Spring Auction Series 2016

THE HAROLD ABRAHAMS COLLECTION





HAROLD MAURICE ABRAHAMS C.B.E. (1899-1978)





Harold Abrahams was born on 15 December 1899 in Bedford, England. Famous for his Gold Medal in the 100 metre sprint at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Abrahams also received a silver medal for his part in the mens 4 x 100 metre relay final, run in the world record time of 42sec, (41.2) a British record...

1924 Paris participation medal in bronze, very fine

1924 "Bal Olympique" Program July 11. 1924, with printed illustrations by Picasso, Granovsky, etc. inside, very fine, very rare

The Johnny Weissmuller Diploma





1924 Diploma for winning the 100m and 400m swimmimg, attractive four colour Olympic diploma VIIIe Olympiade Paris MCMXXIV, diploma in the name of John Weissmuller. Carton 49.5 x 64.5 cm. Beautiful and an extremely rare diploma, exhibition and or museum showpiece

Official Report, French text, 252x324mm, HB, 854pp, incl. the Chamonix Winter Games, some usual wear, otherwise very fine

Official programme for Rowing on 14th July, vertical fold and minor soiling

The Henri Deparis Collection of "A.N. Paris" Picture Postcards





This collection of 369 "A.N. Paris" picture postcards formed over many years is the most complete ever formed and contains nearly all known picture postcards of the 1924 Paris games from this publisher, with some very rare if not unique examples. The condition of the cards is very good and there is no duplication.




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Picture postcards collection of 170 cards of the Games, from various publishers incl. F. Testard, L'Abeille, Debein, Lagache, Dixetc., Mona, etc., depicting stadia, venues, competitors (a couple signed incl. Charles Rigoulot and Maurice Norland), scenes during the opening ceremony, two panoramic cards by Papeghin, etc., some used and some with Olympic cancels, a fascinating collection with some rare examples, see web for scans of complete...

Art Deco chromolitho postcards by Floowy, unused, 7 different plus a few duplicates, very fine (11)

Collection of 108 illustrated picture postcards (plus some extra modern examples) incl. art deco set of 8 by Blanche plus "Running" without 15c die variety, "Souvenir de la Belle Jardinière" postcards with illustrations of children competing in Olympic events (5 1 duplicate), group of 24 postcards by Dreager depicting Olympic events in blue, white and black designs, set of 10 illustrated cards by Floowy, five entitled "SPORTS" with brown...

1925 Prague Olympic Congress group incl. set tied by special cancel to special 50h postal stationery card, four different unused special post. stat. cards, mint set, plus Congress machine cancel on cover and piece (Est. € 150/200)