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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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Mirco Bergamasco: a white Italy No.11 shirt worn in the rugby union international v Samoa at the
Lot 483
Mirco Bergamasco: a white Italy No.11 shirt worn in the rugby union international v Samoa at the
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A black & gold quartered Ulster School 1st XV rugby cap dated 1911-12-13, inscribed in metal thread
Lot 484
A black & gold quartered Ulster School 1st XV rugby cap dated 1911-12-13, inscribed in metal thread
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A collection of memorabilia relating to the Harlequins, Manchester and Scotland rugby
Lot 485
A collection of memorabilia relating to the Harlequins, Manchester and Scotland rugby
190 GBP
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A rugby ball signed by the 1974 British Lions to South Africa, a brown leather Gilbert `Springbok`
Lot 486
A rugby ball signed by the 1974 British Lions to South Africa, a brown leather Gilbert `Springbok`
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A match ball from the Wales v Australia international played at Cardiff 20th December 1975 signed by
Lot 487
A match ball from the Wales v Australia international played at Cardiff 20th December 1975 signed by
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A rugby ball signed by the Wales 1988 Five Nations & Triple Crown winners, a white Mitre `Club` ball
Lot 488
A rugby ball signed by the Wales 1988 Five Nations & Triple Crown winners, a white Mitre `Club` ball
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A rugby ball signed by the Wales squad prior to the Grand Slam match v Ireland at the Millennium
Lot 489
A rugby ball signed by the Wales squad prior to the Grand Slam match v Ireland at the Millennium
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A fine and rare sepia-toned photograph of the first England team to play an international rugby
Lot 490
A fine and rare sepia-toned photograph of the first England team to play an international rugby
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A poster titled `Federation Francaise de Rugby, signed in the plate `Joe Bridge` and dated `48,
Lot 491
A poster titled `Federation Francaise de Rugby, signed in the plate `Joe Bridge` and dated `48,
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An advertisement poster for Lavocat products with a rugby design, featuring a rugby player running
Lot 492
An advertisement poster for Lavocat products with a rugby design, featuring a rugby player running
100 GBP
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A rare official poster for the first time rugby union was played at Wembley Stadium in The
Lot 493
A rare official poster for the first time rugby union was played at Wembley Stadium in The
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Lot 494
A "Mac" cartoon of a rugby team at Worcester Park, Surrey, signed, caricatures of players, 63.5 by
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An album with rugby autographs from the 1930s, including New Zealand, Wales, England, Scotland,
Lot 495
An album with rugby autographs from the 1930s, including New Zealand, Wales, England, Scotland,
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Extremely rare post match menu for the dinner in honour of the New Zealand team at The Hotel
Lot 496
Extremely rare post match menu for the dinner in honour of the New Zealand team at The Hotel
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The autographs of the the New Zealand All Blacks Touring Team 1935-36, a fine set of ink
Lot 497
The autographs of the the New Zealand All Blacks Touring Team 1935-36, a fine set of ink
120 GBP
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An autograph album containing signatures of the 1967 New Zealand All Blacks, the 1969/70 South
Lot 498
An autograph album containing signatures of the 1967 New Zealand All Blacks, the 1969/70 South
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A signed limited edition print titled `The Victorious Lions`, numbered 940/1500, featuring a
Lot 499
A signed limited edition print titled `The Victorious Lions`, numbered 940/1500, featuring a
170 GBP
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A group of six signed colour photographic prints featuring England players in the 2003 Rugby World
Lot 500
A group of six signed colour photographic prints featuring England players in the 2003 Rugby World
150 GBP
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Five Yorkshire/Headingley rugby menus dating between 1926 and 1939, plus an itinerary for the tour
Lot 501
Five Yorkshire/Headingley rugby menus dating between 1926 and 1939, plus an itinerary for the tour
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A dinner menu for the France v Wales rugby union international in Paris 9th April 1928, held at
