1896 Olympics set of 12 die proofs in issued colour on toned card, very fine and very rare, exhibition showpiece for an Olympic collector. (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 7,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51017
Symbol: F
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: Envelope from Athens to France with 1896 Olympics 25l tied by Athens "6" cds on the first day of issue, Bordeaux arrival backstamp, minor foxing at top of stamp otherwise very fine and very rare commercial first day usage, signed G. Bolaffi. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51021
Symbol: H,COL
Cat No: Collection
1896 Olympics stamps used on EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR A YEAR, from the first day of issue on 25th March 1896 to 25th March 1897, plus five examples used before the first day of issue, a few multiples, mixed condition, would take a long time to replicate such a collection! (385 stamps) (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 180.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51022
Symbol: L,COL
Cat No: Collection
1896 Olympics and 1900 Surcharges, forgery collection written up on 12 pages, incl. imperforates, forgeries with forged cancels incl. 60l block of 20, "unused" to 10D, five covers/cards with Olympic stamps added, two pages with the 1900 Surcharges incl. varieties plus a forged cover with 25l on 40l, etc., a great lot for the student of this issue.
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 480.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
1900 Surcharges
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51023
Symbol: C
1900 Surcharges. 1900 "AM" Surcharges 2D on 10D mint l.h. lower left corner marginal pair with upper stamps showing ? for A variety, toned gum otherwise fine (Hellas €440) plus normal 50l on 2D mint (also toned). (Image)
Opening EUR 70.00
Sold...EUR 110.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
1900 Paris
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51024
Symbol: F
1900 Paris Exposition, pair of printed covers sent from the exhibition with exhibition legends at top; one a stampless cover from the French Ministry of Commerce with exposition cachet; and one from the Swiss General Commission with 25c Sage tied by "RAPP" cds and the Exposition flag machine cancel, a fine pair. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 30.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 30
1904 St. Louis
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51025
Symbol:
Nathaniel J. Cartmell real photo picture postcard, who won silver in the 100m and 200m, fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 70.00
Sold...EUR 50.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 50
1906 Athens
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51026
Symbol: A
1906 Olympics 1l enlarged handpainted essay in the issued design, in ink and grey watercolour, 6.7x7.5cm, on thick yellowish card and further affixed to tick white card, unique and highly attractive essay; ex Caruso. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,400.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51028
Symbol: P,WWW
1906 Olympics set of 14 die proofs on card in the issued colours, some slight tropicalisation, a very rare set. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51029
Symbol: P
1906 Olympics set of die proofs in the issued colours in a mounted presentation page by J. P. Segg & Co, with foxing affecting the page and proofs, scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 420.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51030
Symbol: C,J,D
Cat No: Collection
1906 Olympics small group incl. mint misperfs/partial perf. 25l, 20l and pair of 10l, mint 40l block of four, three with revenue ovpts/surcharges and three official poster stamps (faults), previously kept in a humid climate so with varying toned gum. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 170.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51031
Symbol: G
1906 Olympics 2l imperf. vertical pair and 1D imperf. vertical pair, tied to large piece by Athens 20 FEB 1909 cds, registered label below, some minor foxing, scarce; cert. Trachtenberg (1982). (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51032
Symbol:
William Sherring commemorative pin badge, 31mm diameter, who won the Marathon race in the 1906 Games with legend bordering a portrait picture of him, some damage to the plastic coating, very scarce commemorative item. (Image)
Opening EUR 70.00
Sold...EUR 40.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51040
Symbol: F
First Day of the Games: 1906 (Apr 9) envelope with complete set of the 1906 Olympic issue all tied by the "ATHENS / OLYMPIC GAMES / (STADION)" cds, vertical crease clear of stamps and some slight oxidising, fine and very rare with the complete set and the Olympic Games cancel, especially on the first day of the Games, an exhibition showpiece of this issue. (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,200.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51043
Symbol: F
First Day of the Games: 1906 (Apr 9) Olympic picture postcard depicting Nikolaos Georgantas (gold in the stone throw, silver in the discus and Greek style discus), franked on the picture side with 1906 Olympics 1l tied by the "ATHENS / OLYMPIC / (STADION)" special cds, very fine and highly attractive. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51045
Symbol: F
Third Day: 1906 (Apr 11) Picture postcard to Denmark with 1906 Olympics 1l, 2l, 3l and 20l all tied by "ATHENS / OLYMPIC / GAMES (ZAPPEION)" special cds, with Copenhagen arrivals also tying stamps, very fine, ex "Zappeion". (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 280.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51046
Symbol: F
