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Sporting Memorabilia — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:863
Sale Title:Sporting MemorabiliaLots with images:862
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:606
Date:19-Sep-2016
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Maunga Emery's Auckland blazer, blue wool with ARU crest & '1954-5-6-7-8-9' embroidered on pocket. Poor condition. {Maunga Emery played for NZ Maori 1954-58, then switched codes and played 23 Tests for NZ Kiwis 1961-66].
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Johan Claassen's South Africa 'Springboks' Jersey, with embroidered springbok on left breast, and number '23' on reverse. [Johan Claassen played 28 Tests 1955-61, and was springboks coach in 1968 & 1971].
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Australian Rugby Annuals, noted 'The Rugby Annual 1956', 'The Australian Rugby Union Almanac' (5) from 1959-63, 'The Australian Rugby Almanac' (7) from 1964-70, plus range of other year books (13) from 1971 to 1998.
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No Maoris no Tour', 16-page booklet published by Citizens all black Tour Association [Wellington, 1960].
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Rugby football in East Africa 1909-59' by Campbell & Cohen [Nairobi, 1960], plus type-written 'Report on A.A.Tour to East Africa 1965'.
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New Zealand University Jersey, grey with embroidered 'Saperi Aude' badge, remains of number '11' on reverse.
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New Zealand all Blacks shirt, black with white collar, embroidered silver fern badge, number '4' on reverse.
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Paul little's all Blacks Jersey, black with embroidered silver fern badge, number '3' on reverse. [Paul little played 10 Tests for the all Blacks 1961-64].
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Mack Herewini's all Blacks blazer, black wool with 'New Zealand Rugby 1962' & silver fern embroidered on pocket. Fair condition (few holes). [Mack Herewini played 10 tests for New Zealand 1962-67].
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South Africa Rugby Annuals, noted South African Rugby Yearbooks almost complete run (27) 1962-70 & 1972-89;plus 'South African Rugby Annual' complete set (43) from 1971-2014. Fair/VG condition.
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Phil Hawthorne's Wallabies blazer, green wool with wire-embroidered Australian coat-of-arms and 'Rugby Union 1963' on pocket. Fair/good condition (few holes).
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Epi Bolawaqatabu's Fiji Jersey, white with embroidered coconut tree over 'Fiji R.U.' badge, number '20' on reverse, signed on collar. [Dr Epi Bolawaqatabu played 16 Tests 1963-73].
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1964 Rugby pennant, embroidered with springbok, British & Irish lions logo, silver ferns, kangaroo & emu, with '1889 S.A. Rugby 1964' below, and also with 4 badges pinned on - silver fern, kiwi, kangaroo & lion.
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Rugby library, with books regarding Tours, history, biographies, few annuals, noted 'Springbok Annals - International Tours to and From South Africa 1891-1964' by Craven [Johannesburg, 1964], 'Men in Black' by Chester & McMillan [Auckland, 1978], 'Beneath the Maori Moon - An Illustrated History of Maori Rugby' by Mulholland [Wellington, 2009]. Poor/VG condition.
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Mike Gibson's Ireland Jersey, green with embroidered Shamrocks badge, number '6' on reverse, signed inside collar. [Mike Gibson played 69 Tests for Ireland, and 12 Tests for the British & Irish lions 1964-79, and was one of the 15 initial inductees to the international Rugby hall of Fame].
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Frank Laidlaw's Scotland Jersey, black with embroidered thistle, number '2' on reverse, signed inside collar. [Frank Laidlaw played 32 Tests for Scotland, and 2 Tests for British & Irish lions 1964-71].
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Rocky Patterson's New Zealand Colts Jersey, black with embroidered silver fern over 'Colts' badge, number '4' on reverse. [Roderick 'Rocky' Patterson was a member of the 1964 Colts side that toured Australia, and is considered unlucky not to have been given a chance at all Blacks level].
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Jan Ellis' football boots, manf by Qld Co-Op boot Soc.Pty Ltd. Fair condition. [Jan Ellis played 38 Tests for South Africa 1965-76].
