“OLYMPIA 1936” GERMAN TOBACCO PREMIUM 2-BOOK ALBUM SET WITH REAL PHOTO CARDS AND POSTER STAMPS.
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$354.20 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
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Item Description
9.5x12.25” each. Both with blue cloth hardcover. Each front cover stamped-in black with gold bell has black and white wrap-around dust jacket having photo showing crowds at outdoor ceremony. Both DJ's have moderate scattered edge wear, each with a small missing piece but remain clean and VG-Fine. Both books contain bw and color pages with full complement of glossy real photo cards and stamps glued into proper place. Most are bw, but some are full color. Album 1 contains 128 pages. Back of book has nice 4-part full color map showing Berlin Olympic grounds. Album 1 highlights include full page photo of Hitler returning autograph album to collector, photo of Sonja Henning, mention of Jesse Owens in text. Album 2 consists of 168 pages. Four full color plates including 1 with Hindenburg flying over stadium. Photo highlights in album 2 include several nice bw photos of Jesse Owens running and relaxing, full page photo of Hitler and his generals saluting at opening ceremonies. Books are complete and Exc. to N. Mint. High quality. Additional photos online. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.
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