Gold Medal Collectibles - Auction Suite H, PMB #115 3045 Archibald Avenue Ontario, CA 91761 USA Email: [email protected] AUCTION Saturday, August 2, 2008 Closes at 3 p.m., PST Mail and Email Bids will be accepted until the close of auction. Phone Bids will only be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 2 CONDITIONS OF SALE (Please Read Carefully) BIDDER RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1. We reserve the right to reject bids that we consider to be frivolous bids. 2. Bids from minors will not be accepted. 3. No bids will be accepted below the opening bid price listed. In the event that a lower bid is submitted, it will be considered null and void. 4. All bids must be received in this office no later than 3 p.m. PST (Pacific Standard Time) on the closing date. You may submit your bid in advance by either mail, email or telephone at (909) 947-5356 on the closing date. 5. Bids are accepted by lot number only. The highest bid shall not exceed 10% above the second highest bid. 6. In the case of tie bids, the earliest bid received will be given preference and shall prevail. 7. All bids are final. All items offered are guaranteed genuine and as described. All claims for adjustments must be made within 5 days of receipt but in no case later than 45 days after the auction. MEANS OF PAYMENT 1. A 15% buyer’s charge will be added to the successful bid price of each lot. Postage, handling, and insurance fees will be added to all invoices. (See Shipment Instructions for details) 2. Payment is due immediately upon receipt of invoice unless prior payment arrangements have been made with Gold Medal Collectibles in writing. Lots will not be delivered without full payment of invoice. In the event that full payment is not received within 30 days, the sale will then be considered null and void. 3. Payments must be made from checks or money orders drawn on a US Bank account. International Money Orders will not be accepted. A-01 Conditions of Sale Page 1 of 2 Auction Catalog No. 7 4. You may make your payment via Mastercard, VISA, Discovery, American Express or PayPal. There will be an additional Convenience Charge (3% USA / 3.5% International) added to your purchase order. All transactions are final and must be made in US funds. 5. The bidder will be charged a banking fee of $25 for each returned check. SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. All successful bidders must supply fully detailed shipping instructions before shipment will be made, otherwise the shipment will be mailed to the buyer’s address as listed on the bid sheet. 2. Insurance and/or any other means of delivery is available at the buyer’s expense. All lots will be shipped via regular US Postal Service or United Parcel Post unless specific shipment instructions have been requested by the buyer. 3. Lots will be sent overseas only at the risk of the buyer. All custom duties on lots shipped overseas will be the responsibility of the buyer. 4. There will be an additional charge ($2 per lot) to ship bulky and glass items (posters, books, torches, and large items.) TITLE TO LOTS 1. Remains with Gold Medal Collectibles until full payment is received. (See Means of Payment for details) APPLICABLE SALES TAX 1. California residents will be required to pay sales tax at 7.75% on the price realized only, unless an appropriate resale number form is on file in our office at the time of the bid. PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESCRIPTIONS 1. Most of the photos reproduced in this catalog are reduced. For the actual size of the item, please refer to the lot description. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected] prior to closing of the sale. 2. The Prices Realized Report will be made available shortly upon closure of the auction at GoldMedalCollectibles.com. STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS AE - copper or bronze WM - white medal sm. - small B/W - black and white Comm. - commemorative sc. scr. - scratch/s Illus. - illustrations l. - left r. - right rn(s) - rim nick(s) p., pp. - page, pages F - fair to good condition rb(s) - rim bump/s Oly.- Olympic EF - new or mint condition USOC - United States Committee OC - Olympic Committee Unc. - Uncirculated NOC - National Olympic Committee IOC - International Olympic Committee Bidding in this sale constitutes acceptance of the foregoing Conditions of Sale. A-01 Conditions of Sale Page 2 of 2 Auction Catalog No. 7 Baron Pierre De Coubertin Commemorative Medals The Pierre de Coubetin medal (also known as the de Coubetin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal) is an award given by the IOC to those athletes that demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games. The Pierre de Coubetin medal is considered by many athletes and spectators to be the highest award that an Olympic athlete can receive, even greater than a gold medal. The IOC considers it as its highest honor. 