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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
22 May 2014 10:00 BST
23 May 2014 10:00 BST
Auction currency
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A pair of Kinsella prints of the young cricketer titled "The Hope of his Side" and "Out First Ball",
Lot 1079
A pair of Kinsella prints of the young cricketer titled "The Hope of his Side" and "Out First Ball",
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
Lot 1080
Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline "Lillee, Row Grows Over Bet"
Lot 1081
A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline "Lillee, Row Grows Over Bet"
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A cased set of five Edwardian gentlemen's waistcoat buttons set with coloured prints of
Lot 1082
A cased set of five Edwardian gentlemen's waistcoat buttons set with coloured prints of
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A large mirror inscribed in gold italic lettering "Lords Dining Room", foliate border, wooden frame,
Lot 1083
A large mirror inscribed in gold italic lettering "Lords Dining Room", foliate border, wooden frame,
250 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Ian Botham's MCC blazer for the Tour to Australia in 1978-79, cloth label to back of neck named 'Ian
Lot 1084
Ian Botham's MCC blazer for the Tour to Australia in 1978-79, cloth label to back of neck named 'Ian
800 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A cricket sweater given by David Gower to the musician Jim Capaldi on the occasion of a Bunbury
Lot 1085
A cricket sweater given by David Gower to the musician Jim Capaldi on the occasion of a Bunbury
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Cricket interest, comprising: two vintage cricket caps, of unknown representations; sold together
Lot 1086
Cricket interest, comprising: two vintage cricket caps, of unknown representations; sold together
50 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Two Northamptonshire county cricket caps, maroon with gold rose emblem, the first awarded to
Lot 1087
Two Northamptonshire county cricket caps, maroon with gold rose emblem, the first awarded to
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A MCC touring cap awarded to Colin Milburn in the 1960s, navy blue with St George & Dragon motif,
Lot 1088
A MCC touring cap awarded to Colin Milburn in the 1960s, navy blue with St George & Dragon motif,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three silver-mounted cricket balls presented to Alf Pollard for bowling achievements in Lancashire
Lot 1089
Three silver-mounted cricket balls presented to Alf Pollard for bowling achievements in Lancashire
350 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A signed cricket bat including the Gentlemen v Players XI's in 1912, additionally signed by the
Lot 1090
A signed cricket bat including the Gentlemen v Players XI's in 1912, additionally signed by the
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A signed cricket bat dated 1923-24, signed in ink to the reverse by the England and South Africa
Lot 1091
A signed cricket bat dated 1923-24, signed in ink to the reverse by the England and South Africa
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A profusely signed 1930s cricket bat, signed in ink to the face and the reverse, two England teams
Lot 1092
A profusely signed 1930s cricket bat, signed in ink to the face and the reverse, two England teams
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 1933 autographed cricket bat, beautifully inscribed WIMBLEDON CHARITY CRICKET MATCH, MR J.B. HOBBS
Lot 1093
A 1933 autographed cricket bat, beautifully inscribed WIMBLEDON CHARITY CRICKET MATCH, MR J.B. HOBBS
420 GBP
350 - 300 GBP
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A Gradidge of London Len Hutton 'autograph' cricket bat signed by Fred Trueman, signed in ink by
Lot 1094
A Gradidge of London Len Hutton 'autograph' cricket bat signed by Fred Trueman, signed in ink by
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A signed photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket championship winning team of 1929, an
Lot 1095
A signed photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket championship winning team of 1929, an
160 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An autograph book page signed by by the New Zealand cricket team at the tour match at Bristol in
Lot 1096
An autograph book page signed by by the New Zealand cricket team at the tour match at Bristol in
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of cricket autographs, a 1938 Surrey CCC dinner menu to Mr E.R.T. Holmes and the
Lot 1097
A collection of cricket autographs, a 1938 Surrey CCC dinner menu to Mr E.R.T. Holmes and the
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two autographed event programmes for the Yorkshire CCC v Middlesbrough & District XIV cricket
Lot 1098
Two autographed event programmes for the Yorkshire CCC v Middlesbrough & District XIV cricket
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An autographed 1948 Australian Cricket Tour brochure, signed by Don Bradman to the front cover and
Lot 1099
An autographed 1948 Australian Cricket Tour brochure, signed by Don Bradman to the front cover and
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Sir Donald Bradman: an autographed manuscript letter on Lord's Cricket Ground note paper, with
Lot 1100
