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356. 50th Anniversary Pin of the International Olympic Committee, 364. Official Daily Program Nr. 2, January 31, 1948. 9pp., 14.7x21cm Lausanne 1944. Goldplated, 22x11mm. Rings over palm branch. (5.8”x8.3”), in German, English, and French. Cross Country Speed Rev. “C.I.O. Lausanne 1894 1944”. EF. ($150) Skating, Two-Man Bob, Winter Pentathlon. Color covers. Crease, VF- 357. (Program) Sonja Henie with Her Hollywood Ice Review, 1944- EF. ($150) 45. 12pp. illus., 23x30.5cm (9.1”x12”). Scenes with Sonja Henie. c365. Official Daily Program, Nr. 3, February 1, 1948. 9pp., 14.8x21cm Henie became a professional skater after having won gold medals in St. (5.8”x8.3”), in German, English and French. Speed Skating, Hockey, Moritz 1928, Lake Placid 1932, and Garmisch 1936. With black velvet Winter Pentathlon. Plus results of previous day. Color covers. EF. ($200) cover, S. Henie embossed in gold. EF. ($100) c366. Austrian NOC Report. Olympia Ruft Österreich. Olympia Calls Austria. St. Moritz-London 1948. Volume I. Vienna, 1948. 80pp. ST. MORITZ, illustrated, 24.2x34.1cm (9.5”x13.4”), in German language. Includes 5th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1948 preview and program of winter and summer games 1948, the Aus- 358. Official 5 Franken Size Gold Medal, 1948. Struck at Bern Mint. trian team, winter team pin, history of each event, etc. Stiff color Gold, 33mm, 27 grams, by Wiederkehr. Nude athlete kneeling, hold- covers, lt. scuffing, contents EF. ($150) ing torch. Rev. Olympic rings over laurel branches. EF. ($600) 367. Official Report. Text in French language. 78pp., illus., 17.3x24.5cm 359. Commemorative St. Ulrich, Patron of Skiers Medal, 1948. Alumi- (6.8”x9.6”). Stiff covers. EF. ($900) num, 36mm. Olympic rings dividing “19–48”, 3 shields and “Olym- pia St. Moritz”, on scroll below. Rev. St. Ulrich on skis. Looped, EF. LONDON, 14th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948 ($175) 368. Official Torch. Aluminum alloy, 47cm (18.5”). Cut-out rings over 360. Austrian Team Armband. Red and white cloth, 40.5x6cm London Olympiad legend at top. Magnesium-based fuel gave the torch a (15.9”x2.4”). Large black, red and yellow embroidered Austrian bright flame. Abt. EF. ($5,500) eagle on red-white-red armband in Austrian colors. EF. Rare. ($175) c369. Cased Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal. Silver, 50mm, by Cas- 361. Official Invitation to Participate in the Vth Olympic Winter sioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant Games in St. Moritz 1948 by the Swiss Olympic Committee and athletes. EF. In presentation case with gilt legend “THE OLYMPIC Organising Committee. 3pp., 21x29.6cm (8.3”x11.7”), in French. GAMES LONDON 1948”, ltly scuffed. ($6,500) Signed by both presidents. Lt. crease at top, EF. ($400) 370. Silver Medal Winner’s Pin Presented by the IOC. Silvered, with 362. (Diploma) Ice Hockey Participant’s Diploma. Multicolor, gilt rings, 13x15mm. Unc. Numbered, in black plastic wallet. ($200) 29.2x40cm (11.5”x15.8”), designed by Rémi Nüsch. Signed by Or- 371. Participation Medal. Bronze, 51mm, by B. MacKennal/J. Pinches. ganising and Swiss NOC President, and by IOC President Edström. City view of London over legend in three lines, Olympic rings below. VF-EF, marginal tears, pasted on paper. Scarce. ($400) Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. EF. ($375) 363. (Brochure) General Rules and Regulations and Program. 32pp., 372. Participation Medal. Bronze, 51mm, by B. MacKennal/J. Pinches. 13.5x21cm (5.3”x8.3”), in French language. Lt. browning, VF-EF. City view of London over legend in three lines, Olympic rings below. ($200) Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. VF-EF. ($325) 24 377 374 373 375 376 378

