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Olympic Games &
Sport History Library

ABRAMS COLLECTION
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6,000+ volumes in 17 languages
One of the largest private collections in the world - from 1550's to the present

Track & Field Posters & Art

Leroy Neiman Olympic Track
and
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100 meter run and hurdles

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    Olympic Pin Guide - save 50%

    1996 Olympic PIN GUIDE
    Originally $ 19.95 - now only
    $ 10.00 + postage!!

    Current Sales Page: GO HERE!
    Olympic Games posters, Olympic films; Olympic books

    Munich 1972 Olympics book
    The Olympics of 1972: A Munich Diary
    by Richard Mandell.
    He was a guest of the German Olympic Committee and this is his personal observation, from an insider's view.
    University of North Carolina Press.
    1st edition with dust jacket -- not a reprint.

    Gymnastics Posters & Books

    GYMNASTICS: The Art of Sport
    by Eileen Langsley

    1972 Munich Olympic Gymnastics poster

    Fencing Books & Collectables

    Fencing Books
    Over 100 lots of antiquarian and out-of-print books on Fencing in English, French, German and Spanish.
    You can order NOW!


    CATALOG 19 -- CYBERSALE
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    Catalog 19 - Olympic Games & Sports CYBERSALE
    A fixed-price list of Olympic Games and Sports books, posters, medals and collectables.
    NOW UP: FENCING books (2 pages); DUELLING books(1 page).


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    1992 Barcelona Olympic Games
    Official Report
    -
    Memoria Oficial de los Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992

    Price: $ 475.00 postpaid
    4 volumes, total of 1776 pp. with
    Matching Cloth Slipcases

    International Institute for Sport and Olympic History (IISOH)
    PO Box 175, State College, PA USA 16804
    Moving soon to a new url at: http://www.iisoh.org

    Incorporated in Pennsylvania as a non-profit educational, literary and research corporation under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code in order to operate a Library and Museum devoted to the History of Sport, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Sport in Art and the Olympic Games.
    Donations are tax deductable
    FUNDRAISING

    Rocky Statue
    from the 1983 movie ROCKY III


    The IISOH is seeking a generous donor for the SCULPTURE GARDEN ENDOWMENT and the establishment of the BOXING ENDOWMENT. The donation will fund both endowments and the acquisition of ROCKY #2 and further support the mission of the IISOH.

    Now available
    MINI - ROCKY STATUE
    Two sizes --
    12 inches and 20 inches


    You can buy mini - ROCKY now.

    Lifesize ROCKY Bronze Bust
    limited edition of 8

    Price: $22,000
  • Directory to all IISOH pages.

  • Public Announcement & Mission Statement - IISOH incorporated March 19, 2001.
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    IISOH in the news....
    July 29, 2004, Long Island Press.
    Online Auction Item of the Week. Original Bronze Rocky Statue.

    July 11, 2004, Denver Post.
    Historian's plan to fund sports hall has punch. By Kristi Arellano.

    July 6, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer.
    Rocky statue hardly a knockout on eBay. A local man is auctioning one off to raise money for a sports museum. By Don Steinberg.

    IISOH Archived Press releases:
    June 1, 2004 PRESS RELEASE NUMBER 4
    ROCKY consigned to Chicago auction June 27, 2004.

    February 9, 2004 -- PRESS RELEASE
    ROCKY Re-listed; AP article carried worldwide.

    FEBRUARY 6, 2004 Press Release
    $3 million Ebay bid turns out to be fraudulant - ROCKY is re-listed.


    • Olympic Games & Sport History Pages
    Written by Harvey Abrams, BS, MAT, Ph.d/abd, Physical & Health Educator, Olympic & Sport Historian. These pages are designed to offer basic information on the history and origins of the Olympic Games, ancient and modern, with lots of links to other sites. An educational service in order to promote the Olympic Idea.
    See these pages here....

    Catalog Sales & Auctions
    Catalog 15 Auction
    A complete library on the Olympic Games and History of Sport. Approximately 6,000 items from 16th century books to the most recent literature on the Olympic Games. Official Reports, programs, books, maps, etc. in 17 languages. One of the world's largest collections ever to be offered for sale. Complete as one single lot. Subscription required for bidders.


    Catalog Schedule & Subscriptions
    • Catalog 19 -- CYBERSALE. Olympic Games & Sports Books, Posters & Collectables. In progress. See the links in the left column.
    • Catalog 20 - Olympic Games & Sports Books, Posters & Collectables. Winter 2007-08.
      Consignments are invited for Catalog 20. Consignment Brochure is available for free upon request.
    • Catalog 11 - Expositions & World Fairs (SOLDOUT)
    • Catalog 10 - Football (CANCELLED)
    • Catalog 12 - Sports Medicine & Medical Books (CANCELLED)
    • Catalog 18 - Physics & Mathematics Books & Journals (SOLDOUT)

    Consignments
    Consignments of Olympic Games material are accepted, such as books, posters, medals and unique collectables. We do not accept Olympic pins on consignment unless offered as a large collection to be sold in lots. Sports literature is welcome on almost all sport subjects. Books in all other subject areas are welcome only as a large collection to be liquidated (such as physics, history, art, science, etc).

    Sheppard's Book Dealer Directories
    Sheppard's Directories

    We are pleased to be the North American representative of this British Publisher. These book trade directories are essential for all libraries, bookdealers and collectors. Complete listing here.

    World Fairs & Expositions
    World Fairs & Expositions

    Catalog 11 - Expositions & World Fairs is now listed on this site. Published in 1993-1994 the catalog is out-of-print. Remaining inventory is still available - see the entire list of books & medals here.

    Physics Books & Journals

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    Mr. Harvey Abrams
    HARVEY ABRAMS-BOOKS
    Specializing in History of Sport and the Olympic Games since 1979
    P.O. Box 732
    State College, PA, USA 16804
    email: Olympicbks@aol.com

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    Latest page updates February 20, 2008

    ABOUT ME:
    Harvey Abrams (BS, MAT, Ph.D/abd in Physical Education)
    Olympic Games & Sport Historian, researcher, writer, consultant
    Physical Education teacher, wrestling coach, FILA referee
    US Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Trials 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984
    International Olympic Academy (IOA) 1981, representing the USA
    Founder, Philadelphia Amateur Wrestling Club (1973)
    Founder, International Institute for Sport and Olympic History (IISOH, 2001)

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