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Sporting Memorabilia & Collectables — Abacus Auctions

Auction House:Abacus AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:623
Sale Title:Sporting Memorabilia & CollectablesLots with images:623
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:380
Date:20-Oct-2019
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Tom Corrigan: Rare plaque with mounted metal bust on original wood shield with original maroon velvet covering, with the cast heading 'Late Tom Corrigan'. The bust a cast metal image of Corrigan inside a horse-shoe, with the reins, jockey's cap and two horses feet. Both sides and top corners embellished with cast metal vine leaves, and a cast metal racehorse ridden by Corrigan at base, overall 37 x 45 cm. (Tom Corrigan (1854-1894) was an Australian steeplechase jockey who died as a result of injuries…
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Carbine: 'Carbine - Melbourne Cup 1890, Jockey Bob Ramage' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '50/50', size 61 x 62 cm.
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Carbine: Display comprising pair of Carbine's horse-shoes, mounted with tin photographs (in terrible condition) of Carbine and jockey (probably R Ramage rider for 1890 Melbourne Cup) & plaque engraved 'Carbine 1890', overall 43 x 49 cm. Marked on reverse 'T.Mason, Maker, Braybrook'. Provenance: ex Lederberg Stud, the home of Carbine until 1895. Despite this provenance, we cannot guarantee these shoes were worn by Carbine. (Carbine started 43 times for 33 wins, 6 seconds & 3 thirds; his wins include Sydney…
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Carbine: Print 'Carbine - 125th Anniversary 1890-2015', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '14/125', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 80 cm.
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Donovan: Brass wall plaque, size 25 x 21 cm. (Donovan was a British thoroughbred who raced 21 times 1888-89 and won 18 races including The Derby & the St Leger, earning a world record £55,443 in prize money)
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Book 'Sunbury Racing Club. General Rules' (Sunbury, 1903), 8pp, in black boards.
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Hitching Post cast iron jockey 122 cm tall, nicely painted with red jacket & black cap, circa 1920s. Very heavy. The illustration is above Lot 314.
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Photographs - Melbourne Cup Home turn photograph (38 x 11 cm) from 1912 with the jockeys colours hand-painted onto photo, with the winner Piastre running fifth on the rails. Plus photograph (38 x 11 cm) of a Melbourne Cup field in the home straight, with the jockeys colours hand-painted onto photo (from the colours this is possibly 1918, though further research required). (Qty 2)
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Postcards c.1905 postcards by Violet Johnston of Australian racehorses, set of 6 including Fitzgrafton, Cruciform, Gladsome, Acrasia & Sylvanite. All postally used in superb condition. (Qty 6)
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1901 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club. Autumn Meeting 1901, St Leger Day, Official Card' (Saturday 2nd March 1901). Fair/Good condition. (Finland won the St Leger & Wakeful won the Newmarket Handicap (at only her 4th start)). The illustration is above Lot 314.
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Autumn Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. First Day, Saturday 8th Feb 1902, Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Autumn Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. Second Day, Saturday 15th Feb 1902, Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (The Oakleigh Plate was won by Drawbridge & the St George Stakes was won by Wakeful).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Autumn Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. Third Day, Saturday 22nd Feb 1902, Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (The Futurity Stakes was won by Sir Foote with Wakeful 2nd).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Autumn Meeting 1902. St.Leger Day, Official Card' (Saturday 1st March 1902). Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (The Newmarket Handicap was won by Sir Foote & the Essendon Stakes was won by Wakeful).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Autumn Meeting 1902. Cup Day, Official Card' (Tuesday 3rd March 1902). Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (The Australian Cup over 2¼ miles was won by Blue Metal. Wakeful was scratched from Bourke Handicap).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Autumn Meeting 1902. Steeplechase Day, Official Card' (Saturday 8th March 1902). Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (Wakeful ran twice - winning the All-Aged Stakes & running 3rd in the Loch Plate).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, First Day, Saturday 5th July 1902. Official Card'. Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner).
