Le Courrier de Bruxelles 9th August 1908 with front page illustrated coverage of the London Olympic Games and the collapse of the Italian marathon run
Hammer:
£80
Estimate:
£80 - £120
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Le Courrier de Bruxelles 9th August 1908 with front page illustrated coverage of the London Olympic Games and the collapse of the Italian marathon runner Dorando Pietri on the stadium's running track, which led to his famous disqualification after he received assistance from officials to help him cross the finishing line; included in this lot is a report of this famous marathon (2)