Original program in Finnish for the canceled Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics, entitled "XII Olympiakisat, Helsingissa 20.7-4.8.1940, Paivaohjelmat ja Paasylippujen Hinnat [XII Olympic Competitions in Helsinki 20.7-4.8.1940, Daily Programs and Prices of Admission Tickets]," 15 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, printed in Helsinki by Tilgmannin Kirjapaino in 1939. Additionally includes a scarce Finnish softcover book, "Olympiatuli Joka Sammui Sodan Tuuliin," published by the Finnish Sports Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary in 1991. In fine condition.
The 1940 Summer Olympics were originally to be hosted in Tokyo, Japan, but Japanese organizers withdrew in 1938 because of the Second Sino-Japanese War. They were rescheduled to take place in Helsinki, Finland, but ultimately canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. Helsinki would finally host the Olympic Games in 1952.
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