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1902 Racecards 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. First Day, Saturday 2nd Aug 1902. Official Card' & '... Second Day, Saturday 9th Aug 1902. Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (with puncture holes in top left corner). (Colonel Shilinski won the Grand National Hudle, and a week later won the Grand National Steeplechase). (Qty 2)
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Spring Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. Guineas Day, 11th October 1902. Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (Wakeful won the Caulfield Stakes, and Strata Florida won the Caulfield Guineas).
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1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club. Spring Meeting 1902. Derby Day, Official Card' (Saturday 1st Nov 1902). Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (Wakeful won the Melbourne Stakes, and Abundance won the Derby).
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1904 Melbourne Cup Large black and white glossy photograph (38 x 30 cm) of the winner Acrasia with the jockey Tom Clayton with hand-tinted silks and cap. (Photograph appears to be from 1960s).
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1910 Racebook 'Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club. Annual Meeting. Wednesday 27th April 1910. Official Programme. Fair/Good condition.
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1915 Melbourne Cup Race finish photograph, 39 x 21 cm, with the jockeys colours hand-painted onto photo; plus large photograph (36 x 26 cm) of the winner Patrobus being inspected by an official with a large crowd watching. (Patrobus ridden by Bobby Lewis was the first horse to win the triple crown - Caulfield Guineas, VRC Derby & Melbourne Cup). (Qty 2)
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1921 (circa) photograph of steeplechasers Glenard & Monrose, titled on mount 'Last Fence October Steeple, Flemington, Won by Glenard. Mr R Kinmear Owner, Ejc Durier Trainer, C Matherson Rider', framed & glazed, overall 57 x 40 cm.
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1928 Melbourne Cup Racebook '6th November, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1928, Cup Day, Official Programme' (Tuesday 6th November), one page torn, covers with soiling and creasing, and usual notes inside. (The 1928 Melbourne Cup was won by Statesman).
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Book 'J.J.Miller's 1929 Sporting Annual and Athletic Record'. Fair/Good condition with some cover faults. Gives a comprehensive history of results of the major Australian races, and provides a form guide to all entries for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, including Phar Lap.
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Book 'J.J.Miller's 1930 Sporting Annual and Athletic Record'. Fair/Good condition with some cover faults. Gives a comprehensive history of results of the major Australian races, and provides a form guide to all entries for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, including Phar Lap.
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Book 'J.J.Miller's 1931 Sporting Annual and Athletic Record'. Fair/Good condition with some cover faults. Gives a comprehensive history of results of the major Australian races, and provides a form guide to all entries for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, including Phar Lap.
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1929 Phar Lap Derby Day Racebook: 'Derby Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1929, Official Programme' (Saturday 2nd November), showing Phar Lap in the Victoria Derby. (Phar Lap first, taking his record to date 14 starts 5-1-0). One page partially torn, and usual notes inside.
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1929 Phar Lap - Melbourne Cup Racebook: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1929, Official Programme' (Tuesday 5th November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup. (Phar Lap third, taking his record to date 15 starts 5-1-1. The 1929 Melbourne Cup was won by Nightmarch, the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate in the same year). Cover creased, and usual notes inside.
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1930 Racebook 'Official Programme, Victoria Park Racing Club, Saturday, July 26th, 1930'. Cover with some soiling, and usual notes inside. (The page showing fastest times in Australia & NZ shows Phar Lap with record over 2¼ miles. A month earlier Phar Lap finished his 3yo season with 9 wins in a row. Phar Lap's 3yo record was 20 starts 13-1-2 including wins in Rosehill Guineas, AJC Derby & VRC Derby, and 3rd in Melbourne Cup).
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1930 Racebook 'Official Programme, Canterbury Park Races, Saturday, 6th Sept., 1930'. Cover with minor soiling, and usual notes inside. (The page showing results of Warwick Farm races of August 30th shows Phar Lap 2nd in Warwick Stakes. A week after this Canterbury race meeting Phar Lap won the Tatts Chelmsford Stakes. Phar Lap's record as a 4yo was 16 starts 14-2-0).
