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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
04 Nov 2013 14:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 10:00 GMT
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04 Nov 2013 00:00 - 17:00 GMT
04 Nov 2013 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 09:00 - 14:00 GMT
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Lots 1 to 7. Frank Duffett . Frank Duffett was one of Britain`s greatest boxing trainers. He was
Lot 1
Lots 1 to 7. Frank Duffett . Frank Duffett was one of Britain`s greatest boxing trainers. He was
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Selected volumes from Frank Duffett`s boxing library, Vincent George Dowling`s Fistiana or The
Lot 2
Selected volumes from Frank Duffett`s boxing library, Vincent George Dowling`s Fistiana or The
950 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s library of boxing books, a large quantity of 20th century publications (qty. in 4
Lot 3
Frank Duffett`s library of boxing books, a large quantity of 20th century publications (qty. in 4
480 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s extensive collection of boxing annuals/yearbooks, with examples from the pre-war
Lot 4
Frank Duffett`s extensive collection of boxing annuals/yearbooks, with examples from the pre-war
600 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s index of fighters and their records, a wooden box containing index cards of boxer
Lot 5
Frank Duffett`s index of fighters and their records, a wooden box containing index cards of boxer
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 20 small antiquarian boxing prints, including fight scenes and venues and
Lot 7
A collection of 20 small antiquarian boxing prints, including fight scenes and venues and
300 GBP
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Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
Lot 11
Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
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A rare Muhammad Ali signing of the movie poster for Will Smith`s
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A rare Muhammad Ali signing of the movie poster for Will Smith`s "Ali", signature in gold marker
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects, comprising
Lot 14
`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects, comprising
550 GBP
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects in gold
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects in gold
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A signed
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A signed "Iron" Mike Tyson framed display, a 16 by 12in. colour photograph signed by Tyson in
210 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A double-signed Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes 1992 fight poster, for the World Heavyweight
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A double-signed Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes 1992 fight poster, for the World Heavyweight
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Charles Griffin (born 1946). BOXING HEROES. Barry McGuigan, Mike Tyson, Steve Collins, Chris Eubank,
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Charles Griffin (born 1946). BOXING HEROES. Barry McGuigan, Mike Tyson, Steve Collins, Chris Eubank,
250 GBP
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Randy Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson World
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Randy Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson World
110 GBP
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson World
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson World
80 GBP
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A signed copy of the 10th Marquess of Queensberry`s book `The Sporting Queensberrys`, with
Lot 22
A signed copy of the 10th Marquess of Queensberry`s book `The Sporting Queensberrys`, with
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A very rare programme for the first ever boxing event held at Wembley Stadium, Tom Gibbons (USA) v
Lot 23
A very rare programme for the first ever boxing event held at Wembley Stadium, Tom Gibbons (USA) v
150 GBP
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An England v Australia 1926 Oval Test Match autographed display, with a sheet signed in ink by the
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An England v Australia 1926 Oval Test Match autographed display, with a sheet signed in ink by the
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Autographed cricket memorabilia, comprising a framed official autograph sheet for the 1961
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Autographed cricket memorabilia, comprising a framed official autograph sheet for the 1961
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A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
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A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
25 GBP
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A signed `Atherton`s Barmy Army Down Under` 1994-95 T-shirt, 14 signatures of the England team
Lot 29
A signed `Atherton`s Barmy Army Down Under` 1994-95 T-shirt, 14 signatures of the England team
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ONE OF THE EARLIEST ARTEFACTS WITH AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN CRICKET . A prize
Lot 30
ONE OF THE EARLIEST ARTEFACTS WITH AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN CRICKET . A prize
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
Lot 31
A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
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2 volumes of James Lillywhite`s Cricketers` Annuals formerly owned by Sir Pelham `Plum` Warner,
Lot 32
2 volumes of James Lillywhite`s Cricketers` Annuals formerly owned by Sir Pelham `Plum` Warner,
150 GBP
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4 volumes on cricket, comprising a rare survival to have the original dust jacket of Lord Hawke`s `
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4 volumes on cricket, comprising a rare survival to have the original dust jacket of Lord Hawke`s `
60 GBP
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A signed copy of The Larwood Story, signed on the first right-hand page in blue biro BEST WISHES,
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A signed copy of The Larwood Story, signed on the first right-hand page in blue biro BEST WISHES,
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Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
Lot 36
Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
240 GBP
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A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
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A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
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A programme for the first ever floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952: Arsenal Football Club v
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A programme for the first ever floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952: Arsenal Football Club v
50 GBP
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Printed sheet music for H J Snelling`s `The Cricketana Galop`, composed and dedicated to the
Lot 39
Printed sheet music for H J Snelling`s `The Cricketana Galop`, composed and dedicated to the
1,300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lamplough`s Model Cricket Game, rare, circa 1890s. by Royal Letters Patent, two boxed part sets,
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Lamplough`s Model Cricket Game, rare, circa 1890s. by Royal Letters Patent, two boxed part sets,
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"Slogger, The [cricket] Game" circa 1920, in original box, two batsmen with spring-loaded cricket
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A Thorne`s Extra Super Creme Toffee tin commemorating the visit of the Australian cricket team in
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A Thorne`s Extra Super Creme Toffee tin commemorating the visit of the Australian cricket team in
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A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline
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A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline "Lillee, Row Grows Over Bet".
