made in Japan.” The modified miner’s lamp is housed in an acrylic dome and suspended from a braided black leather handle. This design enabled the Olympic flame to be protected and safely transported by automobile and aircraft along the relay route. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics torch, complete with its original packaging 3006. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch. Official

1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5″ in length and 6.75″ at its widest point. Manufactured

by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and underside of handle marked: “Nikkei Yanagi.” The lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3-1964,” with upper section marked: “Olym[pic Torch],” partially charred and illegible. Exhibits burn marks and wear to the burner cylinder, and a few scattered marks to the easily scuffed black bowl. Complete with the the rarely seen original cardboard boxes for both piece: a long thin box marked “Olympic Torch” for the burner tube, and a cube-shaped box with the Tokyo 1964 emblem for the torch holder.

The Olympic flame was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers. Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. This torch bowl beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil. The Summer Olympics returned to Tokyo for the 2020 Games (hosted in 2021), making it the first Asian city to host two Summer Games. Starting Bid $500

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3010. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Torch.

3008. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Type 4’ Torch. Official

‘Type 4’ torch from the Mexico 1968 Summer Olympics, 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. The base of the handle bears an affixed label that features the logo of the Games and names the designer, Manuel Villazon. The metallic bands exhibit some minor residue. The torch relay for the Mexico 1968 Summer Games 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 $300

Official 1972 Munich Olympics torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29” in length and 8.5” at its widest, designed

by Friedrich Krupp AG. The torch bears Olympic rings and the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972” on its handle, with the name of the designer engraved on the bottom. The Munich Games emblem designs a platform at the base of the combustion tube. Platform and handle feature scattered small scuffs and marks; the platform also bears some adhesive remnants. Starting Bid $200

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The elusive torch of the XI Olympic Winter Games 3009. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1972

Sapporo Winter Olympics torch, consisting of a cast-blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel combustion tube, measuring an overall 25.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Nippon Koki. The torch’s designer, Sori Yanagi, was a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, whose simplistic and pure use of lines and curves were regarded as patently Japanese as they were universal. Inspired by the shape of the Olympic cauldron, this classic torch features a slender black bowl, with the handle impressed with the Sapporo Games logo, and the bottom engraved “Nikkei” and “Yanagi”; lower portion of the tube also bears the Sapporo Games logo, with the manufacturer’s stamp below, “GD Nippon Koki Co., Ltd.” Both the black bowl and tube exhibit moderate-to-heavy wear from use, with various nicks, scuffs, and scratches to handle, the upper portion of the tube charred and blackened, and worn markings on the tube.

For the Sapporo relay, the torch was filled with priming and smoke-producing powder designed to burn for ten minutes for torches carried by runners and for fourteen minutes for those transported in cars. The Olympic flame was lit on December 28, 1971, in Olympia, Greece, and flown to Okinawa Island for the start of the Japanese relay, a massive undertaking that lasted 38 days and covered just under 19,000 km by an estimated 16,300 torchbearers—nearly all of whom shared a torch. Representing the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America, the Sapporo Games proved to be an extravagant and groundbreaking event for the international athletic community.

The Sapporo torch is highly sought as one of the rarest Olympic torches. Starting Bid $2500

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3012. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Torch.

Iconic official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26” in length and 3” at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel Daillaire. The simple yet distinct torch consists of a red handle emblazoned with the Montreal Olympics emblem, and a black ‘basket’ to carry the flame; the black color on top was intended to make the flame stand out. Exhibits a couple trivial scratches to the black basket. About 1,200 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted just four days from July 13 to July 17 and covered 775 km. Starting Bid $200

3014. 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, “Moscow-Olympiad-1980,” and a gold-colored top of the handle bears the emblem of the Games and Olympic rings.

The top is also accented with a golden ring. Burner remains in place. A few dings and scuffs to the handle and handle top, with the surface to upper portion showing effects from one-time exposure to the Olympic flame. 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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Rare and sought-after 1980 Lake Placid torch, a classic from the relay preceding the ‘Miracle on Ice’

3013. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Torch. 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 exhibits some light wear, is engraved with the maker’s information, “Cleanweld / Turner, Sycamore, Illinois” and “019.” The burner bowl remains in place.

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 $1,000

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3015. 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, which has been noticeably darkened from having been used in the torch relay. The handle and its base also bear various scuffs and marks. Includes its rare original black plastic presentation base made by Mizuno / Mitsubishi.

Starting Bid $300

3016. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch.

Choice unused official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25” in length and 4.75” at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Industries and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23”. Bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Complete with its original black vinyl carrying bag. The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York. On its 15,000 km journey, the torch was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners. A handsomely designed torch from an Olympic Games that wasn’t without its 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. Starting Bid $300

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Rare 1988 Calgary relay torch, one of only 150 made 3017. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1988 Calgary Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5” in length, emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top is inscribed, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” and the ball at the bottom is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” This unused torch, which is missing its fuel canister with wicks, bears trivial hints of tarnishing. The torch was designed to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about 100 were manufactured. Starting Bid $1,000

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3018. 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. The torch’s burner is absent, and the torch exhibits scattered light wear and scuffs to the body and leather. During the 22-day relay, the Olympic Flame traveled from the Greek capital of Athens to Korea’s southernmost point, Jeju Island, before making its way north to Seoul in a 4,167 km relay. Starting Bid $300

3019. 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 “000407.” Exhibits scuffs, scratches, and marks to the rubberized handle, and trivial tarnishing near the top. An impressive torch with a decidedly modern design. Starting Bid $200

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The imposing Lillehammer 1994 torch — the largest in Olympic history — offered with its official torchbearer relay uniform 3020. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Torch with Official Torchbearer Uniform. Magnificent official

Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics torch, constructed of wood, iron, and copper, measuring an impressive 60” in length, designed by André Steenbuch Marandon and Paal Christian Kahrs, and manufactured by Paal J. Kahrs Arkitekter AS, Statoil.

Resembling that of a sheath knife, the torch is highlighted by its long birchwood handle that symbolizes Norway tradition, with the upper section consisting of a polished aluminum blade that conversely reflects the nation’s industrial modernity and technology. The base of the burner is engraved with the logo of the XVII Olympic Winter Games, and the upper and lower sections of the inner copper plate feature several event pictograms. To contrast its martial appearance, the torch’s supple elongated shape and considerable length were chosen with the view of forming a harmonious extension between the torch and its bearer—its creators bestowed it with the poetic name ‘Noble.’ The bottom of the handle is marked “235.” The torch is in well-used condition, with singeing and scuffs to the blade — far and away the nicest Lillehammer relay torch that we have offered.

The torch is accompanied by its official Lillehammer torch relay tracksuit made by Business Design, size large, with the right chest numbered “024.” The tracksuit includes its matching winter hat and mittens.

The flame of the XVIIth Olympic Winter Games was lit in Olympia, Greece, on January 16, 1994, and, with the use of 350 torches and 6,916 torchbearers, traveled 18,000 kilometers (11,000 miles) over the course of 27 days to the Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena in Lillehammer, Norway. It was the sixth Winter torch relay to have more than one route, which included a visit to the Arctic Circle and the premiere instance of a torch being passed between two parachutists. Before Prince Haakon lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony, Stein Gruben astounded spectators in spectacular and fiery fashion when he launched from the ski jump with the torch in hand. Nearly the height of a human being, this massive, hugely desirable Olympic artifact holds the unique distinction of being the longest and thinnest torch in Olympic history, with this being just the third Lillehammer torch that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $2,500

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Norway’s historic ‘Morgedal flame’ relay torch — one of three used to mark the advent of the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics 3021. Lillehammer’s ‘Morgedal Flame’ pinewood relay torch – one of three used for Norway’s 1994 Winter Olympics. Exceedingly rare original Morgedal torch used to mark the commencement of the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics, constructed of a wrapped bundle of 10 pinewood sticks, measuring approximately 18˝ in length, with the upper tips noticeably charred from use. The tradition of using a Morgedal flame originated during the Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics when local teacher Olav S. Bjaaland proposed the idea of a cross-country ski relay to observe the country’s debut hosting of the Games. The IOC agreed to the idea and the first Winter Olympic torch relay came to fruition.

This rare torch was obtained directly from a member of the Lillehammer Torch Relay Organizing Committee, who stated that the offered torch was one of six produced — and one of the three torches used — for the incredible ‘non-Olympic’ national relay that took place over 75 days in Norway. On November 27, 1993, a flame was lit at Overbo, Morgedal, the birthplace of Norwegian skiing pioneer Sondre Norheim, and carried a distance of over 8,000 kilometers by 7,000 torchbearers to the Olympic Village at Lillehammer. Although Greek officials barred the Morgedal flame’s use in any official Olympic tradition, the Morgedal flame and its incredible country-crossing journey proved to be the most comprehensive cultural endeavor in Norwegian history. Starting Bid $1,000

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3022. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Safety Lamp. Rare safety

lamp from the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics, 10″ in height and 3.75″ in diameter, manufactured by Koehler of Marlboro, Massachusetts, with the top engraved: “Permissible Flame Safety Lamp, No. 209-15.” The brass-bodied, heavy duty lamp features an S-hook hanger at the top and a glass window in the lower third. The design of the standard miner’s lamp enables the flame to be safely transported by aircraft. Consignor notes that this was acquired by collector who was at the 1994 Lillehammer International Olympic Academy, located in Olympia, Greece, during the official torch lighting. Starting Bid $300

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3023. International Olympics Committee 1996 Centennial Torch. Uncommon official International Olympic Committee (IOC) centennial torch, constructed of aluminum and wood, measuring 21.75” in length and 6” at its widest point. The main body is ribbed in a fashion similar to the twenty-two reeds found on the Atlanta torch, with a band above the wooden handle engraved with the names of all the host cities and their dates since 1896. The bottom ring is loose from the engraved band, the applied Olympic ring emblem remains attached by just one stud, and the rim of the torch’s bowl is dented. An example of this unique torch was lit in Greece on March 30, 1996, and designed specifically for use at an event in Athens hosted by the Hellenic Olympic Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Games. Starting Bid $200

3024. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of goldplated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75” in length and 2.5” at its widest point.

Designed by Peter Mastrogiannis, the wooden handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth, and the torch’s twenty-two reeds, representing every host city of the Olympic Games since 1896, are gathered by bands at the top and bottom, with the top displaying the Atlanta Games logo and the quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band listing all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896; the designs to bands bear some fading. A regal and robust relay torch from the Centennial Olympic Games.

Starting Bid $200

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Boxing archive from Olympic gold medalist Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure, a teammate of ‘Cassius Clay’ at the Rome 1960 Summer Games

3025. Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure’s Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch and 1960 Rome Participant Pin— Including Scrapbooks, Photos, AAU Boxing, and Awards. Archive of Olympian boxer Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure (1938–2020), who won a gold medal in the light middleweight division at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics.

The archive, which contains ephemera and personal effects like scrapbooks, awards, correspondence, and souvenirs dating to his time as an AAU and Olympic champion, is highlighted by an official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch that McClure ran with in Boston during the torch relay of the Centennial Olympic Games. Includes a participation pin from the Rome Olympics, “Olympic Boxing” schedules for the 1960 American boxing trials, and a 1959 University of Wisconsin press release listing matches for the Pan American Amateur Boxing Trials; the latter two items list Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, as a 178-pound boxer. In overall very good to fine condition. A full listing of this archive’s contents can be read in our online description. Starting Bid $200

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The magnificent relay torch of the Nagano 1998 Winter Games

3027. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch. Unused of-

3026. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and cotton, measuring 21.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by the Katsura Co., and designed by the Nagano Olympic Games Organizing Committee, the torch was inspired by pine branch torches called taimatsu that were used in the past in Japan. The hexagonal shape of the body represents snow crystals, with the silver color chosen to resemble a wintry landscape; when turned upside-down, the torch bears the resemblance of a Bonsho bell found in Buddhist temples. The five red rings mounted to the top bear gold-colored Olympic rings, and the yellow rope wrapped to the lower handle is a reference to a traditional element of Japanese design. Light wear to the upper tip edges. Starting Bid $500

ficial 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. Both sides of the top of the torch prominently feature the emblem of the Sydney Olympics. 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. A beautiful torch from the XXVII Olympiad. Starting Bid $300

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3028. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch.

Unused official 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal and copper, measuring 31.5” 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 trivial scuffs, is engraved with the motto of the games, “Light the fire within,” and a raised emblem of the games appears near the top. A desirable example as it is complete with its fragile glass bowl.

Starting Bid $300

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3029. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch. From the collection of longtime IOC member James Worrall—an 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. Trivial scuffs to the sheath, the lower portion of which is rising slightly from the wood. Includes its original tube. From the estate of James Worrall. Starting Bid $200

3030. Athens 2004 Summer Paralympics Torch.

Official 2004 Athens Summer Paralympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75” in length and 2.25” at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears a label of the 2004 Paralympics emblem, which bears various scuffs and marks. Starting Bid $200

3031. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall. Official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch that was presented to Canadian Olympic administrator James Worrall. Constructed of blue techno-polymer-coated aluminum, the torch measures 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 the recessed emblem of the Torino Games with Olympic rings. Includes the original gray cloth carrying bag. Starting Bid $200

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3033. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2010

3032. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Torch. Unused official

2008 Beijing Summer Olympics torch, constructed of anodized aluminum and rubber, the torch measures 28.5” in length, 3” at its widest point, and was 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 that 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. Complete with its original Olympic box. Starting Bid $300

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Vancouver Winter Olympics torch.

Constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, the torch measures 37˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point. Manufactured

by Bombardier, the torch features a shape and contours that represent the lines made by snow and ice sports, and it’s engraved with the motto “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with the Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side. The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo, and the body bears a trivial few scuffs and marks. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. Starting Bid $200

The stunning golden relay torch of the 2012 London Games 3034. London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch. Beauti-

ful unused official 2012 London Olympics torch, comprised of metal and aluminum, measuring 31.5” in length and 4.25” at its widest point, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, and manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal. The gold-colored torch body consists of two envelopes of aluminum alloy perforated with 8,000 circles, a number which matches with both the amount of torchbearers and the United Kingdom relay miles, and features a golden metal logo of the Games near the top. The triangular shape refers to the multiples of three found in the Olympic movement’s values of excellence, friendship, and respect, the Olympic motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’ and London’s hosting of the Games for the third time.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. A truly regal and gorgeous example of an Olympic torch, and a work of art that earned the Design of the Year Award at London’s Design Museum. Starting Bid $300

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3035. London 2012 Summer Olympics Mini Torch. Miniature commemorative replica of the relay torch from the London 2012 Summer Olympics, measuring 15.5˝ long, with a triangular stand etched: “London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.” Housed in its original presentation case, featuring a silver emblem of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay applied to the front. In fine condition, with some wear to the padding inside the lid of the box. Starting Bid $250

3036. London 2012 Summer Olympics Safety Lamp. Very desirable 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. 8/28.” The globe and frame house the interior lamp chimney and burner, with base marked “C, 77/”; the frame exhibits some minor dings and scuffs. The design is a modified miner’s lamp, which enables the flame to be safely transported by aircraft.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eightday journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. London became the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times—having previously hosted in 1908 and 1948. The spectacular event featured more than 10,000 athletes from 204 nations, with new world records set in archery, swimming, and weightlifting. The Summer Games were also remembered for the inventive opening ceremony overseen by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle. Starting Bid $300

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3037. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch. Unused official 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and various polymers, measuring 37.5” in length and 5.75” at its widest point, developed by a team of designers led by Vladimir Pirozhkov and Andrei Vodyanik. The torch was modeled after the feather of a Firebird or phoenix, which symbolizes good luck or fortune in Russian folklore, and was immortalized in Igor Stravinsky’s eponymous ballet. The torch’s silver represents winter ice, and the red, the traditional color of Russian sport, denotes the fires kindling in the mountains around the resort. The upper portion bears the Sochi Games logo, with a second Sochi logo near the handle. Includes its original drawstring bag. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 13, 2013, and made its way onto Russian soil on October 7, traveling through all eighty-three regions of the Russian Federation during its five-month and 65,000 km relay. Additionally, other specially designed Sochi torches reached the North Pole, the summit of Mount Elbrus, submerged thirteen meters into Lake Baikal, and another even entered outer space, with cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Rayazansky passing the torch outside the International Space Station. Inspired by the feather that bestows good luck in its purest form upon its bearer, this is a wonderful and uniquely designed torch. Starting Bid $300

3038. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch.

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

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.

Starting Bid $300

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3039. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Safety Lamp. Rare safety lamp from the Rio

2016 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 a plate to the front that features the official emblem for the XXXI Olympiad. The globe and frame house the interior lamp chimney and burner, with base marked “79/”; 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. 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. Starting Bid $300

The torch of the first Korean Winter Olympics 3040. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a white metal exterior shell with a 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. Complete with its velvet drawstring bag and attractive carrying tube. Starting Bid $300

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The official torches of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics 3041. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Torches. Highly appealing pairing of official torches used during the re-

lays of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Both are constructed of a white metal exterior shell, with the Olympic torch bearing a gold-colored metal interior and accents, and the Paralympics torch featuring a bronze-colored metal interior and accents. Both torches measure 27.5” in length and 3.25” at their widest point and were designed and manufactured by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. Both torches bear evidence of onetime exposure to the Olympic flame, and the bottom of the Olympics torch handle has some adhesive residue. Both include their velvet drawstring bags and carrying tubes, which bear slight wear and creases. Starting Bid $300

The stunning ‘Path of Hope’ torch from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games 3042. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Torch. Of-

ficial Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled aluminum from temporary housing used after the Fukushima, Japan, disaster in 2011. Designed

by Tokujin Yoshioka and inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms, the torch measures 28” long and 4.5” at its widest point. Finished in a ‘sakura’ rose-gold color, the torch has a fluted design featuring five petal-shaped columns around the tip, with the “Tokyo 2020” wreath emblem and Olympic rings on the front. The five separate flames from the ‘flower petals’ come together as one at the center of the torch to give off a brilliant light known as the ‘Path of Hope.’ The torch is missing its bottom cap. Includes its original storage cylinder. Starting Bid $500

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‘Flying’— the eco-friendly torch of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games 3043. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch. Unused official

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a resin-coated carbon fiber composite, measuring 33” in length and 4” at its widest point. Manufactured by Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company and designed by Li Jianye and his team, the torch was inspired by the natural flowing beauty of plants and flowers, a theme that meshed with Beijing’s green approach to the torch’s materials and combustion fuel—carbon fiber composite, a new material made of petroleum products, and hydrogen gas, a special fuel that proved both smoke-free and environmental-friendly. The flora-like spiral construction resulted in a floating ribbon look, and its beautiful replication of movement led to its being given the name ‘Flying’ [Fei Yang]. The torch utilizes an open design with a stunning red and silver color scheme, a metaphor for ice and fire, meant to symbolize how the torch will bring ‘light and warmth to this world of ice and snow’—this color combination, and even the torch’s design, relates to its 2008 predecessor and ceremonial cauldron. ‘Flying’ is exceptionally light yet durable, having been created with high-tech 3D knitting technology to form a body seven to nine times harder than steel. The upper portion of the body bears the Beijing 2022 emblem, the lower portion features 1,268 laser-engraved convex clouds and low-relief snowflakes patterns, and the torch’s centralized swirling red line represents the winding Great Wall, the Olympic ski slopes, and ‘humanity’s relentless quest for light, peace, and excellence.’ Includes the original presentation box, which is slightly worn on the edges.

The flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was lit at the site of the Ancient Olympia in Greece on October 18, 2021, and was passed to the Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee the following day before it departed for the Chinese mainland. Due to the COVID pandemic and the measures put in place to meet the prevention and control requirements, it was decided to reduce the length and duration of the traditional relay route, as well as the number of relay runners, which topped off at around 1,200. Shortened to only three days, the Olympic torch relay resumed on February 2nd, when it began its journey through the three Olympics zones, the city of Zhangjiakou and the main sights of Beijing, which became the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The relay concluded on the 4th in Beijing National Stadium at the end of the opening ceremony. A fusion of artistry and high technology, this stunningly beautiful Olympic torch evokes Beijing’s ambitious plan for a safe and sustainable Winter Olympiad. Starting Bid $300

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Winner’s Medals 3044. Athens 1870 Zappas Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal in Original Box.

Scarce winner’s medal issued for the 1870 Zappas Olympics in Athens.

Bronze, 41 mm, 34 gm,

by Albert Désiré Barre; manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front depicts a relief bust of King George of Greece encircled with Greek text: “George the First, King of the Hellenes”; the reverse features a laurel wreath with legend: “Olympia, at Athens, 1870,” with surrounding inscription: “Organizer of the Games Evangelis Zappas.” Stamped “Cuivre” on the edge. Complete with its rare original circular case, broken at the hinge.

Sponsored by Evangelis Zappas (1800-1865), a Greek patriot, businessman, and philanthropist, the Zappas Olympics was a series of athletic events held in Athens designed to reintroduce a modern version of the ancient games into the nation of Greece. The first was held in 1859, while the other three—1870, 1875, and 1888—were held posthumously in Zappas’ honor. Although not an international event, the Zappas Olympics were significant to the Games of today, as the modern arrangement of gold, silver, and bronze medals serving as awards for first, second, and third prizes was established according to the original plan of the Zappas Olympics. A scarce and desirable medal, with only 353 bronzes minted for the 1870 event. Starting Bid $200

3045. Athens 1875 Zappas Olympics Copper Winner’s Medal. Scarce winner’s

medal issued for the 1875 Zappas Olympics.

Copper, 41 mm, 33 gm, by Albert Désiré Barre; manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front depicts a relief bust of King George of Greece encircled with Greek text: “George the First, King of the Hellenes”; the reverse features a laurel wreath with legend: “Olympia, at Athens, 1875,” with surrounding inscription: “Organizer of the Games Evangelis Zappas.”

Stamped “Cuivre” on the edge. Exhibits surface scratches throughout. Starting Bid $200

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The elusive first place medal from the debut of the modern Olympics— a magnificent example

3046. Athens 1896 Olympics Silver ‘First Place’ Winner’s Medal. Exceedingly rare first-place winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1896 Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 67 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 “Argent” on the edge.

At the inaugural modern Olympiad, first-place winners were awarded silver medals and second-place finishers earned bronze prizes; there was no award for a third-place result. Any winner’s medal from the historic debut of the 1896 Olympic Games remains exceedingly rare, and this marvelous example is one of the finest we have encountered. It is a historic piece as the premiere instance of a first-place Olympic medal, which still stands among the most sought-after accolades in the realm of sport. Starting Bid $10,000

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Coveted bronze second-place prize medal from the first Modern Olympic Games, with rare original case

3047. Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal in Box. 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. Complete with its original hinged leather case lined in deep navy velvet.

For the first Modern Olympics, first place champions were awarded silver medals, second place winners earned these bronze medals, and third place finishers went home empty-handed. It was not until 1904 that the traditional gold, silver, and bronze sequence was introduced. Winner’s medals from the historic debut of the Olympic Games remain exceedingly rare, with just 150 bronze second-place prizes originally struck for the Games. Representing the debut of one of the most sought-after prizes in the realm of sport, this is a spectacular specimen. Starting Bid $1,000

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3048. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered B ro n z e W i n n e r ’s Medal for Shooting. Attractive winner’s

medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 57 mm, 58 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 event as shooting, “Concours de Tir VIIme Concours National” [The 7th national shooting competition], and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Housed in a handsome hinged navy blue case. Starting Bid $200

3049. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for Physical Exercises.

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 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 physical exercise and sports, “Exercices Physiques et Sports,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

Starting Bid $200

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Beautiful gilt silver medal for gymnastics from the 1900 Paris Games 3050. Paris 1900 Olympics Gilt Silver Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Rare win-

ner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Gilt silver, 56 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. The medal bears very faint rubbing to gilt. 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 first-place winner’s medal from the second Olympiad. Starting Bid $500

3051. Paris 1900 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Athletics. Winner’s

medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics.

Bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 52 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 front is also inscribed with a name, “J. Lécuyer, Arch.,” ostensibly the recipient of the prize. The reverse identifies the sport as athletics, “Concours de Jeux Athletiques,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Starting Bid $200

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3052. Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for School Athletic Games Competitions. Winner’s medal

issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event, “Concours Scolaires de Jeux Athletiques [School Athletic Games Competitions],” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. A handsome example of this scarce solid silver prize medal. Starting Bid $200

Winner’s medal-style silver plaque awarded to organizers of the Paris 1900 Olympics, with its rare original case 3053. Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Organizing Committee Plaque with Rare Case. Rare plaque issued

for the Paris 1900 Olympics, taking the same form as the winner’s medals. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies a Games commissioner as the recipient, “Exercices Physiques et Sports Commission Supérieure [Physical Exercises and Sports Higher Commission],” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Housed in its rare original hinged case, gilt-stamped “Exposition Universelle, 1900” on the lid. A rare and beautiful piece from the Games, especially in its official case. Starting Bid $500

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3054. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle (5) Non-Athletic Award Medals. Attractive set of five non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year’s Olympics. Each bronze medal measures 63.5 mm, weighs between 91 gm and 100 gm, and was designed by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The fronts depict a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse sides bear an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with a tablet below issuing the medal to its recipient, which read: “R. A. Verron,” “A. Girard,” “Hardy,” “M. Crete & Cie,” and “E. Hubou.” Each is 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, these uncommon awards exist as some of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals. Starting Bid $200

3055. Paris 1900 Olympics (2) Winner’s Medals — Shooting / Physical Exercise and Sports. Two scarce winner’s medals from events at the Paris 1900 Olympics:

A silvered bronze winner’s medal for physical exercise and sports, 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, and the reverse identifies the sport as “Exercices Physiques et Sports,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

A bronze winner’s medal issued for a high school and college shooting competition hosted alongside the Paris 1900 Olympics, 42 mm x 60 mm, 59 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, and the reverse identifies the sport as shooting, “IXme Championnat de Tir des Lycées et Collèges [9th High School and College Shooting Championship]” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Bronze” on an edge. Starting Bid $200

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3056. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Attrac-

tive winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 57 mm, 58 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 event as shooting, “Concours de Tir VIIme Concours National” [The 7th national shooting competition], and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Starting Bid $200

3057. Berlin 1916 Olympic Trials Winner’s Medal [Canceled Games]. Winner’s medal issued for the German Olympic trials prior to the canceled Berlin 1916 Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 54 gm. The front features a bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany; the reverse reads (translated), “The Winner in the Olympic Trial Contest,” with “The German Committee for the Olympic Games” around the perimeter. The 1916 Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany, but were eventually canceled due to the outbreak of World War I. Any memorabilia related to the 1916 Olympiad is thus quite uncommon, with this being a particularly attractive example. Starting Bid $200

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3058. Berlin 1916 Olymp i c ( 2 ) Tr i a l s W i n n e r ’s Medals [Canceled Games].