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1930 Phar Lap Racebook: 'Official Programme, Rosehill Races, Spring Meeting, Guineas Day, Saturday, Sept.20th, 1930', showing Phar Lap in weight-for-age Hill Stakes (first), cover with minor soiling & endorsed 'Pharlap', and usual notes inside. (With this win Phar Lap's record became 28 Starts;16-2-2)
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1930 Phar Lap Racebook: 'AJC Spring Meeting, Wednesday, October 8th, 1930, Craven Plate Day', showing Phar Lap in AJC Craven Plate (first). Cover with soiling, 'AJC' coloured-in & endorsed 'Phar-Lap', and usual notes inside. (With this win Phar Lap's record was 30 starts 18-2-2).
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1930 Phar Lap - Cox Plate Racebook: 'Moonee Valley Racing Club, Official Programme, Cup Meeting, Saturday 25th October 1930', showing Phar Lap in the Ws Cox Plate. (Phar Lap first, taking his record to date 32 starts 20-2-2). Cover with some creases, and usual notes inside. Extremely rare racebook, in nicer condition than the one sold in our last sports auction.
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1930 Racebook, 'Tattersall's Club, Annual Race Meeting, Saturday, 27th Dec, 1930'. Cover with some soiling, and usual notes inside. (The page showing fastest times in Australia & New Zealand shows Phar Lap with record over 1¼ miles & 2¼ miles; and the page showing fastest times on Randwick Racecouse shows Phar Lap with record over 1¼ miles, 1¾ miles & 2¼ miles).
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1931 Racebook 'Tattersall's Club, Annual Race Meeting, Second Day, Thursday, 1st Jan, 1931'. Cover with soiling, and usual notes inside. (The page showing fastest times in Australia & NZ shows Phar Lap with record over 1¼ miles & 2¼ miles; and the page showing fastest times on Randwick Racecouse shows Phar Lap with record over 1¼ miles, 1¾ miles & 2¼ miles).
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1932 Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente Racebook: 'Winter Race Meeting, Sunday March 20, Official Program, Agua Caliente Jockey Club', sent by Phar Lap's jockey, Bill Elliot to his brother in Australia, endorsed on front cover 'To Bruce with best wishes from Bill'. The page for the Thirteenth Race, The Agua Caliente Handicap marked with the '1st' alongside Phar Lap, and 'Time 2-02 4/5 track record'. With original envelope postmarked Menlo Park, California 11 days before Phar Lap died. Provenance: Bill…
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1932 Phar Lap's Last Race: Photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Bill Elliot up and trainer Tommy Woodcock, size 21 x 16 cm. Photograph backstamped 'Copyright/ The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australia'. Pinholes in corners, otherwise fine condition.
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1932 Phar Lap's Last Race: Photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Bill Elliot up and trainer Tommy Woodcock (partially obscured by Phar Lap's head), with text in image lower left '3-20-32, Phar Lap, Wm Elliot up, A.C.Hdcp. $50000 Added', size 21 x 16 cm. Photograph backstamped 'Copyright/ The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australia'. Fine condition.
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Phar Lap: 'Phar Lap - Melbourne Cup 1930, Jockey Jim Pike' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 5/5', size 61 x 62 cm.
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Phar Lap: Photograph of Phar Lap wearing saddlecloth '1' and with jockey in David Davis' colours, size 21 x 16 cm. Photograph backstamped 'Copyright/ The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australia'. pinholes in corners, otherwise fine condition.
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Phar Lap: Photograph of Phar Lap standing in paddock near homestead, size 20 x 16 cm. Pinholes in margins, otherwise fine condition.
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Phar Lap: Lovely photograph of Phar Lap walking out onto the track accompanied by a clerk of the course either side, and with rest of the field behind him, size 20 x 16 cm. Fine condition.
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Phar Lap: Photograph of Phar Lap with jockey in Telford's colours, size 16 x 21 cm. Photograph backstamped 'Copyright/The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australia'. Pinholes in margins, otherwise fine condition.
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Phar Lap: 1930s (circa) clear glass bust of Phar Lap's head, with text around base 'Phar Lap/1928-32/37 Wins From 51 Starts', 13 cm tall & 18 cm long, tiny chip in Phar Lap's left ear. Scarce and attractive. (The only other one seen in clear glass is in the Melbourne Museum).
