Orange Bowl Marathon - 1977
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Original archival item documenting the 1977 Orange Bowl Marathon in Miami, in good condition, featuring official results, route maps, photographs, press clippings and vintage race bibs.
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Documentary archive of the I Orange Bowl Marathon – Miami 1977
- Author: Archive of American origin linked to the Orange Bowl Marathon / Florida International University. Various authors, photographers and publications.
- Year or decade of creation: 1977.
- Signature: Diverse documentation; some documents feature handwritten annotations, inscriptions and signatures. Among them, correspondence attributed to the marathon coordinator, Bob Volski, is observed.
- Style: Historical archive / Sports memorabilia / Vintage athletics.
Artistic and historical description
Interesting documentary archive related to the first edition of the Orange Bowl Marathon, held in Miami on December 26, 1977 and organized in collaboration with Florida International University. It is a historically oriented collection that brings together numerous graphic and documentary testimonies linked to both the competition and the atmosphere of American athletics in the late seventies.
Among the most notable elements are the program of the First Annual Orange Bowl Marathon 1977, documentation with the official results of the race, information about the course and maps, photographs of runners and of the event, contemporary press clippings and different material related to the organization of the race.
The lot also includes various vintage race bibs, including examples from Nike, Brooks and Palm Beach Runners, adding extra appeal for collectors of running history and major sports brands.
An important part of the archive is kept organized in a ring binder album, with abundant press cuttings, photographs and period documents. The variety and provenance of the materials give the whole a strong sense of a personal archive, beyond a mere collection of sports memorabilia.
The original photographs show competition scenes, runners, finishes and moments related to athletics of the era, constituting a visual testimony of the development of popular running and American marathons during the 1970s.
Because of its combination of official documentation, photography, press, bibs and graphic material, it is an especially interesting lot for collectors of sports memorabilia, athletics, running, vintage Nike and 20th-century American historical documentation.
Condition
The work is in generally good condition.
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- The aim is to ensure the work arrives in perfect condition at its destination.
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Documentary archive of the I Orange Bowl Marathon – Miami 1977
- Author: Archive of American origin linked to the Orange Bowl Marathon / Florida International University. Various authors, photographers and publications.
- Year or decade of creation: 1977.
- Signature: Diverse documentation; some documents feature handwritten annotations, inscriptions and signatures. Among them, correspondence attributed to the marathon coordinator, Bob Volski, is observed.
- Style: Historical archive / Sports memorabilia / Vintage athletics.
Artistic and historical description
Interesting documentary archive related to the first edition of the Orange Bowl Marathon, held in Miami on December 26, 1977 and organized in collaboration with Florida International University. It is a historically oriented collection that brings together numerous graphic and documentary testimonies linked to both the competition and the atmosphere of American athletics in the late seventies.
Among the most notable elements are the program of the First Annual Orange Bowl Marathon 1977, documentation with the official results of the race, information about the course and maps, photographs of runners and of the event, contemporary press clippings and different material related to the organization of the race.
The lot also includes various vintage race bibs, including examples from Nike, Brooks and Palm Beach Runners, adding extra appeal for collectors of running history and major sports brands.
An important part of the archive is kept organized in a ring binder album, with abundant press cuttings, photographs and period documents. The variety and provenance of the materials give the whole a strong sense of a personal archive, beyond a mere collection of sports memorabilia.
The original photographs show competition scenes, runners, finishes and moments related to athletics of the era, constituting a visual testimony of the development of popular running and American marathons during the 1970s.
Because of its combination of official documentation, photography, press, bibs and graphic material, it is an especially interesting lot for collectors of sports memorabilia, athletics, running, vintage Nike and 20th-century American historical documentation.
Condition
The work is in generally good condition.
Shipping management
We implement a professional packaging and shipping protocol specialized for artworks:
- Insured shipping with tracking.
- Packing prepared according to art and antique transport standards.
- The aim is to ensure the work arrives in perfect condition at its destination.
Professional commitment
We are specialists in art, antiques and collectible objects, with extensive experience in the management, cataloging and sale of artistic pieces.
- Rigorous and honest descriptions.
- Real photographs of the offered work.
- Direct attention and expert advice.
- Seriousness and professionalism throughout the process.
Our commitment is to offer authentic pieces with maximum transparency and trust for the collector.
All shipments outside the Euro 1 (zone) if an additional international shipping surcharge is required due to various logistical reasons must be paid by the customer.
Details
Sport
Athletics
Original/ Replica
Original
Sports event
Orange Bowl Marathon
Year
1977
Condition
Good
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