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Tiny Naude's football boots. [tiny Naude played 14 Tests for South Africa 1963-68, and is best remembered for a difficault penalty he scored in the dying minutes of the 1965 3rd test to defeat the all Blacks].
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Mike Gibson's British & Irish lions blazer, black wool with British & Irish lions crest & '1966' embroidered on pocket, with name label 'C.M.H.Gibson'. Fair condition (few holes).
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John Pullin's England Jersey, white with embroidered rose badge, number '2' on reverse, with signature & initials 'J.V.P.' on collar. [John Pullin played 42 Tests for England & 7 Tests for British lions 1966-76].
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Delme Thomas' Wales Jersey, red with embroidered Welsh logo, number '2' on reverse, signed on collar. [Delme Thomas played 22 Tests for Wales and 7 Tests for British & Irish lions 1966-74].
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Phil Hawthorne's Wallabies Jersey, gold with Australian coat-of-arms badge with 'Rugby Union 1967', number '10' on reverse. [Phil Hawthorne was dual-code international, he played 21 Tests for the Wallabies 1962-67, and 3 Tests for the kangaroos in 1970].
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1967 all Blacks, tour to Britain, France & Canada, 'Supreme Rugby Union' football with 32 signatures including Brian Lochore, Brian Muller, John Major & Arthur Jennings. Signatures improved. [the all Blacks finished the tour undefeated].
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Arthur McGILL's New South Wales jersey, blue with embroidered waratah badge on breast, number '15' on reverse, signed inside collar. [Arthur McGill played 21 Tests for Australia 1968-73].
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Chris Rea's Scotland Jersey, white with embroidered thistle, number '12' on reverse, signed inside collar. [Chris Rea played 13 Tests for Scotland 1968-71].
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Japan Jersey, red & white hoops with embroidered cherry blossoms badge, number '6' on reverse, signed on collar by Grahame Thorne, believed to be from a player named Cicado. [Graeme Thorne played 10 Tests for the all Blacks 1967-70].
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Ccrfc Honour cap, red with embroidered daffodil & 'C.C.R.F.C.', named inside to 'Allan John' (brother of Wales' Barry John). VG condition.
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1970 University of California Jersey, blue jersey with embroidered badge 'Rugby Tour/ 1970/ University of California/ New Zealand / Australia', and number '5' on reverse.
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Barry John's British & Irish lions jersey, red with embroidered logo, number '10' on reverse, signed on collar. [Barry John played 25 Tests for Wales and 5 Tests for British & Irish lions 1966-72].
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Willie John McBRIDE's British & Irish lions Jersey, red with embroidered logo, number '5' on reverse, signed on collar 'To Jack, Bill Mcbride'. [Willie John McBride played 63 Tests for Ireland and 17 Tests for British & Irish lions 1962-75].
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Joe Karam's all Blacks Jersey, white with black collar, embroidered silver fern badge, number '15' on reverse. [Joe Karam played 10 Tests 1972-75].
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Barry Stumbles' Australian Jersey, gold with embroidered Wallaby & 'Rugby 1972', number '20' on reverse, with name tag 'B.Stumbl(Es)', and signed on collar. [Barry Stumbles played 4 Tests 1972-73].
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Andy Irvine's Scotland Jersey, deep blue with embroidered thistle, number '14' on reverse, signed inside collar. [Andy Irvine played 51 Tests for Scotland, and 9 Tests for British & Irish lions 1972-82].
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Mick Freney's Queensland Jersey, maroon with embroidered koala inside 'Q', number '8' on reverse, named 'M.Freney' inside collar.
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1972 California Jersey, maroon jersey with embroidered badge '(Bear)/ California Republic/ Rugby 1972', and number '10' on front and reverse.
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American University Jersey, blue with yellow 'V' & 'Rcu', marks where number '17' was on reverse.
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Jean Trillo's French Jersey, number '19' on reverse. [Jean Trillo played 28 tests for France 1967-1973].
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Jo Maso's French Jersey, number '10' on reverse. [Joseph Maso played 25 tests for France 1966-1973].
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Scotland Jersey, white with embroidered 'S.R.U. 1873-1973' badge, number '6' on reverse, signed inside collar by Australian Wallabies Captain Peter Sullivan. [Peter Sullivan played 13 Tests for Australia 1971-73].
