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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:532
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:199
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:369
Date:23-Apr-2008
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'The Derby Day at Flemington, 1886', rare photogravure by Carl Kahler (Melbourne, Pfaff Pinschof & Co, 1890), window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 119 x 91 cm. A celebrated racetrack image after the original oil painting held by the Victorian Racing Club.
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1909 Caulfield Cup: Marvelous action photograph, titled on mount 'Caulfield Cup, 1909. Aborigine - Blue Book (Dead Heat)', framed and glazed, overall 67 x 49 cm.
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Phar Lap - Harry Telford's Horse-Tonic Recipe Book An 82pp notebook (lacking covers) with manuscript recipes for tonics and ointments for racehorses, with 28 recipes in Harry Telford's hand, and another two added by Ernie Fellows. Ingredients include arsenic, strychnine, belladonna, cocaine and caffeine. Notebook with some wear, and first page has been reinserted after page 12, the legendary Australian race horse, 'Phar Lap' was trained by Harry Telford. He won 37 races from 51 starts, including fourteen…
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Phar Lap and Makybe Diva: Lovely display comprising 1931 'The Sun' front page with headline 'Will Phar Lap Make Turf History?', window mounted with signature of Jim Pike (Phar Lap's jockey); with alongside colour picture of Makybe Diva window mounted with tickets signed by Glen Boss (jockey) and Tony Santic (owner); framed and glazed, overall 88 x 55 cm
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1944 Melbourne Cup: Display with four action photos, titled on mount 'Melbourne Cup at Flemington 11.11.44/ Won by Sirius, Peter 2nd, Cellini 3rd', includes four beautifully hand coloured photos, one showing the race finish, others showing 'Presentation of War Bonds' and 'Return to Scale', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 81 x 63 cm.
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Rare 1930s Speedway programmes, 'England v Australia, 4th Official Test Match, Monday August 21st 1933, Wimbledon Speedway' and '1st Official Speedway Test Match, England v Australia, Thursday May 27th 1937, Souvenir Programme' (2 items)
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Olympics Group: 'St.Louis/1904', silver flag pin, 17 x 25 mm; 1912 Stockholm official postcard No.222 'Australasia's team, 1st prize in team race 800m'; book 'Les IXes Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver a Innsbruck/The IXth Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck', published by Ioc [Lausanne, 1964]; plus 'Calgary 1988 - The x Vth Olympic Winter Games, The Official Publication of the Canadian Olympic Association' by Spallek and Adolf [Toronto, 1988] in slip-case. Fine condition. (4 items)
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1948 London programmes with tickets for Athletics (2), 'Picture Post - Olympic Games Special', and range of press clippings; plus 'Montreal 76/Innsbruck 76', the official reports of the National Olympic Committee for Germany [Munchen, 1976] in 3 volumes, 264pp, 192pp and 176pp. (Books in fine condition, box with some faults).
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Australian Olympians Autographs: Collection beautifully presented in two albums, comprising c175 signed items, most mounted with associated pictures, newspaper articles, photographs, etc. Noted Suzy Balogh, Dianne Burge, Fleur Miller, Mervyn Wood, Mark Renshaw, Cadel Evans, Michelle Ferris, Megan Stills, Kate Slatter, Jai Taurima, Robert de Castella, Norma Croker, Raelene Boyle, Dean Lukin, Herb Elliott, Emma George, Tatiana Grigorieva, Glynis Nunn, John Winter, Bill Roycroft, Andrew Hoy, Matthew Ryan,…
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Australian Olympic Swimmers Autographs: collection beautifully presented in album, comprising c115 signed items, most mounted with associated pictures, newspaper articles, photographs, etc. Noted Dawn Fraser, Chris Fydler, Matthew Dunn, Leisel Jones, Michael Klim, Faith Leech, Giaan Rooney, matt Welsh, Murray Rose, Tracy Wickham, Petria Thomas, David, theile, Phil Rogers, John Konrads, Michelle Ford, Nicole Livingstone, Lisa Curry, Nicole Stevenson, John Devitt, Jessicah Schipper, Samantha Riley, Srah Ryan…
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Australian Olympians: Tasmanian Flag with 12 signatures including Samantha Riley, Susie O'Neill, Grant Hackett, Daniel Kowalski, Michael Klim and Melinda Gainsford-Taylor.