Scarce pairing of winner’s medals issued for the German Olympic trials prior to the canceled Berlin 1916 Olympics. Both bronze, 50 mm, 55 gm. The fronts feature a bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany; and the reverse sides read (translated), “The Winner in the Olympic Trial Contest,” with “The German Committee for the Olympic Games” around the perimeter. The 1916 Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany, but were eventually canceled due to the outbreak of World War I. Any memorabilia related to the 1916 Olympiad is thus quite uncommon. Starting Bid $150

Bronze medal from the 1920 return of the Games, the first held after World War I 3059. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Sought-after

winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Silver-plated bronze, 60 mm, 85 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” This particular bronze medal was plated in silver after being awarded to its recipient at the VII Olympiad. Includes its original leather presentation case by Coosemans of Brussels, which bears some edgewear. Starting Bid $300

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Absolutely stunning 1924 Paris Olympics winner’s vase 3060. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Sevres Winner’s Vase. Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13” tall and 5.5” at its widest point. Designed

by M. O. Guillonet and executed by Bracquemond at the world-famous porcelain factory of Sevres, this splendid vase features golden laurel branches hand-painted on a Frenchblue background. The middle body bears four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green, with the events depicted being sailing, shooting, tennis, and cycling. The bottom bears the appropriate maker’s marks.

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 $300

Elusive bronze medal from the first Winter Games 3061. Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Exceed-

ingly rare medal from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, which was issued as the bronze medal to third-place winners and also used as the participation medal of the Games. Bronze, 56 mm, 69 gm, by Raoul Benard, Paris. The front features a victorious athlete holding ice skates and skis high in the air with the Alps in the background; the reverse is inscribed at length in French, “Chamonix MontBlanc Sports D’Hiver, 25 Janvier-5 Fevrier 1924, Organises par le Comite Olympique Francais sous le haut patronage du Comite International Olympique a l’occasion de la celebration de la VIII Olympiade [Chamonix Mont-Blanc Winter Sports, 25 January-5 February 1924, Organized by the French Olympic Committee under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad].” The edge is stamped “Bronze,” and the top and bottom sections bear small holes for display purposes. Only 294 athletes participated, making any Chamonix medal very rare. Starting Bid $1,000

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Our first gold medal from the 1924 Parisian Summer Games

3063. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1924

Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 55 mm, 77 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extending his hand to a fallen opponent, with the designer’s name “A. Rivaud” etched below his foot, and the Olympic rings at the bottom; the reverse, inscribed, “VIIIeme Olympiade, Paris 1924,” depicts a harp and various pieces of sporting equipment. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Includes its rare original leather case. The winner’s medals for this Olympics were the first to incorporate the Olympic rings into the design.

Only 304 of these attractive first-place silver medals were issued, with this being an especially fine example — and the first we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1,000

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Scarce silver medal from the Parisian 1924 Summer Games

3062. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Choice winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1924

Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extending his hand to a fallen opponent, with the designer’s name “A. Rivaud” etched below his foot, and the Olympic rings at the bottom; the reverse, inscribed, “VIIIeme Olympiade, Paris 1924,” depicts a harp and various pieces of sporting equipment.

Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Includes its rare original leather case. The winner’s medals for this Olympics were the first to incorporate the Olympic rings into the design. Only 304 of these attractive second-place silver medals were issued, with this being an especially fine example. Starting Bid $1,000

Scarce bronze winner’s medal from St. Moritz 1928, the first true Winter Olympics 3064. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Exceptionally rare win-

ner’s medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 50 mm, 62 gm, by Arnold Hunerwadel. The appealing front depicts a figure skater surrounded by snowflakes; the reverse reads, “Il Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, St. Moritz, 1928,” with Olympic rings at the top and laurel branches on either side. The Olympics at St. Moritz were just the second Winter Games held, with only 495 athletes participating. This was one of about 25 bronze medals issued at the 1928 Winter Games and one of only 80 total winner’s medals that were presented during the entire proceedings. Starting Bid $500

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Gold medal from the historic Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics

3065. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Los

Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 55 mm, 97 gm, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli, minted by Whitehead & Hoag.

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 marvelous, highly sought example of this classic design, exhibiting wear to only the gilt on the edges. Starting Bid $2,500

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Sought-after gold first-place prize from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics

3066. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal for the Berlin 1936 Summer

Olympics. Gilt silver, 57 mm, 73 gm, by Giuseppi Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiad, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes; and the bottom edge engraved, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim, 990.” Exhibits some wear to gilt on the edges. Complete with its hinged leather case, gilt-stamped on the lid with the emblem of the Games. A superior first-place winner’s medal from the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics. Accompanied by the ink signature of Dutch swimmer Rie Mastenbroek, who won gold medals in 100 m freestyle, 400 m freestyle, and 4x100 m freestyle at the Berlin Games. Starting Bid $2,500

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The sublime silver medal of the Berlin 1936 Olympics 3067. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal.

Highly appealing winner’s medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 79 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli.

The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiade, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Stamped on the edge, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim, 990.”

Only the third silver winner’s medal that we’ve offered from the historically important 1936 Berlin Games. Starting Bid $500

Desirable bronze prize medal from Berlin’s controversial XI Olympiad 3068. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Un-

common winner’s medal for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 62 gm, by Giuseppi Cassioli.

The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiad, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by several jubilant athletes. The bottom edge is stamped, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim.”

With just 320 bronze prizes struck for the ‘36 Games, this is a scarce, desirable example—and just the second bronze medal we’ve offered from the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics. Starting Bid $500

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Rare uniface variant of the winner’s medal from the first post-WWII Olympiad 3069. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Uniface Bronze Winner’s Medal. Unusual uniface winner’s medal

issued as a sample or display variant for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 80 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. This uniface medal features the front design only, with the French legend, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, St. Moritz 1948,” situated between two snow crystals. The mint, “Hugenin,” is engraved below. The reverse is blank, but on awarded examples would feature a torchbearer’s hand with the Olympic motto.

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. Starting Bid $500

Beautiful silver medal from the 1948 London Olympiad 3070. London 1948 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal.

Winner’s medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 65 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XIVth Olympiad, London, 1948,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Includes its rare original blue leather presentation box. These secondplace winner’s medals are quite scarce given that only 300 of were minted. Starting Bid $1,000

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Scarce first-place gold medal from the ‘48 London Games, housed in its original presentation case

3071. London 1948 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Fantastic winner’s medal issued for the London

1948 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 69 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XIVth Olympiad, London, 1948,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Complete with its original hinged case by John Pinches (Medalists) Ltd., London, gilt-stamped on the lid: “The Olympic Games, London, 1948.” The medal exhibits only minor rubbing to gilt on the edges, and the rare case’s hinge is partially detached. A classic gold medal from a truly momentous Olympiad—the London Games represented the first Summer Olympics since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. With only 138 first-place winner’s medals awarded, they remain quite scarce—especially in their original cases—and are rarely seen in such fine condition. Starting Bid $1,000

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London 1948 Summer Olympics bronze medal, complete with its unblemished original box 3072. London 1948 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal.

Winner’s medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 64 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XIVth Olympiad, London, 1948,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Complete with its hinged case by John Pinches (Medalists) Ltd., London, gilt-stamped on the lid: “The Olympic Games, London, 1948.” These third-place winner’s medals are quite scarce given that only 300 of them were minted, and especially desirable when accompanied by the original case. A spectacular example of a handsome Olympic prize. Starting Bid $300

Scarce silver winner’s medal from the Finnish Summer Games of 1952 3074. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Appealing

winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics.

Silver, 51 mm, 68 gm,

by Giuseppe Cassioli.

The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916H” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. Includes its original dark blue presentation case. Only 320 of these silver second-place medals were awarded at the Helsinki games, making this an uncommon and sought-after example. Starting Bid $500

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Elusive silver medal from the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympiad — one of the rarest of all modern Olympic medals

3073. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Especially rare winner’s medal issued for the Oslo

1952 Winter Olympics. Silver, 70 mm, 139 gm, designed by V. Falireus/Knut Yran, and minted by Th. Marthinsen of Tonsberg, Norway. The front features a raised torch set in the Olympic rings within a French legend with the Olympic motto, “Jeux Olympiques, Citus - Altius - Fortius,” with Greek lettering in the background, “Olympia”; the reverse, inscribed “De VI. Olympiske Vinterleker, Oslo 1952,” features a silhouette of Oslo City Hall and three snowflakes. Stamped on the edge, “Th. Marthinsen Norway, Sterling.” Only 48 silver medals were manufactured for the Oslo Winter Games, 44 of which were awarded to second-place winners. It stands as one of the rarest of all modern Olympic silver medals, and of winner’s medals in general—this is the first example of an Oslo silver winner’s medal that we have offered. Starting Bid $1,000

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3075. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal and Pin. Appealing winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 59 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Includes its scarce bronze winner’s medal pin (issued retroactively to Olympians in the 1980s), marked on the reverse, “9631,” with its black vinyl presentation pouch made by Bertoni of Milan. Only 320 of these bronze medals were issued at the Helsinki Games, making this an uncommon and sought-after example. The consignor notes that this medal and pin derive from a member of the Swedish men’s football (soccer) team, which placed third behind Yugoslavia and Hungary; the athlete’s name will be provided to the winning bidder. Starting Bid $300

Scarce gold medal awarded at the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics 3076. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Winner’s

medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 68 gm,

by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916M” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. Complete with its rare original box, gilt-stamped on the lid with the Olympic rings; the box exhibits heavy wear and has a broken hinge, but has been housed in a custom acrylic hinged display case. While the gilt finish on the Helsinki gold medals is highly susceptible to wear, this example remains in better condition than all others we have handled. With just 320 of these first-place prize medals awarded at the Helsinki Games, this is an uncommon and highly attractive example. Starting Bid $500

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3077. Mexico City 1955 Pan American Games Bronze Winner’s Medal.

Winner’s medal from the 1955 Pan American Games held in Mexico City, Mexico. Bronze, 67 gm, 51 mm, with the front bearing a male torchbearer with raised text, “Mexico, 1955,” and the reverse featuring a raised image of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario with an upper torch and text in Spanish: “Tercer Lugar [First Place]” and “Segundos Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos.” A rare winner’s medal from the historic second Pan American Games. Starting Bid $200

Scarce silver medal from Australia’s first Olympiad

3079. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Extremely desirable winner’s medal issued

for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 67 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli; manufactured by K. G. Luke. The front, inscribed, “XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner with a palm branch being carried by jubilant athletes. Includes the original white plastic case by K. G. Luke/Casecraft, the cover of which is sans its red label. This prize medal design had been adopted from the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Games, with the only alteration for 1956 being a change in wording to reflect the year and location. There were 280 of these silver medals produced, with 273 of them being awarded. A scarce and highly attractive second-place medal from the first Olympiad to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere. Starting Bid $500

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Bronze winner’s medal from 1956 Stockholm Games, one of only 12 awarded

3078. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Equestrian Events Bronze Winner’s Medal for Show Jumping (Team). Extremely rare winner’s medal

issued to British equestrian Peter Robeson at the Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics equestrian events. Bronze, 50 mm, 92 gm, by V. Falireus/John Sjosvard. The front depicts an ancient Greek horse and rider, inscribed with a Swedish legend, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar, 1956, Stockholm.” The reverse portrays the torch and Olympic rings, with “Jeux Olympiques” above, and the Olympic motto below, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Stamped on the edge, “Lagerstrom / Mjolby.” Includes its rare green leather presentation case, as well as its accompanying third-place winner’s pin. Made by Bertoni of Milan, the bronze-tone pin features the Olympic rings above a banner with the contest year. Complete with its original paper backing marked as “8818” and its black vinyl presentation pouch made by Bertoni. These pins were issued retroactively to Olympians in the 1980s.

Robeson won a bronze medal in show jumping (team) at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, and eight years later landed another Olympic bronze medal when he placed first in the individual show jumping at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Games. In total, only 12 of these Stockholm bronze winner’s medals were awarded, making it an exceptionally rare Olympic medal. Starting Bid $2,000

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Incredibly rare silver winner’s medal from the Stockholm equestrian events of the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympiad – one of 12 struck

3080. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal – one of 12 struck. Rare and highly

sought winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics equestrian events. Silver, 50 mm, 109 gm, by V. Falireus/John Sjosvard. The front depicts an ancient Greek horse and rider in relief, inscribed with a Swedish legend, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar, 1956, Stockholm.” The reverse portrays raised imagery of the torch and Olympic rings, with “Jeux Olympiques” above, and the Olympic motto below, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” The edge is stamped with the corresponding hallmark for Lagerstrom and Mjolby.

Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of Melbourne’s 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 riders competed in six events—any medal from the Stockholm Games remains rare and highly sought-after. In total, only 12 of these Stockholm silver winner’s medals were awarded, making it an exceptionally rare Olympic medal. Starting Bid $2,500

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Sample bronze winner’s medal for biathlon from the VIII Olympic Winter Games

3081. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Sample Bronze Winner’s Medal for Biathlon. Rare sample

bronze winner’s medal for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 57 mm, 90 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 is encircled with raised text of the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” and the sport, “Biathlon,” and the center stamped “Sample” below the Olympic rings in relief. Edge is engraved, “H. J. CO.” The Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics hosted the first appearance of modern biathlon in the Olympic Games, which consisted of one event that was held at McKinney Creek Stadium, Tahoma, California, on February 21, 1960. 30 athletes from nine nations competed, with Sweden’s Klas Lestander, Finland’s Antti Tyrvainen, and the Soviet Union’s Aleksandr Privalov taking the top three prizes. Starting Bid $500

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Coveted 1964 gold winner’s medal for ice hockey, our first from the IX Winter Olympiad

3082. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Ice Hockey. Rare winner’s medal from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 70 mm, 169 gm, by M. Coufal, Vienna. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele IX,” features the Innsbruck Olympic emblem; the reverse identifies the sport as hockey, “Eishockey,” with raised text, “Innsbruck 1964,” over a large jagged mountain. Includes its red leather presentation case and a replacement ribbon.