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Italy Jersey, green with embroidered Italian logo, from the 1973 tour to South Africa, number '11' on reverse, signed on collar 'To Jack, Rugby World, Grahame Thorne'. [Graham Thorne played 10 Tests for the all Blacks 1967-70, before moving to South Africa in the early 1970s].
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John Pullin's England Jersey, white with embroidered rose & 'New Zealand 1973' on breast, number '15' on reverse, endorsed inside collar 'To Jack, John Pullin'. [John Pullin played 42 Tests for England & 7 Tests for British lions 1966-76, and captained England in their victory over the all Blacks in Auckland].
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John Pullin's Cornwall Jersey, green & yellow hoops with embroidered Cornwall badge on breast, number removed from reverse, endorsed inside collar 'Pullin'. [John Pullin played 42 Tests for England & 7 Tests for British lions 1966-76].
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Tom Grace's Ireland Jersey, green with embroidered Shamrocks badge, number '14' on reverse, endorsed inside collar 'To Jack, Tom Grace'. [Tom Grace played 25 Tests for Ireland and British & Irish lions 1972-78, and is best remembered for scoring Ireland's only try in the 10-10 draw with the all Blacks in 1973 at Landsdowne Road].
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Grahame Thorne's invitation XV Jersey, white with embroidered 'Nzrfu/ (Fern)/ Invitation XV 1973', number '13' on reverse. Signed on collar 'To Jack, G.S.Thorne'. [Grahame Thorne played 10 Tests for the all Blacks 1967-70].
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French blazer, navy blue with emboidered Gallic cock & 'Ffr' on pocket. Fair/good condition (few minor holes).
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Tonga Jersey, with embroidered Tonga badge & number '6' on reverse, believed to be from Panure Fakaua.
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Mark Loane's 1976 Rothmans medal: 9ct gold medal, with on front 'Queensland Rugby Union/ Rothmans Medal/ For the Best and Fairest Player', and engraved on reverse 'Mark Loane, 1976', maker's engraving on rim 'Denham, Neal & Treloar, Sydney', original maroon ribbed-silk ribbon, with original presentation case.;[mark Loane played 89 games for Queensland and 28 Tests for the Wallabies. Described by Bret Harris in his book 'The Maurauding Maroons' as 'The Closest Thing to a Folk Hero Queensland Has Seen'].
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Rugby Programmes: 1976-2013 collection, mostly internationals, few with tickets.
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Gareth Davies' Cardiff Jersey, red with embroidered 'Cardiff R.F.C. 1876-1976' badge, number '10' on reverse, named on collar. [Gareth Davies played 21 Tests for Wales and 1 test for British & Irish lions 1978-85].
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Andy Irvine's British & Irish lions Jersey, red with embroidered logo, number '15' on reverse, endorsed on collar 'Eden Park, 4th Test 1977, Andy Irvine, to Jack'. [Andy Irvine played 51 Tests for Scotland and 9 Tests for British & Irish lions 1972-82].
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Paul McLEAN's Wallabies Jersey, gold with Australian coat-of-arms badge with 'Rugby 1978', number '10' on reverse, signed 'Paul Mclean' on collar. [Paul McLean played 31 Tests for Australia 1972-84, and is an inductee into the Australian Rugby Union hall of Fame].
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Greg Cornelson's international Rugby Team Jersey, white jersey with embroidered crest & 'Internation Rugby Team, South Africa 1979', endorsed 'Greg Cornelsen Australia' on collar, number '6' on reverse. [Greg Cornelson played 25 tests for Australia 1974-82].
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Hugo Nicola's Argentinian Jersey, endorsed on collar 'H.Nicola - No.3 Argentina', numer '3' on reverse. [Hugo Nicola played 15 tests for Argentina & south America 1971-1980].
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Argentine University Jersey, blue & black quarters, number '11' on reverse, six faded signatures on collar.
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South Africa 'Springboks' Jersey, from 1981 tour to NZ, with embroidered springbok on left breast, and number '11' on reverse. Stated to be Danie Gerber's, with a copy of his signature on card, though vendor believes it more likely to be from Gerrie Germishuys. G/VG condition.