Fourth Day: 1906 (Apr 12) 10l stationery lettercard sent within the Zappeion from Josef Rössler-Orovsky (one of the most illustrious Czech sportsmen, member of the IOC, President of the Czech OC, involved with the Scouts movement, etc.) to F. Soucek (discus and javelin thrower at the Games for Bohemia) with official poster vignette in green, tied by "ATHENS / OLYMPIC / GAMES / (ZAPPEION)" special cds showing the variety inverted month slug and missing date (dated 24.4.06 in the Gregorian calendar inside), with complete message inside but the back has become separated from the front, minor staining, a scarce usage. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 290.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51049
Symbol: F,WWW
1906 (Apr 17 & 19) Athens, pair of picture postcards with one sent by Fernand Gonder, French pole vaulter who won gold; with one of the Olympic stadium with message and signed by him and sent to France with Olympic 10l, and other a ppc of him making the jump at the Games sent from Athens to France with Olympic 10l on face, an attractive pair about a gold medal participant which would display well on a page. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51052
Symbol: F
Seventh Day: 1906 (Apr 15) Picture postcard to Austria of the stadium with 1906 Olympics 10l (slightly oxidised colour) and official poster vignette in vermilion, both tied by the "ATHENS / OLYMPIC / GAMES / (ZAPPEION)" special cds, Vienna arrival, fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 280.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51053
Symbol: F
1906 (Apr 20) Picture postcard of the Zappeion with 1906 Olympics 5l and official poster vignette in vermilion, both tied by the "ATHENS / OLYMPIC / GAMES / (ZAPPEION)" special cds (cancelled-to-order), image of the picture side adhered to card at lower left, fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 90.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51055
Symbol:
Swedish Olympic Committee report for the 1906 Athens games, SB, minor wear to cover, a very scarce and useful report with illustrations. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 160.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51056
Symbol: F,COL
Cat No: Collection
1906 Athens Olympics and views of Athens group of 74 picture postcards, with 2 illustrated cards by Boehm, Ventouris & Co, 35 of the stadium and crowds, three from non-Olympic national games, one of a Swedish competitor on the voyage to the games, and 31 souvenir cards and view cards of Athens and Olympia. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 140.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
1908 London
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51057
Symbol: F,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1908 London Olympics and Franco British Exhibition, group of 27 picture postcards, with six of the famous Dorando, one of J. J. Hayes who was awarded the marathon win, seven of the stadium incl. one posted on JY 14 1908 (the first day of the Games) from Earls Court, 11 of the Exposition with many showing the Exhibition or Ballymclintoch cancels, and two Swedish cards showing the final of the 100m swimming and the tug of war. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 140.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51059
Symbol:
1908 London "Rowing Sports at Henley-on-Thames programme of the week's welcome from Berks, Bucks & Oxon", pp.10, with a programme of the receptions and entertainment for the competitors during the Olympics, fine and rare. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
1912 Stockholm LBR. / STADION Cancels
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51063
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
LBR. / STADION Cancels. 12th DAY: 1912 (Jul 10) "STOCKHOLM / LBR. / STADION" special cds tying 5ö to picture postcard depicting Marathon runners in the Olympic stadium, very fine and rare cancel, sent on the day of the Shot Put, 200m, 5'000m, Pole Jump, 1'500m, Wrestling and Gymnastics at the Stadium (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 150.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51065
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
14th Day: 1912 (Jul 12) Picture postcard sent by British swimmer Percy Courtman (bronze in the 400m breaststroke) sent to his family, with 8ö and 2ö tied by the scarce "STOCKHOLM / L.B.R. / STADION" stadium cancel, with message reading "I have been swimming in races every day this week, but have not managed to get placed yet", fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51066
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
14th Day: 1912 (Jul 12) picture postcard of the stadium sent from the stadium, with 5ö and tuberculosis vignette/cinderella tied by the "STOCKHOLM / LBR / STADION" cds, with Kimstad arrival, redirected with further Kimstad cds and Gistad cds, fine and scarce cancel. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 180.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Memorabilia
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51074
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1912 Stockholm group of books incl. rule books, magazines, newspapers, etc. incl. "The Youth's Companion" Aug 1st 1912 with front cover showing Olympic stadium and US participants, official guide book (loose covers), "Stockholm ett minne fran Olympiska Spelens Stad 1912" booklet, "Die Olympischen Spiele 1912" by Carl Diem (1990 edition), three copies of "Den Femte Olympiaden I Bild och Ord" numbers 1-24 (one with loose HB cover and two bound), "Svenska Idrottsstjärnor i träning och kamp" with profiles of Swedish participants for 1936, advertising brochure for the Official Report, "Programme, Rules and General Regulations" for the Cycling (missing back cover and fault to front) and Rowing (missing back cover, faults to front and stained), German report printed by Wagner (rebound in HB), and Tip Top Weekly magazine, 20th July 1912, containing the article "Dick Merriwell in the Swedish Stadium".