The men’s ice hockey tournament at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, served as the 10th Olympic Championship, the 31st World Championships, and the 42nd European Championships. Held at the Olympiahalle Innsbruck between January 29th and February 9th, the tournament was dominated by the Soviet Union, a team that rolled to an undefeated record of 7-0 and earned its second Olympic gold medal. This attractive winner’s medal is one of only 70 issued at the Innsbruck Olympic Games, making it quite uncommon, and as an example awarded for ice hockey—one of the most popular winter sports—it is of the utmost desirability. Our first gold medal from the IX Olympic Winter Games. Starting Bid $1,000

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Gold medal and competitor’s badge from the historic 1964 Tokyo Games, presented to a defender on the unstoppable Hungarian national team

3083. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal and Competitor’s Badge for Football. Gorgeous winner’s medal issued to Hungarian footballer Kalman

Ihasz at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63 mm, 100 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, Football,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. The medal is complete with its original ribbon with Olympic colors and its attractive black lacquer box, which features the emblem of the Games on the lid and one golden dot indicating first place; the box, which contains the medal’s small loop cover, bears some wear to the inner hinge.

Also included is Ihasz’s gold-plated competitor badge from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 63 mm, 46 gm, which features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a blue enamel bar identified as “Competitor.” The badge’s solid green ribbon extends an additional 76 mm. The badge is accompanied by its original white leather presentation box. This stunning gold winner’s medal represents the halcyon days of the Hungarian national football (soccer) team, a squad that revolutionized the sport in the 1950s with their tactical brand of Total Football, which led to their dominance on the international circuit. After placing third four years prior at the Rome Summer Games, Hungary traveled to Tokyo and earned their second gold medal finish by sweeping the field and ousting Czechoslovakia in the final match, 2-1. Hungary would win gold again in Mexico City and then take home silver at the 1972 Munich Olympiad, the latter marking their last Olympic podium finish. A brilliant first-place prize and competitor’s badge celebrating Hungary’s 20-year reign as football’s best team. Starting Bid $,5000

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1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics bronze medal for fencing—an uncommon third-place prize from the first Games in Asia 3084. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Fencing.

Uncommon winner’s medal for fencing from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63 mm, 70 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, Fencing,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. The medal lacks its outer ring and ribbon.Eight fencing events were contested at the 1964 Summer Olympics, with men competing in both individual and team events for each of the three weapon types (épée, foil and sabre), and women competing only in individual and team foil events.

Bronze medals were won by the Soviet Union, Poland, France, Italy, and United Team of Germany. Starting Bid $300

Men’s gymnastics medal awarded for third place at the Mexico 1968 Summer Olympics 3086. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for men’s gymnastics at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 87 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 a palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes. A small plaque attached to the top of the medal bears a gymnastics pictogram, with the reverse engraved: “Clasificación Por Equipo Varonil [Men’s Team Classification].” Retains the original burgundy ribbon, which exhibits some staining and a partial split. The medal itself exhibits some overall tarnishing and surface rubbing. Mexico City winner’s medals with their original pictogram plaque are quite uncommon—we have offered only two other bronze examples. As gymnastics remains one of the most popular Summer Olympic events worldwide, this is a particularly desirable example. Starting Bid $500

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Very rare complete winner’s medal set from the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City, in their original presentation box 3085. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Set of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winner’s Medals with Pins in Presentation Box. Rare and magnificent complete set

of unawarded gold, silver, and bronze winner’s medals from the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Based on the classic design by Giuseppe Cassioli, the medals measure 60 mm in diameter and weigh 125 gm (gilt silver), 124 gm (silver), and 100 gm (bronze). The front of each medal, inscribed, “XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse of each medal depicts a victorious athlete with a palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes. Small plaques attached to the top of the medals feature pictograms representing three different events: rowing, shooting, and weightlifting. The medals are housed in a handsome velvet-lined black leather presentation box, with white text inside the lid: “XIX Olimpiada, Mexico, 1968.” Also includes a set of winner’s pins in gold, silver, and bronze, featuring miniature duplicates of the larger Mexico City winner’s medals, suspended from small upper plaques featuring pictograms for the rowing event. A fabulous, complete presentation of winner’s medals from the historic 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. Starting Bid $1,000

3087. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Prototype. Rare

prototype of a gold winner’s medal for “Slalom” at the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 64 mm x 58 mm, 144 gm, designed by Kazumi Yagi and Ikko Tanaka and struck by the Mint Bureau of the Finance Ministry (Tokyo). The front features a vertical and raised curving line next to recessed concentric ovals, designs meant to denote a ski slalom trail and a speed skating stadium and to produce feelings of peace and security; the reverse features the embossed emblem of the XI Olympic Winter Games with the event engraved neatly to the lower right: “Slalom.” A beautiful prototype example of the elusive Sapporo gold winner’s medal. Starting Bid $250

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The Soviets shock America in the basketball final at the 1972 Munich Games – a stunning gold medal issued to a member of the Soviet national team

3088. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Basketball. Historic

winner’s medal awarded to Soviet basketball player Sergei Kovalenko at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 66 mm, 158 gm (without chain) or 211 gm (with chain), by Gerhard Marcks; manufactured by the Bavarian Mint. The front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd.

Includes its original golden chain, a first-place winner’s pin, and a participation pin, the latter two numbered on the reverse, “4850” and “38207,” both made by Bertoni of Milan. Accompanied by two statements of authenticity from the prior owner, Nikolay Kunitsyn, the former President of the Orienteering Federation of Moscow.

The final of the basketball tournament at the 1972 Munich Games remains one of the most controversial events in Olympic history. With the American team — then undefeated in Olympic competition — leading the Soviet Union 50-49 with three seconds remaining in the game, a series of baffling referee decisions enabled the Soviet team three extra shots at winning the game, which they ultimately did when Alexander Belov caught a full-court pass under the American hoop and laid the ball in before the buzzer. The controversial nature of the ending led to an international outcry, with the U.S. team refusing to accept their silver medals. The Soviet Union was awarded the gold medal, but the game’s ending remained a topic of debate and dispute for many years. The offered medal’s lack of an edge engraving is very likely the direct result of the complicated events following the game. A marvelous example of a 1972 Munich gold, one augmented by its intimate association with one of the Olympic tradition’s most contentious moments. Starting Bid $1,000

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Second-place boxing prize awarded to Cuban boxer Sixto Soria after his defeat by Leon Spinks

3089. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Boxing.

Winner’s medal awarded to Cuban boxer Sixto Soria at 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 bottom edge is engraved with the sport, “Boxe.” Complete with its silver chain and wooden presentation box with black leather slipcover, emblazoned with the emblem of the Montreal Olympiad.

Accompanied by a brief note signed by Sixto Soria, who lost to Leon Spinks in the final round of the light heavyweight division. Following a bye, two knockouts, and a first-round stoppage, Soria squared off against the menacing Leon Spinks in the championship contest. Spinks battered Soria all around the ring for three rounds, with the referee mercifully stopping the bout at 1:09 of the third. Spinks turned professional after the Games, and famously defeated Muhammad Ali to take the world heavyweight crown in 1978. A fantastic second-place silver from a historic Olympic boxing match. Starting Bid $1,000

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First-place prize for handball from the boycotted 1980 Moscow Games

3090. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Handball. Winner’s medal issued for the

Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 132 gm, by Ilya Postol, Moscow. The front, inscribed in Cyrillic, features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, the reverse features the Moscow Olympic emblem and Olympic flame. The bottom edge is engraved ““””””” “””,” which translates to handball. The medal’s ribbon is missing. The men’s and women’s handball competitions at the 1980 Summer Olympics were held in the Sokolniki Sports Palace and Dynamo Sports Palace from July 20–30th. East Germany won first-place honors in the men’s competition, while the Soviet Union finished first in the women’s tournament.

The United States led sixty-five countries in a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Summer Games to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. As a result, only fourteen nations participated in the handball competitions. Between the important historical events surrounding the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the scarcity of these gold medals, they hold a special international appeal and are sought by collectors worldwide. Starting Bid $1,000

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Lustrous gold medal awarded to a Soviet hockey player at the 1984 Sarajevo Games, the first Winter Olympics held in a Communist state

3091. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Ice Hockey.

Rare winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 65 mm x 71 mm, 169 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with a laurel crown and the lower portion engraved with the sport: “Ice Hockey.” Includes its original orange ribbon and uncommon blue leather presentation case, which bears scuffs and marks.

Held between February 7th and 19th, the men’s ice hockey tournament of the Sarajevo Winter Games was won by the Soviet Union team, their first since their ‘Miracle on Ice’ upset and their sixth overall since the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which marked the Soviet Union’s winter Olympiad debut.

Only 95 gold medals were produced for the XIV Olympic Winter Games, and of the total 285 medals that were manufactured, 222 were awarded to athletes while the balance was presented to members of the International Olympic Committee and placed for safekeeping in the Sarajevo Olympic Museum. Starting Bid $1,000

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Gold medal in weightlifting

3092. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Win-

ner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63.5 mm, 144 gm, designed by Dugald Stermer and struck by Jostens, Indianapolis.

Inspired by the original design by Giuseppe Cassioli, the front of the medal is inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is inscribed with the name of the event, “Weightlifting”; the athlete’s name will be provided to the winning bidder. Complete with original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon, which is separated at the seam. Exhibits some rubbing and wear to the gilt on the rim, the edge, and relief high points. Only 478 of these gold medals were produced for the LA Games. A scarce, attractive medal from this memorable USA-hosted Olympiad. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the winning athlete. Starting Bid $2,500

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Silver medal from the demonstration debut of windsurfing at the 1984 Los Angeles Games

3093. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Uncommon silver winner’s medal issued for boardsailing, a demonstration sport at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 144 gm. The front depicts the Los Angeles Games emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches; the reverse features a raised design of a windsurfer between text: “Citius Altius Fortius, XXIII Olympiad.” Inscribed on the edge with the event’s name: “Yachting, Olympic Boardsailing Exhibition, Men.” The medal’s loop and ribbon are absent, and the surface exhibits some scuffing and a few scratches. In 1984, windsurfing became the youngest sport ever to be included in the Olympic Games. Since then, sailboarding has always been part of the Olympic sailing competition. Starting Bid $500

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Third-place prize for trap shooting, won by an American at the 1984 LA Olympiad

3094. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Winner’s medal awarded to American shooter Daniel Carlisle for the Los

Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 116 gm, designed by Dugald Stermer and struck by Jostens, Indianapolis. Inspired by the original design by Giuseppe Cassioli, the front of the medal is inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is inscribed with the name of the event, “Shooting, Olympic Trap.” Suspended from its original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon. A scarce, attractive medal won by an American at this memorable USA-hosted Olympics. Starting Bid $500

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Brilliant gold medal issued to a Soviet hockey player at the Calgary Winter Games

3095. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Ice Hockey. Rare gold winner’s medal issued

for “Ice Hockey” at the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 69 mm, 195 gm, designed by Peter Friedrich and struck

by Jostens. The front depicts combined profiles of a laureated athlete and a First Nations indigenous person whose headdress is formed by winter sporting equipment; the reverse bears the stylized snowflake/maple leaf emblem of the Games and the Olympic rings at the center, with surrounding raised bilingual text: “XVes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver, XV Olympic Games, Calgary 1988.” The edge of the medal is engraved in English and French with the name of the event: “Ice Hockey.”

The medal, which bears some wear to the rim and edges, includes its original blue velvet case.

Held between February 13th and 28th, the men’s ice hockey tournament of the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics was won by the Soviet Union team, their second straight Olympic gold and their seventh overall since the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which marked the Soviet Union’s winter Olympiad debut. Starting Bid $1,000

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Our first silver winner’s medal from the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympiad

3096. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Alpine Skiing. Exceptionally rare silver winner’s medal issued to West German skier

Frank Worndl for “Alpine Skiing, Men Slalom” at the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics.

Silver, 70 mm, 191 gm, designed by Peter Friedrich and struck by Jostens. The front depicts combined profiles of a laureated athlete and a First Nations indigenous person whose headdress is formed by winter sporting equipment; the reverse bears the stylized snowflake/maple leaf emblem of the Games and the Olympic rings at the center, with surrounding raised bilingual text: “XVes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver, XV Olympic Games, Calgary 1988.” The edge of the medal is engraved in English and French with the name of the event: “Alpine Skiing Men Slalom.” The medal, which bears some wear and toning, includes its cyan, red, and blue ribbon (ends not sewn together) and original blue velvet case.

After subpar results at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, German alpine skier Frank Worndl (born 1959) returned to Olympic competition as a favorite eight years later.

Worndl, a slalom world champion at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1987, turned in two amazing slalom runs and earned a spot on the winner’s podium, taking silver and missing out on a gold medal by .007 seconds. An exceedingly rare silver winner’s medal awarded to one of the most successful German alpine skiers in history. Starting Bid $1,000

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Beautiful unawarded gold medal from the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympiad

3097. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal - Unawarded. Scarce unawarded winner’s medal

issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 64 mm, 156 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 plain; an awarded example would be inscribed with the name of the event. Complete with its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case with paper box. Starting Bid $1,000

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Scarce gold winner’s medal awarded for shooting at the ‘88 Olympic Games in Seoul

3098. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal - Shooting.

Scarce gold winner’s medal awarded for shooting at the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics.

Gilt silver, 64 mm, 156 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 inscribed with the name of the specific shooting event. Includes its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case. Exhibits some wear to the edge of the medal and minor staining to the ribbon. A highly desirable first-place prize from the first Olympiad to be held in South Korea. Starting Bid $1,000

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Impressive bronze medal from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

3099. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal.

Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 70 mm, 224 gm, by Xavier Corbero (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre). The front depicts a seated Victory in Modernist style holding a winner’s crown and a palm branch with Olympic rings and raised text: “XXV, Olimpiada Barcelona, 1992”; and the reverse features the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings. Includes a replacement ribbon.

The 1992 Summer Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Winter Olympics and the first summer games since the end of the Cold War. In the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sent their own teams for the first time since 1936, with the 12 other former Soviet republics competing as the Unified Team, a collective that led the Olympiad with a total of 112 medals. Starting Bid $300

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Rare stone-and-silver winner’s medal from the Lillehammer Winter Games

3100. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Figure Skating. Highly desirable winner’s medal issued for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. Silver, 82 mm, 125 gm, by Ingjerd Hanevold; manufactured

by Th. Marthinsen of Tonsberg. The medal contains a polished circular piece of 600 million-year-old sparagmite that was collected from the Lillehammer Olympic Park during the construction of the Lysgardsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena. The front of the medal features the Olympic rings in silver, with the case’s ice crystal design and the interior stone engraved, “Lillehammer ‘94” and “The XVII Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse retains the ice crystal design and includes the Lillehammer Games emblem with a large pictogram of a figure skater, and the inset stone is engraved with the sport: “Figure Skating.” The rim bears the initials of the designer and mint, and the medal bears slight scuffing.

According to Hanevold, she designed the medals to be ‘humorous, sober, and recognizable’ and that their design is ‘Norwegian through and through.’ Her choice of sparagmite was in keeping with the guiding principles behind the Lillehammer Games as a means of presenting Norway’s genuine natural surroundings and increasing national environmental awareness. ‘The medals symbolize the very essence of Norway, the Norwegian mountain landscape. The stone also serves a symbolic function; it reminds us of how precious our earth and nature are, and how important it is that we protect them.’

Only our second winner’s medal from the XVIIth Winter Olympiad. Starting Bid $1,000

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3101. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Winner’s Medal Box. Attractive wooden presentation case for an Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics winner’s medal, measuring 5.25˝ x 7˝ x 2˝, laser-cut on the lid with the centennial host logo and lined on the interior in black felt, with gilt-stamped emblem inside the lid. Starting Bid $200

Atlanta 1996 gold medal for baseball from Cuba’s dominant Olympic run

3102. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Baseball. Magnificent winner’s medal awarded

to a member of the triumphant Cuban baseball team at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 70 mm, 185 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 baseball player. The medal is engraved on the bottom edge with the name of the sport: “Baseball.”

Exhibits a few minor surface scratches and dings to edges. Includes the original green-and-gold ribbon and its attractive wooden display case, which is laser-cut on the lid with the centennial host logo and lined on the interior in black felt.

The Cuban baseball team at the 1996 Atlanta Games were simply dominant. As the reigning gold medalists of the 1995 Pan American games, Cuba went 7-0 in preliminary play with an average of 13.8 runs a game before trouncing Nicaragua in the semi-finals by the score of 8-1. Cuba met a talented Japanese squad in the final game and used a 4-run sixth inning to break a 6-6 tie en route to a 13-9 win and their second straight Olympic gold medal. Starting Bid $1,000

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Second-place prize for Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games 3103. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Greco-Roman Wrestling. Desirable winner’s

medal awarded to Cuban wrestler Juan Marén at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Silver, 70 mm, 175 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 with pictogram of wrestlers. The medal is engraved on the bottom edge with the name of the event: “Greco-Roman 62kg.” Suspended from its original green-and-gold ribbon, embroidered with laurel leaves and “Atlanta 1996.” A three-time Olympic medalist, Juan Marén won bronze at Barcelona 1992, silver at Atlanta 1996, and silver at 2000 Sydney. Starting Bid $500

Bronze swimming winner’s medal issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics 3104. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Swimming. Un-

awarded winner’s medal issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 70 mm, 165 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 with pictogram of a swimmer. The medal is plain along the bottom edge. Suspended from its original green-and-gold ribbon, embroidered with laurel leaves and “Atlanta 1996.” A highly desirable piece minted for the ever-popular swimming events at the Atlanta Summer Games. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce silver winner’s medal awarded to a Cuban baseball player

3105. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Baseball. Rare winner’s medal issued for a Cuban baseball player 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 above, “Baseball.” The front and reverse bear uneven toning that is typical of Sydney silver winner’s medals. Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend, “Sydney 2000.”

Cuba won silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics baseball tournament after being shut out by the U.S. in the championship game; this was just the second game the Cuban team ever lost during Olympic play. The star of the team was Jose Contreras, who defected from the country to play in the Major Leagues two years later. This is the third Sydney winner’s medal that we have offered, with its desirability only enhanced by its status as a piece of baseball memorabilia. Starting Bid $1,000

3106. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Box. Handsome walnut presentation case for a Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics silver winner’s medal, measuring 6.25” x 7.75” x 3.5”, with a silver rectangular medallion featuring the Olympic rings inset on the front. Inside is a purple leather form-fitting holder for the medal. A beautifully crafted wooden case for Salt Lake’s second-place prize. Starting Bid $200

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Torino’s magnificent silver winner’s medal

3107. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Stunning unawarded winner’s medal issued for ice dancing at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Silver, 470 gm, 108 mm, designed by Quatrini and minted by Ottaviani International. The front features a fluid geometric design of the emblem of the Games at the bottom; the reverse has a polished pictogram of the sport—figure skating—and is engraved with the event, “Mixed Ice Dancing.” The edge is engraved in Italian, French, and English: “XX Giochi Olimpici Invernali, XX Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, XX Olympic Winter Games.” The uniquely designed medal has a hole at the center, through which the red, gold, and fuschia ribbon is tied.

Complete with its original wood-and-plastic curved display case and cardboard box, which is creased. At the time, the Torino winner’s medal was the largest ever issued. Starting Bid $1,000

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Baseball at the 2008 Beijing Games — a rare silver-and-jade medal for the Cuban national team

3108. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Baseball.

Marvelous winner’s medal for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Silver with inlaid jade, 70 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, symbolizing 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 depicts the standing goddess of Victory against panoramic imagery of the Panathinaikos Arena, with the text above reading: “XXIX Olympiad Beijing 2008”; and the reverse features the Beijing Games emblem surrounded by inlaid jade and the outer circle engraved with the sport, “Baseball.” 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. Includes the original red-and-orange ribbon.

Held at the Wukesong Baseball Field between August 13–23, the baseball tournament of the 2008 Beijing Games consisted of a preliminary round-robin format—all eight teams playing each other once—and single elimination rounds featuring the top four countries. South Korea was a dominant force throughout the Olympics, going 7-0 in preliminaries en route to staying undefeated and winning the gold medal. The silver medal team from Cuba was nearly as impressive, finishing 7-2, with both losses coming at the hands of South Korea. The 2008 Games were the last to feature baseball or softball as an Olympic sport; however, following a 2016 IOC vote, baseball would again be conducted for the 2020 Games. A rare and beautiful Olympic medal from the historic Beijing Olympiad. Starting Bid $500

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Gold winner’s medal from the 2012 London Games, awarded to one of Cuba’s greatest boxers

3109. London 2012 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Awarded to Cuban Boxer Roniel Iglesias. Rare winner’s medal awarded to Cuban boxer Roniel

Iglesias for his light welterweight victory at 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, “Boxing, Men’s Light Welter (64kg),” 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. Includes the original information card and black winner’s medal case, which is heavily scuffed and worn. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Iglesias.

This sought-after winner’s medal was awarded to Cuban boxer Roniel Iglesias, who has cemented himself as one of the best boxers in Cuban history. After winning the junior world title at lightweight in 2006, Iglesias earned his first taste of the Olympic podium when he was awarded a bronze medal in the light welterweight class at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Four years later, he took revenge on the field, surging past expectations and winning gold in the same weight class at the London 2012 Summer Games. He moved up to welterweight for his next Olympic venture, Rio 2016, but, perhaps unaccustomed to his new divisional competition, was ousted in the quarterfinals. Undeterred, Iglesias competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, once again at welterweight, and claimed his second gold medal when he out-pointed British boxer Pat McCormack by a score of 5-0. Starting Bid $5,000

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Participation Medals

Over 100 years of Olympic participation, 10 medals dating between 1896 and 2000 3110. Summer Olympics Collection of (10) Participation Medals. Collection of 10 par-

ticipation medals from Summer Olympic Games: 1. Athens 1896 Olympics 2. Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics 3. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics 4. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics 5. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics 6. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics 7. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics 8. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics 9. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics 10. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Read more about each medal online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

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3111. Athens 1896 Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal in Box. Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath. The immolation of the phoenix and its emergence from the ashes symbolizes the rebirth of the Olympic Games after a hiatus of more than 1,500 years. Includes its original circular leather presentation case. An uncommon and desirable medal given the sheer historical significance of the Olympiad and how so few examples were ultimately struck. Starting Bid $200

3112. Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal in Box. Participation medal issued for the Athens

1896 Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath: “International, Olympic Games, In Athens, 1896.” Includes its rare original circular red leather case. Starting Bid $200

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The rarest of all Olympic participation medals—1904 St. Louis, with its even rarer original box

3113. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Athlete’s Participation Medal with Rare Box.

Extremely rare athlete’s participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 31 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. This particular medal is without an upper loop and bears an entirely plain edge, traits indicative of medals presented to participating athletes. It is housed in its original cardboard box, imprinted on the lid: “1803 Universal Exposition, Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits, Jas. E. Sullivan, Chief of Staff.” The inner lid is imprinted with the address of the maker, Dieges & Clust. The medal is in superior condition, while the box exhibits some rubbing and one side panel missing from the lid. St. Louis 1904 is the rarest and most coveted of all Olympic participation medals, and even rarer when paired with its original box—this is the first example of the box that we have encountered.. Starting Bid $500

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3115. London 1908 Olympics Judge’s Silvered Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.” Inscribed on the rim, “Vaughton.” Includes its original blue leather case, reading, “Olympic Games, Judge, London. 1908,” which features some wear to the exterior. Starting Bid $200

3114. Athens 1906 Olympics Greek Organizing Committee Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3116. London 1908 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3117. London 1908 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

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3118. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal (PCGS SP63BN). Encap-

sulated and graded by PCGS SP63BN. Rare participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics.

Bronze, 51 mm, 55 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front features a raised quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears Zeus seated on a Ionic column in relief, holding a small figure of the goddess Nike, with the city of Stockholm in the background and raised lettering along the top.

The medal bears some uneven toning. This is a rare bronze—only 100 were struck. Starting Bid $200

3120. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Silver Participation Medal. Rare participation

medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics.

Silver, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front features a raised quadriga with a charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears Zeus seated on an Ionic column in relief, holding a small figure of the goddess Nike, with the city of Stockholm in the background and raised lettering along the top. Includes its original presentation case. Silver participation medals from the 1912 Stockholm Games were presented to members of the Swedish Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee. An exceedingly rare participation medal—only 50 were struck. Starting Bid $200

3119. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Pewter Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $150

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3121. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3123. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3124. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3125. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3126. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3127. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Cycling Participation Medal.

3128. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics ‘Sternflug’ Participation Medal.

3129. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics ‘Carrier Pigeon’ Participation Medal.

3130. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3132. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal.

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3131. London 1948 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal. Participa-

tion medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 63 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/John Pinches. The front features a quadriga with a charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears a city view of London above raised lettering and Olympic rings, “XIV Olympiad, London, 1948.” The medal bears some fading and tarnishing to the gilt. The gilt bronze participation medal of the XIV Olympiad remains quite rare, with this example only the second we have offered. Starting Bid $200

3133. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3134. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Silver Participation Medal.

3135. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3136. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3137. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3138. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

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3139. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $300

3140. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3141. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics (2) Participation Medals.

Starting Bid $200

3142. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $100

3143. Summer Olympics Mexico City (1968) and Munich (1972) Participation Medals.

Starting Bid $200

3144. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $150

3145. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (2) Steel Participation Medals.

Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after large version of the Sarajevo medal

3146. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $150

3148. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Large Bronze Participation Medal. Massive participation medal issued for

3147. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $100

the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Large bronze, 95 mm x 106 mm, 491 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. Includes the original leather presentation case with its orange paper sleeve. These large and medium-sized participation medals were bestowed to dignitaries and officials, with the former example existing as perhaps the largest and most formidable of all Olympic participation medals. Starting Bid $300

3150. Olympics (3) Participation Medals – Los Angeles 1984, Albertville 1992, and Nagano 1998.

Starting Bid $200

3149. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Volunteer’s Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $100

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3151. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3152. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Collection of (24) Participation and Commemorative Medals.

3153. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Bronze Press Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $100

3154. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Chrome-Plated Steel Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

Collection of 24 medals issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, including: ten (10) bronze participation medals, each 64 mm, 133 gm, the reverse of each bear either an affixed protective foam swatch or remnants of the said swatch, all with brown velvet case; four (4) limited edition gold-tone ‘host city’ commemorative medals, numbered 8, 65, 68, and 85 of 100 issued, each 64 mm, 133 gm, the reverse of each bear either an affixed protective foam swatch or remnants of the said swatch, all with brown velvet case; and ten (10) bronze volunteer participation medals, each 63 mm, 136 gm, all with gray presentation case with slipcase. In overall fine condition, with some wear and stains to the cases and slipcases. Starting Bid $300

3155. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Burnished Copper Participation Medal - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3156. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal.

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3157. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3158. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Participation Medal.

3159. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Participation Medal.

3160. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3161. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

3162. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Participation Medal.

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3163. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics (2) Pewter Participation Medals.

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3164. Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $100

3165. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3166. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Volunteer Participation Medal.