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Naas Botha's South Africa 'Springboks' Jersey, with embroidered springbok on left breast, and number '10' on reverse, signed inside collar 'Naas Botha, H.E.Botha, 1981'. [Naas Botha played 28 Tests 1980-92].
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Mark Ella's Wallabies Jersey, gold with Australian coat-of-arms badge with 'Rugby', number '10' on reverse, signed on collar 'Mark Ella 11/9/82'. [mark Ella played 24 Tests for Australia 1980-84, and is considered one of the all-time greats in the sport, an inductee into the international Rugby hall of Fame & one of the five inaugural inductees to the Australian Rugby Union hall of Fame].
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Constantin Laurentiu's Romanian World Cup Jersey, endorsed on collar 'World Cup 87 Constantin Laurentiu', number '4' on reverse.
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Francis Haget's French Rugby Union Jersey, endorsed on collar 'Haget', number '8' on reverse. [Francis Haget played 40 tests for France 1974-1987].
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Jean-Luc Joinel's French Jersey, number '7' on reverse. [Jean-Luc Joinel played 51 tests for France 1977-1987].
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Panure Fakaua's Tonga Jersey, with embroidered Tonga badge & number '11' on reverse, named inside collar 'Panure Fakaua'.
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French (Training) Jersey, endorsed on collar 'S Kelly 101 Test'.
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Tom Sawyer's Zimbabwe Jersey, green & white hoops with Zimbabwe badge, number '21' on reverse, name tag 'M.Sawyer' and endorsed 'To Jack, Tom Sawyer'.
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Romania Jersey, yellow with Romania badge, number '7' on reverse, undeciphered signature on collar.
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Fiji Jersey, with embroidered Fiji badge & number '18' on reverse.
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French Jersey, with embroidered Ffr crest & number '10' on reverse.
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Japan Jersey, with 'Sanyo' label on front & number '5' on reverse.
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South African Services Jersey, navy blue, red & teal with initials 'Ark' on collar, no number on reverse.
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Doc Craven's Tribute: the Legends of springbok Rugby 1889-1989', edited by Clayton [cape Town, 1989], deluxe green leather bound edition with signatures of 96 former Springboks tipped in.
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Itinerary of the Australian Rugby football Team's Tour of New Zealand 1990', 'Australian Rugby Union, Wallabies Tour 1996 to Scotland, Ireland and Wales, Itinerary', plus 1996 Barbarian F.C. Menus (2) for Team dinner & ladies dinner.
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Michael Lynagh's Wallabies Jersey, gold with Australian coat-of-arms badge with 'Rugby', number '10' on reverse, signed on collar 'To Jack, Regards Michael Lynagh'. [Michael Lynagh played 72 Tests for Australia 1984-95, and is an inductee into the international Rugby hall of Fame & Wallaby hall of Fame].
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1992 Australian Wallabies team, fold-over card with 28 signatures, 1992 Leinster v Australia programme with 23 signatures, postcard signed by Michael Lynagh, plus team sheet with facsimile autographs.
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Roger Uttley: England jersey, green & white with embroidered rose, endorsed 'To Jack, Best Wishes, Roger Uttley, 25.6.92'. [Roger Uttley played 23 Tests for England & 4 Tests for British & Irish lions 1973-80, and worked with Geoff Cooke to coach and guide the England XV to the final of the 1991 World Cup ].
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South Africa 'Springboks' Jersey, with embroidered springbok & 'Lion Lager' logo, c1992-94, made by cotton Traders.
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Irish Rugby 1874-1999: a History' by Edmund van Esbeck [Dublin, 1999], with 52 signatures including most living Irish captains.
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England Rugby cap, red with embroidered rose, endorsed inside 'Given By English Team 21/06/04'.
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Wallabies/2007 Rugby World Cup cap with 8 signatures including Julian Huxley & matt Dunning.
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C1902-2007 English football cards, noted 1902 Wills 'Football Series' (44), 1908 Ogdens 'Famous Footballers' (40), 1912 Smith 'Footballers' (25), c1932-39 Topical Times 'Footballers, Panel Portraits' (115), 1998 Futera 'World Cup Greats' [51]. Poor/VG. Inspection will reward.