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Phar Lap: Phar Lap book ends, cast iron, modelled on the glass bust of Phar Lap's head.
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Phar Lap Table, made by Frank Ryan of Queensland timbers c.1931 with image based on the painting of Phar Lap with Jim Pike mounted by Stuart Reid, tabletop 67 x 51 cm. Superb craftsmanship and stunning appearance. (Frank Ryan took all the prizes in cabinet inlay work at the 1927 Brisbane Show, and later formed a business 'Ryan's Australian Fancywood Novelties'. This table was the centrepiece of his trade exhibitions, and has been on loan to the Australian Racing Museum).
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Phar Lap: Collection of colour pictures/prints, noted finish of 1930 Melbourne Cup; 'Souvenir Phar Lap' published by National Museum of Victoria; print published 'With the Compliments of Club Razor Blades'. Condition varies. Inspection recommended. (Qty 6)
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Phar Lap: Collection including facsimile racebooks from Phar Lap movie for 1929 Derby & 1931 Melbourne Cup; racebook 'A Tribute to Phar Lap' Moonee Valley 11 April 1992; racebooks (7) 'Phar Lap Raceday' Sandown 24 March 1996; racebooks (2) 'Phar Lap Collection'; Phar Lap $5 coins (5); Phar Lap playing Cards published by Melbourne Museum. (Qty 18 items)
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Phar Lap: Series of seven original paintings by Desmond Norman (1930- ): - 1. Phar Lap in full flight; 2. Phar Lap after winning in Melbourne; 3. Phar Lap after winning in Agua Caliente; 4. Phar Lap very sick (poisoned) with Tommy Woodcock; 5. The Police investigation; 6. The news of Phar Lap's death back in Melbourne; 7. Phar Lap in the Melbourne Museum. Sizes vary (three paintings 110 x 94 cm; two paintings 110 x 84 cm; two paintings 84 x 110 cm). (Qty 7)
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Phar Lap: Print 'Phar Lap - Hero to a Nation' by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 30/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 80 x 114 cm.
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Balance of collection, noted Tommy J Smith signed display; racebooks (5) including 2012 Melbourne Cup; photographs of Craig Williams & Brett Pebble; race finish photograph. (Qty 9)
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Autographs 1981-2000 collection of signed commemorative covers, with signatures including Harry White, Mick Dittman, Malcolm Johnson, Bill Collins, Ron Quinton, George Hanlon, Pat Hyland, Midge Didham, Jack Purtell, Jim Cassidy & Kerrin McEvoy. Mainly Fine condition. (Qty 22)
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Autographs Jockey's Breeches signed by 17 of Australia's finest jockeys including Chris Munce (1998 Melb Cup), Glen Boss (2003, 2004, 2005 Melb Cups), Zac Purton, Hugh Bowman (Winx), Darren Beadman (1990 & 1996 Melb Cups), framed & glazed, overall 61 x 110 cm.
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Badges Epsom Turf Club: Membership badges for 1938-39, 1939-40, 1946-47 & 1947-48; plus Trainer's Ticket from 1947. Superb condition. (Epsom's newly renovated grandstand was tragically destroyed by fire in 1936 and never held another race meeting. The club continued holding meetings at nearby Mentone. The club was disbanded when Mentone closed in 1948. Epsom remained a popular training track until it was closed in 1997). (Qty 5)
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Badges - Victoria Racing Club Jockey's Tickets (2) 1947 Autumn Meeting No.1 & 1947 Spring Meeting No.19; 1944 Saddling Enclosure Ticket; 1946 Mv Birdcage Ticket; VRC Membership badges (17) run from 1980-81 to 1996-97; Member cards (11) to 2009-11; also Guest cards (12), Lady passes (6) & Junior card (1). Also Williamstown Saddling Enclosure card for 1947 & Werribee card for 2004-05. Mainly Fine condition. (Qty 53)
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Badges Collection of Press Badges, including scarce VRC Media badge number '22' & various VRC tickets (15) & passes (2); Racing Victoria Media Passes (10) from 1997-98 to 2010-11; Caulfield - various Press Ticket/Media Passes (6); Moonee Valley - various 1980s-90s Media Guest passes (15) & tickets (5). (Qty 54)
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Badges Warrnambool Racing Club: Membership badges & passes from 1988-89 to 2001-02, including member badges (15); Lady badges & passes (8); Guest passes (5). Superb condition. (Qty 28)
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Books William Inglis & Son 'Annual Summer Yearling Sale catalogues for 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987 & 1989; plus Feb/Easter Sale catalogues for 1978, 1986, 1987 & 1989. (Qty 13)
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Books & Ephemera in five cartons, noted 'Australian Race Results' c1980-87; 'The Racing Guide' (10) 1974, 1976-83 & 1985; 'Inside Racing' magazines (36) c2010-2018; scrapbooks (4); books including 'This Racing Year' for 2004 & 2008. Inspection will reward.