Starting Bid $100

Diplomas Rare winner’s diploma from the Zappas Olympics, a precursor to the modern games 3167. Zappas 1889 Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Scarce partlyprinted DS in Greek, one page, 18˝ x 18˝, June 1889. An official winner’s diploma from the Zappas Olympics of 1889, which was issued to influential Greek painter Georgios Roilos, “exhibitor of the Athenian municipality in Attika of Voiotia for…[his] distinguished portrait.” Signed in the lower right corner by the president of the Olympian committee, “A. Valetas.”

Mounted to an overall size of 24.75˝ x 21.5˝. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and edgewear, including tears and paper loss, most significantly to the full extent of the left edge, which has been artistically restored with ink; the document’s bold lettering and beautiful engravings continue to shine brightly in spite of its 134-year-old age. Diplomas from the Zappas Olympics, important precursors to our modern games, are exceedingly rare and virtually unobtainable, this being the first and only example that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1,000

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3168. Paris 1900 Olympics Shooting Diploma and Medal.

Desirable participant’s diploma issued for the shooting events held as part of the Paris 1900 Olympics, one page, 12 x 18, featuring the facsimile signatures of the shooting competition committee.

The diploma is filled out as issued to “Lecrivain Dijon,” and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 20.5. Includes a bronze medal issued by the Union des Sociétés de Tir de France [Union of Shooting Societies of France], 45 mm, 45 gm, featuring an image of Victory rising, carrying an armed man, inscribed “Honneur Patrie,” on the reverse, with “Concours International de L’Exposition Vii Concours National” on the reverse. The medal includes its hinged case. Starting Bid $200

3169. London 1908 Olympics Diploma of Merit.

Starting Bid $200

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3170. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Rare official winner’s diploma from the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics, 15.5 x 13.5, awarded to Swedish ice hockey player Gustaf Johansson for his team’s second-place finish in the hockey tournament, signed below in ink by the Swiss Organizing Committee president and by International Olympic Committee President Henri de Baillet-Latour. Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 15. In fine condition, with some fading to the handwritten portions. Starting Bid $200

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3171. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Diploma.

Starting Bid $200

3172. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma.

Starting Bid $200

3173. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Try-Outs Certificate.

Starting Bid $100

3174. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics To r c h b e a r e r Diploma. Rare

torchbearer’s diploma issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 9 x 13.75, featuring large text in German (translated): “Certificate for participation in the Torch Relay Race, Olympia– Berlin, 20.VII.–1.

VIII. 1936.” The facsimile signature of Theodor Lewald, president of the organizing committee, is printed in the lower right. In very good condition, with overall creasing and some scattered staining.

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. A total of 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay, which 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 a rare and significant Olympic diploma.

Starting Bid $200

3175. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma.

Starting Bid $200

3177. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma.

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3176. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Torchbearer Diploma and Plaque. Extremely rare torchbearer’s diploma issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, 13.75 x 11.25, featuring text in Greek, awarded at Patras on March 1, 1953. Includes the bronze 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 plaque’s reverse is plain with the exception of the maker’s mark. The diplomas exhibit a few stains and some chipping to edges. These plaques and diplomas were presented to the torchbearers for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics torch relay.

Only 342 runners participated in the torch relay preceding the 1952 Summer Olympic Games at Helsinki, carrying the Olympic flame some 4,725 km from Olympia, Greece, to Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland. Unlike many other Olympic relays, torchbearers did not keep their torches, as only 22 were manufactured for the event. This diploma/medal set therefore represents the entirety of what the runners received. Starting Bid $200

3178. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma.

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3179. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma.

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3180. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma.

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3181. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma.

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3182. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma.

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3183. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma.

Starting Bid $200

Officials, Badges, and Pins

3184. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Jury Lapel Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3185. SSt. Louis 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition & Olympics Judge’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3186. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics American Olympic Committee Member’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3187. 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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3188. London 1908 Olympics Competitor’s Badge. Gorgeous official

silvered bronze athlete’s badge from the London 1908 Olympics, just over 1˝ in diameter, depicting the head of Athena encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Competitor.” Stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark, and inscribed with the number “99.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after ‘Linesman’ badge from the 1908 London Games 3189. London 1908 Olympics ‘Linesman’ Badge. Very rare ‘Linesman’ badge from the London

1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 39 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, Linesman.” A beautiful and atypically seen badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

Starting Bid $500

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Silvered bronze ‘Course Keeper’ badge from London’s 1908 Olympic Games 3190. London 1908 Olympics ‘Course Keeper’ Badge. Extremely rare ‘Course Keeper’ badge from

the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 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, Course Keeper.” An attractive and atypically seen badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $500

3191. London 1908 Olympics Competitor’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3192. London 1908 Olympics ‘Reception Committee’ Badge.

Starting Bid $200

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Gold-plated ‘Honorary Committee’ badge from the 1908 London Games 3193. London 1908 Olympics ‘Comité D’Honneur’ Badge. Extremely rare ‘Comité D’Honneur’ badge from the London 1908 Olympic Games. Gold-plated, 26 gm, 46 mm x 57mm, 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 red enameled border with the text, “Comité D’Honneur, 1908.”

The Comité D’Honneur of the 1908 London Olympic Games consisted of a total of 63 people from 19 different countries, a prestigious group that included IOC members and other VIPS. The mark worn by these is available in a silver version with blue enamel and a more elusive gilt version with red enamel. A wonderfully rare and attractive badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

Starting Bid $1,000

3194. Stockholm 1912 Olympics NYC Homecoming Badge.

3195. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Competitor’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

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3196. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Swiss Team Badge.

Starting Bid $100

3197. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Tennis Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3199. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Competitor’s Participation Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3200. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Press Badge.

Starting Bid $100

3201. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Organizing Committee Ribbon.

3198. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics ‘International Sports Federations’ Badge. Rare ‘Inter-

Starting Bid $200

national Sports Federations’ official’s badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 33 mm x 42 mm, featuring the Olympic rings and Paris emblem surrounded by text in white and gold: “Officiel, VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924.”

Above the emblem is “C. O. F. [Comite Olympic Franciase]” and the reverse is stamped “3623.” Complete with its original screw-back closure and original red ribbon, which measures 108 mm in length and is marked “Federation Internationale.” Starting Bid $300

3202. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Bronze Competitor’s Badge.

Starting Bid $100

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Basketball makes its Olympic debut at the 1936 Berlin Games 3204. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Judge’s Badge for Basketball. Judge’s

3203. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3206. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Athlete’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

badge issued for ‘Basketball’ at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Silver-tone, 41 mm x 46 mm, 14 gm, manufactured by Lauer, featuring the Olympic rings over the Brandenburg Gate. The front is engraved “XL Olympiade Berlin 1936” and “Richter,” which translates to ‘Judge.’ The reverse is numbered “1470” and stamped with the maker’s mark. Complete with its original light green ribbon, which measures 76 mm in length and is marked “Basketball.”

A rare and sought-after badge from the historic Berlin Games, which saw the first appearance of the sport of basketball as an official Olympic medal event. Played between August 7th and 14th, the tourney featured 23 competing nations, a total that made basketball the largest tournament of the team sports (although Hungary and Spain later withdrew). The IOC and International Basketball Federation used the 1936 tournament to experiment with outdoor basketball. As such, the games took place on lawn and dirt tennis courts, which ultimately caused problems when the weather was adverse, especially during the final of the tournament. The United States won its first gold medal, while Canada and Mexico won silver and bronze, and the medals were awarded by James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Starting Bid $200

The Americans demonstrate baseball at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 3205. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Organizing Committee ‘Baseball’ Badge.

Scarce “”Organizing Committee ‘Baseball’ badge issued for the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. Silver-tone, 20 gm, 44 mm x 84 mm, by Lauer, featuring the Olympics rings over the Brandenburg Gate with lower engraved text: “XL Olympiade, Berlin 1936” and “Oberleitung [Management].” The badge is suspended from its original gray ribbon with upper “Baseball” plaque. The reverse bears the maker mark. Baseball was a demonstration sport at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The single exhibition game was played on August 12, 1936, prior to the track and field competitions between two American teams.

The single-nation arrangement had been made after the original matchup between Japan and the United States was scrapped after the Japanese team withdrew. The two teams were named the World Champions and the U. S. Olympics, with the former winning 6-5 in front of 90,000 spectators in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. Starting Bid $300

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3207. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Service Staff Badge.

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3208. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Service Badge.

Starting Bid $100

3209. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Fundraising Racing Series Badge.

Starting Bid $100

Elusive IOC badge from the V Olympic Winter Games 3210. London 1948 Summer Olympics Housing Centre Staff Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3211. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics International Olympic Committee Badge. Rare ‘International Olympic Committee’ pin

3212. London 1948 Summer Olympics Swimming Athlete’s Participation Badge.

badge from the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Minted by Huguenin and designed by Walter Herdeg, the pin weighs 9 gm, measures 32 mm, and features the Olympic rings in colorful enamel against a gold-tone St. Moritz sun, which is encircled by a white enamel border with legend text: “V. Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, St. Moritz 1948, C. I. O.” Starting Bid $500

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3213. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Boxing Official and Participant Badges.

3214. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Press and Medicine Badges.

3215. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Basketball Official and Participant Badges.

3216. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Badge.

3217. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics ‘Second Class of Merit’ Badge.

3218. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics ‘International Sports Federations’ Badge.

3220. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge.

3221. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Participant Badge.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

3219. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics ‘National Olympic Committee’ Badge.

Starting Bid $100

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3222. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge. National Olympic Committee badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer

Olympics, 45 mm x 51 mm, 29 gm, featuring a gold-tone bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below.

The deep purple enameled panel at the bottom features gold lettering, “C.N.O.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” There were just 274 of these badges issued at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a remarkably low number given that over 12,000 badges of 66 different types were distributed. Starting Bid $200

3223. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics ‘International Olympic Committee’ Badge. International Olympic Committee badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Minted by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, 30 gm, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with an 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, “C.I.O.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” There were 78 of these badges issued at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a remarkably low number given that over 12,000 badges of 66 different types were distributed. Starting Bid $200

One of eight ‘Modern Pentathlon’ judge badges issued at Rome’s 1960 Summer Games 3225. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics ‘Modern Pentathlon Judge’ Badge. Very rare ‘Modern Pentathlon’ judge’s badge issued for the Rome 1960

Summer Olympics. Minted by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, 21 gm, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with an inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The enameled panel at the bottom features a bar of five colors (pink, blue, red, yellow, and green) and is lettered in gold, “GIUDICE.” Reverse of panel stamped, “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” There were only eight of these badges issued at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a tremendously low number given that over 12,000 badges of 66 different types were distributed. The first such badge that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

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Rare ‘AIUTANTE’ badge from the 1960 Roman Olympics 3224. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics ‘Support Aide’ Badge. Scarce ‘Support Aide’ badge issued

for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Minted by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, 23 gm, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with an inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The blue enameled panel at the bottom is lettered in gold, “AIUTANTE.” The reverse of the panel is plain. Over 12,000 badges of 66 different types were distributed; the number of these ‘support aide’ badges is unknown, with this being the first example that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $500

3226. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Press Badge.

Starting Bid $150

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3227. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Badge.

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3228. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Team Official’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

Historic group of 10 badges from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Games 3229. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (10) Badges. Sought-after collection of 10

badges issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 37 mm x 60 mm, 44 gm, with ribbons suspended below. The front of each badge bears the Tokyo Games emblem above Olympic rings and the text, “Tokyo 1964”; the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar with participant identification. Legends include: “XVIII Olympiad” (red); “Press” (red); “Photo & Film” (red); “Radio & TV” (red); “O.O.C. Official” (blue); “Committee” (blue); “Team Official” (light blue); “Competitor” (light blue); “N.O.C.” (orange); and “I.S.F. Technical Official” (yellow). Each badge includes its original white presentation box, which bear various degrees of toning, wear, and scuffing. A significant grouping of hard-to-find badges from the first Olympics to be held in Asia. Starting Bid $1,000

3230. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ‘Olympics Organizing Committee Official’ Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3231. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Special Delegate’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3232. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Brooch.

Starting Bid $100

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Incredibly rare Tokyo 1964 Summer Games badge issued to the ‘I.O.C. President’ 3234. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics IOC President Badge - Attributed to Avery Brundage. Official ‘I.O.C.

President’ badge for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, which is attributed to the collection of Avery Brundage, the longtime president of the International Olympic Committee. Gold-plated, 51 mm x 63 mm, 64 gm, with the two off-white ribbons measuring 83 mm in length. Bordered by bands in the colors of the Olympic rings, the badge features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a white enamel bar identified as “I.O.C. President.” Accompanied by its original white leather presentation box, which bears scattered light foxing.

Brundage (1887–1975) was an American sports administrator who served as the fifth president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972. The only American and only nonEuropean to attain that position, Brundage is remembered as a zealous advocate of amateurism and for his involvement with the 1936 and 1972 Summer Olympics, both held in Germany.

Starting Bid $2,500

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3233. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (2) Badges.

Starting Bid $200

3235. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ‘Good-Will Guide’ Chinese Interpreter’s Badge.

Starting Bid $200

3236. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics English and German Interpreter’s Badges (2).

Starting Bid $100

3237. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Special Delegate’s Badge. Rare official special delegate’s badge issued for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Gold-plated, 50 mm x 67 mm, 62 gm, with the sand-colored double ribbon measuring 80 mm in length. The badge features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag bordered by bands in the colors of the Olympic rings, with a red enamel bar below reading: “XVIII Olympiad.” Accompanied by its original white leather presentation box. Starting Bid $200

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3238. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Press and Technician Badges.

