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169 168 165 166 167 159. Award Medal of the World’s Exposition. Bronze, 61mm, by 164. Commemorative World’s Fair St. Louis 1904 Flag Pin. Chaplain. Head of French Republic r. Rev. Male with torch carried Goldplated, blue, red and white enamel, 30x25mm. Legend in gold by Victory. Since no participation medals were made in 1900, collectors on tricolor flag, small seed pearls on left. EF. ($125) like to add this medal to their collection. EF. ($200) 165. Commemorative World’s Fair St. Louis 1904 Porcelain Plate. 160. Firefighting Competition French State Award Medal. Silvered Red-brown, 20.2cm (8”), made by L.W.L. & Co. View of Cascade bronze, 50mm, by L. Bottée. Helmeted bust of French Republic, Garden, Palace of Varied Industries and Palace of Electricity, legend rooster on helmet, cherub with torch below leaning on beehive. above. EF. ($125) Rev. 4-line legend in center surrounded by fire fighting scenes. Fire 166. Official Daily Program, July 2, 1904. 17pp., 15.5x22.4cm (6.1”x8.8”). fighting was an Olympic event. Very rare. Toned EF. ($800) Olympic Program of the week includes Lacrosse (Olympic event in 161. Commemorative World’s Fair 1900 Sculpture. White metal 1904 and 1908), Swimming, Water Polo and Basketball. Ground plan (spelter), on marble base, 14x4.9cm (5.5”x1.9”), height 7.5cm with Athletic Field (Olympic Stadium) and Olympian Way, photo of (3”). Seated female with long dress and scarf draped on shoulders J.E. Sullivan, Olympic Games director. VF+. ($200) holding shield with “Universal Exposition of 1900” in French. Lt. 167. (Book) Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company. Message from wear on base, otherwise EF. ($275) the President of the United States, Washington, 1903. 66pp., plus 52 full-page illustrations and photos of exposition buildings and ST. LOUIS, 3rd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1904 four large fold-out photos. Two pages relating to Olympic Games, The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis were also held in conjunction with the program, lectures and congresses associated with the Games. a World’s Fair. This, again, detracted a lot from the importance of the Red linen, gold stamped, spine ltly. scuffed, contents EF. ($275) Games. Few items are available that relate directly to the Olympiad, and they usually command very high prices. For this reason we are also offering ATHENS, INTERMEDIATE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1906 some memorabilia from the World’s Fair which celebrated the Centennial of 168. American Olympic Committee Presentation Badge, 1906. the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon in 1803. Unmarked gold, 27x35mm, 11.4 grams, made by Dieges & Clust, N.Y. 162. Unissued Gold Winner’s Medal. Unmarked gold, 11.5 grams, American eagle holding Greek and U.S. flags in open wings between 33x35mm uniface, by Dieges & Clust, New York. Facing “Olympic Games/1906” and “Athens Greece”, displaying medal in bust of Pax (“Peace”), legend above “Commemorating the his claws below. Rev. 6-line legend, “Compliments of Jas. E. Sullivan Louisiana Purchase 1803”, surrounded by elaborate scroll work Sec’y American Olympic Committee”. Loop on rev., EF. ($2,250) and “Universal Exposition/St. Louis U.S.A. 1904”. The medal 169. Athlete’s Participation Medal. Silvered bronze, 24x27mm. Depiction corresponds to winners medals presented at the St. Louis’ World’s Fair. This of ancient Greek coin of Cos, 460 BC. Rev. 4-line Greek legend. medal is without identifying bar at top, and is blank on the reverse. Small Tarassouleas p. 214. With loop and ring. Toned EF. Rare. ($1,250) hole at top. EF. ($1,500) 163. Silver Award Medal of the 1904 St. Louis Fair. Bronze, 66x66mm, by Weinmann. America cloaking Louisiana. Rev. Eagle with spread wings on panel with award legend. EF. ($300) Please Bid Early! 21 171 170 172

