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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:1,094
Sale Title:Sporting and General MemorabiliaLots with images:810
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:645
Date:16-Feb-2010
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Alan Connolly's Australian Team Ties, one from 1968 Australian Ahes Tour to England, green with gold embroidered Kangaroo and 'Lxviii/ U.K.' (minor faults); one green with Australian Coat-of-Arms; other green with multiple Australian Coat-of-Arms. Together with signed action photograph. (4 items)
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Alan Connolly's Australian 'Baggy Green' test cap, from the gruelling 1969-70 Tours of India and South Africa, green wool, embroidered coat-of-arms and '1969' on front, endorsed inside 'AC'. Very good match-used condition. Together with signed action photograph. Alan Connolly played 29 Tests 1963-71
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Alan Connolly's Batting Gloves, pair of match-used 'Grasshopper' batting gloves, one signed by Allan Connolly. Together with signed action photograph. (3 items)
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Alan Connolly Group: Australian team ties (2); Tin 'Parry's Sweets, Test Assortment, Australia - India 1964 Tests'; Lp record 'England v Australia, Toasts and Speeches at the 200th Test Match Anniversary Dinner'; Silver, copper and brass Decorative Plate, engraved on reverse 'A.Connolly, Compliments from Madras Cricket Association, 25.12.1969'; Gabba cigarette lighter; Print 'The First International Cricket Match Played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1862' (framed 72 x 53 cm); Leicester City Football Club…
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Alan Connolly collection: 2000 'The Celebration of a century of Australian cricket' dinner menu with c77 signatures including Doug Walters, Arthur Morris, bill brown, Allan Border, Bob Simpson and Kim Hughes; range of 1980-2002 menus, invitations, tickets, etc (14 items with 35 signatures) ; plus 'Victorian cricket Association Annual report' (17 issues 1966-67 to 1999-2000) and official Handbooks (6) ; plus annual reports of South Melbourne Cricket Club (4), Lancashire (2) and Middlesex. (46 items)
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1970s Cricket Books, noted 'The Cricket Revolution' by Beecher (signed by Kerry Packer) [Melb., 1978]; 'The West Indies: Fifty Years of Test Cricket' by Cozier [Sussex, 1978]; 'A History of Cricket' by Ross [London, 1972]; 'On Top Down Under - Australia's Cricket Captains' by Robinson [Sydney, 1975]; 'Cricket in the Park - A History of the East Suburban Churches Cricket Association' by Shaw [Melbourne, 1975]. Fair/Good. (82 items)
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1972 and 1985 Australian Tours To England: 'B.Warsop' miniature bat (46 cm long) signed by Australian team with 19 signatures including Ian Chappell, Keith Stackpole, Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee and Bob Massie; plus miniature bat (46 cm long) signed by 1985 Australia and Derbyshire teams. Vg condition. (2 items)
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1974 Australia v England, size 3 'Princeton driver' cricket bat, with 1974 England on front (13 signatures), and on reverse 1974 Australia (12 sigs) and former test Players (19 sigs), includes John Edrich, Colin Cowdrey, Dennis Amiss, Ian Chappell, Dennis Lillee, bill O'Reilly and Leslie Ames. Good condition
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Greg Chappell: a unique group of player of the match and similar Awards 1975-1983 comprising: the 1975 international cricket Championship World Cup (aka Prudential cup, 1975) Runners-up medal; 1975-76 player of the year - joint Winner - Sheffield shield; 1975-76 player of the match - 1st test v West Indies, Brisbane; 1975-76 player of the match - 4th test v West Indies, Sydney; 1977 V.C.A. Medallion for Players in the Centenary test, Australia v England, MCG;, the 1977 Prudential trophy - England v…
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Greg Chappell's Australian 'Baggy Green' test cap, green wool, 8-panelled cap, with embroidered coat-of-arms to front, endorsed on 'Albion' label 'G.S. Chappell' and '1977'. Greg Chappell played 87 Tests 1970-84, captaining Australia 48 times. Provenance: Ex lot 384, property of Greg Chappell MBE, Sport in Australia, Christies Australia, 31 July 2001
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Charles Moodie (1947-, Australian): 'The Last Four of the Day' original painting, showing batsman in action, oil on board, signed by the artist lower left, framed and glazed, overall 55 x 66 cm