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Postcards
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51069
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Postcards. 1912 Stockholm official picture postcard depicting the finish of the men's 1'500m and signed on front and back by the silver medallist (pictured) Abel Kiviat from USA, light creasing, fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 75.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 75
Roller Machine Cancels
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51062
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
Roller Machine Cancels. 1912 group of four covers with the bilingual "OLYMPISKA SPELEN I STOCKHOLM / OLYMPIC GAMES OF STOCKHOLM / 29 JUNI - 1912 - 22 JULI" roller machine cancels, one dated May 15th also with the "JEUX OLYMPIQUES / + STOCKHOLM 1912 + / LE 29 JUIN - 22 JUILLET" publicity hs, others dated 9th May, 20th June and 19th July (during the Games), plus official picture postcard of J. H. Duncan with the "STADION" reproduction cds and a mint block of four of the English poster stamps, variously affected by being stored in a humid climate. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 185.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 185
STADION Cancels
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51067
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
STADION Cancels. 11th Day: 1912 (Jul 9) official picture postcard of the Swedish gymnasts entering the stadium sent, from the Olympic stadium with 5ö tied by the "STOCKHOLM / STADION" cds, with Särö arrival adjacent, fine and very scarce cancel. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 500.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51068
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
14th Day: 1912 (Jul 12) envelope sent registered from the Olympic stadium franked with 24ö (stamps toned) tied by the "STOCKHOLM / STADION" cds with the "STADION" registered label below, reverse with Lidingo Villastad arrival, a very rare exhibition showpiece, with only two complete covers recorded sent registered from the stadium; ex "Zappeion". (Image)
Opening EUR 5,000.00
Sold...EUR 5,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
1912-1916 Intervening Championships
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51077
Symbol:
1913 German football commemorative medal "Dem Akademischem Fussball Meister Leipzig 1913", very fine.
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 80.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
1920 Antwerp
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51078
Symbol: C,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1920 and 1921 Olympic issue group, incl. 1920 imperf. set of three, "SPECIMEN" set of three in two pairs for 5c & 10c and block of four for 15c, 1921 Surcharges set of three with inverted ovpts, the set in mint blocks of four and a selection of mint & used with some showing varieties such as shifted surcharges, plus two vignettes, previously stored in a humid climate which has affected the gum and paper to some extent. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 460.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51079
Symbol: F
1920 (Jun 26) Olympic Organising Committee printed envelope sent to Czechoslovakia with 25c tied by Brussels Olympic slogan cancel with 15c below tied by normal Brussels cds, some minor imperfections with a little staining at top right, very scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51081
Symbol: F
During the Games: 1920 (Aug 16) picture postcard with the Olympic set tied by "ANTWERPEN-ANVERS / VIIE OLYMPIADE" cds, sent on the day of the 100m final, 400m hurdle final, etc., with message in French reading "Rain, rain...and a drenched Games". (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 180.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51083
Symbol: F
During the Games: 1920 (Aug 29) Olympic Organising Committee printed envelope sent within Antwerp with 15c tied by Antwerp Olympic cds, arrival bs, tape staining at top, still a scarce envelope. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 110.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51084
Symbol: F
During the Games: 1920 (Aug 30) French Olympic Committee printed envelope for the Games, sent to France with 25c tied by Antwerp "1" Olympic slogan cancel, missing backflap and tape stain at top, very scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51085
Symbol: F,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1920 Antwerp, group of 32 covers/cards with Olympic slogan machine cancels, incl. the scarce "GENT 1", card to France with Olympic 15c marked as invalid (as they weren't allowed for sending abroad) and taxed 20c, one with Olympic 1'c tied by "Liege 1" cancel, the rest with definitive frankings incl. three "Antwerp Ommegang" Olympic cards, some toning, fine, plus a maxi card of the 5c with discus thrower cancelled-to-order by normal Antwerp cds. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 160.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51086
Symbol: WWW
Cat No: Collection
1920 Antwerp collection of postcards incl. real photo postcard of Baillet-Latour (organiser of the Games) with King Albert I and others, ppc of Elmer Niklander (gold medal discus, silver in the shotput), real ppc of Pieter beets (Dutch cyclist at the Games), ppc of Vilho Tullos (gold in the triple jump), Swiss fundraising postcard, one "VIIe OLYMPIADE" illustrated pc by Vereslt, and 48 "Antwepersche Ommegang" postcards (folklore parade on the occasion of the Games, nearly all unused) with duplication, a fine lot.
