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Sporting Memorabilia (15 & 16 May 2017)
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34-35 New Bond Street
London
W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

Multi-location - see lot details

Sporting Memorabilia (15 & 16 May 2017)

Day 1: Cricket, Golf, Tennis/Racquet Sports, Motor Sport, Boxing, Rugby, Olympics and other popular sports; Day 2 entirely football (soccer)

Auction dates
15 May 2017 10:30 BST
16 May 2017 10:30 BST
Viewing dates
14 May 2017 12:00 - 17:00 BST
15 May 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
16 May 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Auction currency
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Walter Jenks Morgan R.B.A., R.B.S.A.
Lot 301
Walter Jenks Morgan R.B.A., R.B.S.A.
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250 - 350 GBP
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A French colour print featuring the boxer Jack Johnson beating Jim Jeffries in the World
Lot 302
A French colour print featuring the boxer Jack Johnson beating Jim Jeffries in the World
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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William Nicholson (1872-1949) LES EXERCICES DE BOXE lithographic transfer of a hand coloured
Lot 303
William Nicholson (1872-1949) LES EXERCICES DE BOXE lithographic transfer of a hand coloured
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150 - 200 GBP
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A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked F.
Lot 304
A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked F.
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A full ticket for the John L.
Lot 305
A full ticket for the John L.
1,400 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A very rare programme for the Tommy Burns v Jack Johnson World Heavyweight Championship fight at
Lot 306
A very rare programme for the Tommy Burns v Jack Johnson World Heavyweight Championship fight at
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A full ticket for the Sam McVea v Bill Harris fight in Marseille 30th May 1909,
Lot 307
A full ticket for the Sam McVea v Bill Harris fight in Marseille 30th May 1909,
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180 - 220 GBP
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International Championship boxing programme for the contest between Bill Lang (Champion of
Lot 308
International Championship boxing programme for the contest between Bill Lang (Champion of
750 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of eight sepia-toned vintage photographs featuring the boxer Ted Kid Lewis, 10 by 8in.
Lot 309
A group of eight sepia-toned vintage photographs featuring the boxer Ted Kid Lewis, 10 by 8in.
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100 - 150 GBP
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A group of boxing autographs,
Lot 310
A group of boxing autographs,
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of seven postcards featuring the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Sharkey,
Lot 311
A group of seven postcards featuring the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Sharkey,
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Tom Webster original cartoon of the boxer Ted
Lot 312
Tom Webster original cartoon of the boxer Ted "Kid" Lewis, pen & ink drawing,
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Programme for the World's Heavyweight Championship (coloured) contest between Larry Gains and the
Lot 313
Programme for the World's Heavyweight Championship (coloured) contest between Larry Gains and the
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A Gene Tunney signed photograph, a fine 10 by 8in.
Lot 314
A Gene Tunney signed photograph, a fine 10 by 8in.
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A motion pictures poster for the Joe Louis v Arturo Godoy of Chile in the World Heavyweight Boxing
Lot 315
A motion pictures poster for the Joe Louis v Arturo Godoy of Chile in the World Heavyweight Boxing
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An original Joseph Lee artwork for an Evening Standard cartoon set outside Earl's Court before the
Lot 316
An original Joseph Lee artwork for an Evening Standard cartoon set outside Earl's Court before the
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80 - 120 GBP
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Very large movie poster
Lot 317
Very large movie poster "The Joe Louis Story", published by United Artists Corporation, 1953,
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A Tommy Burns signed manuscript letter from Coalinga, California, dated 21st May 1954,
Lot 318
A Tommy Burns signed manuscript letter from Coalinga, California, dated 21st May 1954,
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350 - 400 GBP
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Boxer Carmen Basilio's personally owed and signed golf shoe cleats,
Lot 319
Boxer Carmen Basilio's personally owed and signed golf shoe cleats,
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100 - 150 GBP
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An album of boxing autographs, mostly signed pictures, one postcard, one album page,
Lot 320
An album of boxing autographs, mostly signed pictures, one postcard, one album page,
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Manx Majestic Sports Club itinerary to travel to the USA for the Brian London v Floyd Patterson
Lot 321
A Manx Majestic Sports Club itinerary to travel to the USA for the Brian London v Floyd Patterson
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80 - 100 GBP
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Boxing trunks signed by Willie Pep, Carlos Ortiz, Meldrick Taylor & Carmen Basilio,
Lot 322
Boxing trunks signed by Willie Pep, Carlos Ortiz, Meldrick Taylor & Carmen Basilio,
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Floyd Patterson boxing exhibition poster, Berlin, 1960, sparring with Raymond Patterson,
Lot 323
Floyd Patterson boxing exhibition poster, Berlin, 1960, sparring with Raymond Patterson,
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Movie theatre screening poster for Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson II at the Polo Grounds,
Lot 324
Movie theatre screening poster for Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson II at the Polo Grounds,
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350 - 400 GBP
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Autographed menu for an Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner in honour of the World Heavweight
Lot 325
Autographed menu for an Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner in honour of the World Heavweight
220 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Willie Pep and Rev.
Lot 326
Willie Pep and Rev.
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner menus,
Lot 327
Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner menus,
200 GBP
220 - 260 GBP
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Soviet ironwork figure of a boxer dated 1968, the boxer modelled having thrown a right hook,
Lot 328
Soviet ironwork figure of a boxer dated 1968, the boxer modelled having thrown a right hook,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of boxing equipment formerly in the famous gym on the first floor of the Thomas A'Becket
Lot 329
A group of boxing equipment formerly in the famous gym on the first floor of the Thomas A'Becket
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Henry Cooper and Howard Winstone signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner menus,
Lot 330
Henry Cooper and Howard Winstone signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Dinner menus,
