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26.5x33.5cm (10.4”x13.2”), Part I. The Olympic Games B.C. 776 – A.D. 1896. 107pp. illus. And Part II, The Olympic Games in 1896. 119pp. illus. Athen-Leipzig and Athens-London, 1897. First part relays story of ancient Olympic Games, illustrations of sports, buildings, sculptures and vases. Part II Report on the first modern Olympic Games showing winners and participation medals, stamps, postcards, events, dignitaries. Original pictorial covers which are used as the official poster design. Half linen and pictorial boards, partially gilt, browning and scuffing, front hinge loose, contents lt. browning, VF+. Rare report of the first modern Olympic Games. ($3,500)