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Sporting Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:471
Sale Title:Sporting MemorabiliaLots with images:199
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:332
Date:25-Jun-2008
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'Illustr. Osterr. Sportblatt' magazines Nos.13 & 27-30 [Vienna, 1912], with details of the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, covers football and other sports; plus Official postcards 'Olympiska Spelens I Stockholm 1912 Officiella Brefkort' - No.221 'The Start for the 400m team race for ladies'; & No.222 'Australasia's team, 1st prize in team race 800m'. (7 items)
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1924 Paris, VIII Summer Olympics: The Ernie Austen Collection: - Participation Diploma 'VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, Mcmxxiv' awarded to 'M.Austen, Ernest' and with facsimile autograph of Pierre de Coubertin, framed and glazed, overall 55 x 70 cm. Excellent condition and extremely rare. - An Australian 'Baggy Green' Cap from 1924 Paris Olympics, with embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms on front, made by David Jones, Sydney. Some wear though superb appearance. A rare - possibly unique - Australian 'Baggy Green'…
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P Stamp Proof: 1924 Paris Olympics: 30c colour trial in dark & light blue, imperforate single with large margins on medium soft paper. Very fine & scarce
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1932 lake Placid, III Winter Olympics: Official Report: 'Official Report, III Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid 1932', by Lattimer, issued by III Olympic Winter games Committee (lake Placid, 1932), 291pp, text in English. Rare
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1932 Los Angeles, X Summer Olympics: 'Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles 1932, Olympic Stadium Pass', in original leather wallet; plus 'Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932. Olympic Games Official Pictorial Souvenir', prepared and issued by The Organizing Committee [Los Angeles, 1932], soft cover, in original postal envelope. (2 items)
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Lovely pennant 'Xth Olympiad 1932 - Los Angeles, Calif.'. Length 60 cm. Good condition
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Group with metal car badge - discus thrower between a pair of wings, above globe with text 'Olympic/ Los Angeles/ Games/ 1932'; book 'Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932, Olympic Games, Official Pictorial Souvenir' in original envelope; 18-view folder 'Official Olympic Games Photographs'; FDCs (2) - one bearing 3c block of 4, other bearing 5c strip of 3. (5 items)
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'British Olympic Association Official Report of the Xth Olympiad 1932' edited by Webster [London, 1932]
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1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: Austria: Group of 12 postcards with array of Olympics postmarks, including 'Olympia-Fackel-Staffel' (Olympic Torch Relay). (12 items)
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1936 Berlin Olympics Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Otto Placzek, 70 mm diameter
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Ticket, for Athletics at the Olympia Stadium on 5th August. Fine and scarce
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1940 Helsinki, XII Summer Olympics (Cancelled): 'Pro Finnland' Olympics vignette; plus illustrated envelope 'Olympia, Helsinki-Helsingfors, 1940', both fine unused. (2 items)
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'Olympia, Helsinki-Helsingfors, 1940' illustrated envelope, fine used May.30 1939 from Karstula to Paris, franked 2m, 1m & 50p Lion Definitive stamps
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'Olympia, Helsinki-Helsingfors, 1940' illustrated envelopes (3), used in July 1939 to Paris, noted one postmarked from Ruokolahti, another from Viipuri (now Vyborg in Russia). One cover with one of the stamps removed. (3 items)
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'Olympia, Helsinki-Helsingfors, 1940' illustrated envelope, fine used Jan.8 1940 from Helsinki to Zurich, franked 1939 31/2m+35p red cross stamp tied by 'XII Olympia/ (Olympic Rings) /20.7.-4.8.1940' slogan cancel. Censor tape at left
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Olympic Rings Pin, 15 x 38 mm; Olympic Logo Pin, 14 x 23 mm, showing Olympic Rings & radiant flame over '1940'; attractive silk handkerchief; plus 'Olympia, Helsinki-Helsingfors, 1940' illustrated envelope, fine used 12th Dec.1939 from Pukinmaki to Peipohja, franked 2m Lion Definitive stamp. (4 items)
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1948 London, XIV Summer Olympics: 'XIVth Olympiad, London 1948, Football (Final) at the Empire Stadium Wembley, Friday August 13th 1948, Official Programme'. [Sweden defeated Yugoslavia 3-1 to win the gold medal]. Fine condition
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'Ovaltine' tin advertising sign depicting a hurdling event at the 1948 Olympics, with flags of the nations competing and a can of Ovaltine, made by the Metal Box Company
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1948 Olympics Books, noted 'Olympic Games, London 1948, Official Souvenir' [London, 1948]; 'XIVth Olympiad 1948, Wembley Stadium, Souvenir Programme' [London, 1948]; 'Iceland's Olympic Team' by Bernhard [Reykjavik, 1948]; 'Vagledning Vid Olympiaden, London 1948' [Goteborg, 1948]; 'Billedreportage Fra Olympiaden 1948' [Denmark, 1948]; 'Expressen's Fick-Olympia, Sommaren 1948' [Stockholm, 1948]. (6 items)