3239. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Team Official Badge for Shooting.

3240. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Team Official’s Badge.

3241. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics ‘International Olympic Committee’ Badge.

3242. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Press Badge.

Starting Bid $100

3244. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Official Badge.

3245. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Team Official Badge.

3246. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Competitor Badge.

3247. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Guest Badge.

Starting Bid $200

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Noteworthy badge collection from Sapporo ‘72—the first Japanese Winter Games

3243. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics (10) Badges. Sought-after collection of 10 badges issued

for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 38 mm x 60 mm, 44 gm, with each ribbon measuring 76 mm in length. The front of each badge bears the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ‘72,” and the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar of either green, red, purple, blue, or brown, with seven badges featuring a white-and-yellow ribbon, two with a green ribbon, and one with a brown ribbon. By enamel color, the badges are as follows: (green) “Team Official” and “Competition”; (red) “Press,” “Radio & TV,” and “Photo”; (purple) “Guest”; (blue) “Official,” “S.O.O.C. Official,” and “Committee”; and (brown) “N.O.C.” Each medal includes its original white leather presentation box, which bears various degrees of toning and scuffing; hinge to one not closing completely. A gorgeous collection of decidedly scarce Olympic badges. Starting Bid $1,000

3248. Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Group of (3) Badges.

Starting Bid $200

3249. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics (2) Athlete Badges.

Starting Bid $100

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3250. Summer Olympics (1984-2012) ID Lot of (8).

3251. Winter Olympics (1984-2014) ID Lot of (8).

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

3252. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics ID Booklet for Basketball HOFer Howard Hobson.

3253. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics ID Booklet.

3254. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics ID Booklet - Bronze Medal Winner.

3255. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ID Booklet.

3256. Innsbruck 1964/1976 Winter Olympics Unissued ID Booklets Lot of (3).

3257. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ID Card.

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3258. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics ID Card.

Starting Bid $100

3259. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Team Official ID Card.

Starting Bid $75

3260. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Juror’s ID Card.

Starting Bid $75

3263. IOC Session Badge Collection (18), dated from 1957 to 1994.

3261. Summer Olympics (1972-1996) Identification Cards Lot of (5).

Starting Bid $125

3262. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (2) Media Passes.

Starting Bid $75

Collection of 18 International Olympic Committee (IOC) badges from 12 different sessions dated from 1957 to 1994, an impressive range that covers nearly four decades of Olympic competition. The sessions, and associated badges, are as follows: • 53rd IOC Session in Sofia, 1957. IOC Member Badge • 74th IOC Session in Varna, 1973. Badge • 76th IOC Session in Lausanne, 1975. Badge • 83rd IOC Session in Moscow 1980. Collection of (4) Badges • 87th IOC Session in Sarajevo, 1984. Host Badge • 88th IOC Session in Los Angeles, 1984. OCOG Badge • 90th IOC Session in East Berlin, 1985. Delegate’s Badge • 94th IOC Session in Seoul, 1988. NOC Badge • 95th IOC Session in Puerto Rico, 1989. Organizing Committee Delegate’s Badge • 99th IOC Session in Barcelona, 1992 - Badges (2) • 101st IOC Session in Monaco, 1993. Badges (3) and Pin •103rd IOC Session in Paris. 1994. Centennial Olympic Congress Badge Read full description at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

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3264. 63rd IOC Session in Madrid, 1965. IOC Badge Presented to Member James Worrall.

3265. 65th IOC Session in Tehran, 1967. IOC Badge Presented to Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $100

3266. 10th Olympic Congress in Varna, 1973. IOC Badge Presented to Member James Worrall.

3267. Olympic Congress in Varna, 1973. IOC Badge and Commemorative Medal Set - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3268. 75th IOC Session in Vienna, 1974. IOC Badge Presented to Member James Worrall.

3269. 79th IOC Session in Prague, 1977. IOC Badge Presented to Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

3270. 80th IOC Session in Athens, 1978. IOC Session Badge.

Starting Bid $100

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Starting Bid $100

3271. 86th IOC Session in New Delhi, 1983. IOC Member’s Badge for James Worrall.

Starting Bid $100

3272. Budapest 1995 Collection of (16) IOC Badges – 104th Session. Collection of 16 badges for

the 104th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Budapest, Hungary on June 16, 1995, in which Salt Lake City was selected as the host for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Badges measure 1.25 x 2.5 and feature an outline of the Budapest skyline and Olympic rings, with each badge bearing a red, green, and white tassel and a uniquely colored ribbon.

An uncommon and attractive assemblage of badges representing the most recent Olympic Games to be held in the United States. Starting Bid $200

3273. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Patches (3).

Starting Bid $100

3274. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Kiel Olympic Yachting Visitors Pin. Starting Bid $100

3275. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Large Swedish Newspaper “Idrottsblatt” Pin. Starting Bid $100

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3276. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Czechoslovak NOC Pin. Starting Bid $100

3277. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Swiss National Olympic Committee Pin and Patch.

Starting Bid $300

3278. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Pin Set Issued for the Russian Olympic Team.

Starting Bid $200

Posters

3279. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics ‘Team Coca-Cola’ Torch Relay Pin Set. Starting Bid $200

3281. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (5) Olympic Color Pins.

Starting Bid $100

3283. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster.

Starting Bid $250

3282. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics (3) Winner’s Medal Pins - Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

Starting Bid $200

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Vibrant, elusive official poster for the 1924 Paris Olympiad by Jean Droit 3284. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Original Poster

by Jean Droit. Exceedingly rare original color 31.25 x 46.5

lithographic poster designed by French artist Jean Droit for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Printed by Machard & Cie, the poster depicts a group of male athletes with their arms raised in salute against a background of France’s national flag, with laurel branches and a shield featuring the Parisian coat-of-arms pictured below. Upper and lower portions of the poster bear large text: “Paris–1924” and “Jeux Olympiques.” Professionally linenbacked, rolled, and expertly restored to fine condition, with some minor surface loss from mounting along the top edge.

Of the 150 projects submitted for the official poster of the VIII Olympiad, the French Olympic Committee selected posters from two finalists—Jean Droit and Orsi. Ten thousand copies of each were printed, and of these 20,000 posters, a total of 12,000 were sent abroad and distributed with the help of the National Olympic Committees, Sporting Federations, and Olympic Associations.

Those that remained in France were distributed by sporting establishments, theater companies, and travel agencies. A rare and impressive Olympic poster fast approaching its 100th anniversary, which will be celebrated by the triumphant return of the Summer Games to Paris in 2024.

Jean Droit was a painter and illustrator (1884–1961) who designed several posters for France during the First World War and several travel posters in the years between the wars. Starting Bid $300

3285. Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics Poster.

Starting Bid $200

3286. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Official Poster.

Starting Bid $350

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3287. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Poster.

Starting Bid $200

3288. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Poster for Sailing/Yachting.

3289. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Poster.

3290. Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Poster.

3291. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Poster.

3292. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Limited Edition ‘Speed Skater’ Lithograph by Andy Warhol.

Starting Bid $200

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Programs, Tickets, and Reports

3293. Athens 1896 Olympics Ode Booklet. Rare staple-bound bilingual booklet entitled “Olympic Ode,” published in Athens in 1896

by A. Boreades, 16 pages, 6 x 8.5, offering the text (in Greek and French) of the Pindaric Ode recited for the first Modern Olympic Games. Certified inside with the publisher’s ink signature. In good to very good condition, with tape repair to spine/covers, surface loss to title page, and minor edge chipping. Starting Bid $200

3294. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Guidebook.

Starting Bid $200

3295. London 1908 Olympics Figure Skating Booklet.

Starting Bid $200

3296. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Boxing Regulations Booklet.

Starting Bid $200

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3297. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Boxing Program and Regulations Booklet – featuring light heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay.

3298. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Set of (22) Participant Booklets.

Starting Bid $150

3299. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Set of (21) Results Booklets.

Starting Bid $150

Starting Bid $200

Rare ‘official report’ of the 1904 Summer Olympics

3301. St. Louis 1904 Olympics ‘Official’ Report by Spalding. Extremely rare Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac

for 1905. New York: The American Sports Publishing Company. Custom-bound hardcover lettered in gilt with the owner’s name (“J. Taylor”), 5.25 x 6.75, 284 pages plus advertisements in the rear. In very good condition, with a tape-repaired tear to the title page, and ownership inscription (“James A. Taylor, Captain Columbia, Track Team 1905”) to first free end page.

Given that no official report was published by the Olympic organizing committee, the Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac for 1905, compiled and edited by James Edward Sullivan, served as one of two ‘unofficial’ reports for the 1904 St. Louis Games; the other report being Charles Lucas’s The Olympic Games, 1904. The Spalding Almanac of 1905 includes supplementary photographs and advertisement pages, with pages 11–154 covering non-Olympic sporting events. Of considerable interest is a section documenting the controversial Anthropology Days event held on August 12–13, some two weeks before the opening ceremony. Indigenous men from around the world, attending the World’s Fair as part of the Department of Ethnology exhibits, participated in physical displays alongside cultural presentations as a means for anthropologists to see how they compared to their white counterparts. A notably uncommon ‘official report’ of the Third Olympiad. Starting Bid $250

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3300. German 1930s Olympic Books (3).

Starting Bid $100

3303. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Illustrated Report.

Starting Bid $200

3302. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Report.

Scarce official report: 2nd International Olympic Games, 1906, by Pan. S. Savvidis. First edition. Athens: 1907. Hardcover bound in brown-andgold cloth, 12.5 x 9, 164 pages. The well-illustrated volume features text almost entirely in Greek, along with a few French captions. Includes coverage of the various athletic competitions and related festivities. In very good condition, with rubbing to gilt on boards, edgewear and worn corners, and a few small edge tears to pages inside. Published with covers in a variety of styles (also including black, blue, and red linen), this is a scarce color variant. Starting Bid $200

3304. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Official Report.

Starting Bid $200

3305. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Report.

Starting Bid $100

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3306. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Report.

3307. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Report.

3308. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Official Report.

3309. London 1948 Summer Olympics Official Report.

Starting Bid $150

3310. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Equestrian Report.

3311. St. Louis 1904 World’s Fair Daily Program.

3312. London 1908 Olympics Program.

3313. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Daily Program.

3314. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics American Try-Outs Program.

Starting Bid $100

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3315. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Daily Programs (3).

Starting Bid $100

3318. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics (4) Daily Programs.

Starting Bid $300

3321. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics (11) Daily Programs.

Starting Bid $350

3316. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Lot of (5) Regulation Programs for Officials.

3317. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Bound Set of Daily Programs (39).

3319. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics (11) Programs and (3) Brochures.

Starting Bid $200

3320. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Set of (10) Programs for Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and Athletics Events.

3322. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (7) Daily Programs for Athletics.

3323. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Set of (21) Event Programs.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $150

Starting Bid $200

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3324. Summer and Winter Olympics Collection of (23) Closing Ceremony Tickets.

Starting Bid $150

3325. Summer Olympics (1928-2016) Opening Ceremony Ticket Lot of (21). Fantastic lot of Opening Ceremony tickets and

3326. Summer Olympics (19322020) Event Tickets Lot of (21).

Starting Bid $200

3327. Winter Olympics (19602014) Event Tickets Lot of (15).

Starting Bid $200

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ticket stubs for every Summer Olympics held from 1928 to 2016, featuring both spectator tickets and media passes. The comprehensive collection offers one from each of the following Olympic Games: 1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Los Angeles, 1936 Berlin, 1948 London, 1952 Helsinki, 1956 Melbourne, 1960 Rome, 1964 Tokyo, 1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich, 1976 Montreal, 1980 Moscow, 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul, 1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, and 2016 Rio de Janeiro.

In overall very fine condition with some near mint. Starting Bid $200

3328. Athens 1870 Zappas Olympics Tickets (4).

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Starting Bid $200

3329. London 1908 Olympics Ticket.

Starting Bid $200

3330. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Season Ticket.

Starting Bid $200

3331. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics American Try-Outs Ticket.

3332. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Children’s Tickets (2).

3333. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Village Pass.

3334. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Tickets (8).

3335. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics General Admission Tickets (7) to Wrestling, Equestrian, and Weight Lifting.

Starting Bid $100

3336. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Celluloid Season Ticket (Grandstand).

Starting Bid $150

Starting Bid $150

Starting Bid $200

3337. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Celluloid Season Ticket (Bleacher).

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

3338. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Ticket Booklet with (2) Tickets - One for Athletics on Aug. 4 (Jesse Owens Gold Medal Event).

Starting Bid $200

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3339. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Season Pass for ‘Ice Sports’.

3340. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (2) Ticket Stubs Baseball and Swimming.

3341. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Collection of (13) Tickets.

3342. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Tickets Lot of (16) with Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

3343. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3) Football Tickets and Baggage Tags (2).

3344. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Ticket and Program.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

3345. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremony Tickets.

Starting Bid $300

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3346. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics (4) Ticket Stubs.

Starting Bid $200

Autographs

3347. Robert Garrett, 1896 Athens Olympic Champion: Book from His Personal Library.

Starting Bid $150

3348. James Connolly Signed Book.

Starting Bid $125

3349. Jesse Owens Signed Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Postcard with Original Candid Photos.

Starting Bid $600

Olympic Souvenirs from the Games

3350. Athens 1896 Olympics Newspaper Supplement: The Marathon Victory of Spyros Louis. Rare original supplement to the March 29,

1896 issue of the Greek broadsheet newspaper Estia, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, which contains an article about Spyros Louis winning the first men’s marathon and becoming a national hero. The sheet was published on April 10th (March 29th by the Julian calendar) and features the following header text (loosely translated): “The Marathon Road / The result—The winner—Those with him— those arrived. What time is it” The enthusiasm of the crowd / National Victory.”