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176. Postcard of the Olympic Stadium in Athens 1906. 14x8.9cm (5.5”x3.5”), #1191, Pallis & Cotzias, Athens. The stadium filling up with crowds still arriving. VF-EF. ($50) 170. Organizing Committee Member’s Participation Medal. Bronze, 177. (Brochure) Ode to the International Olympian Games, by Louka 24x27mm. Depiction of ancient Greek coin of Cos, 460 BC. Rev. G. Mpellou. 16pp., 22x15.5cm (8.7”x6.1”), in Greek. Plus Ode to the 4-line Greek legend. Tarassouleas p. 214. With loop and ring. EF. Olympic Games, tri-lingual version by F.D. Oddi of the Secondary Scarce. ($750) Italian School in Alessandria, Egypt; in Italian, French and English. 171. Committee Badge. Cream, blue and gold celluloid, 32mm. Laureated Covers water stained, color faded, tear on back, contents EF. ($200) head l. of Zeus surrounded by Greek legend. Elbel S-1. EF. Rare. ($575) 178. International Cinematography Program Flyer Presenting an 172. Participant’s Badge. Goldplated, enameled in Greek colors, Italian Film on the Olympic Games in Athens, in the Presence 36mm. Elbel S-2. EF. ($575) of the Kings of England and Greece (1906?). 13.5x29cm 173. Hurdles Gold Medal Winner Robert Leavitt, USA, (5.3”x11.4”) in Italian. Lt. browning, lt. creases, VF-EF. ($150) Commemorative Medal. Silvered copper, 23mm, by Nisiotis. Winged Nike, featured on winners medals since 2004. Rev. Leavitt LONDON, 4th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1908 jumping hurdle, surrounded by Greek Legend “Winner of Tee Hurdles 179. Cased Judge’s Silver Participation Medal. Silvered bronze, American G.R. Leavitt”. With loop and ring, toned EF. ($225) 50mm, by B. McKennal. Winged Fame standing on globe holding 174. Pole Vault Gold Medal Winner Fernand Gonder, France, palm branch and horn. Rev. Winner in quadriga dashing left. Commemorative Medal. Silvered copper, 23mm, by Nisiotis. Housed in dark blue case with gold legend, scuffed, lined in blue Winged Nike, featured on winner’s medals since 2004. Rev. Pole velvet and cream silk. Medal EF. ($2,250) vault athlete surrounded by Greek legend “Winner of Pole Jump, 180. Cased Donor Silver Participation Medal. Silvered, 50mm, by B. French G. Conder 3.50m “With loop and ring, abt. EF. ($225) MacKennal. Winged Fame standing on globe holding palm branch 175. Pair of Two Stereoscopic Cards Featuring High Jump and and horn. Rev. Winner in quadriga dashing left. Presented to high Wrestling. 17.9x9.7cm (7.1”x3.8”), published by B. Petratos. officials. Housed in a dark blue case with gold legend on top, VF. VF-EF, corner crease, and VF+, two small tears. (2 pcs.) ($125) Medal EF. ($2,000) 22 181 182 183 184 185

188 186 186 187 181. London 1908 Olympic Winter Games. Skating Participant’s Badge. Silvered, 30mm. Helmeted head l. of Athena facing laurel sprig, surrounded by legend on blue enamel. Similar to Elbel S-9 missing the Winter Games badge: “WG” (for Winter Games) and number on back. The first winter sport events in Olympic Games were held in London, October 28 and 29, 1908; Gentlemen’s and Ladies Figure Skating won by U. Salchow, Sweden and Mrs. Syers, United Kingdom; Pair Skating, won by Hübler/Burger, Germany, and Special Figures, won by N. Panin, Russia. According to the London 1908 official report 26 189 190 skaters participated. Toned EF. Very rare. ($3,500) 182. Athletics Trial for London 1908. Silver Winner’s Medal. Silver, 30mm. Two circular lines of legend in English and Greek around center design. Rev. Open oak wreath. EF. ($150) 183. Commemorative Matchbox Holder with View of Olympic Stadium. Brass, 32x47mm. With attached 20mm color tinted photographic print of stadium and 4-line text. Place to strike matches at bottom. Bump on back, VF+. Rare. ($200) 184. Postcard of Robert Kerr, Canada, Winner of the 200 Meters. 9x14cm (3.5“x5.5“) Health & Strength Series. Bobby Kerr was born 187. (Book) Sport and Athletics in 1908. An Annual Register of Every in Ireland and moved to Canada at the age of 7. He also placed Third in Sport in the United Kingdom including a List of Results in the London’s 100 Meters. Upper r. corner crease, abt. EF. ($50) Olympic Games. London (1909). 458pp., 14x22cm (5.5”x8.7”). 