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'XIV Olympiad London 1948/Identity Card' for Boxing Trainer Joseph Bloom for New Zealand Olympic Team; Joe Bloom's Boxers Managers' Licences (2) listing his fighters including Eddie Phillips, Harry Kaye & Jimmy Toweel; Joe Bloom's South African Passport; plus Eddie Pierce group including rare 1936 poster 'Eddie Pierce, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion of South Africa' published in Chicago USA (folded, Condition B); original 1933 Boxing Contract between Eddie Pierce & manager Joe Bloom (signed by…
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1952 Helsinki, XV Summer Olympics: Official guide 'Guide - XVes Olympiques Helsinki 1952' published by Organising Committee [Helsinki, 1952]. Fine condition
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Official daily programme for Athletics on Sunday 20th July. G/Vg
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Official programme of events for Canoeing, 27th-28th July. G/Vg
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1952 Olympics group with letterheads (2), envelope, wrapping paper, lottery ticket, map (somewhat tatty), books 'Olympia Vihjeita' by Tilikainen (signed by author), 'Die XV Olympiade in Helsinki Finnland - Program Der Spiele Und Preise Der Eintrittskarten', 'XV Olympiska Spelen Helsingfors 1952 - Tavlingsprogram Och Biljettpris'; also scarce brochure for 1956 Olympiad equestrian games in Stockholm. (10 items)
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1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: Car Badge, with enamelled Olympic rings & Melbourne Coat-of-Arms
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Silk Scarf, depicting discus thrower, torch, map of Australia & Olympic rings, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 64 x 65 cm
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Tea Towels, in superb condition. Made in Ireland. Unusual and scarce in such fine condition. (4 items)
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1956 Official Report: 'The Official Report of the Organizing Committee For the Games of the XVI Olympiad, Melbourne 1956' (Melbourne, 1958), 760pp, very good condition (no dust jacket)
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1960 Rome, XVII Summer Olympics: 1960 Official Report: 'The Games of the XVII Olimpiad, Rome 1960, the Official Report of the Organizing Committee', rare Official Report in two volumes, published by the Organising Committee (Rome, 1962), 894pp & 1056pp, text in English. Rare. Fair/good condition
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1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.M. Coeffin, minted by Paris Mint, 6.8 cm diameter
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Mexico, 1968 XIX Summer Olympics copper, square shaped participation medal designed by Lance Wyman
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Colour process lithographic Olympics poster for 'Mexico, 1968' featuring a design of the Aztec Sun Calendar, artwork by Vazanez, Terrazas and Wyman, printed by Miguel Galas
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Olympics Movie poster: 'Jeux Olympiques Mexico, Le Film Officiel Des XIXe Jeux Olympiques', for the documentary film of the 1968 Olympics, released by Alberto Isaac, printed by Columbia Films in Paris, colour process lithograph, linen backed, size 58 x 79 cm
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1972 Munich, XX Summer Olympics: 1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Peter Phillips, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A. (the Art series was an attempt by the Organizing Committee to invite famous artists to express their ideas on the Olympic Games and human movement)
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Piero Dorazio, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics art series, colour lithographic poster, titled 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Alan Davie, signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Horst Antes, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Charles Lapique, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by R.B.Kitaj, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm, signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Tom Wesselmann, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm, signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Max bill, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm, signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Pierre Soulages, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Otmar Olt, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Allan D'Arcangelo, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Paul Wunderlich, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm, signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000
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1972 Olympics Art series poster: 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', artwork by Hans Hartung, colour process lithograph, size 64 x 102 cm. Signed in the plate, limited edition of 4000. Condition A
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Innsbruck, XII Winter Olympics: 1976 Innsbruck Participation Medal, in silvered bronze, designed by W.Pichl, in original presentation case
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1980 Lake Placid, XIII Winter Olympics: 1980 Official Report: 'XII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 Final Report/ Rapport Final' in two volumes [New York, 1980], text in English & French, Vol.1 with white cloth cover, scarce Vol.2 Official Results with soft cover
