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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

25th & 26th April 2016 Football, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Horse & Greyhound Racing, Motor Sports, Rugby, Tennis, Olympic Games & other sports

Auction dates
25 Apr 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1 to 702
26 Apr 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 703 to 1389
Viewing dates
24 Apr 2016 12:00 - 17:00 BST
25 Apr 2016 09:00 - 16:30 BST
26 Apr 2016 09:00 - 16:30 BST
Auction currency
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44 copies of 'Pastime with which is incorporated Football', running from No. 605 Vol.
Lot 1
44 copies of 'Pastime with which is incorporated Football', running from No. 605 Vol.
720 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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6 copies of Pastime with which is incorporated Football, Nos.
Lot 2
6 copies of Pastime with which is incorporated Football, Nos.
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Sporting autographs, tennis, including Rod Laver, Dorothy Round, Bunny Austin, Fred Perry, ; rugby,
Lot 3
Sporting autographs, tennis, including Rod Laver, Dorothy Round, Bunny Austin, Fred Perry, ; rugby,
75 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Three binder files of sports programmes 1950s and 1960s, including Wimbledon tennis, boxing,
Lot 4
Three binder files of sports programmes 1950s and 1960s, including Wimbledon tennis, boxing,
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A group of 15 South Staffordshire Sporting Club sporting dinner menus bearing autographs,
Lot 5
A group of 15 South Staffordshire Sporting Club sporting dinner menus bearing autographs,
55 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Sporting annuals, The Official Wimbledon Annual for 1994 to 2005, with 2 copies for 1994, 1995,
Lot 6
Sporting annuals, The Official Wimbledon Annual for 1994 to 2005, with 2 copies for 1994, 1995,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 33 1/3 LP recording of the inaugural BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in 1954, approx.
Lot 7
A 33 1/3 LP recording of the inaugural BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in 1954, approx.
200 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Sporting prints,
Lot 8
Sporting prints,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A group of four limited edition sporting prints,
Lot 9
A group of four limited edition sporting prints,
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A group of 28 16mm vintage sporting films transferred to video, featuring lawn tennis, cricket,
Lot 10
A group of 28 16mm vintage sporting films transferred to video, featuring lawn tennis, cricket,
55 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A group of four framed signed b&w photographic presentations of famous sportsmen,
Lot 11
A group of four framed signed b&w photographic presentations of famous sportsmen,
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A group of four large and impressive photographic prints of sportsmen,
Lot 12
A group of four large and impressive photographic prints of sportsmen,
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Joe DiMaggio signed colour picture, published by Major League Baseball Photo File,
Lot 13
A Joe DiMaggio signed colour picture, published by Major League Baseball Photo File,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Signed Harlem Globetrotters v Cherokee Indians programme for matches in Prague 11-13 June 1963,
Lot 14
Signed Harlem Globetrotters v Cherokee Indians programme for matches in Prague 11-13 June 1963,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A FIBA Puerto Rico 1974 Basketball World Cup gold first-place prize medal awarded to an unknown
Lot 15
A FIBA Puerto Rico 1974 Basketball World Cup gold first-place prize medal awarded to an unknown
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A group of five FIBA European Championships
Lot 16
A group of five FIBA European Championships "EuroBasket medals, i) silver second-place prize medal,
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Michael Jordan signed basketball, the Jordan branded ball signed in silver marker pen,
Lot 17
A Michael Jordan signed basketball, the Jordan branded ball signed in silver marker pen,
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A signed Michael Jordan branded basketball jersey,
Lot 18
A signed Michael Jordan branded basketball jersey,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Harvard v Oxford/Cambridge International University Boat Race memorabilia,
Lot 19
Harvard v Oxford/Cambridge International University Boat Race memorabilia,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Decorative Victorian colour rowing print titled
Lot 20
Decorative Victorian colour rowing print titled "Flags of the Cambridge University Eight Oar Boats",
160 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A group of four medals for aquatic sports,
Lot 21
A group of four medals for aquatic sports,
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A replica of the Americas Cup trophy 1901,
Lot 22
A replica of the Americas Cup trophy 1901,
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph
Lot 23
After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph
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300 - 400 GBP
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Rare and important 1743 broadside publishing the first codified set of Rules of Boxing formulated
Lot 24
Rare and important 1743 broadside publishing the first codified set of Rules of Boxing formulated
2,600 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A manuscript pass to enter the House of Commons signed by the 19th century prize fighter and M.P.
Lot 25
A manuscript pass to enter the House of Commons signed by the 19th century prize fighter and M.P.
260 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pewter pint tankard presented by the Victorian bare knuckle boxer William Benjamin,
Lot 26
A pewter pint tankard presented by the Victorian bare knuckle boxer William Benjamin,
0 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Panoramic print of a boxing match mid-19th century,
Lot 27
Panoramic print of a boxing match mid-19th century,
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200 - 300 GBP
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A large and impressive colour boxing print of the Sayers v Heenan prize fight in 1860,
Lot 28
A large and impressive colour boxing print of the Sayers v Heenan prize fight in 1860,
0 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A 19th century American boxing poster promoting the appearance of Herbert A.
Lot 29
A 19th century American boxing poster promoting the appearance of Herbert A.
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A.D.
Lot 30
A.D.