185. (Fold-out Brochure) Souvenir of the Olympic Games London Informative yearbook with results for 37 different sports, including 1908. Published by Oxo. 8 pages, four-part foldout depicting 32 rugby, association football, lawn tennis, golf, horse racing. Plus English athletes who will participate in the 1908 Games, captions results for the London 1908 Olympic Games. Red and green linen, below photos. Includes C.M. Daniels, gold medal winner in 100M scuffed, lt. soiling, inside browning, o.w. EF. ($200) Freestyle Swimming in 1906 Athens. All are praising Oxo to give them strength. List of Olympic Winners in Athens 1906 on last STOCKHOLM, 5th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1912 page. VF. ($300) 188. Bronze Participation Medal. Bronze, 51mm, by Lindberg/ 186. (Bound Magazine) Bound Set of 1908 Deutsche Turn-Zeitung” MacKennal. Zeus seated on Ionian column holding figure of (German Turner Magazine). Leipzig (1908). 52 issues bound Victory, Stockholm in back. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner together in 928 pages, illustrated, 23x31.5cm (4.1”x12.4”), in dashing l. Only 100 medals were struck in bronze for presentation to high German. Includes articles why German turners (gymnasts) did not dignitaries. EF. Very rare. ($2,750) attend the Olympic Games from Athens 1896 through Athens 1906; 189. Participation Medal in its Presentation Box. Pewter, 51mm, by several reports on the German gymnasts participation in London Lindberg/MacKennal. Zeus seated on Ionian column holding figure 1908 where they were awarded the Olympic Cup; Olympic winners of Nike, Stockholm in back. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner of athletics from Athens 1896 through 1906, etc. Linen and marbled dashing l. Housed in green-yellow mottled cardboard box, lined in boards, scuffed, contents lt. browning, ow. EF. ($200) blue velvet and white silk, participant’s badge and “Minnemedalj” (Commemorative Medal) on top, top detached, VF-EF, medal EF. ($650) Thank You for 190. Stockholm 1912. French Interpreter’s Badge. Goldplated, 30x25mm. French tricolor enameled badge with “Olympiska Participating in this Auction! Spelen/1912” in gold. Elbel S-11. EF. Rare. ($2,500) 23 193 194 191

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197 191. The “Joy of Effort” Medal (1912). Bronze, 76mm uniface, by R. Tait McKenzie, made by Medallic Art. Three hurdlers jumping over hurdle with “Joy of Effort” on scroll below, surrounded by open laurel wreath. This medal is one of the most beautiful designs of Tait McKenzie. It was first exhibited as a large plaque at the Stockholm 1912 Games where it was awarded a medal by the Swedish King. The American Committee presented the plaque to Sweden where it was embedded in the wall of the Stadium. This medal shows the amended version with different scroll and hurdle. EF. ($650) 192. Olympic Games in Stockholm 1912 Pin. Goldplated, blue enamel, 22mm. Crowned Swedish shield dividing “19-12”, 198 encircled by blue band with legend. EF. ($150) 193. Commemorative Marathon Pewter Cup. 8.5cm (3.3”) high. Three panels on sides: View of Olympic Stadium, “Olympic Games Stockholm 1912” below; three marathon runners at the finish line, “Marathon Run” below; and crowned and draped coat of arms. Lt. discoloration around top, toned EF. ($250) 194. Merit Diploma for Shooting and 200 Meter Athletic Events Presented to Swedish Competitor R.F. Cederström. Color lithography with gold and blue decor, 36.9x53.4 (14.5”x21”), designed by Olle Hjertzberg, Professor at the Royal Academy 198 of Fine Arts and designer of the official poster. Printed by Centraltryckeriet, Stockholm. Crowned female holding staff and statue of Victory, Stockholm Olympic stadium in background, panel with 7-line Swedish award legend below. Surrounded by flower and laurel leaf border. EF, professionally matted and framed, glazed. Beautiful Art Nouveau diploma. ($2,000) 197. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by P. Theunis. Nike standing 195. (Book) Uggla, Gustaf. Olympic Games in Stockholm 1912. before tripod crowning victorious athletes. Rev. Flying Victory Introduction by V.G. Balck. Stockholm, 1912. 725pp. illus., crowning charioteer in biga. EF. Very scarce. ($900) 17.5x24.2cm (6.9x9.5”) in Swedish. Extensive report on the 198. Group of 20 Original International News Photos of the Antwerp Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, also ancient Greek Olympic 1920 Olympic Games. 21.7x16.7cm (8.5”x6.6”) to 25.4x20.1cm Games and Athens 1896 to London 1908. Linen with gold stamped (10”x7.9”). Eight photos from the Opening Ceremony (the U.S. participant’s badge, EF. ($300) American team leading the parade), and 11 photos of events

