CLA Auction 206

OLYMPIC GAMES

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
1059 L "Olympic Medals - A Reference Guide", superb 172 page reference book, by Greensfelder, Vorontsov & Lally, new.  $160 - $180
1060 L "Memorabilia Sourcebook Volume 1", 360 page reference book which records prices paid for Olympic Torches, Prize Medals, Participation Medals, Official Badges & Official Reports; new.  $180 - $200
1061 C 1936-72 range of Olympic covers, including scarce 1936 Torch Relay postcard with special cancel. (8) $100 - $120
1062   1956 Melbourne Olympics large souvenir bottle opener; plus 1972 Munich Olympics metal Tower souvenir. (2 items) $40 - $80
1063   Medals & badges collection, noted 1956 Angus & Coote Jewellers - Official Timekeepers 1956 Olympiad medals (2); 1980 Moscow "Mishka" pennant; 1984 Los Angeles souvenir medal in case; 1996 Atlanta Sunday Telegraph medals (3); Sunday Telegraph Olympic Supporter medals (3); 2000 Sydney "Three Years to Go!" badges (4) & Syd medal; also 2000 Sydney "Share the Spirit" poster. (16 items) $150 - $200
1064 E Shirley Strickland: Australia $10 Coin - 1996 Olympic Heritage Series: Letter to Shirley Strickland de la Hunty from Royal Australian Mint dated 21.6.95, enclosing design sketch of "Shirley Strickland" $10 Coin; plus Royal Australian Mint information folder. Unique group.  $400 - $500
1065   1896 ATHENS, I SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Participation Medal, in gold-plated bronze, 50mm diameter, designed by N.Lytras, minted by Willhelm Pittner (Vienna, Austria), in original fitted case, presented to dignitaries and officials. Extremely rare, only 311 contestants took part, and few officials.  $3000 - $4000
1066   1912 STOCKHOLM, V SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Participation Medal, in pewter, 51mm diameter, designed by Bertram Mackennal & Erik Lindberg, minted by Vaughton (Birmingham, England), presented to participating athletes. Scarce.  $500 - $600
1067   1912 STOCKHOLM, V SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympic Games of Stocholm 1912 - Programme and General Regulations"; plus rare Cinderella Stamp depicting the poster for the Games, mint (corner crease) - the first Olympic Cinderella Stamp. (2 items) $180 - $200
1068   1912 STOCKHOLM, V SUMMER OLYMPICS:  WILLIAM LONGWORTH [Swimming - 1912 Stockholm Olympics]: 1914 Australasian Amateur Swimming Champsionship Gold Medal (15 carat gold) for 440yds. Rare item from one of Australia's first swimming champions.  $350 - $400
1069   1920 ANTWERP, VII SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Participation Medal, in bronze, 60mm diameter, designed by Pierre Theunis, minted by Coussemans (Brussels, Belgium), presented to participating athletes. Scarce.  $500 - $600
1070   1928 AMSTERDAM, IX SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympic Games (1928) Training Schedule, National Amateur Wrestling Association", by S.V.Bacon, Hon.Trainer, NAWA, foolscap page listing 11 exercises with starting positions and movement.  $80 - $100
1071 L 1936 GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, IV WINTER OLYMPICS:  Winter Olympics Special edition of German newspaper "Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung", dated 13 Feb.1936. Fine & scarce.   $60 - $80
1072   1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Illustrierter Film-kurier" Nr.1984 for Leni Riefenstahl's classic film "Olympia". Extremely rare.  $100 - $200
1073 C PC PS 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  TORCH CANCELS: 1936 (20-31 July) selection of covers & cards with various Torch cancels, noted five from Greece, three from Austria & one from Czechoslovakia (real photo postcard showing torch runner). A scarce group. (9) $500 - $750
1074 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (1 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "BERLIN INT. SPORTSTUDENTEN-LAGER/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.316a. [1st day of Games]  $150 - $200
1075 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (1 Aug) reg'd cover franked Olympics set of 8 tied by "BERLIN DEUTSCHLANDHALLE/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with special registration label "Berlin/ Olympia - Postburo/ Berlin - Charlottenburg 9" No.976m. Very fine and scarce.  $200 - $250
1076 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (1 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "BERLIN OLYMPIA-PRESSEHAUPTQUARTIER/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.458p.  $200 - $250
1077 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (1 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "BERLIN OLYMPIA-STADIUM (PRESSE)/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.019a.  $150 - $200
1078 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (4 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "KIEL/ XI Olympiade Segeln 1936" (Sailing) cds, with Kiel registration label.  $100 - $150
1079 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (7 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "KIEL-PRESSE/ XI Olympiade Segeln 1936" (Sailing) cds, with Kiel registration label.  $150 - $200