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200 - 250 GBP
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A Henry Cooper signed framed presentation,
Lot 331
A Henry Cooper signed framed presentation,
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120 - 160 GBP
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A Rome 1960 Olympic Games programme for the boxing competitions 25th August to September 3rd,
Lot 332
A Rome 1960 Olympic Games programme for the boxing competitions 25th August to September 3rd,
160 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An early Cassius Clay signature, in ink on lined paper, FROM CASSIUS CLAY, NEXT WORLD CHAMP, 1963,
Lot 333
An early Cassius Clay signature, in ink on lined paper, FROM CASSIUS CLAY, NEXT WORLD CHAMP, 1963,
340 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An early Cassius Clay signature, a 1963 publicity photograph signed in blue ink,
Lot 334
An early Cassius Clay signature, a 1963 publicity photograph signed in blue ink,
550 GBP
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Programmes for the two Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper fights,
Lot 335
Programmes for the two Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper fights,
100 GBP
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Programme for the Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston II Heavyweight Championship of the World fight in
Lot 336
Programme for the Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston II Heavyweight Championship of the World fight in
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400 - 450 GBP
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A full ticket for the Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson World Heavyweight Championship fight at the
Lot 337
A full ticket for the Muhammad Ali v Floyd Patterson World Heavyweight Championship fight at the
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Muhammad Ali signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Boxing Dinner programme,
Lot 338
Muhammad Ali signed Anglo-American Sporting Club Boxing Dinner programme,
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A group of 13 b&w press photographs relating to the Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper fight at Arsenal's
Lot 339
A group of 13 b&w press photographs relating to the Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper fight at Arsenal's
120 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper World Heavyweight Championship programme at Arsenal Stadium, Highbury,
Lot 340
Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper World Heavyweight Championship programme at Arsenal Stadium, Highbury,
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A Muhammad Ali & Brian London double-signed boxing presentation, comprising an 8 by 8in.
Lot 341
A Muhammad Ali & Brian London double-signed boxing presentation, comprising an 8 by 8in.
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Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,
Lot 342
Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight of the Champions' programme at Madison Square Garden, New York,
Lot 343
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight of the Champions' programme at Madison Square Garden, New York,
100 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A fine Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier double-signed framed presentation, comprising 10 by 8in.
Lot 344
A fine Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier double-signed framed presentation, comprising 10 by 8in.
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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Lot 345
Lot Withdrawn
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Muhammad Ali autograph collected at the Ovaltine
Lot 346
Muhammad Ali autograph collected at the Ovaltine "Welcomes Muhammad Ali" Autumn Tour in October
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A Muhammad Ali Guest of Honour dinner menu signed by Ali together with the celebrated football
Lot 347
A Muhammad Ali Guest of Honour dinner menu signed by Ali together with the celebrated football
260 GBP
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Muhammad Ali & Joe Bugner autographs, superb period Ali signature on a white sheet of paper,
Lot 348
Muhammad Ali & Joe Bugner autographs, superb period Ali signature on a white sheet of paper,
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A rare onsite French language official poster for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman
Lot 349
A rare onsite French language official poster for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman "Rumble in the
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Large poster for the closed circuit screenings of the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman 'Rumble in the
Lot 350
Large poster for the closed circuit screenings of the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman 'Rumble in the
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LeRoy Neiman designed poster for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman 'Rumble in the Jungle' World
Lot 351
LeRoy Neiman designed poster for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman 'Rumble in the Jungle' World
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300 - 350 GBP
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Two programmes for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman World Heavyweight Championship fight in Zaire
Lot 352
Two programmes for the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman World Heavyweight Championship fight in Zaire
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of three Muhammad Ali official fight programmes,
Lot 353
A group of three Muhammad Ali official fight programmes,
75 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali in the World Heavyweight Championship bout v Joe Bugner in
Lot 354
The boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali in the World Heavyweight Championship bout v Joe Bugner in
46,000 GBP
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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The Everlast boxing trunks worn by Muhammad Ali during his World Heavyweight Title fight v Jimmy
Lot 355
The Everlast boxing trunks worn by Muhammad Ali during his World Heavyweight Title fight v Jimmy
18,000 GBP
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Official programme for the Muhammad Ali v Jimmy Young Heavyweight Championship fight at Landover,
Lot 356
Official programme for the Muhammad Ali v Jimmy Young Heavyweight Championship fight at Landover,
400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Rare programme for the Muhammad Ali v Jean-Pierre Coopman World Heavyweight Championship fight in
Lot 357
Rare programme for the Muhammad Ali v Jean-Pierre Coopman World Heavyweight Championship fight in
700 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A large and impressive photograph double-signed by Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton, 30 by 40in.
Lot 358
A large and impressive photograph double-signed by Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton, 30 by 40in.
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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An onsite poster for the Muhammad Ali v Antonio Inoki fight at the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo,
Lot 359
An onsite poster for the Muhammad Ali v Antonio Inoki fight at the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Antonio Inoki poster for the fight in Tokyo 26th June 1976,
Lot 360
Muhammad Ali v Antonio Inoki poster for the fight in Tokyo 26th June 1976,
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