including Stenroos, Finland, winning marathon, the female U.S. ANTWERP, 7th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1920 swimming team, etc. VF to EF, mainly EF, many with attached 196. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by Dupon. press captions in English. (19 pcs.) ($400) Nude victorious athlete with palm branch and laurel wreath, fame blowing horn. Rev. View of Antwerp. EF. ($5,500) 24 202 199 201 200

205 204 203 206 199. Group of Documents of a Canadian Swimmer. Olympic Swimming Trials Brochure, July 2 and 3, 1920. 8pp., scored in ink, with several newspaper clippings. Photo of Sydney H. Gooday, 440 Yards Breast Stroke Antwerp participant; letter by the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association on July 9, 1920 announcing his addition to the Canadian swimming team; and a Canadian Pacific Railway Company telegram on July 17 to work hard for the Canadian team in Antwerp. VF to EF. (4 pcs.) ($175) 207 200. (Brochure) Dinner in Honor of the Victorious Olympic Athletes by New York Mayor John F. Hylan, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, October 2, 1920. Stock paper, multicolor cover, 5 pages, 16.2x35.5cm (6.4”x14”). Victorious laureated American athlete standing next to column with American eagle, “Victory/ Antwerp/1920” above, Antwerp stadium and embossed New York seal at bottom. The inside features engraving of Mayor J.F. Hylan, the Menu, list of Speakers, Mayor’s Committee on Receptions to Distinguished Guests, and list of members of the American Olympic Committee. Cover marginal water stains, lt. foxing, contents EF. ($300) 208 209 201. Second Latvian Olympic Games in Riga Badge, 1921. Silvered, 205. American Olympic Team 1924 Contributor Button. Cream 30x40mm, by F. Mueller, Riga. Victorious athlete, city of Riga in celluloid with blue and red design, 23mm. For the Chamonix Winter back, 4-line legend and city coat of arms below. EF. ($175) and Paris Summer Olympic Games. EF. ($175) 202. Third Latvian Olympic Games in Riga, 1923. Silver Winners 206. New York Mayor Hylan Presentation Medal to the American Medal. 30mm uniface, by Berg. Victory holding torch extending Olympic Team on Their Return from Paris, 1924. Goldplated wreath to athlete leading quadriga. Looped. Toned EF. ($200) sterling silver, 30x52mm, by Dieges & Clust. Athlete holding palm branch between American and French shield, legend at sides. With CHAMONIX, 1st OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1924 loop and rings. Partially toned. EF. Rare in silver. ($350) 203. (Magazine) L’Illustration Economique et Financière, Numéro 207. Commemorative Soccer Player Ashtray. Goldplated, 10cm Spécial, La Houte-Savoie, Chamonix et le Mont-Blanc. August (3.9”). Soccer player in center surrounded by “Jeux Olympiques/ 30, 1924 Issue. 40pp. illustrated, 20x29.5cm (7.9”x11.6”), in Paris 1924”. EF. ($100) French. Includes a 2-page article on the Olympic Winter Games 208. Commemorative Dish Showing Sports Equipment at 1924 in Chamonix with photos of ice hockey, ski jump, and bobsleigh. Olympic Games. Brass, 9.5cm (3.7”). Illustrated are tennis rackets, VF-EF. ($175) field hockey sticks, a soccer ball, boxing gloves and weights, surrounded by legend. Decorative edge. EF. ($80) PARIS, 8th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1924 209. Official Athletics Program. 12pp., 22x27cm (6.7”x10.6”), in 204. Participation Medal. Bronze, 55mm, by R. Bénard. City view French. List of Officials in Athletics July 6-18, participating nations, over French legend in three lines. Rev. Victory with laurel wreaths 10,000 Meters won by Ritola, Finland; Marathon, 3000 Meters and crowning victorious athletes. EF. ($350) Team Race and 4x400 Meters programs. Crease, VF+. ($250) 25