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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia
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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
13 May 2013 14:00 BST
14 May 2013 10:30 BST
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Playfair Cricket Annual, 57 volumes, an unbroken run from 1949 to 2005, larger illustrated format
Lot 94
Playfair Cricket Annual, 57 volumes, an unbroken run from 1949 to 2005, larger illustrated format
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50 - 80 GBP
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A collection of cricket books including John Wisden`s Cricketers` Almanacks, the Wisdens a mixture
Lot 95
A collection of cricket books including John Wisden`s Cricketers` Almanacks, the Wisdens a mixture
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Kent County Cricket Yearbook for 1900, blue cloth gilt, good condition
Lot 96
A Kent County Cricket Yearbook for 1900, blue cloth gilt, good condition
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British Sports & Sportsmen: Cricket and Football, limited edition, this copy numbered 198/1,000,
Lot 97
British Sports & Sportsmen: Cricket and Football, limited edition, this copy numbered 198/1,000,
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W G Grace`s book "cricket" this particular volume originally owned by Siegfried Sassoon the
Lot 98
W G Grace`s book "cricket" this particular volume originally owned by Siegfried Sassoon the
320 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A signed copy of Cricket by W.G. Grace, double-signed on the acknowledgement page by W.G. Grace
Lot 99
A signed copy of Cricket by W.G. Grace, double-signed on the acknowledgement page by W.G. Grace
250 GBP
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A signed copy of W.G. Grace`s `WG`, Cricketing Reminiscences & Personal Recollections, signed on the
Lot 100
A signed copy of W.G. Grace`s `WG`, Cricketing Reminiscences & Personal Recollections, signed on the
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Five author-signed cricket books, Maurice Tate`s My Cricketing Reminiscences, A E R Gilligan`s
Lot 101
Five author-signed cricket books, Maurice Tate`s My Cricketing Reminiscences, A E R Gilligan`s
120 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A collection of cricket books, The Book of Cricket edited by C B Fry, The History of Kent County
Lot 102
A collection of cricket books, The Book of Cricket edited by C B Fry, The History of Kent County
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Hill (Alan) Bill Edrich A Biography, limited edition this volume numbered 37/150, signed by the
Lot 103
Hill (Alan) Bill Edrich A Biography, limited edition this volume numbered 37/150, signed by the
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50 - 70 GBP
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A fine & early silver medal awarded for curling at Innerleithen in 1835, in Scottish silver by
Lot 104
A fine & early silver medal awarded for curling at Innerleithen in 1835, in Scottish silver by
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A French advertisement poster for Dilecta Cycles circa 1930, with a striking design by G. Favre,
Lot 105
A French advertisement poster for Dilecta Cycles circa 1930, with a striking design by G. Favre,
900 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A collection of autographs collected at The Amateur Golf Championships at Prestwick in 1934, recto/
Lot 106
A collection of autographs collected at The Amateur Golf Championships at Prestwick in 1934, recto/
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A signed Ben Hogan `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w photographs,
Lot 107
A signed Ben Hogan `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w photographs,
160 GBP
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A triple-signed late 1960s b&w photograph of Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, 9 by
Lot 108
A triple-signed late 1960s b&w photograph of Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, 9 by
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Souvenir of the 1981 Ryder Cup at Walton Heath fully signed by the American and European teams, in
Lot 109
Souvenir of the 1981 Ryder Cup at Walton Heath fully signed by the American and European teams, in
40 GBP
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A signed 1986 Suntory World Match Play Golf Championship board, the cream coloured board set with an
Lot 110
A signed 1986 Suntory World Match Play Golf Championship board, the cream coloured board set with an
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A golf presentation titled "British Winners of the Masters" with signatures of Sandy Lyle, Nick
Lot 111
A golf presentation titled "British Winners of the Masters" with signatures of Sandy Lyle, Nick
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A golf presentation titled "Open Champions at the Home of Golf" with signed photographs of Nick
Lot 112
A golf presentation titled "Open Champions at the Home of Golf" with signed photographs of Nick
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A golf glove double-signed by Tiger Woods and his former caddy Steve Williams, the white left-hand
Lot 113
A golf glove double-signed by Tiger Woods and his former caddy Steve Williams, the white left-hand
220 GBP
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
Lot 114
A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
200 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
Lot 115
2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
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A full set of Churchman`s `Famous Golfers` cigarette cards, 50/50, b&w, hinge-mounted in two
Lot 118
A full set of Churchman`s `Famous Golfers` cigarette cards, 50/50, b&w, hinge-mounted in two
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Three press cuttings albums compiled by the sports journalist Leo Munro in the 1930s, forming a
Lot 119
Three press cuttings albums compiled by the sports journalist Leo Munro in the 1930s, forming a
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A collection of Augusta Masters golf memorabilia relating to Reginald Wells the tournament`s
Lot 120
A collection of Augusta Masters golf memorabilia relating to Reginald Wells the tournament`s
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Two albums of original press photographs of golfers, approx. 60, a good selection of signed examples
Lot 121
Two albums of original press photographs of golfers, approx. 60, a good selection of signed examples
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Golf programmes & ephemera 1970s/1980s, programmes and official orders of play mostly for Open
Lot 122
Golf programmes & ephemera 1970s/1980s, programmes and official orders of play mostly for Open
220 GBP
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A collection of golf blazer buttons, including various boxed sets, club buttons including Royal
Lot 124
A collection of golf blazer buttons, including various boxed sets, club buttons including Royal
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The Golfing Annual, vols ix & xv 1895-96 and 1901-2 edited by David S. Duncan; and The Golfer`s
Lot 125
The Golfing Annual, vols ix & xv 1895-96 and 1901-2 edited by David S. Duncan; and The Golfer`s
250 GBP
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Nine volumes on golf published circa 1899-1933, Martin H.F. Sutton`s The Book of the Links A
Lot 126
Nine volumes on golf published circa 1899-1933, Martin H.F. Sutton`s The Book of the Links A
200 GBP
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Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
Lot 127
Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
250 GBP
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A collection of post-war golf books, authors including Longhurst, Cotton, Allis, Hagen, Hogan,
Lot 128
A collection of post-war golf books, authors including Longhurst, Cotton, Allis, Hagen, Hogan,
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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20 Modern limited edition and signed golf books, Of Golf & Dukes and Princes, The Golf Courses of
Lot 129
20 Modern limited edition and signed golf books, Of Golf & Dukes and Princes, The Golf Courses of
460 GBP
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Ernest Cawsey`s (Kings Norton GC) competitor`s badge for the 1937 Open Championship at Carnoustie,
Lot 131
Ernest Cawsey`s (Kings Norton GC) competitor`s badge for the 1937 Open Championship at Carnoustie,
260 GBP
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A good quality Silver King hole-in-one trophy dated 1931, the ball that achieved the miraculous feat
Lot 138
A good quality Silver King hole-in-one trophy dated 1931, the ball that achieved the miraculous feat
220 GBP
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The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
Lot 145
The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
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He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in.
