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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
10 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
11 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
Auction currency
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A quantity of modern racing badges, Racecourse Association, National Trainers Federation, Jockeys
Lot 154
A quantity of modern racing badges, Racecourse Association, National Trainers Federation, Jockeys
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The Sandown Park Club Programme for 1876, list of patrons & committee members, calendar of racing
Lot 155
The Sandown Park Club Programme for 1876, list of patrons & committee members, calendar of racing
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Racing memorabilia, comprising: a qty. of racecards, mostly modern (with some showpiece cards),
Lot 156
Racing memorabilia, comprising: a qty. of racecards, mostly modern (with some showpiece cards),
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of racecards, mostly modern and including Aintree Grand National meetings, with
Lot 157
A collection of racecards, mostly modern and including Aintree Grand National meetings, with
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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1997 Grand National memorabilia, racecards for Saturday and the re-scheduled Monday National, plus a
Lot 158
1997 Grand National memorabilia, racecards for Saturday and the re-scheduled Monday National, plus a
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A collection of racecards, photos and press reports relating to the modern champions, i) Royal Ascot
Lot 159
A collection of racecards, photos and press reports relating to the modern champions, i) Royal Ascot
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Three railway handbills for race meetings in 1911, the Grand National (won by "Glenside"), Gold
Lot 160
Three railway handbills for race meetings in 1911, the Grand National (won by "Glenside"), Gold
110 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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A collection of 27 horse racing postcards, including American and French publications, famous
Lot 161
A collection of 27 horse racing postcards, including American and French publications, famous
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A collection of stud cards and postcards of racehorses, stud cards 1930s and including for
Lot 162
A collection of stud cards and postcards of racehorses, stud cards 1930s and including for
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Private, unpublished photographs taken at Bath races in 1901, eight photographs, various size, on
Lot 165
Private, unpublished photographs taken at Bath races in 1901, eight photographs, various size, on
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An original photograph the Prince of Wales's thoroughbred stallion taken by and signed by Princess
Lot 167
An original photograph the Prince of Wales's thoroughbred stallion taken by and signed by Princess
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Two original photographs featuring the victory of "Long Set" in the 1912 Lincolnshire Handicap,
Lot 172
Two original photographs featuring the victory of "Long Set" in the 1912 Lincolnshire Handicap,
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A collection of 1970s b&w racing press photographs, mostly race action scenes, British flat racing &
Lot 176
A collection of 1970s b&w racing press photographs, mostly race action scenes, British flat racing &
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An album of 'Ackermann's Sporting Scraps' 1850s, containing a collection of 35 Rudolph Ackermann's
Lot 177
An album of 'Ackermann's Sporting Scraps' 1850s, containing a collection of 35 Rudolph Ackermann's
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Racing Calendar for 1864, published by Weatherby's; sold together with five editions of Racing
Lot 178
A Racing Calendar for 1864, published by Weatherby's; sold together with five editions of Racing
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Sporting Nonsense Rhymes by George Finch Mason, with verse and colour illustrations for
Lot 179
Sporting Nonsense Rhymes by George Finch Mason, with verse and colour illustrations for
80 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Two unbound volumes of Thomas Henry Taunton's book "Some Celebrated Racehorses of the Past
Lot 180
Two unbound volumes of Thomas Henry Taunton's book "Some Celebrated Racehorses of the Past
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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"Thrills and Spills!", 24 Snaps of Exciting Horse Incidents, compiled by The Radiol Co, an
Lot 181
"Thrills and Spills!", 24 Snaps of Exciting Horse Incidents, compiled by The Radiol Co, an
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, including a page with the British 1931 Davis Cup team Fred Perry, Bunny
Lot 182
A tennis autograph album, including a page with the British 1931 Davis Cup team Fred Perry, Bunny
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, 80 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, collected on
Lot 183
A tennis autograph album, 80 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, collected on
