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Sporting Memorabilia
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34-35 New Bond Street
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
22 May 2014 10:00 BST
23 May 2014 10:00 BST
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An England rugby shirt signed by the 2003 World Cup squad signed immediately before their
Lot 972
An England rugby shirt signed by the 2003 World Cup squad signed immediately before their
540 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Simon Shaw white England No.4 2007 Rugby World Cup shirt, short-sleeved, gold Webb-Ellis trophy to
Lot 973
A Simon Shaw white England No.4 2007 Rugby World Cup shirt, short-sleeved, gold Webb-Ellis trophy to
580 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A team-signed New Zealand All Blacks 2007 Rugby World Cup replica shirt, 15 signatures in silver
Lot 974
A team-signed New Zealand All Blacks 2007 Rugby World Cup replica shirt, 15 signatures in silver
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A New Zealand All Blacks rugby shirt signed by the 2011 World Cup winning squad, 30 signatures in
Lot 975
A New Zealand All Blacks rugby shirt signed by the 2011 World Cup winning squad, 30 signatures in
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A team-signed Tom Palmer white England No.5 2011 Rugby World Cup shirt, 25 signatures in black
Lot 976
A team-signed Tom Palmer white England No.5 2011 Rugby World Cup shirt, 25 signatures in black
600 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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A very rare Americas Cup pin badge probably relating to the 1899 race, tin, with shamrock design
Lot 977
A very rare Americas Cup pin badge probably relating to the 1899 race, tin, with shamrock design
175 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Shooting Championships memorabilia, A clay pigeon shooting World Championships pin, Bologna, 1967; a
Lot 979
Shooting Championships memorabilia, A clay pigeon shooting World Championships pin, Bologna, 1967; a
52 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Skiing memorabilia, Four Skiing World Championship pins, one for Courmayeur in 1984, the others
Lot 980
Skiing memorabilia, Four Skiing World Championship pins, one for Courmayeur in 1984, the others
48 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A collection of swimming/bathing ephemera including a 1781 engraving of the Bathing Place at
Lot 981
A collection of swimming/bathing ephemera including a 1781 engraving of the Bathing Place at
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large collection of miscellaneous medals, badges & commemorative coins relating to the career of
Lot 982
A large collection of miscellaneous medals, badges & commemorative coins relating to the career of
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Aquatic sports memorabilia, comprising: a keyring & pin badge from the Rome 1983 European Swimming
Lot 983
Aquatic sports memorabilia, comprising: a keyring & pin badge from the Rome 1983 European Swimming
95 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
Lot 985
A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
190 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
Lot 987
A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Amateur Boxing Association Youth Championships of Great Britain winner's diplomas dated
Lot 990
A pair of Amateur Boxing Association Youth Championships of Great Britain winner's diplomas dated
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bronze & enamel medal for the Military Boxing Championships in Naples 1956 Provenance: Torino
Lot 991
A bronze & enamel medal for the Military Boxing Championships in Naples 1956 Provenance: Torino
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The boots worn by John H. Stacey in his last professional fight v Georges Warusfel in Islington 23rd
Lot 992
The boots worn by John H. Stacey in his last professional fight v Georges Warusfel in Islington 23rd
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Henry Cooper memorabilia, comprising three 1970s Brut 33 Aftershave shop display advertisements; a
Lot 993
Henry Cooper memorabilia, comprising three 1970s Brut 33 Aftershave shop display advertisements; a
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Sir Henry Cooper Charity Golf Classic tournament memorabilia, comprising a toiletries bag, a navy
Lot 994
Sir Henry Cooper Charity Golf Classic tournament memorabilia, comprising a toiletries bag, a navy
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A press photograph of Jess Willard alighting at Union Station, Washington in 1915, following on from
Lot 996
A press photograph of Jess Willard alighting at Union Station, Washington in 1915, following on from
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A period photograph of Max Schmeling at the fight v William Stribling in 1931, pasted on an album
Lot 997
A period photograph of Max Schmeling at the fight v William Stribling in 1931, pasted on an album
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
Lot 1000
An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
90 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 1001
Italian movie poster for the film 'The Greatest' featuring Muhammad Ali, 'io sono il piu grande',
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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"Life and Reminiscences of a Nineteenth Century Gladiator" by John L. Sullivan, additional
Lot 1002
"Life and Reminiscences of a Nineteenth Century Gladiator" by John L. Sullivan, additional
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large size programme for an evening of boxing at London Olympia 16th May 1929 for three British
Lot 1003
A large size programme for an evening of boxing at London Olympia 16th May 1929 for three British
100 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Four pre-war Haringay boxing programmes, i) Peter Sarron v Dave Crowley & Buddy Baer v Jim WIlde;
Lot 1004
Four pre-war Haringay boxing programmes, i) Peter Sarron v Dave Crowley & Buddy Baer v Jim WIlde;
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A wartime boxing programme, for the Marquess of Queensberry's Boxing Tournament at the Odeon
Lot 1005
A wartime boxing programme, for the Marquess of Queensberry's Boxing Tournament at the Odeon
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Nine boxing programmes, Burroni v McGowan 14.6.66; Rudkin v McGowan 6.9.66; Harry Levine Night at
Lot 1006
Nine boxing programmes, Burroni v McGowan 14.6.66; Rudkin v McGowan 6.9.66; Harry Levine Night at
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 37 Henry Cooper Championship Fight programmes, the earliest from a GB v Spain
Lot 1007
A collection of 37 Henry Cooper Championship Fight programmes, the earliest from a GB v Spain
650 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Wembley Stadium, London, 18th June 1963,
Lot 1008
Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Wembley Stadium, London, 18th June 1963,
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Cassius Clay v Sonny Liston official fight programme, Miami Beach Convention Hall, 25th February
Lot 1009
Cassius Clay v Sonny Liston official fight programme, Miami Beach Convention Hall, 25th February