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Sam Loxton's glass goblet from 1980 Centenary Test, engraved on front 'England v Australia, Centenary Test Match, Lord's, 28th August - 2nd September, 1980', and at base engraved 'S.J.E.Loxton' [Sam Loxton played 12 Tests 1947-51, one of the Invincibles]. Also Victor Trumper plate from 'Australia's Cricketing Greats' series. (2 items)
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'Australian Pride', display comprising signed photographs of Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, rod Marsh, Doug Walters and Jeff Thomson, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 131 x 54 cm
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1980s Cricket Books, noted 'Victor Trumper - The Illustrated Biography' by Mallett [Melb., 1985]; 'A History of West Indies Cricket' by Manley [London, 1988]; 'The Bodyline Controversy' by Le Quesne [London, 1983]; 'My Life in Cricket' by Dennis Lillee [Sydney, 1982]; 'Gloves, Sweat and Tears' by Rod Marsh (signed) [Melb., 1984]. Fair/Good condit.(80)
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1980s cricket books, noted 'Hedley Verity - a portrait of a Cricketer' by Hill (Surrey, 1986); 'Booth to bat' by Brian Booth (signed) and white (Sydney, 1983); 'The story of cricket in Australia' by Egan (Melbourne, 1987); 'Rhythm and swing' by Richard Hadlee (Auckland, 1989); 'Pageant of cricket' by Frith (Melbourne, 1987). Fair/good condition. (80 items) .
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Greg Chappell, pair of aboriginal art prints by Malla (Dale Oliver), both signed and numbered by the artist, and endorsed to Greg Chappell; each window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 50 x 63 cm. (2 items)
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Felix Topolski (1907-89): 'Eton v Harrow, Cricket at Lords, 1983', screenprint, signed by the artist lower right, numbered 81/300 lower left, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 100 x 62 cm
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Cricket Painting: Kevan Hardacre (1927- ), original painting 'Cricket at Como', oil on canvas, signed by the artist, overall 60 x 60 cm
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Signed cricket bat, full size cricket bat, with c43 signatures on front, noted bill Lawry, Keith Stackpole, Bob Hawke (Prime Minister), Leo O'Brien, bill O'Reilly and Tony Greig. Rubber deteriorating, otherwise good condition.
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Dennis Lillee's 'Swampy, Old Wa' Cricket Cap, from Geoff Marsh's Testimonial match, yellow with black visor. Fine condition, signed by Dennis Lillee on front. [Dennis Lillee played in 70 Tests 1969-84]
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Collection with cassettes/talking books (51) including 'Bradman, the Don Declares', 'McGilvray -, the game is Not, the Same.' and 'Tales from a Lomg room'; Videos (10) ; plus 1986 Australian Prime Minister's XIV New Zealand, programmes (2), one signed on reverse by Prime Minister's XI (9 signatures), other by New Zealand (12 signatures), noted Allan Border, Merv Hughes, Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. (total 63 items)
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Original hand-painted caricatures by Rogers, Allan Border, David Boon, Dean Jones, Tony Dodemaide and Dav Whatmore (5 items)
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1986 Australian Team, 'Sanspareils-Greenlands' cricket bat, signed by Australian team, 15 signatures including Allan Border, David Boon and David Gilbert. Fine condition
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'Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's, for 1988-2007. Five editions hardback, others with limp yellow cloth. Good condition (20 books)
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1989 Australian Tour to England: print 'The Lord's Pavilion' by David gentleman, signed in margins by both Australia and England teams, with 32 signatures including Allan Border, Geoff Marsh, David Gower and Mike Gatting, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 85 x 63 cm
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1990s cricket books, noted 'Herbert Sutcliffe - cricket M'stro' by Hill (London, 1991); 'Ninety Not out - a History of the Eastern Suburbs cricket Association' by Martin (Melb., 1994); 'Beyond ten Thousand' by Allan Border (Perth, 1993); 'Botham - My Autobiography' (Lond., 1994); 'Australian cricket's Doctors and Dentists' by Fiddian (1993). (80 items)
