RR Auction: Olympics

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Chronicling over a century of Olympic history, this auction boasts over 200 lots commemorating the resolve and spirit of the enduring Olympic tradition. The sale is highlighted by winner's medals, relay torches, and official badges. Major lots include a super rare winner's medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics—the first modern Olympiad—as well as golds from recent Games like London 2012 and Sydney 2000. Top torches include Lake Placid 1980 and Calgary 1988. Also featured is the noteworthy collection of Tug Wilson, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Olympics and went on to serve as president of the United States Olympic Committee from 1953 to 1965.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal7001 - Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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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 Z
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Athens 1896 Olympics Glass Lantern Slides7002 - Athens 1896 Olympics Glass Lantern Slides
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Uncommon pairing of lantern slides showing the Panathenaic Stadium, the host venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Athens 1896 Olympics,
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals7003 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals
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Rare complete set of the five variations of non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played ho
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics7004 - Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics
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Rare winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Solid silver, 55 gm, 38 mm x 57 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Shooting7005 - Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Shooting
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Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscri
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Olympics Pass7006 - Paris 1900 Olympics Pass
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Rare original purple 4.25 x 3.5 entry pass to the archery competition at the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Olympics Passes7007 - Paris 1900 Olympics Passes
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Scarce pairing of original entry passes for the Paris 1900 Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The first is a green s
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Non-Athletic Award Medal7008 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Non-Athletic Award Medal
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Attractive non-athletic award medal issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year's Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Photograph Book7009 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Photograph Book
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Souvenir book from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year's Olympic Games: Album Photographique: Exposition 1900....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics Ticket Booklet7010 - St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics Ticket Booklet
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Uncommon brad-bound ticket booklet for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics, 2.75˝ x 5.25˝, containing six sheets of four admiss
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 Olympics Official's Participation Medal/Badge7011 - St. Louis 1904 Olympics Official's Participation Medal/Badge
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Extremely rare official's participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New York. The...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal7012 - Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal
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Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depi
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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London 1908 Olympics Wine Ewer7013 - London 1908 Olympics Wine Ewer
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Olive green ceramic wine ewer honoring an "Olympic Celebration" at the Inter-State Fair Grounds in Trenton, New Jersey, on September 5, 19...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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London 1908 Olympics Committee Badge7014 - London 1908 Olympics Committee Badge
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Rare ‘Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaugh
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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London 1908 Olympics Gold Winner's Medal7015 - London 1908 Olympics Gold Winner's Medal
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Exceedingly rare winner's medal issued for the men's gymnastics team event at the London 1908 Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Be...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's London 1908 Olympics Marathon Photograph7016 - Tug Wilson's London 1908 Olympics Marathon Photograph
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Tug Wilson's original glossy 6.75 x 5 first generation photo of Italian marathon runner Dorando Pietri mere moments before crossing the finish l...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal7017 - Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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Winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 33 mm, 19 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a victori...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Olympics Badge7018 - Stockholm 1912 Olympics Badge
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Official’s badge issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 8 gm, 38 mm x 44 mm, depicting an ancient Greek athlete’s head with
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Olympics Illustrated Report7019 - Stockholm 1912 Olympics Illustrated Report
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Unsigned book: V. Olympiaden, Olympiska spelen i Stockholm 1912 i bild och ord. [The 1912 Olympic Games at Stockholm in Pictures and Words]. First edi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Collegiate and Olympic Archive7020 - Tug Wilson's Collegiate and Olympic Archive
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Exceptional archive of material from the personal estate of Tug Wilson, which contains various medals, correspondence, and photographs related to his
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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