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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia
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34-35 New Bond Street
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
13 May 2013 14:00 BST
14 May 2013 10:30 BST
Auction currency
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London Transport poster titled
Lot 1
London Transport poster titled "What`s On" 3rd to 9th May 1931, listing cricket at Lord`s and at The
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A heavy leather-bound `Olympia` photograph album with a musical box which operates automatically
Lot 2
A heavy leather-bound `Olympia` photograph album with a musical box which operates automatically
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Desborough of Taplow (The Right Hon. Lord) Fifty Years of Sport at Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow
Lot 3
Desborough of Taplow (The Right Hon. Lord) Fifty Years of Sport at Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow
100 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A collection of sports programmes, wartime boxing events in Leicester in 1941; field hockey mostly
Lot 4
A collection of sports programmes, wartime boxing events in Leicester in 1941; field hockey mostly
120 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A collection of programmes for sporting events at Wembley Stadium and Empire Pool, Rugby League
Lot 5
A collection of programmes for sporting events at Wembley Stadium and Empire Pool, Rugby League
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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The original Thomas Inch Middleweight Dumbbells weighing 144lb. and 153lb., from the original set of
Lot 8
The original Thomas Inch Middleweight Dumbbells weighing 144lb. and 153lb., from the original set of
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A collection of 11 Edwardian portrait postcards of wrestlers and body builders, A A Cameron, Maurice
Lot 10
A collection of 11 Edwardian portrait postcards of wrestlers and body builders, A A Cameron, Maurice
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A signed manuscript letter by the 19th century heavyweight boxing champion of the world John L.
Lot 14
A signed manuscript letter by the 19th century heavyweight boxing champion of the world John L.
900 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Six volumes on boxing, comprising: Wilde (Jimmy) Fighting Was My Business, autobiography with
Lot 15
Six volumes on boxing, comprising: Wilde (Jimmy) Fighting Was My Business, autobiography with
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World Heavyweight Championship fight at
Lot 16
A ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World Heavyweight Championship fight at
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A small archive of boxing ephemera relating to amateur boxing circa 1944-1950, a poster, boxing
Lot 17
A small archive of boxing ephemera relating to amateur boxing circa 1944-1950, a poster, boxing
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Light Weight Championship of Great Britain boxing belt awarded to Sam Steward in 1928, in silver-
Lot 18
A Light Weight Championship of Great Britain boxing belt awarded to Sam Steward in 1928, in silver-
1,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A poster promoting the Gustave Roth v Joe Zeeman international boxing match held in Brussels 13th
Lot 19
A poster promoting the Gustave Roth v Joe Zeeman international boxing match held in Brussels 13th
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A feltwork pennant commemorating the boxer Joe Louis, printed portrait, facsimile signature and
Lot 22
A feltwork pennant commemorating the boxer Joe Louis, printed portrait, facsimile signature and
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A feltwork pennant commemorating the `Fight of the Century` between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,
Lot 23
A feltwork pennant commemorating the `Fight of the Century` between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,
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100 - 150 GBP
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A quantity of boxing posters & photographs, cardboard fight bill posters for Cooper v Bodell, Cooper
Lot 24
A quantity of boxing posters & photographs, cardboard fight bill posters for Cooper v Bodell, Cooper
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
Lot 25
Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
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A Muhammad Ali signed b&w photograph of him standing over Sonny Liston, 10 by 8in., signed in blue
Lot 27
A Muhammad Ali signed b&w photograph of him standing over Sonny Liston, 10 by 8in., signed in blue
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A signed print `Ali With The Beatles`, the famous image signed by Muhammad Ali, 16 by 20in.,
Lot 28
A signed print `Ali With The Beatles`, the famous image signed by Muhammad Ali, 16 by 20in.,
400 GBP
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A pair of `stars and stripes` boxing gloves signed by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, Ali has signed
Lot 30
A pair of `stars and stripes` boxing gloves signed by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, Ali has signed
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Mike Tyson signed boxing trunks presentation, the black trunks signed in silver pen, mounted
Lot 31
A Mike Tyson signed boxing trunks presentation, the black trunks signed in silver pen, mounted
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Mike Tyson signed boxing glove, the red souvenir glove signed in black marker pen
Lot 32
A Mike Tyson signed boxing glove, the red souvenir glove signed in black marker pen
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Boxing memorabilia, including official programmes for the Lennox Lewis fights v Holyfield 13.3.
Lot 34
Boxing memorabilia, including official programmes for the Lennox Lewis fights v Holyfield 13.3.
