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XVII OLYMPIAD ROME - 1960

XVII OLYMPIAD ROME - 1960

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Three-volume preview of the 1960 Rome Olympics, published by Banca Commerciale Italiana before the Games.

All vols 8vo. 146pp. + 216pp. + 45pp. Vol. 1 covers the history of the Games, vol.2  the organisation of the Rome Games, and the third volume is a slim booklet with stapled covers with existing records and space to complete results as they happen. First two vols in cloth-backed card covers, edged browned, but all very good. In original grey slip-case with title label to front. The original owner has written their name and address on the outside of the slip-case. Very good condition.

Date
1960
Publisher
Rome: Banca Commerciale Italiana
Author
(OLYMPIC GAMES 1960)

£50.00 (Code: 72238)

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