Lot 502
A dinner menu for the France v Wales rugby union international in Paris 9th April 1928, held at
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A 1930 Christmas card from James Baxter Manager of the British Lions tourists to New Zealand and
Lot 503
A 1930 Christmas card from James Baxter Manager of the British Lions tourists to New Zealand and
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Two scrapbooks with coverage of British Lions Tours 1950-1989, neatly compiled with photocopied
Lot 504
Two scrapbooks with coverage of British Lions Tours 1950-1989, neatly compiled with photocopied
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Rahilly (Jerome J.) Rugby Football, yellow pictorial cloth, 8vo., published by C. Arthur Pearson
Lot 505
Rahilly (Jerome J.) Rugby Football, yellow pictorial cloth, 8vo., published by C. Arthur Pearson
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A rare and early rugby book titled `The Origin of Rugby Football`, Report (with appendices) of the
Lot 506
A rare and early rugby book titled `The Origin of Rugby Football`, Report (with appendices) of the
110 GBP
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New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888-1936, 48 pages, with original paper wrappers, a
Lot 507
New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888-1936, 48 pages, with original paper wrappers, a
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20 Rugby programmes of Irish interest, comprising: a souvenir programme for the Wales v Ireland
Lot 508
20 Rugby programmes of Irish interest, comprising: a souvenir programme for the Wales v Ireland
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London v New Zealand rugby union programme 15th November 1924, played at Twickenham
Lot 509
London v New Zealand rugby union programme 15th November 1924, played at Twickenham
150 GBP
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An official souvenir programme for the New Zealand All Blacks first ever tour to South Africa in
Lot 510
An official souvenir programme for the New Zealand All Blacks first ever tour to South Africa in
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Torquay v Cardiff rugby union programme 9th September 1929
Lot 511
Torquay v Cardiff rugby union programme 9th September 1929
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Taranaki v British Lions programme 24th May 1930
Lot 512
Taranaki v British Lions programme 24th May 1930
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Wellington v British Lions programme 3rd June 1930, good condition
Lot 513
Wellington v British Lions programme 3rd June 1930, good condition
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Canterbury v British Lions programme 7th June 1930, played at Lancaster Park
Lot 514
Canterbury v British Lions programme 7th June 1930, played at Lancaster Park
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New Zealand v British Lions programme 5th July 1930, Second Test, played at Lancaster Park
Lot 515
New Zealand v British Lions programme 5th July 1930, Second Test, played at Lancaster Park
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Seven pre-war Welsh rugby programmes, for Cardiff v Llanelly 27.4.33 & v Bridgend on 12.9.36 & 10.
Lot 516
Seven pre-war Welsh rugby programmes, for Cardiff v Llanelly 27.4.33 & v Bridgend on 12.9.36 & 10.
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A collection of 49 Leicester rugby union programmes, 1 pre-war v Blackheath 9.4.1938; four
Lot 517
A collection of 49 Leicester rugby union programmes, 1 pre-war v Blackheath 9.4.1938; four
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A collection of rugby union programmes, including various England internationals at Twickenham
Lot 518
A collection of rugby union programmes, including various England internationals at Twickenham
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Two France international rugby union programmes, v England 1st March 1958 and v Scotland 10th
Lot 519
Two France international rugby union programmes, v England 1st March 1958 and v Scotland 10th
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New South Wales v British Lions programme 30th August 1960, played at the S.C.G., programme
Lot 520
New South Wales v British Lions programme 30th August 1960, played at the S.C.G., programme
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Southern Universities (Western Province) v British Lions programme 6th June 1962, punch-holed
Lot 521
Southern Universities (Western Province) v British Lions programme 6th June 1962, punch-holed
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A programme for the South Africa v British Lions Test Match 23rd June 1962, 1st Test, played at
Lot 522
A programme for the South Africa v British Lions Test Match 23rd June 1962, 1st Test, played at