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Durham: 'The Season Begins', print by Michael Tate commemorating Durham's entry into County Cricket in 1992, signed by the artist and 15 cricketers including David Graveney (captain), Paul Parker and Wayne Larkins, limited edition 134/500, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 93 x 72 cm
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1993 Australian Team: Prints 'Australian Tour Party to England 1993' by P.L.Waters, signed by the artist and numbered 94/375, framed and glazed, overall 48 x 67 cm; plus 'Australia 1993' by David Byrne, signed by the artist and numbered 202/350, framed and glazed, overall 64 x 46 cm. (2 items)
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'The Final Test, England v West Indies, The Oval Cricket Ground, London. 1995', print by Arthur Weaver, framed and glazed, overall 92 x 73 cm; plus 'The Laws of Cricket/Old Clarke', print by Terence Gilbert, signed by artist lower left, framed and glazed, overall 51 x 64 cm. (2 items)
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1996-97 Australia v West Indies, full size 'Kookaburra' cricket bat, signed by both teams, with 28 signatures including mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, Glenn McGrath, Brian Lara and Courtney Walsh. Fine condition
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Don Bradman, 1997 Australia post 'Australian Legends - Sir Donald Bradman' display, comprising P.O.pack (signed by Bradman on stamps), first day cover, coin first day cover, stamp sheetlets and maxi cards; window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 55 x 71 cm
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1997-98 South Africa Team, One-Day shirt signed by South Africa team, with 11 signatures including Hansie Cronje, Shaun Pollock and Jacques Kallis, window mounted with photograph of Hansie Cronje, framed and glazed, overall 81 x 100 cm
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Don Bradman, limited edition print 'Walk to Fame' by John Christie (1998), signed by the artist, numbered artists' proof 24/25, framed and glazed, overall 135 x 99 cm
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'great test Performances, Australia VS England' full size cricket bat, with 24 signatures including bill brown, Neil Harvey, Richie Benaud and Allan Border, mounted in display case with pictures of the 24 cricketers printed on mount, limited edition 161/400, overall 50 x 112 cm
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Poster signed twice by Shane Warne, overall 27 x 39 cm; plus 2001 Queensland v Western Ausralia, full size cricket bat signed by both teams, with 26 signatures including Stuart Law, Andrew Symonds, Andy Bichel, Tom Moody, Mike Hussey and Brad Hogg. Bat beautifully presented, superb condition. (2 items)
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Steve Waugh, lithographic print 'Declaration of Waugh, 16 Consecutive Victories as Captain of Australia', signed by Steve Waugh, limited edition 183/500, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 79 x 59 cm
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'History Of The Baggy Green', print signed by Steve Waugh, limited edition 181/500, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 92 x 66 cm
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Arthur Morris, print 'Arthur Morris' by Hart Amos (2004), signed by Arthur Morris and numbered 111/196, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 50 x 64 cm; plus 'Churchmans Cricketers 1936' set of 50 replica cricket cards, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 99 x 50 cm. (2 items)
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Australian One-Day Cap, replica cap signed by c2006-07 Australian team, 14 signatures including Adam Gilchrist, Glenn McGrath, Ben Hilfenhaus and John Buchanan
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'first Wicket, 2006-07 - 3 Mobile Ashes test series Australia', print signed by Justin Langer, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, limited edition 334/350, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 75 x 64 cm
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1905-24 cricket cards, comprising 1905 Sniders and Abrahams 'Australian Cricket Team' (mauve printing), part set [8/15]; 1905 'Cricket Terms' [4/12]; plus 1924 G.G.Goode (Australia) 'Prominent Cricketer Series', part set [8/17]. Poor/G condition (Total 20)
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1921 McIntyre Bros. (Australia) 'Australian Champion Eleven, 1920-21', part set [9/15], with tartan surround, all cut down
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1928-29 Wills 'Cricketers, 1928', complete set (50), noted Jack Hobbs, Harold Larwood and Douglas Jardine; plus 'Cricketers, 2nd series', complete set (50), noted Ames, Tyldesley and Woolley. G/VG. (total 100)