In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, edgewear, and light staining. Starting Bid $200

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Historic 1920 Antwerp trophy for cycling—the first winner’s prize to feature the Olympic rings 3351. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Cycling Winner’s Trophy - First Prize to Feature the Olympic Rings. Rare winner’s trophy for cycling

at the Antwerp 1920 Olympics, crafted from metal with a verdigris-andgold painted finish, set upon a brown marble base. Taking the form of a classical Grecian urn or amphora, the handsome prize trophy stands approximately 16˝ tall. Designed by French sculptor Henry Fugere, the trophy features a flying nude female figure of Victory upholding the Olympic rings, a cycling race scene, and raised lion heads on either side. Laurel branches decorate the top panels, with scrolled handles on either side.

Notably, these trophies were the first-ever Olympic winner’s prizes—medals or trophies—to feature the Olympic rings. A superb, eye-catching piece from the Games of the VII Olympiad. Starting Bid $300

Rare honorary gift for the inaugural winner of the Olympic marathon

3352. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Official Gift to Spyros Louis.

Impressive official gift presented to Greek athletic legend Spyridon Louis at the Berlin 1936 Summer Games. Louis, at the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics, became the first winner of the Olympic marathon. The gift is a wooden hanging plaque, 7˝ x 9.5˝ x 4˝, which features a sculptural portrait carving of Louis in profile, his impressive mustache a telltale giveaway; the reverse of the plaque features an affixed bronze plate with an inscription in Greek (translated): “To Olympic winner Spyros Louis, The Greek Parliament, To his Honor.” Although undated, it’s believed strongly that the gift derives from the Berlin Games, where Louis served as a guest of honor by the organizers of the 1936 Summer Olympics. Starting Bid $300

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Rare ‘sacred vessel’ used during the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics torch relay 3353. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch Relay ‘Sacred Vessel’. Official 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics ‘sa-

cred vessel’ cauldron, consisting of a cast-blackened aluminum alloy bowl with burner insert, measuring an overall 10.25˝ x 5˝ x 9.25˝, impressed on the top with the Sapporo Games logo, and the bottom engraved “Nikkei” and “Yanagi.” The Sapporo torch designer, Sori Yanagi, was a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, whose simplistic and pure use of lines and curves were regarded as patently Japanese as they were universal. Inspired by the shape of the Olympic cauldron, the vessel is described in the Official Report of the XIth Olympic Winter Games: ‘This vessel was used as the ‘intermediary’ in transferring the Sacred Flame from the burner-carrier to the Olympic Torch and viceversa during the ceremonies performed upon arrival at and departure from each overnight stopping place along the relay course.’ A very scarce piece, this is the first example we have offered.

For the Sapporo relay, the torch was filled with priming and smoke-producing powder designed to burn for ten minutes for torches carried by runners and for fourteen minutes for those transported in cars. The Olympic flame was lit on December 28, 1971, in Olympia, Greece, and flown to Okinawa Island for the start of the Japanese relay, a massive undertaking that lasted 38 days and covered just under 19,000 km by an estimated 16,300 torchbearers—nearly all of whom shared a torch. Representing the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America, the Sapporo Games proved to be an extravagant and groundbreaking event for the international athletic community. Starting Bid $300

3354. Melbourne 1956-Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony High Priestess Dress. Extremely rare ‘high priest-

ess’ dress used for the Olympic flame lighting ceremonies in Olympia, Greece, from 1956 to 1964. The handsomely crafted white fabric dress features a simple, classical design, with a wide neck, gathered bodice, open arms, and braided cord belt. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining and wear from use. Accompanied by a postcard showing the Olympian flame lighting ceremony at Olympia, Greece, on November 22, 1956, with priestesses shown wearing this style of dress.

The duty of the High Priestess in Olympia is to perform the lighting of the Olympic flame by utilizing the power of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. Among the pillars, in the ruins of the temple of Hera, beneath Kronos Hill, a reflective bowl is used to catch the rays of the sun and to spark a flame, igniting the Olympic torch held by the High Priestess. From this torch, the flame is passed, or kissed, to the lekythos bowl, which is carried into the ancient stadium and used as a conduit to light the first torch of the Olympic relay. Starting Bid $300

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Rare Olympic Order in Silver from the collection of an Olympic journalist 3355. Olympic Order in Silver - From the Collection of an AP Journalist. Rare Olympic Order in Silver from

the collection of Associated Press journalist Larry Siddons, a longtime reporter on the Olympic Games, housed in its hinged blue case by GDE Bertoni, featuring the silver Olympic rings on the lid. The silver collar-style award measures approximately 8.75˝ x 12.75˝, and features the Olympic rings at center, flanked by linked olive leaves leading into a silver chain. Complete with its presentation card: “Larry Siddons: In recognition of your outstanding merit in the cause of world sport and your faithfulness to the Olympic ideal as illustrated by Pierre de Coubertin, Renovator of the Olympic Games, I award you the Olympic Order.”

Established in 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest award of the IOC and is issued to recognize particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. It was originally issued in three grades—gold, silver, and bronze—with gold reserved primarily for heads of state or exceptional circumstances. Starting Bid $500

3356. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Competitor’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

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3357. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Athletics Competitor’s Number.

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3358. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Photo Book.

Starting Bid $200

3359. Leni Riefenstahl: Beauty in the Olympic Games (Second Edition).

Starting Bid $100

3360. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Book: The Experience of the XI Olympiad in Words, Pictures and Sound.

Starting Bid $200

3361. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Illustration Book by LeRoy Neiman.

3362. London 2012 Summer Olympics Winner’s Flower Bouquet.

3363. Lake Placid 1932-1933 Winter Olympics Bobsled Waiver Button.

3364. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Car Radiator Badge.

3365. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Kiel Olympic Yachting Car Badge.

3366. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Car Badge.

Starting Bid $100

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3367. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Car Badge.

Starting Bid $100

3368. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Commemorative Ceramic Clog.

Starting Bid $100

3369. Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics Cigarette Case.

Starting Bid $250

3370. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Gold $10 Commemorative Coin. Olympic $10 commemorative gold coin issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Designed by John M. Mercanti and James Peed, 27 mm, 16.7 gm (containing a fine gold content of .484 troy oz.). Minted at West Point Mint, the front of the .900 fine gold coin features embossed designs of male and female torchbearers with Olympic rings and text, “Liberty, In God We Trust, 1984, Olympiad XXIII,” and the reverse bears the Great Seal of the United States with encircling text: “United States of America, Ten Dollars.” Housed in its original Department of the Treasury holder, which is numbered “0078857.” Includes its original beige booklet case. Starting Bid $200

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3371. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3) Coin Banks.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

3373. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Commemorative (28) Silver Coin Set.

3374. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics (28) Coin Set.

3375. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (2) Gold Commemorative Coins.

3376. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Centennial Wilkinson Dagger.

3377. Olympics Flag Collection (7).

3372. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (22) Coin Set.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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3378. Olympics Flag - believed to originate from the Berlin 1936 Summer Games.

3379. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Flag.

3380. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Flag.

3381. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Commemorative Glass Soccer Ball.

Starting Bid $150

3382. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics 14K Gold Charm Given to U.S. Athletes

by Douglas MacArthur.

3383. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Identification Card Blanks (82).

3384. Antwerp 1920 Olympics (5) Formal Meal Invitations.

3385. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Invitation to Participate.

3386. Olympic Mascots Collection (13).

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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3387. Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Mascot: Schneemann the Snowman.

Starting Bid $200

3390. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Mascots: Athena and Phevos.

Starting Bid $200

3388. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics (8) Mascots: Snowlets (Sukki, Nokki, Lekki, and Tsukki).

3389. Sydney 2000 and Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics (6) Mascots.

3391. International Olympic Committee Medal.

3392. Winter Olympics (4) Commemorative Medals and Coins.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

The first medal of the modern Olympic tradition – inaugural Olympic Congress, Paris 1894 3393. Paris 1894 First Olympic Congress Bronze Commemorative Medal. Rare commemorative medal issued for the inaugural Olympic Congress, which was held in Paris in June 1894. Bronze, 51 mm, 56 gm,

by Huguenin. The front features a cluster of leaves with wrapped scroll and a central tablet with raised date, “23 Juin 1894,” and the reverse bears an additional branch and leaves with embossed text in French (translated): “The International Congress of Paris Proclaims the Restoration of the Olympic Games.” Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Includes the original maroon paper box.

Starting Bid $300

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3394. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Silvered Bronze Judge’s Medal.

Starting Bid $200

3395. Antwerp 1920 Olympics 14K Gold Returning Athletes Medal from NYC Mayor John F. Hylan.

3397. International Olympic Committee Cup Plaquette.

Starting Bid $250

Starting Bid $200

3396. Lausanne 1924 Seventh Olympic Congress Bronze Commemorative Medal. Scarce commemorative

medal issued for the seventh Olympic Congress, which was held in Lausanne in June 1924. Bronze, 51 mm, 56 gm, by Huguenin. The front features a cluster of leaves with wrapped scroll and a central tablet with raised date, “23 Juin 1924,” and the reverse bears an additional branch and leaves with embossed text in French (translated): “The Assembled Nations Celebrate the Thirtieth Anniversary of Renewed Olympism.” Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

The resumption of Olympic Congresses following the First World War took place in Lausanne because, during the war, Pierre de Coubertin had moved the IOC headquarters there for the sake of neutrality. The main objective of the Congress was to complete the work, started in Paris in 1914, on streamlining the expanding Olympic Games program.

The Congress decided not to introduce Olympic Winter Games as an independent part of the Olympics but that the host country would be allowed to stage competitions in winter sports under the auspices of the IOC, assuming that the country met adequate landscaping and organizational criteria. France was the first to have the chance to stage an ‘International Winter Sports Week.’ This took place at Chamonix in 1924 and later became officially known as the Ist Olympic Winter Games. Starting Bid $200

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3398. Athens 1894 Olympic Games 40th Anniversary Commemorative Bronze Plaque.

3399. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Souvenir Medal.

3400. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (3) Commemorative Medals.

3401. Spanish Olympic Committee 1950 Merit Award.

3402. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Commemorative Medal Set.

3403. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Copper Commemorative Medal - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $250

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $175

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Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

3404. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Silver and Bronze ‘Olympic Cup’ Winner’s Medal Plaques. Two plaques—one

in silver and one in bronze—commemorating the City of Tokyo’s receipt of the Olympic Cup in 1964 for organizing that year’s Summer Olympics. Silver and bronze, 50 x 72 mm,

by Huguenin. The front depicts the Olympic Cup, and the reverse features an eight-line legend in French (translated): “The Olympic Cup Created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Renovator of the Modern Era Olympic Games, has been Awarded to the City of Tokyo.” Both are housed in their original brown leatherette case, inscribed with a gold legend in Japanese. Instituted by Pierre de Coubertin in 1906, the Olympic Cup is awarded annually to an institution or association with a record of merit and integrity in actively developing the Olympic Movement. It is housed at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, and the names of the recipients are engraved on a plaque on the trophy. Starting Bid $200

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3404. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Silver and Bronze ‘Olympic Cup’ Winner’s Medal Plaques.

3405. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Souvenir Medal - Third International Sports Competition (1967).

3406. Dubrovnik 1969 IOC Board Meeting Medal.

3407. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Commemorative Medals (2) - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3408. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Volunteer Medal and Olympic Committee Commemorative Medal.

3409. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Bid Medal - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3410. London 1948 Summer Olympics Bronze Commemorative Plaquette.

3411. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Commemorative Necklace - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3412. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Team USA Blazer Patch.

Starting Bid $200

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3413. 1934 British Empire Games Athlete Patches (2) From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3414. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Silver Waldi Pendant.

3415. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Souvenir Pennant.

3416. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics ‘Opening Ceremony’ Pennant.

3417. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Mini Pennant.

3418. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Original Photographs (99).

3419. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics U.S. Team Oversized Photo.

3420. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (4) Press Photos of the First Torch Relay.

3421. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (2) Press Photos of the Stadium, Television, and Journalists.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $75

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3422. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (4) Press Photos of the Opening Ceremonies (with Hitler and Mass Salute).

3423. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (7) Press Photos of Athletes and Competitors.

3424. Olympic Pill Boxes (3) - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

3425. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics (2) Commemorative Plates.

3426. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (2) Gift Plates.

3427. Olympic Commemorative Plates (4) - From the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

3428. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics ‘Pierre de Coubertin’ Porcelain Medallion by Meissen.

Starting Bid $100

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Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

3429. Paris 1994 Olympic Congress Portfolios (2) Commemorating 1894 Olympic Revival.

Starting Bid $100

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3430. Olympic Torso Bronze Puzzle Sculpture (1986) Presented to IOC Member James Worrall.

Starting Bid $100

3431. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Plaster Stadium Model.

3432. 1980 Olympics U.S.A. Sculpture by Christopher Burton.

3434. Melbourne 1956 official torch bearer T-shirt (first Olympic to use official clothing for the runners).

3435. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Winner’s Medal Award Tray.

Starting Bid $150

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

3433. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics ‘Dream Child’ Statuette.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

3436. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Official Staff Uniform.

Starting Bid $100

3437. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch Relay Uniform Top and Official Pin. Starting Bid $250

3438. Salt Lake City 2002 US Olympic Committee Team Member Watch.

Starting Bid $200

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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. . 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 Bid-

der’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.

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

Section 7 Sales Tax

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.

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. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN

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.

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

11.3 Reserves

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%.

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 third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

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,

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) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance.

Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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.

age 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.

(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.

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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:

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(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 dam-

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

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 conclusive 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.

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