Lot 51113 – DURING THE GAMES: 1924 (Jul 25) Envelope sent registered from the Olympic Village

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).