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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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Grenoble 1968 Hockey World Championships Silver Winner's Medal7083 - Grenoble 1968 Hockey World Championships Silver Winner's Medal
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Winner’s medal issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation for the Grenoble Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship. Silvered bro
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7084 - Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 68 mm, 158 gm, by J. M. Coeffin. The front depicts a Greek athlete wearing a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner's Medal7085 - Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner's Medal
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Winner's medal issued to Ukrainian weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 125 gm, original...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal7086 - Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal
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Winner's medal issued to West German luger Christina Schmuck for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Roger Excoffon, Pa...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Badge7087 - Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Badge
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Organizing Committee badge for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 37 mm x 52 mm, featuring the Grenoble Games emblem centered within green enamel, ins
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Medal Winner's Diploma7088 - Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Medal Winner's Diploma
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Official second-place winner's diploma from the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 12.5 x 17.25, awarded to "Suchy Jan" [Jan Suchý] f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics 'Type 4' Torch7089 - Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics 'Type 4' Torch
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Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘type 4’ torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length a
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch7090 - Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch
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Uncommon official 'Type 1' torch from the historic Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics, which is comprised of white cast metal with a plain una...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Salt Lake City 1972 Winter Olympics Bid Book7091 - Salt Lake City 1972 Winter Olympics Bid Book
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Scarce hardcover book in English and French for Salt Lake City's bid for the 1972 Olympic games, 56 pages, 17.25 x 11.5, detailing their ability...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Winner's Diploma7092 - Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Winner's Diploma
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Official sixth-place winner's diploma from the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics, 15.25 x 15.25, awarded to "Fedor Simachev" [Fyodor Simash...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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