1. 100th Birthday of Coubertin (1863-1937). Silvered metal, issued by Holl, struck at the Vienna Mint. Obverse: “PIERRE DE COUBERTIN+ 1863 - 1937 +,” bust facing left, Reverse legend in French, approx. 40mm, F-EF. $35 2. Pelops und Pierre de Coubertin Medal, 776-1896. Copper-nickel, issued by W. Beumer. Obverse: Busts with Acropolis. Reverse: Bee (Bienen Marke) above legend, approx. 2-3/8” in diameter, EF. See black and white photos for detail. $35 1900 PARIS SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES 3. World‟s Exposition Ticket. Blue and white paper, Un Franc, approx. 2-7/8” x 2,” upper left corner had red cancelled stamp, EF. See color photo for details. $70 1904 ST. LOUIS SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES 4. Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Stock Certificate. The front of the certificate reads as follows: “This certifies that H.S. Tuttle is the owner of five fully paid Shares of TEN DOLLARS each of the Capital Stock of the LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION COMPANY of Missouri, transferable only on the Books of the Company in person or by attorney in fact duly authorized upon surrender of this Certificate. Witness the Seal of the Company and the Signatures of the President (D.R. Francis) and Secretary (Walter B. Stevens). St. Louis Mo., this 18th day of August 1903.” One certificate for Five shares, Number C 727, issued May 25, 1904, certificate is in red, black and white colors, approx. 11-3/8” x 8-1/4,” rare, EF. See color photo for details. $1,200 5. Official Programme Dedication of the Buildings Ceremonies - April 30 to May 2, 1903. Pamphlet, color page of Jefferson and Napoleon, color covers, corner torn and binding taped, pp. 10, approx. 9” x 6,” scarce, F. See black and white photo for details. $50 6. Commemorative St. Louis World‟s Fair Celluloid Button. Multicolored celluloid button with ribbons (red/white/blue/yellow), large flag with “Louisiana Purchase Exposition World‟s Fair St. Louis U.S.A. on the face of the button, approx. 1-7/16” in diameter, rare (lightly frayed and soiled), F. See color photo for details. $175 Gold Medal Collectibles Page 1 Auction Catalog No. 7 7. “St. Louis Exposition in a Nut Shell” Walnut. Over 50 photographs (includes a photo of the Physical Cultural Building) of the Exposition that fit neatly inside a walnut shell, also includes full views, descriptions and costs of all 44 prominent buildings, the last page reads “St. Louis Exposition in a Nutshell Copyright L.I. Silverman April 16th 1904 No. 84505,” extremely rare, in its original box. See black and white photos for details. $150 8. Commemorative World‟s Fair Plate. Clear glass, open lattice design on border, view of the Festival Hall and Cascade Gardens at the World„s Fair, approx. 7.3” in diameter, F-EF. $70 9. Commemorative World‟s Fair Plate. Bronze colored metal plate, view of the Palace of Electricity, surrounded by a floral and leaf design on the edge of the plate, raised lettering “Palace of Electricity The World‟s Fair St. Louis, 1904.” on the reverse side of the plate, approx. 3-1/4” x 2-1/2,” F. See black and white photo for details. $60 10. Commemorative Spoon. Sterling silver. View of Palace of Machinery in bowl, legend on front: “1904” on top, map of the Louisiana Purchase, and bust of Jefferson on the front side of the handle, “St. Louis” on front side of handle, and legend on reverse: Cascade Gardens and City seal, F. See black and white photo for details. $90 11. Handkerchief. Embroidered, cotton, mule and Missouri state flag, above flag “Worlds Fair 1904,” below mule “I‟m from Missouri,” approx. 17-3/4” x 17-3/4,” EF. See black and white photo for details. $40 12. Souvenir World‟s Fair Photo Case. Aluminum metal, “St. Louis 1904” raised lettering on reverse side, “Souvenir Worlds Fair” raised lettering on front side, includes two B&W photos, approx. 1-3/8” x 1-1/8” x 1/4,” EF. See black and white photos for details. $50 13. Key Fob. Square shaped bronze key fob, view of the Festival Hall and Cascade Gardens, measures approx. 1-1/4” x 1-1/8,” scarce, F-EF. See color photo for details. $75 14. Commemorative Napkin Ring. “World‟s Fair St. Louis,” raised image of the Manufactures Building, Electricity Building, and the Cascades, approx. 2” in diameter x 1-1/4” high, F. $75 15. Official Silver Souvenir Medal of the 1904 St.