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, including Bill Tilden, Henri Cochet, Tony Wilding, a page with the
Lot 184
A tennis autograph album, including Bill Tilden, Henri Cochet, Tony Wilding, a page with the
300 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, 82 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, collected on
Lot 185
A tennis autograph album, 82 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, collected on
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, 66 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, cut & pasted from
Lot 186
A tennis autograph album, 66 pages of notable champions indexed on the first page, cut & pasted from
750 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, including a page signed by Bill Tilden, Don Budge, Ellsworth Vines &
Lot 187
A tennis autograph album, including a page signed by Bill Tilden, Don Budge, Ellsworth Vines &
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, 53 pages, mostly signed on right hand pages (only a few back-to-backs),
Lot 188
A tennis autograph album, 53 pages, mostly signed on right hand pages (only a few back-to-backs),
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A tennis autograph album, 63 pages, signed on right hand pages, signatures accompanied by typescript
Lot 189
A tennis autograph album, 63 pages, signed on right hand pages, signatures accompanied by typescript
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two tennis autograph albums, approx. 52 signatures in total, the highlight being a page signed by
Lot 190
Two tennis autograph albums, approx. 52 signatures in total, the highlight being a page signed by
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two tennis autograph album, approx. 130 autographs, signed on right hand pages, signatures
Lot 191
Two tennis autograph album, approx. 130 autographs, signed on right hand pages, signatures
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Four tennis autograph album, signatures often accompanied by typescript identification and details
Lot 192
Four tennis autograph album, signatures often accompanied by typescript identification and details
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The autographs of the early Wimbledon champions Reginald Frank Doherty and Dorothea Katherine
Lot 193
The autographs of the early Wimbledon champions Reginald Frank Doherty and Dorothea Katherine
1,400 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A signed manuscript letter from the American tennis player Maurice McLoughlin dated 8th May 1946,
Lot 194
A signed manuscript letter from the American tennis player Maurice McLoughlin dated 8th May 1946,
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of six signed real photo postcards of 1920s Wimbledon tennis champions, subjects
Lot 195
A group of six signed real photo postcards of 1920s Wimbledon tennis champions, subjects
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A signed postcard of the French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen, signed in blue ink, published by E.
Lot 196
A signed postcard of the French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen, signed in blue ink, published by E.
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The autographs of the ladies tennis champions Suzanne Lenglen and Althea Gibson, both signatures
Lot 197
The autographs of the ladies tennis champions Suzanne Lenglen and Althea Gibson, both signatures
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A superb multi-signed Helen Wills 1929 Art Exhibition catalogue, held at The Cooling Galleries, 92
Lot 198
A superb multi-signed Helen Wills 1929 Art Exhibition catalogue, held at The Cooling Galleries, 92
650 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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The autographs of the 1930s tennis champions Fred Perry and Don Budge, the Perry signature in ink on
Lot 199
The autographs of the 1930s tennis champions Fred Perry and Don Budge, the Perry signature in ink on
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of tennis autographs, including signed photographs, programmes, postal covers, a
Lot 200
A collection of tennis autographs, including signed photographs, programmes, postal covers, a
270 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A group of six signed photographs of ladies tennis champions, comprising Martina Navratalova, Matins
Lot 202
A group of six signed photographs of ladies tennis champions, comprising Martina Navratalova, Matins
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of nine official posters for the Stella Artois tennis championship at Queen's Club,
Lot 203
A group of nine official posters for the Stella Artois tennis championship at Queen's Club,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of seven signed tennis posters, i) Masters Champions Tour, Royal Albert Hall 2009, double-
Lot 204
A group of seven signed tennis posters, i) Masters Champions Tour, Royal Albert Hall 2009, double-
60 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A group of 16 tennis posters, 1980s/1990s, including issues for Wimbledon, Wightman Cup, Davis
Lot 205
A group of 16 tennis posters, 1980s/1990s, including issues for Wimbledon, Wightman Cup, Davis
