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Diem (Carl)
Die Olympischen Spiele 1912

25 July 2012, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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Carl Diem

Die Olympischen Spiele 1912, text in German, illustrated throughout, ownership inscription of "Gutknecht" in ink on upper cover and title, 8vo, Borfikendem der Deutschen Sport-Behörde für Athletik, [1912]

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Carl Diem (1882- 1962) was the Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the Berlin Games and is well known for creating the tradition of the Olympic torch relay.

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