Sir Donald Bradman: an autographed manuscript letter on Lord's Cricket Ground note paper, with
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A signed & framed Sir Don Bradman presentation, comprising a b&w photograph of Bradman as a young
Lot 1101
A signed & framed Sir Don Bradman presentation, comprising a b&w photograph of Bradman as a young
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A personal cheque signed by Sir Don Bradman, for Australian $1, drawn on his account at ANZ Bank,
Lot 1102
A personal cheque signed by Sir Don Bradman, for Australian $1, drawn on his account at ANZ Bank,
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An officially issued autographs sheet for the Australia 1956 touring cricket team to England not
Lot 1103
An officially issued autographs sheet for the Australia 1956 touring cricket team to England not
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Sir Garfield Sobers & Sir Richard Hadlee double-signed photographic presentation, titled '
Lot 1104
A Sir Garfield Sobers & Sir Richard Hadlee double-signed photographic presentation, titled '
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A colour print by artist David Gentleman in 1986 of the Lords Pavilion hand signed to the surround
Lot 1105
A colour print by artist David Gentleman in 1986 of the Lords Pavilion hand signed to the surround
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A collection of five £1 cheques signed by the cricketers Richie Benaud, David Gower, Graham Gooch,
Lot 1106
A collection of five £1 cheques signed by the cricketers Richie Benaud, David Gower, Graham Gooch,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Cricket memorabilia, i) a bat signed by the South Africans at Old Trafford in 1994, ii) a boxed
Lot 1107
Cricket memorabilia, i) a bat signed by the South Africans at Old Trafford in 1994, ii) a boxed
10 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Printed Rules of the Streatham Cricket Club formed in 1806 and revised in 1807, single sheet
Lot 1108
Printed Rules of the Streatham Cricket Club formed in 1806 and revised in 1807, single sheet
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A rare scorecard for the highest innings total ever posted in the history of English County Cricket,
Lot 1109
A rare scorecard for the highest innings total ever posted in the history of English County Cricket,
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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14 Yorkshire County Cricket Club full member's tickets, an unbroken run from 1973 to 1986, fine
Lot 1110
14 Yorkshire County Cricket Club full member's tickets, an unbroken run from 1973 to 1986, fine
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A collection of cricket postal covers, Australia home Test Series sets, England away Test Series
Lot 1111
A collection of cricket postal covers, Australia home Test Series sets, England away Test Series
110 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ashley-Cooper (F.S.) E.M. Grace-Cricketer, sold together with four other sports volumes on
Lot 1112
Ashley-Cooper (F.S.) E.M. Grace-Cricketer, sold together with four other sports volumes on
30 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Three volumes on cricket including a signed, presentation copy of C B Fry's Cricket (Batsmanship),
Lot 1113
Three volumes on cricket including a signed, presentation copy of C B Fry's Cricket (Batsmanship),
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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3 volumes on Cricket, Cricket of To-Day Illustrated, in 2 vols, by Percy Cross Standing,
Lot 1114
3 volumes on Cricket, Cricket of To-Day Illustrated, in 2 vols, by Percy Cross Standing,
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60 - 90 GBP
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Warner (P.F.) Imperial cricket, the Limited Edition De Luxe, this copy numbered 36 of 100,
Lot 1115
Warner (P.F.) Imperial cricket, the Limited Edition De Luxe, this copy numbered 36 of 100,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks, for 1948 to 1950, 1952, and 1955 to 1958, all publisher's
Lot 1116
John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks, for 1948 to 1950, 1952, and 1955 to 1958, all publisher's
80 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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John Wisden's Cricketers' almanacks and other cricket books, Wisden's for 1948 to 1950, 1952 to
Lot 1117
John Wisden's Cricketers' almanacks and other cricket books, Wisden's for 1948 to 1950, 1952 to
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The Frank Muir Challenge Cup: an important early golf trophy in the form of a silver claret jug by
Lot 1118
The Frank Muir Challenge Cup: an important early golf trophy in the form of a silver claret jug by
8,500 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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The Founders' Trophy for Georgetown Golf Club in Guyana, West Indies, first competed for in 1923, in
Lot 1119
The Founders' Trophy for Georgetown Golf Club in Guyana, West Indies, first competed for in 1923, in
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
Lot 1120
A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
Lot 1121
A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
130 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A collection of 24 silver golf spoons, including a St Andrews spoon & 6 marked K.G.C.