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51087
Symbol:
1920 Antwerp participation medal, 60mm, bronze, very fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 240.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51088
Symbol:
1920 Antwerp, Rowing rules and regulations booklet, pp.20, English text, some minor foxing to cover otherwise fine and scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 130.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
1920-1924 Intervening Championships
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51089
Symbol: F
1923 Grand Meeting International d'Athletisme, Stade Pershing, unused ticket for the event on 9th June 1923, inscribed "Répétition Générale des Jeux Olympiques" (translation: Dress Rehearsal for the Olympic Games), a little water staining, fine and scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
1924 Chamonix
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51090
Symbol: F
1924 (Jan 27) Organising Committee illustrated envelope showing Mont Blanc, sent on the third day of the Games with 25 Semeuse tied by the "SPORTS d'HIVER / CHAMONIX - MONT BLANC / JANVIER 1924" Olympic roller cancel, reverse with French arrival, some insignificant tears at top, very rare usage of this envelope with the Olympic cancel during the Games, light overall toning, a stunning Olympic showpiece, ex "Zappeion" (DF Nov 1999) (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51091
Symbol: F
12th Day (Closing Ceremony): 1924 (Feb 5) picture postcard of Chamonix with 10c semeuse tied by very fine "SPORTS d'HIVER / CHAMONIX-MONT BLANC / JANVIER" Olympic slogan roller cancel, overall toning, fine, plus 1937 FIS 1F50 Chamonix deluxe die proof (toned and fault at right) and usage on a postcard. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 180.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
1924 Paris Covers and Cancellations
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51107
Symbol: F
Covers and Cancellations. 1924 (Mar 4) Postcard with 10c Pasteur tied by the scarce Colombes "JEUX OLYMPIQUES / PARIS / MAI-JUIN-JUILLET / 1924" roller publicity cancel, a little toning around stamp, fine. Note: Colombes was the venue of the stadium at the 1924 Olympics. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51108
Symbol: F
1924 (Apr 2) France Olympic Committee printed envelope sent to the Czech Olympic Committee with 25c & 50c Semeuese tied by Paris "JEUX OLYMPIQUES" slogan cancel, slightly reduced at left, fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 360.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51111
Symbol: F
During the Games: 1924 (Jun 27) Commercial cover from a book publisher sent with the very rare "P.P. / PARIS XIV" "JEUX OLYMPIQUES / PARIS / MAI-JUIN-JUILLET / 1924" roller frank cancel (P.P. for postage paid), arrival backstamp, the rarest postmark of 1924 Paris with only five examples recorded, this being the finest (see Journal of Sports Philately, Spring 2021, p.22-23, by Lorentz Jonker) and one of three sent on this date during the Games (fencing and shooting); ex "Zappeion". (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,400.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4400
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51113
Symbol: F
DURING THE GAMES: 1924 (Jul 25) Envelope sent registered from the Olympic Village to Bordeaux with 1924 Olympic 25c, 30c and 50c all tied by "COLOMBES / VILLAGE OLYMPIQUE" cds with very rare "COLOMBES / OLYMPIQUES" registration label below along with "COLOMBES-VILLAGE OLYMPIQUE" s/l hs, "JEUX OLYMPIQUES MAI à JUILLET 1924" boxed hs and reverse with "COLOMBES / OLYMPIQUE" 2-line hs, very fine, a highly attractive showpiece item sent during the Games (equestrian and yachting); ex "Zappeion" (DF Nov 1999). (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 23J2
Lot No: 51114
Symbol: F
1924 (Aug 5) Envelope sent with the rare "P.P. / PARIS XIV" "JEUX OLYMPIQUES / PARIS / MAI-JUIN-JUILLET / 1924" roller frank cancel (P.P. for postage paid), sent within Paris, cover with creasing and some small tears, still the rarest postmark of 1924 Paris with only five examples recorded (see Journal of Sports Philately, Spring 2021, p.22-23, by Lorentz Jonker). (Image)