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British Columbia All Stars v British Lions rugby programme 14th September 1966, played at Empire
Lot 523
British Columbia All Stars v British Lions rugby programme 14th September 1966, played at Empire
280 GBP
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Canada v British Lions rugby programme 17th September 1966, played at Stanley Park, Toronto,
Lot 524
Canada v British Lions rugby programme 17th September 1966, played at Stanley Park, Toronto,
330 GBP
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An autographed 1968 Argentina v Wales rugby union international programme, signed to the interior
Lot 525
An autographed 1968 Argentina v Wales rugby union international programme, signed to the interior
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Memorabilia relating to James Wilson, early athlete and Glasgow Rangers football trainer,
Lot 526
Memorabilia relating to James Wilson, early athlete and Glasgow Rangers football trainer,
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Lots 527 to 528 Harry Chippendale (1870-1952) Blackburn Rovers and England forward. Harry
Lot 527
Lots 527 to 528 Harry Chippendale (1870-1952) Blackburn Rovers and England forward. Harry
600 GBP
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A 15ct. gold & red enamel Lancashire Football Association Senior Cup winner`s medal won by Harry
Lot 528
A 15ct. gold & red enamel Lancashire Football Association Senior Cup winner`s medal won by Harry
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A 9ct. gold Scottish Charity Football Match medal awarded to Tommy Hynds captain of Heart of
Lot 530
A 9ct. gold Scottish Charity Football Match medal awarded to Tommy Hynds captain of Heart of
400 GBP
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A 9ct. gold Ayrshire Masonic Cup football medal won by Tommy Hynds of Burns St Mary 505 (Hurlford)
Lot 531
A 9ct. gold Ayrshire Masonic Cup football medal won by Tommy Hynds of Burns St Mary 505 (Hurlford)
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A 1904 F.A. Cup winner`s medal awarded to Tommy Hynds of Manchester City FC, in 15ct. gold, the
Lot 532
A 1904 F.A. Cup winner`s medal awarded to Tommy Hynds of Manchester City FC, in 15ct. gold, the
5,000 GBP
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A Royal Doulton Kingsware vase from a private commission by the Manchester City footballer Sam
Lot 533
A Royal Doulton Kingsware vase from a private commission by the Manchester City footballer Sam
450 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A fine quality official photograph of Manchester City`s first F.A. Cup winning team in 1903-04, 10
Lot 534
A fine quality official photograph of Manchester City`s first F.A. Cup winning team in 1903-04, 10
650 GBP
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A photograph of the Manchester City team circa 1904, possibly the F.A. Cup winning team, posed in
Lot 535
A photograph of the Manchester City team circa 1904, possibly the F.A. Cup winning team, posed in
260 GBP
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A photographic print of the Woolwich Arsenal team in season 1906-07, an unusual montage created from
Lot 536
A photographic print of the Woolwich Arsenal team in season 1906-07, an unusual montage created from
150 GBP
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An official photograph of the Celtic team in 1898-99, 11 1/2 by 14in. sepia-toned, with printed
Lot 537
An official photograph of the Celtic team in 1898-99, 11 1/2 by 14in. sepia-toned, with printed
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A photograph of Tommy Hynds and the Manchester City team taken at Hyde Road in 1901, the City team
Lot 538
A photograph of Tommy Hynds and the Manchester City team taken at Hyde Road in 1901, the City team
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An official photograph of the Scottish Football League representative team for the match v Ireland
Lot 539
An official photograph of the Scottish Football League representative team for the match v Ireland
200 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to the life and career of Tommy Hynds, four miscellaneous photographs and
Lot 540
Memorabilia relating to the life and career of Tommy Hynds, four miscellaneous photographs and
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A 9ct. gold Southern Football League Division Two champion`s medal awarded to the New Brompton (
Lot 541
A 9ct. gold Southern Football League Division Two champion`s medal awarded to the New Brompton (
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A 9ct. gold & enamel Liverpool & District F.A. Senior Cup winner`s medal awarded to Wilf Oldham of
Lot 542
A 9ct. gold & enamel Liverpool & District F.A. Senior Cup winner`s medal awarded to Wilf Oldham of
600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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