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A good autograph collection collected in two albums in the 1920s & 1930s, the majority of the
Lot 35
A good autograph collection collected in two albums in the 1920s & 1930s, the majority of the
800 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Two 1930s cricket autograph books, the first with mostly pasted cut-out signatures, subjects
Lot 36
Two 1930s cricket autograph books, the first with mostly pasted cut-out signatures, subjects
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A signed photograph of the England cricket team to Australia 1920-21, the image 30.5 by 37cm., 12 by
Lot 37
A signed photograph of the England cricket team to Australia 1920-21, the image 30.5 by 37cm., 12 by
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A luncheon menu from the Rowntrees Cocoa Works in York signed by the 1926 Australia touring
Lot 38
A luncheon menu from the Rowntrees Cocoa Works in York signed by the 1926 Australia touring
220 GBP
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A signed photograph of Dan Bradman taken on the day of `The Blackheath Ton`, signed in blue ink to
Lot 39
A signed photograph of Dan Bradman taken on the day of `The Blackheath Ton`, signed in blue ink to
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A signed photograph of the 1938 Australians, signed in ink to the lower mount by W H Jeanes (
Lot 40
A signed photograph of the 1938 Australians, signed in ink to the lower mount by W H Jeanes (
360 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A P&O
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A P&O "Viceroy of India" ship menu signed by Lord Tennyson`s England team returning from the Tour of
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A postcard of the ship `Stirling Castle` signed by the MCC touring team of 1946-47, signed in ink by
Lot 43
A postcard of the ship `Stirling Castle` signed by the MCC touring team of 1946-47, signed in ink by
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A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
Lot 44
A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
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The cricket bat used by C. P. Mead when scoring centuries for Hampshire v Australia and Yorkshire in
Lot 45
The cricket bat used by C. P. Mead when scoring centuries for Hampshire v Australia and Yorkshire in
380 GBP
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A child`s-size cricket bat autographed by teams touring Ceylon circa 1934-1936, the face signed by
Lot 46
A child`s-size cricket bat autographed by teams touring Ceylon circa 1934-1936, the face signed by
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A miniature cricket bat signed by the complete Australia touring party and the England XI on the
Lot 47
A miniature cricket bat signed by the complete Australia touring party and the England XI on the
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An autographed cricket bat from 1959, `Gray-Nicolls Crusader` full-size bat signed on both sides
Lot 48
An autographed cricket bat from 1959, `Gray-Nicolls Crusader` full-size bat signed on both sides
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A cricket bat signed by the England and Rest of the World teams in 1970, signatures in pen to the
Lot 49
A cricket bat signed by the England and Rest of the World teams in 1970, signatures in pen to the
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A collection of five signed cricket bats, comprising: a bat signed by the 1980 West Indies team to
Lot 50
A collection of five signed cricket bats, comprising: a bat signed by the 1980 West Indies team to
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A limited edition signed cricket bat display titled `Golden Greats`, by Blazed in Glory and numbered
Lot 51
A limited edition signed cricket bat display titled `Golden Greats`, by Blazed in Glory and numbered
170 GBP
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An early cricket medal, a gold-mounted silver medal inscribed CRICKET, 1889, FAIRFAX C.C., MR. A.
Lot 53
An early cricket medal, a gold-mounted silver medal inscribed CRICKET, 1889, FAIRFAX C.C., MR. A.
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A 9ct, gold medal presented to Learie Constantine on the occasion of the Trinidad Test Match v MCC
Lot 54
A 9ct, gold medal presented to Learie Constantine on the occasion of the Trinidad Test Match v MCC
800 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Mike Gatting England touring cap, with stitched labels to interior one printed M.W. GATTING, the
Lot 58
A Mike Gatting England touring cap, with stitched labels to interior one printed M.W. GATTING, the
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A collection of seven Australian cricket caps, all with a reasonable vintage, comprising: i) a
Lot 59
A collection of seven Australian cricket caps, all with a reasonable vintage, comprising: i) a
120 GBP
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A Peter Carlstein South Africa Test cricket cap dated 1960, hand written name tag to interior, green
Lot 60
A Peter Carlstein South Africa Test cricket cap dated 1960, hand written name tag to interior, green
160 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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An unusual signing of a Sri Lanka Test Match player issue shirt by the Indian touring team in
Lot 61
An unusual signing of a Sri Lanka Test Match player issue shirt by the Indian touring team in
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A squad-signed 2012 IPL Chennai Super Kings replica shirt, 20 signatures in black marker pen
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A squad-signed 2012 IPL Chennai Super Kings replica shirt, 20 signatures in black marker pen
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Printed photograph of the MCC Team touring Australia in 1903-04, published by Referee magazine 6
Lot 65
Printed photograph of the MCC Team touring Australia in 1903-04, published by Referee magazine 6
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Bodyline: A framed photographic souvenir of the First Test Match at Sydney 3rd December 1932, a 7 by
Lot 71
Bodyline: A framed photographic souvenir of the First Test Match at Sydney 3rd December 1932, a 7 by
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The First-Class Cricketers of 1893, oval photogravure depicting various player portraits, surrounded
Lot 77
The First-Class Cricketers of 1893, oval photogravure depicting various player portraits, surrounded
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An original pen and ink cartoon artwork by A.E.M. featuring A C Maclaren and titled `A Threatening
Lot 82
An original pen and ink cartoon artwork by A.E.M. featuring A C Maclaren and titled `A Threatening
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A Gray-Nicholls cricket salesman`s or shop display, comprising four miniature model bats and a set
Lot 85
A Gray-Nicholls cricket salesman`s or shop display, comprising four miniature model bats and a set
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A rare and early cricket match advertisement poster dated 1842, for the Kent Club`s Grand Cricket
Lot 86
A rare and early cricket match advertisement poster dated 1842, for the Kent Club`s Grand Cricket
450 GBP
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Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
Lot 87
Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
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A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
Lot 89
A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
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14 Yorkshire County Cricket Club full member`s tickets, an unbroken run from 1973 to 1986, fine
Lot 90
14 Yorkshire County Cricket Club full member`s tickets, an unbroken run from 1973 to 1986, fine
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30 - 50 GBP
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An archive of the English cricket captain Freddie Brown, contained in two large ledgers, the first
Lot 91
An archive of the English cricket captain Freddie Brown, contained in two large ledgers, the first
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600 - 800 GBP
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Jack Hobbs memorabilia collected by the cricket writer Ralph Barker, a double-signed photograph of
Lot 92
Jack Hobbs memorabilia collected by the cricket writer Ralph Barker, a double-signed photograph of
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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John Wisden`s Cricketers` Almanacks, 24 vols dating between 1938 and 1982, eight hardbacks for 1938,
Lot 93
John Wisden`s Cricketers` Almanacks, 24 vols dating between 1938 and 1982, eight hardbacks for 1938,
400 GBP
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