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387 389 383. First Mediterranean Games in Alexandria, Egypt, 1951. Offi- 373. U.S. Olympic Final Boxing Tryouts in Boston, June 28-29, 1948. cial’s Badge. Goldplated, 27x44mm. With long green velvet ribbon Official’s Badge. Red-white-blue silk ribbon, 5.2x11.5cm (2”x4.5”), and disk on back. EF. ($200) with gold legend. EF. ($125) 374. Commemorative Logo Cigarette Case. Goldplated, 9.4x8.2cm OSLO, 6th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1952 (3.7”x3.2”). Large oval London 1948 logo with Big Ben over Olym- c384. Third Place Bronze Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 70mm, by V. Fali- pic rings and legend. EF. ($200) reus/Knut Yran. Raised torch over Olympic rings. Rev. Oslo city hall 375. Pair of Sugar Spoons. Silverplated, 4.2x8cm (round) and 3.1x8cm over 3-line legend and 3 snow flakes.One of 47 bronze medals. EF. Rare. (rectangle). Both have logo on handle with Big Ben and color enam- ($12,500) eled Olympic rings. EF. (2 pcs.) ($150) 385. Cased Participation Medal. Copper, 56mm, by V. Falireus. Oslo 376. (Bound Programs) Complete Set of Athletics Programs, July 30 Olympic emblem, a silhouette of the Oslo City Hall with superim- and 31, August 2-7, 1948 and Closing Ceremony Program, Au- posed Olympic rings. Rev. Olympic motto surrounding large snow- gust 14, 1948. 14.1x21cm (5.6”x8.3”). August 3 scored in pencil. flake. EF.($1,400) Bound in red linen, sunned, contents EF. (9 programs.) ($400) 386. Official Visitor’s Pin. Copper, 18mm. Rings over Oslo city hall. EF. 377. Ticket. Swimming, August 2, 1948, 7 p.m., Empire Pool Wembley. ($75) Violet, 11x8.8cm (4.3”x3.5”). EF. ($75) 387. (Autograph) Alpine Skiing Starting Number. Linen, with blue 378. Official Olympic Participant’s Travel Pass. Dark red linen, number, Olympic rings and “Oslo 1952”. 35.8x29.2cm (14.1x11.5”). 65x98mm (6.5”x3.9”). Valid for all rail and road services, July 15 to With autograph of skier. VF. ($350) August 15, 1948. Lt. wear. Contains fold-out map of London trans- c388. Official Daily Program, Day 6, February 19, 1952. 17pp., portation lines, Olympic venues noted. EF. ($100) 12.9x18cm (5.1”x7.1”), in Norwegian, French and English. EF. 379. Press Pass for Bisley Shooting Venue. Yellow cardboard, 6x8.7cm ($150) (2.4”x3.4”). Agreement on back. Illustrated in the official report p. 389. Official Daily Program, Day 9, February 22, 1952. 17pp., 133. Punchholed, EF. ($100) 13.1x18.5cm (5.2”x7.3”). Color covers, abt. EF. ($125) 380. Specimen Press Pass for Herne Hill Cycling Venue. Yellow card- 390. Ticket. Cross Country Skiing, Women, 10 Kilometers, and board, 6x8.7cm (2.4”x3.4”). Agreement on back. Illus. in the official 4x10km Relay, Men, February 23, 10.00/12.00, Holmenkollen. report p. 133. 2 punchholes, EF. ($100) Price kr. 3. 10.9x9.4cm (4.3”x3.7”). Crease, abt. EF. ($125) 381. Messenger Pass for Herne Hill Cycling Venue. Brown cardboard, 391. Ticket. Figure Skating, Women, Free Figure, February 20, Bislett 6x8.7cm (2.4”x3.4”). Agreement on back. Illustrated in the official Stadion, 19.00 Price kr. 10. 10.9x9.5cm (4.3”x3.7”). Jeannette Altwegg, report p. 133. EF. ($100) Great Britain, wins gold. Creased, VF+. ($125) 382. Official Report. Published by the Organizing Committee. Text in 392. USA-Czechoslovakia Ice Hockey Ticket, February 23, 1952, 21.00, English. 580pp. illustrated with numerous plates. Green cloth, stains, Jordal Amfi. Yellow and black, 10.8x9.9cm (4.3”x3.9”).The U.S. team contents EF. ($500) won second place. Creased, VF. ($125) 25 393 394 396

