Lot
3172 
Worldwide, Olympic, Paris Exposition, 1900, 10c Sage postal card additionally franked with green Expo. Label of Hungary tied by magenta "Village Suisse" double circle and card cancelled by Paris Exposition, Suffern (one of the 8 temporary Post Offices set up at the Expo.), Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of the 1900 World's Fair. In total, 997 competitors took part in 19 different sports. Most of the winners in 1900 did not receive medals, but were given cups or trophies. No Olympic stamps or cancels were created for the Paris games.
Realized: $40