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1930 Players 'Cricketers 1930', complete set (50), noted Don Bradman, Archie Jackson and bill Ponsford; plus 1934 Players 'Cricketers 1934', complete set (50), noted Don Bradman, Clarrie Grimmett and bill Ponsford. Mainly G/VG. (total 100)
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Clem Hill, signature on postcard 'Clem Hill', published by Bolland, Hanwell and Southall. Fair/Good condition, though signature fine [Clem Hill played 49 Tests 1896-1912, including 10 as captain. Australian Test Player No.74]
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Albert Cotter, signature on postcard 'Albert Cotter', published by Bolland, Hanwell and Southall. Good condition (Albert Cotter played 21 Tests 1903-12. Australian test player No. 85)
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c1909-20 real photo cricket postcards, noted 'Benalla v Collingwood, Easter Monday, 1909'; 'Killarney Nsw 22-11-14'; Mount Noorat cricket team; and 1920 Saunder Jewellery Social Club. G/Vg. (4 items)
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1932-33 England 'Body line' Team, autograph page with 13 signatures including Herbert Sutcliffe, Maurice tete and Maurice Leyland (no Jardine or Larwood, pencil signatures have been traced over) ; on reverse 1933 Otago with 11 signatures including Sonny Maloney and Jack Dunning. From the Brian Bassano cricket autographs collection
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1934 Australian Team, scarce printed team sheet headed 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, Australian XI, English Tour, 1934', with 18 facsimile autographs. Folded, otherwise good condition. Rare
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1948-50 autograph book, including 1948 Australia (17 signatures including Don bradman, Sid Barnes and Lindsay Hassett), 1948 England (12 signatures), Warwickshire (9 sigs), 1949 New zealand (9 sigs) and 1950 England (9 sigs).
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1948 Australian Team, autograph page with 18 signatures including Don Bradman, Sid Barnes, Lindsay Hassett and ray Lindwall; plus tiny bat (10 cm long) signed by Ernie Toshack and George Tribe; small piece signed by Doug ring (3 items)
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1952 Jack Chegwyn's Australian XI - the first international team to tour Hong Kong, autograph page with 11 signatures including Jack Chegwyn, Jim Burke, Bob Simpson, Ray Flockton and Sid Carroll
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1964 Australian Team, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Bob Simpson, Brian Booth, Tom Veivers, bill Lawry and Graham McKenzie. Fine condition
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1966-67 Australian Team, official team sheet with 16 signatures including Bob Simpson, Bill Lawry, Ian Chappell and Tom Veivers. Fine condition
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1966-67 Australian Team, official team sheet with 16 signatures including Bill Lawry, Gordon Becker and Jim Hubble (Missing Bob Simpson, but includes manager). Fine condition
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1968 Australian Team, official team sheet with 17 signatures including bill Lawry, Ian Chappell, Barry Jarman and Alan Connolly. From the Alan Connolly collection, with signed action photograph
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c1978-79 Wsc World Team, page with 16 signatures including Tony Greig (captain), Asif Iqbal, Zaheer Abbas, Imran Khan and Barry Richards. Scarce
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1980 Australian Team, official team sheet for Centenary test Tour of England, with 14 signatures including Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, Dennis Lillee and rod Marsh (some soiling) ; plus 1991 Australia v England, 3rd test at SCG, official NSWCA team sheet partially signed by both teams, with 17 signatures including Geoff Marsh, Steve Waugh and David Gower. (2) .
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1980 Australian Team to Pakistan, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, David Hookes and Dennis Lillee; and also signed at top by manager Fred Bennett. Good condition
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1981 Australian Team to UK and Sri Lanka, official team sheet with 20 signatures including Kim Hughes (Captain), Dennis Lillee, Trevor Chappell and Mike Whitney; together with letter from tour manager. (2 items)
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