800 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston official fight programme, St Dominick's Arena, Lewiston, 25th May
Lot 1010
Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston official fight programme, St Dominick's Arena, Lewiston, 25th May
550 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Highbury, London, 21st May 1966, complete with
Lot 1011
Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Highbury, London, 21st May 1966, complete with
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Brian London official fight programme, Earl's Court, London, 6th August 1966, very
Lot 1012
Muhammad Ali v Brian London official fight programme, Earl's Court, London, 6th August 1966, very
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Karl Mildenberger official fight programme, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, 10th September
Lot 1013
Muhammad Ali v Karl Mildenberger official fight programme, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, 10th September
250 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,14th November 1966,
Lot 1014
Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,14th November 1966,
550 GBP
550 - 650 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Ernie Terrell official fight programme, Houston Astrodome, 6th February 1967, very
Lot 1015
Muhammad Ali v Ernie Terrell official fight programme, Houston Astrodome, 6th February 1967, very
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 8th March
Lot 1016
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 8th March
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight Of The Champions' souvenir brochure for the fight at Madison
Lot 1017
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight Of The Champions' souvenir brochure for the fight at Madison
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An exhibition fight programme at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 19th October 1971, signed to the
Lot 1018
An exhibition fight programme at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 19th October 1971, signed to the
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Alvin Lewis official fight programme, Croke Park, Dublin, 19th July 1972, vertical
Lot 1019
Muhammad Ali v Alvin Lewis official fight programme, Croke Park, Dublin, 19th July 1972, vertical
680 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City,
Lot 1020
Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City,
350 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Bugner official fight programme, Caesars's Palace, Las Vegas, 14th February 1973,
Lot 1021
Muhammad Ali v Joe Bugner official fight programme, Caesars's Palace, Las Vegas, 14th February 1973,
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Sports Arena, San Diego, 31st March 1973, very
Lot 1022
Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Sports Arena, San Diego, 31st March 1973, very
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Forum, Inglewood, 10th September 1973,
Lot 1023
Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Forum, Inglewood, 10th September 1973,
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 28th
Lot 1024
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 28th
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Jimmy Young official fight programme, Capital Centre, Landover, 30th April 1976, very
Lot 1025
Muhammad Ali v Jimmy Young official fight programme, Capital Centre, Landover, 30th April 1976, very
400 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Richard Dunn official fight programme, Olympic Stadium, Munich, 24th May 1976, good
Lot 1026
Muhammad Ali v Richard Dunn official fight programme, Olympic Stadium, Munich, 24th May 1976, good
190 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Yankee Stadium, New York City, 28th September
Lot 1027
Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton official fight programme, Yankee Stadium, New York City, 28th September
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Earnie Shavers official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 29th
Lot 1028
Muhammad Ali v Earnie Shavers official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 29th
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Leon Spinks official fight programme, Las Vegas Hilton Pavilion, 15th February
Lot 1029
Muhammad Ali v Leon Spinks official fight programme, Las Vegas Hilton Pavilion, 15th February
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Leon Spinks official fight programme, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, 15th
Lot 1030
Muhammad Ali v Leon Spinks official fight programme, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, 15th
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Larry Holmes official fight programme, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, 2nd October
Lot 1031
Muhammad Ali v Larry Holmes official fight programme, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, 2nd October
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A multi-signed 2001 Boxing Hall of Fame limited edition programme, signatures including Muhammad
Lot 1032
A multi-signed 2001 Boxing Hall of Fame limited edition programme, signatures including Muhammad
350 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Memorabilia from the collection of Ted Bean an early member of the London Ex-Boxers Association,
Lot 1033
Memorabilia from the collection of Ted Bean an early member of the London Ex-Boxers Association,
320 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Jack Dempsey signed menu and postcard, a signed VIP menu for a dinner in his honour at the Anglo
Lot 1034
A Jack Dempsey signed menu and postcard, a signed VIP menu for a dinner in his honour at the Anglo
130 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston postcard signed by Ali, signature in gold marker pen, with COA (2)
Lot 1035
A Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston postcard signed by Ali, signature in gold marker pen, with COA (2)
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A double-signed Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier reproduction flyer for the fight at Madison Square Garden
Lot 1036
A double-signed Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier reproduction flyer for the fight at Madison Square Garden
420 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A quadruple-signed flyer for the CCTV exclusive screenings of the Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson and
Lot 1037
A quadruple-signed flyer for the CCTV exclusive screenings of the Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson and
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A fine quality Joe Louis signed photograph, a 9 by 7in. b&w period photograph, signed in fountain
Lot 1038
A fine quality Joe Louis signed photograph, a 9 by 7in. b&w period photograph, signed in fountain
380 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A photograph of a young Ali signed both Cassius Clay and Muhammad Ali, 10 by 8in., signed in fine
Lot 1041
A photograph of a young Ali signed both Cassius Clay and Muhammad Ali, 10 by 8in., signed in fine
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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