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Tennis racquets signed on the head covers by champions Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe, a
Lot 206
Tennis racquets signed on the head covers by champions Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe, a
360 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A signed Tim Henman tennis shirt, signed in black marker pen and inscribed “Best Wishes”, believed
Lot 207
A signed Tim Henman tennis shirt, signed in black marker pen and inscribed “Best Wishes”, believed
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Four titles from the [American] "Lawn Tennis Library", three titles by J. Parmly Paret, Vol I Lawn
Lot 209
Four titles from the [American] "Lawn Tennis Library", three titles by J. Parmly Paret, Vol I Lawn
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 23 American published volumes on tennis, pre-1940 representation including Practical
Lot 210
A collection of 23 American published volumes on tennis, pre-1940 representation including Practical
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Three Australian volumes on tennis, including "Lawn Tennis in Australasia" by "Austral" of "The
Lot 211
Three Australian volumes on tennis, including "Lawn Tennis in Australasia" by "Austral" of "The
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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13 volumes on tennis published in Britain before 1920, titles including R F & H L Doherty on Lawn
Lot 212
13 volumes on tennis published in Britain before 1920, titles including R F & H L Doherty on Lawn
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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46 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1920s, titles including Twenty Years of Lawn Tennis
Lot 213
46 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1920s, titles including Twenty Years of Lawn Tennis
420 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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63 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1930s and 1940s, authors including Ritchie,
Lot 214
63 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1930s and 1940s, authors including Ritchie,
0 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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44 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1950s, authors including Riggs, Patterson,
Lot 215
44 volumes on tennis published in Britain in the 1950s, authors including Riggs, Patterson,
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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96 volumes on tennis published in Britain post-1960, instructional, reminiscences & biographies,
Lot 216
96 volumes on tennis published in Britain post-1960, instructional, reminiscences & biographies,
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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de Luze (Albert) La Magnifique Histoire Du Jeu De Paume, the most comprehensive history of real
Lot 217
de Luze (Albert) La Magnifique Histoire Du Jeu De Paume, the most comprehensive history of real
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The rare editions of "Mr Punch's" Pocket Book for 1877 and 1878, both with extending printed
Lot 218
The rare editions of "Mr Punch's" Pocket Book for 1877 and 1878, both with extending printed
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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de St. Jorre (John) Racquet & Tennis Club, a history of the famed New York club, bound in blue & red
Lot 219
de St. Jorre (John) Racquet & Tennis Club, a history of the famed New York club, bound in blue & red
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Todd (T.) The Tennis Players From Pagan Rites to Strawberries and Cream, respected and influential
Lot 220
Todd (T.) The Tennis Players From Pagan Rites to Strawberries and Cream, respected and influential
190 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Cruse (Mary Ann) The Tiny Lawn Tennis Club, a children's story book beautifully illustrated with
Lot 221
Cruse (Mary Ann) The Tiny Lawn Tennis Club, a children's story book beautifully illustrated with
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Ayres, F. H. (publisher) Official Edition The Laws of Lawn-Tennis, issued under the authority of The
Lot 222
Ayres, F. H. (publisher) Official Edition The Laws of Lawn-Tennis, issued under the authority of The
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Pastime A Weekly Record of Golf, Lawn-Tennis etc., from No.581 Vol. XXIII 11th July to No.590
Lot 223
Pastime A Weekly Record of Golf, Lawn-Tennis etc., from No.581 Vol. XXIII 11th July to No.590
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of tennis annuals, i) LTA Handbooks for 1927, 1929, 1948, 1949, 1952 to 1968, 1979,
Lot 224
A collection of tennis annuals, i) LTA Handbooks for 1927, 1929, 1948, 1949, 1952 to 1968, 1979,
60 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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"British Lawn Tennis" from 1948 to 1978, with various changes in title including British Lawn Tennis
Lot 225
"British Lawn Tennis" from 1948 to 1978, with various changes in title including British Lawn Tennis
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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