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1906 Smith's cup tie Cigarettes 'Footballers', part set [6/120], with Nos.27, 43, 48, 49, 50 & 60. G/VG.
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Association football & the Men Who made It' by Gibson & Pickford in four volumes [London, c1906].
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Football library, noted 'The Book of Football - a Complete History and Record of the Association and Rugby Games' by wall, et al [London, 1906] great book in fair condition, 'A Football Compendium - a Comprehensive Guide to the Literature of Association Football' by Seddon [UK, 1995], 1966 England v West Germany World Cup Final programme.
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1928 bill Jones poster no.45 showing football, 'Teamwork Means - Goals! Combined Effort Seldom Loses. Join in - Help Win - Be In, Bill Jones', published by Parker-Holladay Co, London, size 56 x 71 cm. Fair/good condition.
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1929 Auckland football Association Honour cap, green & tan velvet, embroidered 'Afa 1929'. Fair/good condition.
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1931 Wellington football Association Honour cap, black cotton, embroidered 'Wfa 1931', named inside to Allan W.Clark. Poor/Fair condition.
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Football Programmes: Mainly c1953-66 collection of English football programmes, noted Accrington Stanley, Arsenal (6), Barnet (2), Birmingham city (4), Blackburn Rovers (3), Blackpool (48), Bolton Wanderers (3), Burnley (2), Chelsea (3), Everton (2), Fulham (3), Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Leicester city (2), Leyton Orient (2), Liverpool (2), Manchester United (3), Milwall, Norwich city (2), Nottingham Forrest, Preston north end, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United (2), Sheffield Wednesday, Tottenham…
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Autographs: signed postcards (14) including Alex Ferguson (scarce), Bobby Charlton, Ian Rush & Kenny Dalglish;plus signed football cards (16).
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Ian Rush: signature on replica Liverpool jersey, framed & glazed, overall 85 x 80 cm.
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Manchester United: Manchester United home shirt from c2000 with 15 signatures, noted Rio Ferdinand, David Beckham, Keane, Scholes & Ryan Giggs.
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Brazil: Brazil shirt with 18 signatures including Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Capu, Emerson & Didi. Nice item c2002 World Cup.
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John Aloisi: signature on replica Socceroos shirt, framed & glazed, overall 88 x 98 cm, plus shirt signed by 1999 'Joeys' World Cup team, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 95 cm.
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Adelaide United: three jerseys signed by c2007-2010 teams, each framed & glazed, largest 108 x 85 cm.
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Golf collection: extensive collection of pins/badges (hundreds), golf balls (500+, many boxed) & scorecards (1000+) from courses around the world. Inspection will reward. Room Bidders Only.
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Tiger Woods, signed Nike shirt, window mounted with two photographs, framed & glazed, overall 113 x 93 cm. Plus signed Ian Thorpe display.
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Golf Flag (with umbrella logo), with c46 signatures including tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Craig Parry, Curtis Strange & John Daly, framed & glazed, overall 65 x 47 cm.
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Horse racing prints: 'Derby Day at Flemington 1886', 'The Lawn at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day 1887' & 'The Betting Ring at Flemington 1887', by Carl Kahler. Set of 3 prints (each with key plate on glassine paper), Lithography by A.E.Keating Pty Ltd for the Brasmere Collector series [Melbourne, 1970], each 71 x 51 cm. Fair/good condition.
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1906 Melbourne Cup: '6th November, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1906, Cup Day, Official Programme'.
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1920 Melbourne Cup: '2nd Day, 2nd November, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1920, Cup Day, Official Programme'.
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1922 Australian cup: '7th March, Victoria Racing Club, Autumn Meeting 1922, second Day, Official Programme'. Fair/good condition (covers detached). {the 1922 Australian cup was won by harvest King}.
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1922 grand National Steeplechase: '1st July, Victoria Racing Club, Grand National Steeplechase Meeting 1922, Official Programme'. Fair/good condition. {the 1922 grand National Hurdle was won by Fiscom}.
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