Olympic Games/ summer, 1928/ Amsterdam/ Boxing/ Swimming/ We - Lot 86

Olympic Games/ summer, 1928/ Amsterdam/ Boxing/ Swimming/ Weissmuller. Two official brochures :a) Officieel Dagprogramma, Ixè Olympiade, Amsterdam 1928, August 11, Natation, n°36". Superb illustrated color cover with flags and Olympic rings by VD.HOEF. In 48 pages (21x12.5), we find all the results already recorded, including in the Fine Arts (medals won by Landowski, Virot, Lambert)...But this August 11 is a new day of glory for an American swimmer, Johnny P. Weissmuller (bib 126), who will retain his 1924 Olympic titles in the 100m freestyle and 4x200m relay !!!!. Along with Nurmi, our future Tarzan (1904-1984) was the star of the Games. In this meticulous daily program, you'll also find all the starters for the day, and all the rules and regulations (French, English). The Olympic motto is on the 4th cover, as is the French water polo team, which finished 3rd with Padou (175); b) The boxing regulations: "Ixè Olympiad, Amsterdam 1928, Dutch Olympic Committe, BOXING, Executive Committee. Everything you need to know about the boxing tournament, in English, in 22 pages. 20,5x12. Nice set.