Lot 51057 – 1908 London Olympics and Franco British Exhibition, group of 27 picture postcards

Lot 51057 – 1908 London Olympics and Franco British Exhibition, group of 27 picture postcards

Olympics » 1908 London
Price realised
140 EUR
Estimate
100 – 150 EUR
Auction date
jeu. 29 juin 2023 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

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.

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