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HELSINKI, 15th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1952 411 c395. Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal. Silver, 50mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant ath- letes. Housed in blue presentation case, gold Olympic rings on top, EF. ($6,500) 405. Ticket. Opening Ceremony, July 19, 1952, Olympic Stadium, Price 396. Participation Medal. Bronze, 54mm, by K. Räsänen. Stylized athletes’ $3.00. Orange, 11.2x8.9cm (4.4”x3.5”). Creased VF. ($65) heads superimposed over the Olympic Stadium. Rev. Male and fe- 406. Tickets. Complete Set of Eight Athletics Tickets, July 20-27, 1952. male athletes to left holding torches over Olympic rings. EF. ($250) Orange, 11.4x8.9cm (4.5”x3.5”). July 27 ticket creased, VF-EF, all 397. Second Class Olympic Merit Medal. Silver, 31mm. Olympic deco- other 7 tickets EF. Scarce set. (8 pcs.) ($325) ration on either side. With blue and white striped ribbon. EF. ($275) 407. Full Ticket. Athletics, July 23, 1952, Stadion, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. c398. Egyptian Team Pin. Green and white enamel, 16x20mm. EF. ($200) Green, 15x8.9cm (5.9”x3.5”). EF. ($85) 399. Torchbearer’s Plaque. Copper, 40x70mm, by V. Sundquist. Radiant 408. Ticket. Baseball, July 31, 1952. Orange, 11.3x8.9cm (4.4”x3.5”). Olympic flame between legend and Olympic rings. EF.($225) Creased, VF-EF. ($85) c400. Torch Relay in Göteborg Pin. Goldplated, red and blue enamel, 409. Ticket. Weightlifting, July 27, 1952, 8 p.m., Mässhallen II. Brown, 20x28mm. Olympic rings over cauldron with Olympic fire. The torch 15x9cm (5.9”x3.5”). EF. ($75) relay arrived in Göteborg on July 2nd, 1952 on its way to Helsinki. Abt. EF. 410. Ticket. United States Olympic Track & Field Finals, June 27 & 28, ($150) 1952, Los Angeles Coliseum. Blue and red stock paper, 10.5x6.3cm c401. Olympic Accommodation Badge. Lt. green and orange celluloid, (4.1”x2.5”). EF. ($60) 45mm. Radiant flame logo over Olympic rings and Finnish text. EF. 411. Group of Four Photos Showing Medal Winning American Weight- ($100) lifting Athletes. Postcard size (1) and 3 photos 7.5x10.3cm (3”x4.1”). c402. Pair of Commemorative Dolls. Celluloid heads and arms, hand- Tamio “Tommy” Kono, gold in Lightweight; Norbert Schemansky, painted faces, 25cm (9.8”) tall, made by “VH”. Dutch dressed boy has gold in Middle Heavyweight, and James Bradford, silver in Super “Helsinki 1952” and Olympic rings on body. EF. (2 dolls). ($250) Heavyweight. Plus Melbourne 1956, David Sheppard, silver in Mid- c403. Commemorative Colorful Small Plate. Gold colored, 10cm (3.9”). dle Heavyweight. VF-EF, writing on back. (4 pcs.) ($100) Olympic flag in circle of city shields and “XV Olympia Helsinki 412. Group of Four Photos Showing Soviet Weightlifting Medal Win- 1952”. EF. ($65) ners (Chimishkyan 1952, Saksonor, Lomakin 1952 and 1960, Vlasov 404. Third Place Winner’s Diploma Awarded for 200-Meter Back- 1960 and 1964), Iranian Weightlifter, and Presentation of the Weight- stroke Swimming. Multicolor, 35.7x50.4cm (14.1”x19.8”), signed lifting Participants (incl. Lomakin gold medal winner and flag bearer by Organising Committee President, and IOC President Edström. EF. of the Soviet team). First Soviet participation in Olympic Games. Postcard ($375) size (2) and smaller sizes. Writing on back. VF-EF. (4 pcs.) ($100) 26 413 416 419