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1980 Moscow, XXII Summer Olympics: 1980 Olympics poster: 'Soyez Les Bienvenus! You Are Welcome!', design showing colouful montage of Olympic venues and Olympic mascot Mishka driving a greek chariot, colour process print, printed in Moscow, size 96 x 67 cm. Condition A
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1980 Olympics poster: '1980 Olympic Games', artwork by Hon Kawu showing diver over map of Australia, published by Levi Strauss & Co., colour process print, linen-backed, size 46 x 63 cm. Condition A. (one of six posters produced by Levi Strauss for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, they were withdrawn because of the US boycott of the games when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979)
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'Collection of Official 1980 Olympic Stamps' in album; plus cased set of Olympic One Rouble Coins. (2 items)
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1984 Sarajevo, XIV Winter Olympics: 1984 Sarajevo Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Nebosja Mitric, minted by Zin in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 60 x 65 mm, in original presentation case. Scarce
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1984 Los Angeles, XXIII Summer Olympics: 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Dugland Sterner, minted by Jostens Inc. In Indianapolis, 60 mm diameter, in blue velvet presentation case
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1988 Seoul, XXIV Summer Olympics: 1988 Seoul Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Kim Kwang-hyun, minted by Korea Security Printing & Minting in Seoul, 60 mm diameter, in original presentation case
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1988 Seoul officials & Judges Participation Medal, in bronze, octagonal shape, 65 mm width, in original presentation case
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1992 Barcelona, XXV Summer Olympics: 1992 Olympics Poster: 'CoBi, Barcelona '92', artwork by Javier Marical showing Olympic dog mascot Cobi, colour process print, window mounted, overall 61 x 84 cm. Condition A
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1996 Atlanta, XXVI Summer Olympics: 1996 Atlanta Participation Medal, in bronze, 60 mm diameter, designed by Malcolm Gear Designers, minted by Reed & Barton (Mass, USA), in velvet pouch inside original box; plus 1996 Atlanta Olympics - Channel 7 tie. (2 items)
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1996 Atlanta Participation Medal, in bronze, 60 mm diameter, designed by Malcolm Gear Designers, minted by Reed & Barton (Mass, USA), in velvet pouch
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1996 Olympics Poster: 'Centennial Olympic Games Les Jeux Olympiques du Centenaire, Atlanta', artwork by Primo Angeli, colour lithograph, size 75 x 115 cm. Condition A. [Selected as the official Atlanta poster by Samaranch himself]
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2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform, noted hat (with 2 badges on hat band), shirt, jacket, trousers, bum-bag, water bottle & swatch watch. (7 items)
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2000 Sydney Participation medal, silvered, in original case
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2002 Salt Lake, XIX Winter Olympics: 2002 Salt Lake City Volunteer's Medal, in bronze, 40 x 71 mm, by O.T.Tanner, in blue presentation case
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2004 Athens Olympics: Petria Thomas (Triple Gold Medallist - Athens 2004), display comprising signature on pair of Australian 'Speedo' Swimming Costume from the 1998 World Champs, window mounted with action photograph, framed and glazed, overall 82 x 92 cm
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2006 Torino, XX Winter Olympics: 2006 Torino Participation Medal, in bronze, 39 mm diameter, in circular colour cardboard, within clear round box
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Melbourne Regatta 1881, silver plate trophy cup engraved 'Maiden Clinker four Oared Race won by Barwon Club, F.R. Creasy, Bow', 19 cm tall, good condition
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Wimbledon runner's up medal for 1919 with 'Worlds Lawn Tennis Championships on Grass' on the front, 'Men's Doubles, R. W. Heath, R. Lycett, Runners Up, 1919' on the reverse and a leather presentation case. Rodney Heath of Australia was the men's singles champion at the inaugural Australasian Championships (Australian Open) in 1905, and won again in 1910. Randolph Lycett of Great Britain was the Wimbledon runner up in singles in 1922; one of the dominant players in men's doubles he won the Australian Open…
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Tennis Racquets, c1930s including, Dunlop, Slazenger, Spalding, plus others. Some with covers and holders. Condition varies. (12)
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Flicker Books: 'Sporting Flicks Productions present P.O'Hara Wood (Former Davis Cup Player) demonstrating The Forehand Drive' [c1948], missing spine & back cover, otherwise good condition; plus 'Rod Laver, Double Grand Slam Champion' by Thumbflix [c1970]. Very scarce and popular with collectors, flicker books contain a series of photographs which, when flicked through, create the illusion of movement. (2 items)
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Lleyton Hewitt, signature on Yonex tennis player's shirt. With CoA
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Lleyton Hewitt, signature on Yonex tennis racquet. With CoA
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Tennis Autographs: Signed photographs of Novak Djokovic (with CoA) & Roger Federer. (2 items)
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