1080 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (11 Aug) reg'd cover franked 40pfg+35pfg Olympics tied by "BERLIN OLYMPIA-REITERPLATZ/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.971n.  $150 - $200
1081 C PS 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (11 Aug) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by "BERLIN OLYMPIALAGER HEERSTRASSE/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.952o; plus 3pfg Postal Card with similar cancel. (2 items) $200 - $250
1082 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (13 Aug) reg'd cover franked Olympics Miniature Sheet tied by "KIEL/ XI Olympiade Segeln 1936" (Sailing) cds, with Kiel registration label.  $100 - $150
1083 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (14 Aug) reg'd cover franked Olympics set of 8 tied by "BERLIN OLYMPIA-REITERPLATZ/ XI Olympiade 1936" cds, with matching special registration label No.387c.  $150 - $200
1084 C 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1936 (Aug) covers (9) each franked 3pf+2pf Olympics stamps with different Olympic Games special cancels. Fine. (9) $100 - $120
1085 ** 1940 HELSINKI, XII SUMMER OLYMPICS (CANCELLED):  1940 American Olympic Committee labels in magenta & blue, corner blocks of 4 of each value. (8) $120 - $150
1086 L 1948 LONDON, XIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Scarce programme "Australian National Swimming Championships and Olympic Trials, Finals to be held in the North Sydney Olympic Pool on 14th February 1948", with results filled in by pencil.  $40 - $60
1087   1948 LONDON, XIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  DICK GARRARD (Silver Medal in Wrestling), display comprisinf signed photograph, window mounted with engraved medal, framed and glazed, overall 33x43cm.  $75 - $100
1088   1948 LONDON, XIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Fold-out programme "Grand Farewell Variety Concert, Aboard S.S.'Strathaird', by the Australian Olympic Team and Fellow Travellers, September 10th 1948 at 8-45p.m.", front cover inscribed " To Mike from Jack & Eddie, Drums & Piano, 'Strathaird', Sep.10 1948". Minor faults though extremely rare - possibly unique.  $300 - $400
1089 L 1948 LONDON, XIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Souvenir Programme for VWAAA Athletics Carnival at the MCG Saturday 22nd January 1949, featuring Olympic Triple Medallist Fanny Blankers-Koen. Scarce.  $100 - $120
1090 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Melbourne's Olympic Games Invitation", [Melbourne, 1948], rare 44-page book with Melbourne brochure & map in back pocket, plus 32-page French translation; also 1956 Olympics supplement from "The Age". (3 items) $250 - $300
1091 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "XVI Olympiad 1956 - Melbourne's Plan", [Melbourne, 1949], rare 16-page booklet prepared for International Olympic Comittee, with 12-page French translation. (2 items) $180 - $200
1092   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Italian Olympic Committee medal for meeting 23-XI-1955, 56mm diameter, attractive.  $150 - $200
1093 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Set of 8 Athletics Programmes. (8) $180 - $220
1094 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Programme, "Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia 1956 - Cycling, Road Course, Broadmeadows, Friday 7th December, 1956", rare Official's programme with white cover.  $80 - $100
1095   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Official's Hat-band, with Olympic Rings embroidered in colour; plus Official's Tie, dark navy blue with Kangaroo & Olympic Rings embroidered in colour. (2 items) $150 - $200
1096   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Cup, Saucer & Plate, made by Royal Albert Bone China, England, showing Melbourne Coat-of-Arms, Olympic Rings, Torch & Map of Australia. (3 items) $150 - $200
1097   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Cup, Saucer & Plate, made by Rostyn Fine Bone China, England, very attractive design showing Olympic Torch runner over map of Australia, with border showing Olympic events. Cup with handle repaired, otherwise fine. (3 items) $150 - $200
1098   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Plate, made in Japan, attractive design showing MCG.  $80 - $100
1099   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Ashtrays, collection of 6 different with various Olympic logos, made from ceramic, glass or plastic; plus paper cup. (7 items) $150 - $200
1100   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Badge, Australian Equestrian Team Supporter, oval metal badge (c1950s), horse and rider jumping at centre, green, gold, red, white, blue & black colouring, by Stokes of Melbourne. Attractive and scarce.  $180 - $200
1101   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Boxing, Competitor's Card", in English & French, unused, with details to be filled in regarding name, nation, weight category, Boxer's No., Medical Certificate & Weight Certificate.  $80 - $100