Lot 1122
A collection of 24 silver golf spoons, including a St Andrews spoon & 6 marked K.G.C.
150 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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A gold participant's medal for the Great Britain v U.S.A. international golf match organised by
Lot 1123
A gold participant's medal for the Great Britain v U.S.A. international golf match organised by
7,500 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Six volumes on golf, i) Caesar (William) A Souvenir of The Carnoustie Golf Links Bazaar 1892,
Lot 1124
Six volumes on golf, i) Caesar (William) A Souvenir of The Carnoustie Golf Links Bazaar 1892,
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Ryder Cup gala dinner menus and tournament programmes, menus for 1967, 1979 (two), 1985, 1989 (two),
Lot 1125
Ryder Cup gala dinner menus and tournament programmes, menus for 1967, 1979 (two), 1985, 1989 (two),
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A decorative display of Ryder Cup blazer badges, a collector's set mounted on a backboard with
Lot 1126
A decorative display of Ryder Cup blazer badges, a collector's set mounted on a backboard with
440 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Ryder Cup caddie's tabards, one with the US Stars and Stripes, the other with Union Jack &
Lot 1127
A pair of Ryder Cup caddie's tabards, one with the US Stars and Stripes, the other with Union Jack &
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A signed menu for a dinner given by Samuel Ryder to George Duncan successful captain of the Great
Lot 1128
A signed menu for a dinner given by Samuel Ryder to George Duncan successful captain of the Great
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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1951 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Cunard Line R.M.S. "Queen Mary" Farewell Dinner menu 20th October 1951
Lot 1129
1951 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Cunard Line R.M.S. "Queen Mary" Farewell Dinner menu 20th October 1951
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A signed b&w photograph of the USA 1961 Ryder Cup team, 8 by 10in., signed by the nine players
Lot 1130
A signed b&w photograph of the USA 1961 Ryder Cup team, 8 by 10in., signed by the nine players
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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1971 & 1973 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a 1971 Victory Dinner menu signed to the front cover by Arnold
Lot 1131
1971 & 1973 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a 1971 Victory Dinner menu signed to the front cover by Arnold
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The “This Is Your Life” red book presented to Henry Cotton M.B.E. when he appeared on the Thames
Lot 1132
The “This Is Your Life” red book presented to Henry Cotton M.B.E. when he appeared on the Thames
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Schoenut wooden indoor golf game figure circa 1920, wooden golfer attached to a shaft, lever
Lot 1133
A Schoenut wooden indoor golf game figure circa 1920, wooden golfer attached to a shaft, lever
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Arnold Palmer's Pro Shot Golf, a 1970s simulated golf game by Marx, complete with all accessories
Lot 1134
Arnold Palmer's Pro Shot Golf, a 1970s simulated golf game by Marx, complete with all accessories
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Golf Illustrated [The Weekly Organ of the Royal & Ancient Game], a near-complete run of publisher
Lot 1135
Golf Illustrated [The Weekly Organ of the Royal & Ancient Game], a near-complete run of publisher
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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5 volumes of "Improve Your Golf" in folders, titled Star Players, Aim & Grip, Problem Solver,
Lot 1136
5 volumes of "Improve Your Golf" in folders, titled Star Players, Aim & Grip, Problem Solver,
48 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A fine Austrian Amphora golfing figure circa 1935, the tall male golfer colourfully &
Lot 1137
A fine Austrian Amphora golfing figure circa 1935, the tall male golfer colourfully &
580 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A collection of 28 crested china golf balls, some in the form of salts, all in good condition
Lot 1138
A collection of 28 crested china golf balls, some in the form of salts, all in good condition
60 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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