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A boxing silk commemorating the Ginger Osborne v Jem Connelly match for £200 at Walthamstow in 1898,
Lot 31
A boxing silk commemorating the Ginger Osborne v Jem Connelly match for £200 at Walthamstow in 1898,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of 15 lantern slides of boxing champions, from the bare knuckle and early gloved eras,
Lot 32
A collection of 15 lantern slides of boxing champions, from the bare knuckle and early gloved eras,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Henning (Fred
Lot 33
Henning (Fred "Tourist") Fights For the Championship, the Men and Their Times, vols 1 & 2,
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80 - 120 GBP
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An exceptionally rare unused ticket from a Sam McVea's contest with Bill Harris The two men met on
Lot 34
An exceptionally rare unused ticket from a Sam McVea's contest with Bill Harris The two men met on
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A boxing belt presented to R.C. Smerdon of L.H. Boxing Club in 1911, in original case of H.
Lot 35
A boxing belt presented to R.C. Smerdon of L.H. Boxing Club in 1911, in original case of H.
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A signed photograph of the Italian-American World Bantamweight Boxing Champion of the early 1920s
Lot 36
A signed photograph of the Italian-American World Bantamweight Boxing Champion of the early 1920s
130 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two rare photographs of the champion boxer Georges Carpentier on the tennis court, at Pourville,
Lot 37
Two rare photographs of the champion boxer Georges Carpentier on the tennis court, at Pourville,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Golden Gloves 1933 lightweight runner-up belt awarded to Ernie Smith of Ireland after defeat to
Lot 38
A Golden Gloves 1933 lightweight runner-up belt awarded to Ernie Smith of Ireland after defeat to
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A rare Joseph Golinkin lithograph of the Max Baer v Primo Carnera World Heavyweight Championship of
Lot 39
A rare Joseph Golinkin lithograph of the Max Baer v Primo Carnera World Heavyweight Championship of
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A trio of signed photographs of 1930s British boxers with dedications to the trainer 'Snowy'
Lot 40
A trio of signed photographs of 1930s British boxers with dedications to the trainer 'Snowy'
0 GBP
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Fleischer (Nat) Black Dynamite The Story of the Negro in Boxing, vols 1 to 5, 8vo,
Lot 41
Fleischer (Nat) Black Dynamite The Story of the Negro in Boxing, vols 1 to 5, 8vo,
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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11 boxing programmes, Harvey v Neusel 26.11.34, Petersen v Neusel 4.2.
Lot 42
11 boxing programmes, Harvey v Neusel 26.11.34, Petersen v Neusel 4.2.
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Three boxing programmes featuring Walter Neusel, v Ben Foord at Harringay Arena 18.11.
Lot 43
Three boxing programmes featuring Walter Neusel, v Ben Foord at Harringay Arena 18.11.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A glove signed by the Irish-Canadian boxing legend Jimmy McLarnin,
Lot 44
A glove signed by the Irish-Canadian boxing legend Jimmy McLarnin,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Signed photographs of Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, 10 by 9un.
Lot 45
Signed photographs of Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, 10 by 9un.
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A fine Joe Louis signed photograph, the 9 by 6 1/2in.
Lot 46
A fine Joe Louis signed photograph, the 9 by 6 1/2in.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Vintage boxing memorabilia,
Lot 47
Vintage boxing memorabilia,
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A photograph of the Kray Twins in boxing pose signed by Ronnie & Reg Kray and Detective Chief
Lot 48
A photograph of the Kray Twins in boxing pose signed by Ronnie & Reg Kray and Detective Chief
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A collection of boxing memorabilia from the collection of the late Geoff Born,
Lot 49
A collection of boxing memorabilia from the collection of the late Geoff Born,
140 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Boxing programmes from the collection of the late Geoff Born,
Lot 50
Boxing programmes from the collection of the late Geoff Born,
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Scottish Amateur Boxing Association (Midland District) Championships certificate 1959-60 awarded
Lot 51
A Scottish Amateur Boxing Association (Midland District) Championships certificate 1959-60 awarded
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200 - 300 GBP
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Eight signed Amateur Boxing Association programmes for international matches at the Royal Albert
Lot 52
Eight signed Amateur Boxing Association programmes for international matches at the Royal Albert
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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1963 Sugar Ray Robinson v Armand Vannuci original on-site poster,
Lot 53
1963 Sugar Ray Robinson v Armand Vannuci original on-site poster,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Two Sonny Liston v Floyd Patterson boxing programmes, Comiskey Park, Chicago, 25.9.
Lot 54
Two Sonny Liston v Floyd Patterson boxing programmes, Comiskey Park, Chicago, 25.9.
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Framed signed photographic prints of the boxers Jake LaMotta (
Lot 55
Framed signed photographic prints of the boxers Jake LaMotta ("Raging Bull") and Sir Henry Cooper,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Henry Cooper's Great Britain boxing team gown from the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games,
Lot 56
Henry Cooper's Great Britain boxing team gown from the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games,
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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The gloves worn by Henry Cooper when he became the first boxer to put Cassius Clay down on the
Lot 57
The gloves worn by Henry Cooper when he became the first boxer to put Cassius Clay down on the
85,000 GBP
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
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A framed signed photographic presentation of the boxers Muhammad Ali and Sir Henry Cooper,
Lot 58
A framed signed photographic presentation of the boxers Muhammad Ali and Sir Henry Cooper,
170 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A pair of signed ticket and photographic presentations for the Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper
Lot 59
A pair of signed ticket and photographic presentations for the Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Lot 60
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0 GBP
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