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Books - Horseracing Art, noted 'Classic Lines - A Gallery of the Great Thoroughbreds' by Reeves & Robinson (signed) (USA, 1975); 'Decade of Champions' by Reeves & Robinson (New York, 1980); 'Legends - The Art of Richard Stone Reeves' by Bowen (USA, 1989). (Qty 3)
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Book 'Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds' by Mountier, Hunter & Kelly (Waiura NZ, 1980), limited edition in slipcase.
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Book 'Notable English and Irish Thoroughbreds' by Mountier & Morris (Waiura NZ, 1983), limited edition number 66 in slipcase.
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Books - Horse Racing Library, with books (52) including 'Class Racehorses - Australia & New Zealand' Volumes 1-16 (Sydney, 1984-99); 'The Mighty Malua' by Woods (Deloraine, 2009); 'The Story of the Melbourne Cup' edited by Howell (Melbourne, 2010); magazines (76) & DVDs (3). Inspection will reward. (Qty 131)
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Books 'The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing - Volume One', signed by Harold Freedman (artist) & Andrew Lemon (author), deluxe limited edition 261/300 (Melbourne, 1987). Superb condition in slip-case.
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Books 'Australian Stud Book - Bicentennial Edition' almost complete set (28/30 volumes) (missing Volumes 14 & 23), published by the Australian Jockey Club & Victorian Racing Club (Sydney, 1987). (Issue price $1950).
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Glass bowl decorated with horseshoe, whips, riding cap & 'Good Luck', 24 cm diameter.
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Horse Brass 'The Grand National Winner 1953 Mr J Griffiths 'Early Mist' Ridden by Bryan Marshall Trainer V O'Brien.
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Magazines 'The British Racehorse' 1974-1980 & 'The European Racehorse' 1981-1989, in 16 bound volumes.
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Photographs large colour 1950s photograph on mount with caption below 'TAA presents Australia Today/Caulfield' showing horses entering the parade ring after a race with large crowd and grandstands full, framed & glazed, overall 99 x 78 cm.
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Photographs Horse photographs, many taken from 'Racetrack' magazine in the 1970s-80s, also includes c.40 with facsimile jockeys signatures, plus nice range showing Black Caviar. (Qty 364)
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Prints 'The History of Racing' by Harold Freedman (1915-99), signed by the artist at lower right and numbered 298/400, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77 x 114 cm.
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Posters/Prints, noted 'The Legendary Phar Lap, Champion of Champions'; Phar Lap print of Stuart Reid painting (some spots); 1974 calendar showing Gala Supreme; 1974 Melbourne Cup; 'The Perfect 10' (Bart Cummings Cup winners); 'Cup Heroes of the 80s'. (Qty 6)
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Prints, including 'Roy Higgins - The Professor' (signed by Roy Higgins); 'Melbourne Cup Winners 1980-1989'; 'Salute to Darren Beadman'; 'Champions'. All framed, various sizes. (Qty 4)
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Print 'The Australian Jockey Club Derby' Great Moments print with signatures of 11 trainers & jockeys including Tj Smith, Jim Cassidy, George Moore & Malcolm Johnson, limited edition 69/500, framed & glazed, overall 110 x 79 cm.