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c418. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by C. Affer. 424 Female head facing. Rev. Snowflake over Mount Pomagagnon. Un- even patina, o.w. EF. ($3,000) 419. Silver Participation Medal. Silver, 45mm, by C. Affer. Female head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. Snowflake superimposed on Mount Pomagagnon. This medal was presented to high dignitaries. EF. ($3,000) 420. Bronze Participation Medal. As preceding medal, but presented to athletes. EF, uneven toning obv. ($850) 421. Participant’s Pin Presented by the IOC. Goldplated, 14x19mm. Unc. Numbered, in white plastic wallet. ($125) 422. Official Large Logo Pin. Multicolor enamel, 31mm. Rings over 427 428 429 mountains encircled by legend. EF. ($175) c423. Swiss Team Patch. Multicolor and embroidered, 6.3x8cm (2.5”x3.1”). 413. Group of Three Photo Postcards Featuring the Lighting of the EF. ($100) Olympic Fire in Olympia. Actual photos, Nrs. 82-84. Lighting of 424. Official Invitation for NOC’s to Participate in the VII Olym- the Olympic fire for the 3rd Olympic torch relay. Abt. EF. (3 pcs.) pic Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo 1956, by the Italian ($100) Olympic Committee and the Organising Committee. 3 stiff pages, 414. Set of Ten Color Olympic Events Postcards. Athletics, Gymnastics, 20.5x28cm (8.1”x11”), in Italian language. Signed by both presi- Yachting, Equestrian, etc. Complete set. (10 pcs.) EF. ($100) dents. EF. ($400) c415. Third Bolivian Sports Championships in Caracas, 1952. Official Gold Medal. Goldplated bronze, 9cm (3.5”). Bust l. of Simon Bolivar, MELBOURNE, 16th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 after David (1832). Rev. Bolivian NOC logo with Olympic rings. EF. 425. Cased Participation Medal. Bronze, 63mm, by A. Meszaros. Olym- ($300) pic rings over Melbourne coat of arms within legend. Rev. Olympic 416. Seventh Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico, motto within circle of athletes marching in pairs. EF, in clear acrylic 1954. Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal. Silver, 50mm. Ancient round box, lt. wear. ($350) Mexican archer. Rev. View of stadium between legend. Sm. rb. and 426. Commemorative Torchbearer’s Plaque. Blackened iron, rns., abt. EF. ($275) 9.2x14.6cm (3.6”x5.7”), cast by Lauchhammer. Torchbearer with flaming torch to left, Olympic rings in upper r. EF.($200) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, 427. Swedish Fundraising Pin for Melbourne 1956. Bakelite, 26x34mm. 7th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1956 Discus thrower on scroll with legend, 3 Swedish crowns below. EF. c417. Cased Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal Awarded for Nordic Scarce. ($150) Skiing. Silver, 60mm, by C. Affer. Female head facing, crowned by 428. John Landy Athletics Celluloid Button. Green and yellow, 32mm. Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. Snowflake superimposed on Photo of Landy within laurel wreath. Landy, Australia, finished in 3rd Mount Pomagagnon. EF, sm. spots, housed in original red leather place in the 1500 Meters. EF. ($125) case lined in red velvet and silk, scuffed. First time we offer an awarded 429. Commemorative Car Plaque. Nickel-plated, 9.8x10.1cm (3.9”x4”). silver medal with case. Rare. ($6,000) Olympic rings in color between “Melbourne-1956”. EF. ($175) 27