Unauthorized Guide to Olympic Pins and Memorabilia (Paperback)

Since the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896, the Olympics have grown to be among the most anticipated and watched events of any type in world. Today, almost 200 nations send athletes to participate in the Games and over a billion people watch on television. Just as the Olympics have grown, so has the collecting of Olympic memorabilia. Quite possibly the most international and fastest growing of sports hobbies, the exciting world of Olympic memorabilia includes pins, badges, medals, torches, posters, tickets, programs, books, souvenir items, and so much more. Included here are items from the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, through the games of 2000. Both Summer and Winter Olympic memorabilia is covered. With over 500 color photographs and an up-to-date price guide, this is the most complete Olympic memorabilia book available anywhere in the world. The perfect guide for any level of collector.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2001
First published:	2002
Authors:	Jonathan Becker
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-1491-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Coins, banknotes, medals, seals, numismatics Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Olympic games
LSN:	0-7643-1491-2
Barcode:	9780764314919

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