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Lot #415Vintage Sports Memorabilia Collection – 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, World Series Newspapers, Comics & Space Postcards (main image)
Lot #415Vintage Sports Memorabilia Collection – 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, World Series Newspapers, Comics & Space Postcards
Lot Number: 415
Item Location: Castle Rock
Preview Date/Time:
Pickup Date/Time: Thursday 2/26 4pm-6:30 PM AND Friday 2/27 between 9:00 am and 12noon
Start Date/Time: 02/13/26, 11:00 PM
End Date/Time: 02/25/26, 9:04:30 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 10
Current Bid: $19.00
Minimum Bid:
Highbidder: minskiyd
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:

Offered is an expanded vintage sports memorabilia collection, bringing together a compelling mix of Olympic ephemera, World Series newspapers, sports and space-themed postcards, and a vintage comic book. This estate lot captures major moments in sports history, popular culture, and mid-20th-century graphic design.

Highlights include Olympic posters and materials related to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, an event remembered worldwide for its historic athletic achievements. Also included are World Series newspapers, documenting championship moments as they happened, along with postcards featuring sports and space-era imagery, reflecting the excitement of both athletic and technological milestones. A vintage comic book adds additional pop-culture appeal to the group.

This diverse and visually engaging lot is ideal for sports memorabilia collectors, Olympic historians, Americana and newspaper collectors, and buyers seeking authentic vintage décor with strong narrative value.

Details

  • Includes:

    • Olympic posters and sports ephemera

    • World Series newspapers

    • Sports and space-themed postcards

    • Vintage comic book

  • Themes: Olympics, baseball, sports history, space race, pop culture

  • Era: Mid–late 20th century

  • Use: Collecting, display, research, décor, or resale

  • Condition: Mixed estate condition, with wear consistent with age, handling, and display

All items are offered as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Dates, event attribution, and completeness are based on visible characteristics and best professional assessment. Paper items may show folds, edge wear, toning, creases, or pinholes consistent with age. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully and ask questions prior to bidding, as all sales are final.

Please defer to photos for condition. 15% Buyer's Premium. We only ship with USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Shipping. Items with value over $100 shipping insurance must also be charged to you to protect your purchase. Please contact us regarding shipping in advance if you have any questions. 


Alternative pick-up times are very limited. Please consider pick-up hours when bidding. Items that are not picked-up and shipping arrangements have not been made/paid for within 7 days will be considered abandoned. 


 

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