1102   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Ladies Silk Scarf, central design of Olympic torch over map of Australia, with red border featuring Olympic events.  $80 - $100
1103   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Ladies Silk Scarf, central design of Olympic torch over map of Australia, surrounded by Olympic Rings & Australian flags.  $80 - $100
1104   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Ladies Silk Scarf, central design of Olympic Rings over map of Australia on green background, with border featuring Olympic events.  $80 - $100
1105   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Palmolive Soap, two bars in original packaging, with special card No.8. Scarce and unusual.  $100 - $120
1106   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Handkerchief, embroidered with Melbourne Coat-of-Arms, Olympic Rings & "1956, City of Melbourne", presented to dignitaries at the Solemn Speeches.  $175 - $200
1107   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Calender blanks, one showing gorgeous girl seated on Australian flag; the other showing Olympic rings, torch and MCG; each 31x50cm. (2 items) $200 - $250
1108   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Range with lunch bag, post cards (2), "Happy New Year" card with Wells cartoon on front, rowing stickers (2, faults), brochures (2), mini-diary, maps (2), currency converter, photograph of medal. (14 items) $150 - $200
1109   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Range with scrap-book of magazine & press clippings; playing cards (3), aerogramme, window transfers (2) & bus ticket. (8 items) $80 - $100
1110   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Coles trade cards, "1956 Olympic Games Melbourne", 1st Series - Large flags, complete set. (28) $75 - $100
1111   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Coles trade cards, "1956 Olympic Games Melbourne", 5th Series - Sports & Venues, complete set. (28) $75 - $100
1112   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Coles trade cards, "1956 Olympic Games Melbourne", range comprising 2nd Series - small flags [15/28]; 3rd Series - birds & animals [3/28]; 4th Series - industry [20/28] & 5th Series - sports & venues [7/28]; also range other trade cards, swap cards & playing cards in album & box. (Total c310) $100 - $200
1113 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympia 1956, En bokfilm om de olympiska spelen i Cortina - Stockholm - Melbourne", 82 page pictorial book edited by Tore Nilsen [Stockholm 1956], written in Swedish, regarding the Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Equestrian events at Stockholm & Summer Olympics at Melbourne. Scarce.  $120 - $150
1114   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Shoulder Bag, green vinyl with Olympic Torch over map of Australia & Olympic Rings.  $150 - $180
1115   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Range with maps (4 different), serviette, bottle cap, stickers (2), window transfer, match-box label, brochure. (12 items) $120 - $150
1116   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 Olympics group, noted "The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956", 144 page book, promotional brochure, programmes (3), "Olympic Games Book" (faults), ashtray & window transfer. (8 items) $100 - $150
1117   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Baitz Liquor, small bottle in shape of Olympic torch, on a plastic stand, with printed label "XVI OLYMPIAD, MELBOURNE, AUST, NOV.22 - DEC.8, 1956". Containing Creme De Cacao, rare in such good condition.   $350 - $400
1118   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  LP Record "The Official Souvenir Recording, Opening Ceremony, Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956, Highlights from the historic ABC Broadcast".   $50 - $60
1119   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  LP Records, Opening Ceremony & Closing Ceremony. (2 items) $100 - $120
1120   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Range with Olympic Festival of Christian Witness, poster, programme & ticket; "XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956, Requisition for Reserved Seating", scarce order form; plus unused Ticket for Athletics at the MCG on Nov.23. (5 items) $150 - $200
1121 C 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 (22 Nov) reg'd cover with Olympics franking tied by cds No.1 "XVI OLYMPIAD/ OLYMPIC VILLAGE - VIC AUST" (Village Entrance Gate), with Olympic Village registration label No.1098.  $150 - $180
1122 C 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 (31 Oct) reg'd cover franked Olympics set tied by cds No.4 "XVI OLYMPIAD/ OLYMPIC VILLAGE - VIC AUST" (Village buildings), with Olympic Village registration label No.0121.  $150 - $180
1123 C 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 (31 Oct) reg'd cover franked Olympics set tied by cds No.5 "XVI OLYMPIAD/ OLYMPIC VILLAGE - VIC AUST" (Torch Runner), with Olympic Village registration label No.0428.  $150 - $180
