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Lot #3338
Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Ticket Booklet with (2) Tickets - One for Athletics on Aug. 4 (Jesse Owens Gold Medal Event)

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Description

Original 'Olympia-Stadion-Pass" ticket booklet issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, retaining two tickets inside: one for "Leichtathletik [Athletics]" on August 4th, which saw Jesse Owens earn his second gold medal of the Games, winning the long jump event with a heroic leap of 26 feet, 5 inches; and one "Zusatz-Karte [Additional Card]," valid only pursuant to special notification. The booklet also retains both of its prefatory pages. In fine condition, with a rare Reichsadler ink stamp and German ink notation on the back cover.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #686 - Ended January 18, 2024