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Melbourne Invitation Committee, deluxe invitation book, to the International Olympic Committee, extending an invitation to celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, in 1956. Suede bound and bearing in enamel the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne on the cover, I-XIV plus 63 pages of black and white photos showcasing Melbourne's sport, culture and wildlife, together with architects impressions of proposed venues, the arena, swimming pool and stadium. Printed in Melbourne, enamelled crest on front cover by Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd. With 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. In excellent condition.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Melbourne Olympics car badge, 1956, in chromed metal with enamelled Olympic rings, Melbourne above surmounted by City of Melbourne crest, at base, 1956, by H.R.Hobson Pty Ltd, Melb. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Melbourne Olympics 1956, entry tickets intact with stubs, unused, different colours for different days, includes Nov.26 Athletics, Main Stadium (yellow), Nov.30 Boxing, West Melbourne Stadium (orange), Dec.3 Cycling, Olympic Park Velodrome and Hockey, Main Stadium (both purple), Dec.6 Swimming, Olympic Park Swimming Stadium (orange). Extremely fine and rare. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Melbourne 1956, XVI Olympiad, set of twelve postcards by J. Ravko, all with halfpenny stamps and various CDS cancellations from the sites for canoeing, hammer throw, rowing, wrestling, cycling, pole vault, diving, equestrian, plus main stadium Olympic Park and Station Pier; Olympic Games souvenir postcard No.8, Collins Street, Melbourne; Mexico 1968, results and records booklet produced by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company; Los Angeles 1984, souvenir medal in case of issue; Sydney 2000, various medals (5). Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Sydney Olympics 2000, a group of "Recreational Ferry" tickets from Homebush to City, to be used at certain times from 19th September to 30th September 2000. Extremely fine, a rare group. (60)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Sydney 2000 Olympics, hanging wall plate 'Fluid Energy' in pewter by Royal Selangor (20.5cm); Australian Wattle design on platter (12.5cm) by Renown Australian Silverware together with two certificates, one in English and the other in Japanese; vase (13cm) modern design for single flower, silver finish with gold finsihed central ribbon and bow. First two items in original packaging, care instructions with last item, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Sydney Olympics 2000, Olympic pins, a large accumulation of different Olympic pins mostly in original sale packets, lot includes issues by Shell, AMP, Olympic Club (approx 300); also countdown pins and medallion sets (6); cased bronze medallions (2); five dollar Olympic coins (4); Fosters Melbourne Cup Carnival pins (3) in case; boxed bronze gifts by Atofina etc (9); 1996 Atlanta Australian Team Handbook; back packs unused with contents for The Olympic Club (with club magazines etc); Pin Club Members back pack with contents including drink bottle etc. As new. (100's)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240