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Sporting and General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:950
Sale Title:Sporting and General MemorabiliaLots with images:703
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:592
Date:17-Aug-2010
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Australian test Cricketers: collection of autographs beautifully presented on pages, comprising 40 signed items, most mounted with associated pictures & information, noted Ian Craig, John Gleeson, Des Hoare, Trevor Hohns, John Dyson, Brad Hodge, Jeff Hammond, Murray Bennett, Wally Edwards, Tony Mann & Lindsay Kline
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Imperial Tobacco Co. Advertising Artwork: Original artwork showing batsman in action, oil on board, for Imperial Tobacco Co. (of Great Britain & Ireland) Limited, with label on reverse dated 1.Jan.1953, overall 61 x 91 cm
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1956 Australian Team, official team photograph, with title 'Australia Team on Tour 1956, United Kingdom, India & Pakistan', and players names printed on mount, overall 51 x 39 cm. Good condition. Ex Keith Miller collection.
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1957 Stan McCabe - bill O'Reilly Testimonial match, display comprising official team photo, window mounted with 2-page letter from NSWCA to Len Maddocks, advising him of his selection, teams, etc; framed & glazed, overall 91 x 51 cm
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Walter Walmsley's Cricket Bat, match-used 'Gradidge - Len Hutton' crickat bat, endorsed 'W.Walmsley' in ownership position, and signed below. Bat varnished to a dark shade. (Wally Walmsley played 37 first class matches for NSW, Tasmania, Queensland & Northern Districts (NZ) 1945-60; and coached in Tasmania & Queensland)
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1964 Australian Tour to England: TAA Airline bag, with printed on side 'Australian cricket Tour of the United Kingdom 1964/ Alan Connolly'; plus Alan Connolly signed action photograph & CoA.
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1964-65 Australian Team: page headed 'Australia v Pakistan, Allowances', showing pay & signatures of Australian players & umpires, including Bob Simpson, bill Lawry & Ian Chappell. VG condition
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1971 Australian Team, full size 'Stuart Surridge - Ian Redpath' Cricket Bat, signed to front by the Australian team, 11 signatures including Ian Chappell, Ian Redpath, Dennis Lillee & Tony Dell. Handle rubber perished, otherwise Fair/Good condition.
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W.G.Grace, print 'Dr W.G.Grace' by John Thirsk (c1972), signed by the artist and numbered 66/500, framed & glazed, overall 54 x 80 cm.
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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) & former test Players (19 sigs), includes Dennis Lillee, bill O'Reilly, Ian Chappell, John Edrich, Colin Cowdrey, Dennis Amiss & Leslie Ames. Good condition.
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Cricket Books, including 'Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes' by Willis [Adelaide, 1982]; 'The Century Makers - The Men Behind the Ashes 1877-1977' by Tyson [Melbourne, 1980]; 'The Doug Walters Story' by Laws [Adelaide, 1981]; 'Australians Abroad - Australia's Overseas Tours' by Whitington [Melbourne, 1983]. (35 items)
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1977 Centenary test: Centenary test folio 1977 limited edition print 'Melbourne cricket ground (Henry Burn 1862)', with 10 signatures below - Don Bradman, bill O'Reilly, Lindsay Hassett, Leo O'Brien, Sam Loxton, bill Ponsford, George Tribe, ray Lindwall, Ern McCormick & bill Johnston, overall 32 x 30 cm. Lindwall & Johnston signatures faded
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Greg Chappell, original hand-painted caricature by Applegate, signed by the artist at lower left, window mounted, framed (no glass), overall 51 x 61 cm; plus 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). (3 items)
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1977-78 world series cricket, full size 'Gray-Nicolls' cricket bat, signed on front by world series cricket Australia, West Indies & world teams, with 46 signatures including Ian Chappell, Dennis Lillee, Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards, Tony Greig & Imran Khan. Good condition.
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Charles Moodie (1947-, Australian): 'The Last Four of the Day' original cricket painting, showing batsman in action, oil on board, signed by the artist lower left, framed & glazed, overall 55 x 66 cm.
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Cricket Books, noted 'A History of West Indies Cricket' by Manley [London, 1988]; 'Geelong's Blazing Century - Runs & Wickets Since 1862' by O'Dowd [Geelong, 1989]; 'Hundreds and Hat-Tricks - The History of Pomborneit Cricket Club' by O'Neill [Camperdown, 1986]; 'The History of the Richmond Cricket Club' by Tyson [Melbourne, 1987]. (37 items)
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Cricket Autographs: Displays, envelopes & cards (12 items) with a total of 67 signatures, noted displays of Dennis Lillee & Jeff Thomson, envelopes signed by 1982 England & 1994-95 England; also books 'The Courage Book of Australian Test Cricket 1877-1974', 'The Courage Book of VFL Finals' & 'Maroon & Blue - Recollections and Tales of the Fitzroy Football Club'. (15 items)
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Signed Books (6), noted 'The Larwood Story' by Harold Larwood & Perkins (signed by both) [Sydney, 1982]; 'Tiger Among the Lions' by Ian Chappell (with 8 signatures) [Adelaide, 1972]; 'Abc Cricket Book - Mcc Tour of Australia 1965-66' signed by Graham McKenzie; also Rod Marsh signed print; mini-bat with 1956 Australian team facsimile autographs; 'Brightly Fades the Don' with faked Bradman signature. (9 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 & glazed, overall 100 x 62 cm.
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Kevan Hardacre (1927-, Australian), 'Cricket at Como', oil on canvas, signed by the artist, overall 60 x 60 cm.
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