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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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Tug Wilson's Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket7031Tug 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Tug Wilson's Team USA Olympic Pin Collection7032Tug Wilson's Team USA Olympic Pin Collection
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Tug Wilson’s collection of 21 United States ‘shield’ pins, ranging in size from .5 x .5 to 1.25 x 1, with four identified t
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Badge7033Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Badge
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Official badge issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 37 mm, featuring text in tri-color enamel, "IXe Olympiade Amsterdam,"...
Estimate : 175.00 - 225.00
Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics: Max Ludwig Original Sketch Signed7034Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics: Max Ludwig Original Sketch Signed
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Magnificent original sketch by German bobsledder Max Ludwig, drawn three days before he and his team won a bronze medal in the four-man bobsleigh even
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7035Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Scarce participation medal issued for the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm x 48 mm, 83 gm. The front depicts the winged figure of Fame
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Souvenir Candlestick7036Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Souvenir Candlestick
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Very attractive glass candlestick honoring the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, standing 3.5˝ in height with an octagonal base measuring 4.75
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal7037Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal
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Winner's medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, "Xth Olym...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Report7038Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official Report
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Desirable book: Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932, Official Report. First edition. Los Angeles: Xth Olympiade Committee of the Games of Los Angeles, U.S
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7039Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, "Oly...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster7040Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster
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Rare color 24.5 x 39.25 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00