1124 C 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 (22 Nov) reg'd cover franked Olympics set tied by cds No.9 "XVI OLYMPIAD/ BALLARAT VILLAGE - VIC AUST" (Sculling), with Ballarat Village registration label No.0117. Very scarce.  $250 - $300
1125 C 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1956 (8 Dec) reg'd cover franked Olympics set tied by cds No.32 "XVI OLYMPIAD/ RICHMOND PARK - VIC AUST" (Hammer Throw), with Richmond Park Kiosk registration label No.0411.  $150 - $180
1126 L 1960 ROME, XVII SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olimpicus", a large folio size book with coloured pictorial wrappers, containing various cartoons by "Walti", interleaved with pages for autographs, this copy signed by 20 members of the Great Britain Hockey squad.  $150 - $200
1127   1972 MUNICH, XX SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Set of 13 Esso Olympic posters, issued for the 1972 Munich Olympiad. (13) $140 - $160
1128   1976 MONTREAL, XXI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1976 Olympics commemorative Plates, one made by Wedgwood; other by Bing & Grondahl Copenhagen Porcelain. (2 items) $120 - $150
1129   1980 MOSCOW, XXII SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, showing Games emblem in white on red background, 40x60cm.  $150 - $200
1130   1980 MOSCOW, XXII SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, showing pictograms of events, 40x60cm.  $150 - $200
1131   1988 CALGARY, XV WINTER OLYMPICS:  Display of 12 Badges, framed and glazed, overall 26x21cm; Calgary 88 T-shirt & "Shell Olympic Winter Games Television Factbook". (3 items) $75 - $100
1132   1988 CALGARY, XV WINTER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games, showing "Come Together in Calgary", by International Caricature Productions, 87x60cm.  $150 - $200
1133   1988 CALGARY, XV WINTER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games, showing speed skating, by Thomas Wong, 60x46cm.  $150 - $200
1134   1988 SEOUL, XXIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Seoul Main Stadium, cast metal miniature of Olympic stadium, with flags of competing nations around rim, in display case; plus Coca-Cola Olympic Relay banner (80x120cm) from 1992 Barcelona Olympics. (2 items) $100 - $120
1135   1988 SEOUL, XXIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, showing Games emblem, 60x84cm.  $150 - $200
1136   1988 SEOUL, XXIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Official Poster of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, showing Games mascot "Hodori" doing events, 60x84cm.  $150 - $200
1137   1988 SEOUL, XXIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Kenya stamps: 1988 Seoul Olympics set to 10/- in marginal blocks of 10 together with Miniature Sheet, all perforated "T.D.L.R./ SPECIMEN". Ex De La Rue Archives. Great set for an Olympics collection. (Total 51) $400 - $500
1138   1992 BARCELONA, XXV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  STEVEN KETTNA, signature on 1992 Olympics weightlifting suit in Australian colours, mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $200 - $250
1139   1992 BARCELONA, XXV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  GARY NIEWAND, signature on 1992 Olympics cycling suit, mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $400 - $500
1140   1996 MELBOURNE OLYMPICS BID:  "Supporting Olympics for Melbourne 1996" banner, made by Evan Evans Flags, 85x170cm.  $80 - $100
1141   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  GRANT HACKETT, IAN THORPE & MICHAEL KLIM, "Olympic Champions" display, comprising signatures of the three World Record Holders, window mounted with photographs, framed and glazed, overall 64x67cm.  $200 - $300
1142   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  IAN THORPE, "Ian Thorpe", original painting by John Christie, acrylic on canvas board, signed by the artist lower right, window mounted, framed, overall 73x99cm.  $600 - $800
1143   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  STEVE REDGRAVE (GB - Gold medal winner at the last five consecutive Olympic Games for Rowing), signature on Great Britain Olympic Team T-shirt, framed and glazed, overall 83x92cm.  $200 - $300
1144   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform and collection of memorabilia, noted hat (plus extra hat band), bum-bag, water bottle, trousers, shirts (2), jacket, poncho, security pass, training manual with video (2), calender, travel pass, meal vouchers (5), swatch watch, tickets, badges, coasters, Fosters can & plastic beer containers, newspapers. (c 70 items) $400 - $800
1145   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  "Sydney 2000 - The Official Souvenir Book", Sydney 2000 T-shirt; plus "Olympic Gold - The Official Australian Olympic Medal Collection 1992" set of 16 medals in special album.  (3 items) $100 - $150
1146   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  Posters (3 different - 2 of each) commemorating the Olympic Torch lighting ceremony at Olympia; each 50x70cm, or 70x50cm. (Total 6) $150 - $200
1147 FDC 2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, first day issue 45c on Mambo designed postcard with Braille writing, less than 100 issued. Attractive.  $100 - $125