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Print 'Regal Reign - Australian Racings Ultimate Three-Peat', VRC print honouring Makybe Diva & Kingston Town, framed & glazed, overall 87 x 65 cm.
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Racebook - 1933 Sydney Cup 'AJC, Autumn Meeting, Cup Day, Monday April 17th1933', covers with some soiling, generally good condition. (The 1933 Sydney Cup was won by Rogilla, known as the 'Coalfields Champion' from Newcastle. He also won the 1932 Caulfield Cup & 1933 Cox Plate).
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Racebook - 1934 Melbourne Cup 'Victoria Racing Club, Centenary Cup Meeting, Tuesday 6th Nov.1934, Official Programme', covers with some soiling, and usual notes inside in blue pencil that has run in the rain. (In 1934 Darby Munro rode Peter Pan to his second Melbourne Cup victory from an outside draw on a heavy track. Winning two Melbourne Cups gained the great horse a place in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame).
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Racebooks - Caulfield Cup collection including 1938 Buzalong, 1941 Velocity, 1949 Lincoln, 1953 My Hero, 1963 Sometime, 1969 Big Philou, 1970 Beer Street, 1973 Swell Time, 1975 Analight, 1976 How Now, 1977 Ming Dynasty, 1978 Taksan, 1979 Mighty Kingdom, 1980 Ming Dynasty, 1981 Silver Bounty, 1982 Gurner's Lane, 1988 Imposera, 1992 Mannerism, 1993 Fraar, 1997 Might and Power, 2002 Northerley, 2004 Elvostroem, 2005 Railings, 2007 Master O'Reilly, 2008 All the Good, 2009 Viewed, 2010 Descerado & 2013 Fawkner.…
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Racebooks - Coronation/Royal Visit Collection including 1953 VRC Coronation & Birthday Meeting; 1953 Adelaide Coronation Birthday Cup; 1954 VRC Royal Visit Flemington (2); 1954 Morphetville Royal Visit Meeting; 1958 VRC Royal Visit (Queen Mother); 1963 VRC Royal Visit; 1965 VATC Royal Visit (Duke & Duchess of Gloucester); 1977 VRC Royal Jubilee Visit; 1981 VATC Royal Visit Meeting; 1992 AJC Randwick Royal Visit. Fair/Good condition. (Qty 11)
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Racebooks - Melbourne Cup Collection including 1960 Hi Jinx (Centenary Melbourne Cup), 1964 Polo Prince, 1970 Baghdad Note, 1978 Arwon, 1979 Hyperno, 1980 Beldale Ball, 1981 Just A Dash, 1983 Kiwi, 1984 Black Knight, 1985 What A Nuisance, 1986 At Talaq, 1988 Empire Rose, 1989 Tawriffic, 1993 Vintage Crop, 1996 Saintly, 1997 Might and Power, 2001 Ethereal, 2002 Media Puzzle, 2004 Makybe Diva, 2005 Makybe Diva, 2006 Delta Blues, 2007 Efficient, 2008 Viewed, 2010 Americain, 2011 Dunaden. Fair/Good condition.…
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Racebooks 1960 Centenary Melbourne Cup Racebooks, for the 4 days of the carnival - Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks Day & Final Day. Mainly Fine condition. (Qty 4)
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Racebooks 1965-2018 collection, including 1965 Sandown Inaugural Meeting; 1982 Woodend Final Meting; 1992 Collingwood FC Centenary Raceday; 1995 Mv signed Harry White; 2002 Mornington signed Frank Sedgman; 2012 Royal Ascot (Black Caviar); VRC Derby (7). Mainly Fine condition. (Qty 32)
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Racebooks - Cox Plate collection including 1983 Strawberry Road, 1984 Red Anchor, 1985 Rising Prince, 1987 Rubiton, 1988 Our Poetic Prince, 1996 Saintly, 2002 Northerley (Sunline's farewell), 2004 Savabeel, 2005 Makybe Diva, 2006 Fields of Omagh, 2007 El Segundo, 2008 Maldivian, 2009 So You Think, 2010 So You Think; also single-race programmes for 1995 Octagonal & 1998 Might and Power; 1983 Mv Centennial brochure. Fair/Good condition. (Qty 17)
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Racebooks 2010 150th Melbourne Cup Carnival Racebooks, for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day & Emirates Stakes Day. Mainly Fine condition. (Qty 6)
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Tin c.1950s Peak Frean (Aust) biscuit tin, 'The Winner' with central revolving tin that performs a horse race. Some ageing, though a very collectable tin, with Peak Frean label on base of tin intact.
