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“London Olympics: 1908 and 1948” from Shire

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If the scramble for Olympics tickets has left you disappointed and disillusioned with the 2012 event, then perhaps this new title from Shire books might suffice.

“London Olympics: 1908 and 1948” looks back at the other two occasions when the capital has hosted the games. London stepped into host the games in 1908 when Italy had to pull out because Vesuvius had erupted. The entire budget for the 1948 Games was £760,000, and they turned a profit of £29,000.

For more titbits of trivia such as these, buy the book for £6.99 from Shire Books.

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eBay watch: Original 1972 Munich Olympics poster by Allen Jones

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These things are getting more collectable by the year, original 1972 Munich Olympics posters we mean, not least this one by British pop artist Allen Jones.

28 posters were produced for the Munich Art Series by a variety of noted artists at the time, but the Allen Jones poster was the only one that featured the Olympic rings.

It's from as run of 2000, signed 'in the plate' and printed on good quality paper. As a future collectable, it's worth a look, as well as being an eye-catching piece of wall art in its own right. £5.19 is the current bid price.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Gama Clothing does a Tokyo 1964 Olympics t-shirt

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A t-shirt isn't top of many shopping lists in the autumn months, but we still think this Tokyo 1964 t-shirt at Gama Clothing is worth a mention.

It's part of the retailer's Gary Crowley range, although he obvious didn't design the logo for the Tokyo 1964 Olympics. That was the work of Modernist designer Yusaku Kamekura.

It's a slightly thinner 160gsm t-shirt than usual, with an 'American college cut' and double stitched hems, available in all sizes. £20 each will secure you one online, which seems reasonable enough.

Find out more at the Gama Clothing website

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eBay watch: Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters

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An interesting set of lots by the same seller, a selection of Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters.

20 of these were designed for the Munich Olympics, each depicting a different sports taking place at the games, sized around A1 (33 x 23.5 inches) and becoming increasingly collectible.

This particular seller has around five designs available, described as being in original and mint condition. The one above is obviously the equestrian one, but chech seller's other items for rest. All are at 'Buy It Now' for £60.

Find out more at the eBay website