Richard Beck (1912 - 1985) Olympic Games Melbourne 28 Nov - 8 Dec 1956, colour lithographic poster, signed in the plate at lower right, printed by containers limited, Melbourne. Laid down on linen, 102 x 65 cm. The iconic full-sized official poster.
Richard Beck (1912 - 1985), Olympic Games Melbourne, 28 Nov - 8 Dec 1956, colour lithographic poster, signed in the plate at lower right, printed by Containers Limited, Melbourne. Laid down on linen, 102 x 65 cm. The iconic full-sized official poster.
1912 Stockholm, V Summer Olympics: Official Postcards: A group of 3 real photo postcards including 'Australasia's team, 1st prize in team race 800m' (swimming) with Healy, Hardwick, Boardman (all of Australia) & Champion (N.Z.), also, Applegarth,…
1912 Stockholm Participation Medal in pewter, designed by Bertram Mackennal & Erik Lindberg, minted by Vaughton in Birmingham, 51 mm diameter. Provenance: the collection of William Alexander, Manager of the Australasian (Australia and New Zealand…
Edwin Flack: Signature with 14 others on reverse of a 1912 menu 'Dinner. Given by the Passengers to Captain St.John George & Officers, RMS 'Empire'. Oriental Hotel, Kobe, Japan'. (Australia's first Olympian and first Olympic gold medallist; very rare…
1956 Melbourne Olympics: Library of books (11) & magazines (5), including 'Sport in Czechoslovakia' signed by Emil Zatopek (Prague, 1956); 'Comitetul Olimpic Romin' book in shape of Olympic rings (Bucharest, 1956); 'Die Olympischen Spiele 1956' (Stuttgart…
Olympic Medal Winners - Athletics: Collection of autographs on pieces, noted Jackson Scholz (USA - 1920, 1924 and 1928). Abel Kiviat (USA - 1912). Mikio Oda (Japan - 1924 and 1928). Erik Bylehn (Sweden - 1924 and 1928). Edvin Wide (Sweden - 1920, 1924 and…
1912 Stockholm Olympics: Photograph album with 182 photographs, mainly tracking Australia's Rowing Eight, on the voyage, training & competing in the UK, and at the Stockholm Olympics. Includes wonderful photos of the swimming & diving, with Australia's…
Scarce pennant 'XVI Olympiadens, Ryttartavlingar, 1956 (Olympic Rings)', 30 cm long. Fair/good condition. The equestrian events at the 1956 Olympics were held in Stockholm due to the Australian quarantine regulations.
1916 Berlin, VI Summer Olympics (Cancelled), 'Ausn. Olympic Games Fund/ VI' medallion in gilt and enamel (22 mm), made by W. Kerr, numbered '77'. Ex William Alexander, manager of Australasia's (Australia & New Zealand combined) Athletics team at 1912…
1912 Olympics Blazer Pocket, green wool, embroidered with Australian Coat-of-Arms, and 'Australasian Team/ Olympic Games/ Stockholm 1912'. Extremely rare, probably unique. Ex William Alexander, manager of Australasia's (Australia & New Zealand combined)…
Silver King Gustav V Medal, with reverse inscribed 'Femte Olympiaden Stockholm 1912', and pale blue & yellow ribbon. In original box, together with original citation from the Royal Palace to 'Commander Athletics, W.B. Alexander, Esq', with a translation.…
1912 Stockholm Participant's Badge, irregular, 25 x 37 mm, made by C.C. Sporrong & Co., Stockholm. Ex William Alexander, manager of Australasia's (Australia & New Zealand combined) Athletics team