Lot 146
He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in.
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in., in restored
Lot 147
He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in., in restored
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A very rare & large Johnnie Walker whisky advertisement figure carrying a long nosed club, 74cm.,
Lot 148
A very rare & large Johnnie Walker whisky advertisement figure carrying a long nosed club, 74cm.,
500 GBP
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Five golfing items of Waterford Crystal, two models of clubheads, a model of a ball, a figurine, and
Lot 156
Five golfing items of Waterford Crystal, two models of clubheads, a model of a ball, a figurine, and
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A modern ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, posed standing with his golf bag that contains
Lot 158
A modern ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, posed standing with his golf bag that contains
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A French travel poster for golf at Biarritz, signed in the plate Jack Maxwell and dated `48,
Lot 159
A French travel poster for golf at Biarritz, signed in the plate Jack Maxwell and dated `48,
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A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Golf`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C., 68cm.,
Lot 161
A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Golf`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C., 68cm.,
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A Walt Disney poster featuring Donald Duck playing golf, a modern licensed reissue of the 1938
Lot 162
A Walt Disney poster featuring Donald Duck playing golf, a modern licensed reissue of the 1938
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A hand hammered gutty ball circa 1860s, in reasonable condition, other than approx. 40 per cent
Lot 177
A hand hammered gutty ball circa 1860s, in reasonable condition, other than approx. 40 per cent
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
Lot 178
A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
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150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce Dunlop `Stud` rubber core ball with unusual raised disc cover pattern, early 20th
Lot 179
A scarce Dunlop `Stud` rubber core ball with unusual raised disc cover pattern, early 20th
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A miscellany of 18 golf balls, mostly rubber-core mesh patterns, but the lot including a Capon
Lot 180
A miscellany of 18 golf balls, mostly rubber-core mesh patterns, but the lot including a Capon
100 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Three boxes of wrapped golf balls, 12 x Dunlop 65, 6 x Dunlop 65, 3 x Penfold
Lot 181
Three boxes of wrapped golf balls, 12 x Dunlop 65, 6 x Dunlop 65, 3 x Penfold
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120 - 160 GBP
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A 19th century Flemish chole club, blacksmith wrought iron head, with a scored, octagonal section
Lot 182
A 19th century Flemish chole club, blacksmith wrought iron head, with a scored, octagonal section
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Four golfing Sunday sticks, one with a silvered club head handle; another with an iron handle with a
Lot 183
Four golfing Sunday sticks, one with a silvered club head handle; another with an iron handle with a
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A good example of a golf club walking stick, with persimmon, vulcanite & horn head; together with
Lot 184
A good example of a golf club walking stick, with persimmon, vulcanite & horn head; together with
150 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A F H Ayres of London scared-neck long-nosed driving putter circa 1885, beech head, slightly
Lot 185
A F H Ayres of London scared-neck long-nosed driving putter circa 1885, beech head, slightly
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A F H Ayres of London scared-neck long-nosed driver circa 1885, beech head, slightly shortened
Lot 186
A F H Ayres of London scared-neck long-nosed driver circa 1885, beech head, slightly shortened
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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C Ramage of Brighton & Hove long-nosed scared-neck driver circa 1888, beech head, hickory shaft,
Lot 187
C Ramage of Brighton & Hove long-nosed scared-neck driver circa 1888, beech head, hickory shaft,
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350 - 550 GBP
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A Tom Morris of St Andrews putter circa 1895, beech head with maker`s stamp, with a replacement
Lot 188
A Tom Morris of St Andrews putter circa 1895, beech head with maker`s stamp, with a replacement
350 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A scared neck driver circa 1900, beech head, hickory shaft, sheepskin grip; sold together with a
Lot 190
A scared neck driver circa 1900, beech head, hickory shaft, sheepskin grip; sold together with a
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three scared neck brassies circa 1905-1910, a George Bussey of London with patent one-piece grip;
Lot 191
Three scared neck brassies circa 1905-1910, a George Bussey of London with patent one-piece grip;
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A late example of a Tom Morris of St Andrews scared neck putter circa 1908, beech head with maker`
Lot 192
A late example of a Tom Morris of St Andrews scared neck putter circa 1908, beech head with maker`
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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