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1900 Paris, II Summer Olympics: 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, in silver, designed by Oscar Roty, 35 x 51 mm. Fine condition. (These medals were given to judges and other officials from the 1900 Olympics, which were part of the 1900 Exposition).
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1924 Paris, VIII Summer Olympics: 1924 Paris Participant's badge, shield with red enamel and rings in colour, numbered 8211 on reverse, no ribbon as usual; plus original photographs (4) of the opening Ceremony, each 18 x 13 cm. (5 items)
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1928 Amsterdam, IX Summer Olympics: 'Die Olympischen Spiele in Amsterdam 1928', published by the German Olympic Committee [Leipzig, 1928], 232pp, text in German. Ex Libris James Taylor bookplate. (1st President of Australian Olympic Federation, and Australia's 2nd representative on the Ioc).
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1932 Lake Placid, III Winter Olympics: 1932 Winter Games Official Report: 'Official Report, III Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid 1932', by Lattimer, issued by III Olympic Winter Games Committee [Lake Placid, 1932], 291pp, text in English. Scarce.
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1932 Los Angeles, x Summer Olympics: Bobby Leivers (Gb swimmer), group including photograph, press clippings (2), 1932 menu for Dinner to Olympic Swimmers - signed on reverse by Bob Leivers, Mick Hughes and N.Wainwright; 1932 insurance policy for Leivers trophies; 1934 invitation and menu to Dinner at 1934 Empire Games. [Leivers competed at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, his most successful meet was the 1938 Sydney Empire Games where he won 2 gold and 1 silver]. (7 items)
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1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: postcards relating to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, noted diving, equestrian, sailing, track and field events. (26 items)
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2000 Sydney Olympics: '2000 Official Australian Olympic Gold Medallist Personally Signed First Day covers Collection', set of 16 signed Australia post FDCs in album, with signatures of Ian Thorpe; Mens 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Michael Klim, Chris Fydler, Ashley Callus and Ian Thorpe; Michael diamond; equestrian Team - Andrew Hoy, Phillip Dutton, matt Ryan and Stuart Tinney; Susie O'Neill; Mens 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Todd Pearson and William Kirby; Simon Fairweather; Mens…
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'2000 Official Australian Olympic Gold Medallist Personally Signed First Day Covers Collection', set of 16 signed Australia Post FDCs in album. Limited edition 154/500. With certificate of authenticity. [Retail price $1500].
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2000 Sydney Olympics tickets, from a variety of events including equestrian, weightlifting, athletics, volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis and water polo. (13 items)
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2000 Sydney Olympics Pins: Huge quantity in 19 cartons, comprising 'The Olympic Club' (7 different pins, total c8269); 'Millie' pin (c2252) and 'Mascots' pin (257). Ideal lot for re-seller. (Total c10778)
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Autograph page with 10 signatures of 1930s tennis players including Kay Stammers, Freda James, Peggie Scrivener, Nell Hopman and Thelma Coyne Long.
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Group: 1948 Wimbledon programme 'The 1948 Lawn Tennis Championships, Wednesday June 23rd Third Day', with results written in with ink; autograph page headed 'Dunlop Gang' with 5 signatures - D.Ward, John Franklin Vc, Don Jones, Lindsay Issy Stevens and Colin Long; plus piece with signature of Gordon Lowe (winner of 1915 Australian Open). (3 items)
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Frederic Baily Deeming collection, 1891 Wife murderer, bigamist thief and con-man etc. An account of the Extraordinary Tale of Frederick Bailey Deeming (hanged for murder Monday 23rd of May, l892 at Melbourne Gaol), including, small bisque statuette of Demming, paperback book by Frank Clune 'The Demon Killer', hardback book by J.S.O's ullivan 'A Most Unique Ruffian.' a very interesing lot. (3)
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c1900-20 Board Games, comprising 'National Series Football Game', 'Table Golf' and 'The National Bicycle Game'. (3 items)
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1927 Royal Visit to Mcg: Schoolgirl's blouse, hat, cuffs and belt, worn during the display of Physical Culture and Folk Dancing for Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York (future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26th April 1927, with invitation card. Extremely rare.
