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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Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal7021 - Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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Sought-after winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete hol...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal7022 - Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal
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Sought-after winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete hol...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster7023 - Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster
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Tug Wilson's scarce original color 12 x 8 mini poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster7024 - Antwerp 1920 Olympics Poster
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Tug Wilson's original color 24 x 33.5 poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven, this Art...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Antwerp 1920 Olympics Collection7025 - Tug Wilson's Antwerp 1920 Olympics Collection
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Incredible collection of Olympic keepsakes belonging to Tug Wilson, the longtime president of the National Olympic Committee, who participated in the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Antwerp 1920 Olympics American Team 'Farewell Gathering' Multi-signed Program7026 - Tug Wilson's Antwerp 1920 Olympics American Team 'Farewell Gathering' Multi-signed Program
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Tug Wilson's program for a “Farewell Gathering of the Athletic, Gymnastic, Fencing, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Swimming and Cycling Teams ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics (7) Postcards7027 - Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics (7) Postcards
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Very appealing set of seven vintage pearl-finish postcards from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, each approximately 5.5 x 3.25, depicting various pa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Sevres Pate-sur-pate Porcelain Vase7028 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Sevres Pate-sur-pate Porcelain Vase
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Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13.25
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7029 - St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victo
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket7030 - Tug Wilson's Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket
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Tug Wilson's official Olympic Stadium entry ticket for athletic events at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures 5.25 x 3.5 unfolded, issu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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