Olympic Games/ summer, 1896/ Athens/ Official... Lot 31

Olympic Games/ summer, 1896/ Athens/ Official report in perfect condition in a beautiful modern cloth binding ensuring its integrity. Rapport Officiel Olympiques d'Athènes, 776-1896, les Jeux Olympiques d'Athènes...Avec en couverture couleur la déesse appelée à sacrer les champions, litho couleur superbe, mais avec quelques minces traces d'humidité à la pliure ne gênant pas le souffle global. In French and Greek. In two parts (101 pages, then 109). The first part by Lambros and Politis tells the great saga of the ancient games, with 39 engravings, while the second plunges us into the resurrected Games, with a 7-page introduction by Baron de Coubertin, followed by vibrant articles by Timoleon Philemon, Politis and Anninos. With its 60 engravings, this monument comes alive and we relive the first 10 Olympic days, sharing in the elation of the first witnesses and players. The 4th color cover is also preserved. The cornerstone of the Olympic saga. Size: 32 x 25 cm Very good condition.