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Bookplates: c1930 including J.W.Goldman (cricket), P.J.Mullins (cricket), Lola Cohn (Art), etc, Also an advertisement for Australian Book-Plates book plates of interest to Australia by P. Neville Barnett [Melbourne,1951]. Mixed condition (20)
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1960 East German posters (3) published by Panzererkennungsdienst (tank recognition service), showing Russian tanks Jsu-122, Pt-76 and Su-57/2, each linen backed, overall 84 x 119 cm. Also range of maps (13) mainly New Guinea World War II (16 items)
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Range, noted football cards (30) mostly Hawthorn; autographs (38) noted Graham Arthur, Bobby Skilton, Dermott Brereton, Rebecca Gibney and Peter Phelps; tickets (30); postcards (22); framed items (4).
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Tribal Art Assortment, c1800 comprising African Etchings as published as the act directs, Aug. 24th 1794 (10) 12 x 20 cm:Papua New Guinea hand colored etching, 11 x 19xm: Tonga, Finau, Chef Des Guerriers De Tongatabou, 22 x 30 cm. Condition varies overall very good. (12)
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c1971-92 Autograph Books (4) containing c246 signatures of entertainers, footballers and Olympians, noted Cathy Freeman, Peter Antony, Andrew Hoy, Doug Parkinson, David Essex, John Newcombe, Tony Lockett and Kevin Bartlett. Condit. varies
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Autographs: Assortment including Gracie Fields and Jenny Martin, Archbishop of Cantebury (2), signed photo of Tex Morton, etc. Condition varies. (8 items)
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Diamond Wedding Autographs: Messages of Congratulations (7) with facsimile autographs of Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Jeffery (Governor General) and John Howard (Prime Minister); and genuine signatures (4) including John Landy (Governor of Victoria) and Steve Bracks (Premier of Victoria). (7 items)
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Deep Purple: LP 'Deep Purple in Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall', with 4 signatures on front cover including Jon Lord and Ian Paice.
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Arthur Conan Doyle (British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, 1859-1930), display comprising signature on piece (laminated), window mounted with two pictures, framed and glazed, overall 24 x 31 cm.
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King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George Pr' (Prince Regent) on October 1st 1819 vellum document appointing Major General Lawrence Desborough to be Colonel Commandant in the Corps of Royal Marines.
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Jean Harlow (1911-37, American film actress and top sex symbol of the 1930s), signature and endorsement on reverse of black and white photograph. Extremely rare - Jean Harlow died tragically at 26, and the majority of her publicity pics were signed by her mother, Mama Jean.
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Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008, New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, he and Tenzing Norgay were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953), display comprising signed photograph, window mounted with picture of Hillary and Tenzig Norgay, and Mt.Everest, framed and glazed, overall 49 x 39 cm. With certificate of authenticity.
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Kiss, 'Kiss Symphony' poster, signed by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Tommy Thayer, overall 42 x 60 cm
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Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, individual signed photographs, each 9 x 13 cm. Superb contemporary photographs from their tour to Australia in 1948. (2 items)
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Charles Lindbergh (1902-74, pioneering United States aviator famous for piloting the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with two photographs, framed and glazed, overall 49 x 42 cm. With certificate of authenticity.
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Dame Nellie Melba (Australian opera soprano, the first Australian to achieve international recognition in the form, 1861-1931), display comprising superb signature on piece, window mounted with picture, framed and glazed, overall 32 x 40 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Dame Nellie Melba, superb signed photograph of Nellie Melba dated '1912', window mounted, overall 28 x 36 cm, together with scarce book 'The Saga of 'Melba's Own' - the Story of First Camberwell Central (Melba's Own) Scout Troop 1908-1968' by Roche (Melbourne).