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Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C.
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Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C.
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Lots 46 to 53. Fred Titmus (1932-2011) Middlesex and England cricketer. Fred Titmus`s first-class
Lot 46
Lots 46 to 53. Fred Titmus (1932-2011) Middlesex and England cricketer. Fred Titmus`s first-class
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Ian Redpath`s Australian `baggy green` cricket cap 1974-75. Ian Redpath was vice-captain to Ian
Lot 47
Ian Redpath`s Australian `baggy green` cricket cap 1974-75. Ian Redpath was vice-captain to Ian
2,000 GBP
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Fred Titmus touring memorabilia, a MCC blazer badge for India in 1964; a silver ashtray
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Fred Titmus touring memorabilia, a MCC blazer badge for India in 1964; a silver ashtray
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A boomerang signed by the Australia and England cricket teams from the 1974-75 Ashes Series, sold
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A boomerang signed by the Australia and England cricket teams from the 1974-75 Ashes Series, sold
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Ephemera relating to the career of Fred Titmus, including tour itineraries, photographs including
Lot 51
Ephemera relating to the career of Fred Titmus, including tour itineraries, photographs including
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Fred Titmus cricket medals, i) a cased silver medal for the Rothmans World Cup, Lords, September
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Fred Titmus cricket medals, i) a cased silver medal for the Rothmans World Cup, Lords, September
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A presentation cricket ball, inscribed in gilt C.C.C.C., PRESENTED TO T.R. BIGGS FOR HIS SPLENDID
Lot 57
A presentation cricket ball, inscribed in gilt C.C.C.C., PRESENTED TO T.R. BIGGS FOR HIS SPLENDID
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A prize tankard associated with Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club, silver-plated Britannia metal,
Lot 58
A prize tankard associated with Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club, silver-plated Britannia metal,
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Chess set signed by Gary Kasparov, the chessmen`s box signed by the grandmaster in black marker
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Chess set signed by Gary Kasparov, the chessmen`s box signed by the grandmaster in black marker
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Croquet memorabilia originally the property of the ladies champion Miss D.D. Steel of Bedford,
Lot 74
Croquet memorabilia originally the property of the ladies champion Miss D.D. Steel of Bedford,
140 GBP
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Two Rund Um Berlin cycle race programmes for 1909 and 1913, the first with detached front cover
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Two Rund Um Berlin cycle race programmes for 1909 and 1913, the first with detached front cover
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A 1997 Augusta Masters poster signed by 22 past champions, black marker pen, Nicklaus, Player,
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A 1997 Augusta Masters poster signed by 22 past champions, black marker pen, Nicklaus, Player,
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Augusta National Masters souvenir golf cap signed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, signatures in
Lot 78
An Augusta National Masters souvenir golf cap signed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, signatures in
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
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An autographed 1985 Open Golf Championship programme, containing in excess of 70 golfers
Lot 81
An autographed 1985 Open Golf Championship programme, containing in excess of 70 golfers
100 GBP
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A signed Bobby Locke `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w
Lot 83
A signed Bobby Locke `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w
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A signed Greg Norman `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. colour
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A signed Greg Norman `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. colour
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Ryder Cup memorabilia, A 1985 Gala Ball programme signed by both teams to the front cover; a 1983
Lot 86
Ryder Cup memorabilia, A 1985 Gala Ball programme signed by both teams to the front cover; a 1983
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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The signatures of the Europe and USA 1987 Ryder Cup teams, signed in biro over four magazine pages
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The signatures of the Europe and USA 1987 Ryder Cup teams, signed in biro over four magazine pages
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A large signed colour photograph of the 1987 European Ryder Cup team, a 20 by 24in. photograph
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A large signed colour photograph of the 1987 European Ryder Cup team, a 20 by 24in. photograph
150 GBP
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Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Howard Clark holdall from 1985 by Burberry`s inscribed HOWARD CLARK and
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Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Howard Clark holdall from 1985 by Burberry`s inscribed HOWARD CLARK and
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2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
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2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
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Golf philately, ten albums of worldwide issued postage stamps and postal covers featuring golf
Lot 91
Golf philately, ten albums of worldwide issued postage stamps and postal covers featuring golf
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Programmes, Orders of Play, and club handbooks dating between 1947 and 1989, including Open
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Programmes, Orders of Play, and club handbooks dating between 1947 and 1989, including Open
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