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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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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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