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Olympic Games David Feldman David 50 th Olympic Games 1 June 15, 2018 – Geneva © 2018, David Feldman SA All rights reserved All content of this catalogue, such as text, images and their arrangement, is the property of David Feldman SA, and is protected by international copyright laws. The objects displayed in this catalogue are shown with the express permission of their owners. Printed in Germany by Meister Print & Media GmbH Colour disclaimer – We strive to present the lots in this catalogue as accurately as possible. Nevertheless, due to limitations of digital scanners, digital photography, and unintentional variations on the offset printing presses, we cannot guarantee that the colours you see printed are an exact reproduction of the actual item. Although variations are minimal, the images presented herein are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct. All colours are approximations of actual colours. Europe, Overseas & Collections June 14 and 15, 2018 Geneva – David Feldman SA Europe 30000-31230 France & Colonies 30213-30668 All World Collections 31231-31345 Overseas 32000-32358 Egypt 32053-32260 Olympic Games 32359-32765 See general index on pages 442 & 443 Contact us Visit us at our new premises: 59, Route de Chancy, Building D, 3rd floor 1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)22 727 07 77, Fax +41 (0)22 727 07 78 [email protected] www.davidfeldman.com 50 th Europe, Overseas & Collections June 14-15, 2018 Geneva – David Feldman SA You are invited to participate VIEWING / VISITE DES LOTS / BESICHTIGUNG London June 4-6 Shapero Modern Gallery 32 Saint George Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2EA 10:00-17:00 (small and selected large lots from the GB & British Empire and the Indian States –Jammu & Kashmir Catalogues) Geneva Before June 11 David Feldman SA 59, Route de Chancy, Building D, 3rd floor, 1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland By appointment: contact Tel.: +41 (0)22 727 07 77 (Viewing of lots on weekends or evenings can be arranged) From June 11 General viewing from 09:00 to 19:00 daily AUCTION PROGRAMME / PROGRAMME DE VENTE / AUKTIONSPROGRAMM Date Time (CET) Catalogue Lots Tuesday, June 12 14:00 Indian States – Jammu & Kashmir 10000-10245 16:30 GB & British Empire (GB-Cyprus) 20000-20427 Wednesday, June 13 10:00 GB & British Empire (Dominica-Zanzibar) 20428-21454 17:00 Rarities of the World 40000-40079 Thursday, June 14 09:00 Europe (A-F) 30000-30668 14:00 Europe (G-Y) 30669-31230 Friday, June 15 10:00 All World Collections 31231-31345 12:00 Overseas 32000-32358 14:00 Olympic Games 32359-32765 Phone line during the auction / Ligne téléphonique pendant la vente / Telefonleitung während der Auktion Tel. +41 22 727 07 77 50 th Spring Auction Series June 11-15, 2018 Catalogues : • Indian Princely States – Jammu & Kashmir • All World & Collections (including France & Colonies and a special Olympic Games section) • Great Britain & British Empire • David Feldman’s 21st Rarities of the World Auction David Feldman SA 59, Route de Chancy, Building D, 3rd floor, 1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)22 727 07 77 Fax +41 (0)22 727 07 78 Email [email protected] www.davidfeldman.com Auction Bidding Agents Commissionnaires / Kommissionäre David Feldman SA is pleased to handle your bids, representing you as if you were present in the auction room. 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