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Vintage jockey's brown leather weights saddlepad, 8 pockets four on each side, with press-stud closures, blanket backing with stitching. Believed to be at least 50 years old but in as new condition! Placed under saddle with lead weights inserted to ensure horses carried their allocated weight.
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1936 Matchbox holder 'The Finish for the Melbourne Cup 1936/ The Finish for the Caulfield Cup 1936', with advertising for Frank Harms, Boot & Shoe Repairer, Clyde St., Myrtleford.
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1938 Calendar 'Cavalcade of Melbourne Cup Winners' featuring 11 winners including The Trump, Peter Pan, Hall Mark & Phar Lap, with advert for Bob Ashton's Sports Centre in Wagga, size 38 x 52 cm. Fair/Good condition.
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1940 Capstan Calendar depicting a series of photos of all runners in the 1939 Melbourne Cup - The Start, Seven Furlongs from Home, One Furlong from Home & The Finish; also horse racing records, swimming, athletics, olympics and boxing records, size 54 x 90 cm. Fair/Good condition.
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1940s/50s Vintage Bookmaker's Board: Original two-piece bookmaker's betting board showing odds for 20 horses in wooden carry case. Originally made 1940s/50s, in good condition with all spindles in working order, relatively new number rolls as board continued in use until recently.
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1950s/60s Vintage Bookmaker's Board: Original two-piece bookmaker's betting board showing odds for 20 horses in wooden carry case. Originally made 1950s/60s, in good condition with all spindles in working order, relatively new number rolls as board continued in use until recently.
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1960s Bookmaker's Tote Board, green metal with odds for six horses on white ribbon. Board with a single knob for each runner, so probably supplied by Napthine and Miller (who held the patent). Board with horses names not included.
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1971 Melbourne Cup Poster: 'See you at the Melbourne Cup, First Tuesday in November' showing 1970 winner Baghdad Note, published by the Ministry of Tourism Victoria, printed by C.H.Rixon Government Printer Melbourne, offset, size 63 x 99 cm. The illustration is above Lot 398.
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1991 Melbourne Cup: Celebration Dinner menu signed by Let's Elope trainer & jockey Bart Cummings & Steven King. Minor toning, though scarce.
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1991 Gawler Cup, gold coloured trophy decorated with grapes, on rosewood base with plaque engraved 'Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club Inc., Gawler Cup, 1991, Winner', 42 cm tall. Small ding in back. (Won by Nisku's Image who won 12 races - 2 over hurdles and $149,835). Very collectable piece of horseracing memorabilia. The illustration is above Lot 398.
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1998 Melbourne Cup: small wooden case containing bottle of Foster's Lager, bottle printed with 'Tuesday 3 November 1998, winner Jezabeel', lid of case decorated with Melbourne Cup, limited edition 249/1000. Also empty case numbered 1/1000 (clasp broken). (Qty 2)
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2000 Traralgon Cup, Winning Trainer's trophy, gold coloured trophy, lid decorated with horse & jockey finial, engraved 'Wights Motor World, 2000, Traralgon Cup, Winning Trainer', 27 cm tall. (Won by Rupert trained by Nevin Eades and ridden by Rhys McLeod).
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2000 Melbourne Cup: Decorative Arab necklace adorned with 8 Austro-Hungarian c.1780-95 Theresa Silver Ducats, framed & glazed, overall 43 x 59 cm. Awarded as a prize in the Emirates Marquee.
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