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Movie Stars: c1930-40s Album of fan photographs, with 5 signed including Joan Crawford, Eric Portman, Robert Livingston and Vera-Ellen; plus facsimile signed photographs (36) and unsigned photographs (46). (Total c87)
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Music: Collection of signed LPs, noted Yehudi Menuhin, Stephane Grapelli, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Dave Brubeck, Yin Chengchung, Joan Hammond, Aaron Copland. Inspection will reward. (105 items)
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Music: Collection of signed LPs, noted Joan Sutherland, Leonard Bernstein (5), Barry Humphries (2), Yehudi Menuhin (2), Cleo Laine (4), Glen Campbell, Birgit Nilsson, Dave Brubeck, Kamahl (3) and Jessye Norman. Inspection will reward (50 items)
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Music: Signed LPs, noted Neil Diamond (2), Status Quo, Don McLean (4), Leo Sayer, Roberta Flack (2), Osbisa (3), Fairport, Sky, Gene Pitney, Glen Campbell, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. (18 items)
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The Parkes Ministry 1889, autograph page signed by Sir Henry Parkes and his ministry, best remembered for its impassioned support for the Federation of the Australian Colonies, Parkes making his famous speech in Tenterfield NSW in 1889, the colonial Premiers met in Melbourne in February 1890 and agreed to call a convention the following year
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'the Simpsons', poster with 4 signatures - Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner and Yeardley Smith, size 92 x 61 cm. With certificate of authenticity.
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Sport Autographs: Collection in box, comprising c72 signed items, with Boxing (3), Australian Rules Football (45), Horse Racing (24). Noted Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Johnny Famechon, Bart Cummings, Roy Higgins, Sheila Laxon, Glen Boss, Damien Oliver, Ron Barassi, Wayne Carey, Gary Ablett, Polly Farmer, Greg Williams, Norman Ware, Charlie Sutton, Lou Richards, Alby Pannam, Tony Lockett, Ian Stewart, Darrel Baldock, Alex Jesaulenko, Dick Reynolds, Bob Pratt, Laurie Nash, Bobby Skilton, Kevin Sheedy, Andrew…
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Sport: Signed letters/photographs/menus by British sportsmen and women, noted Ann Moore (showjumping), Eddie Waring (rugby league), Ian Thompson (olympics), Sir Chay Blyth (round the World yachtsman), Peter Collins (motor racing), Frank Evans (British bullfighter). Interesting selection and read. (23 items)
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Sport: Signed pieces/photographs/publicity cards, noted Pat Cash, Jim Courier, Ille Nastase, Jimmy White (snooker), Frank Bruno (boxing), Sebastian Coe, Geoff Boycott and Graham Gooch. (28 items)
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Sport: Signed posters, noted Casey Stoner; Newcastle Jets - 8 signatures including Jade North, Gary Von Egmond and Matt Thompson; plus Malcolm Marshall (cricket). (3 items)
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Tv Shows: 'Csi', colour photograph signed by Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan and George Eads; plus 'Er', colour photograph signed by 5 original cast members - George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies and Eriq La Salle. With certificate of authenticitys. (2 items)
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'New South Wales Government Gazette', 14 issues 1854-58 with announcements referring to mail deliveries; plus 'Walkabout' magazine, published by Australian National Travel Assoc. [Melb.], 9 issues 1934-59. (23 items)
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Burke and Wills/Aborigines: 'The Edinburgh Evening Courant' for January 20, 1862, with an account of the search for explorers Burke and Wills; and a Queensland massacre in which about 30 Aborigines and 13 whites were killed.
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D 1929 Inauguration of US President Herbert Hoover, Invitation to the Inauguration of the President of the United States - with enclosed portraits and facsimile autographs of Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis, in original 'Congress of the United States' envelope (postally used). Ex David M.Dow, Commissioner-General for Australia in the United States and possibly the only Australian present.
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C1931 Salesman's sample album, featuring c60 greeting and new year cards and calenders, one featuring an early depiction of Mickey and Minnie Mouse
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Boy Scouts: 'Australian Boy Scout Jamboree, Frankston Victoria 1935, Sole Official Programme'. Good condition (some tape on cover).
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Australiana Books, including Melbourne Savage, by David Dow, L/E: 309/1000 [Melbourne 1947], 'Aren't We Lucky?' [Ny 1919], second Sitting, The Artists Model [1961) etc. Mixed condition a very interesting assortment. (7)
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Balance of Camera Assortment, c1900-1950 comprising Wood and brass camera back plate holders (2), Paillard Bollex H 16 mm camera and case, Thornton Pickard mounted shutter and lens, double dark plates (3). (7)
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Assortment, c1900 comprising, small fluted British vase, 8 cm tall, transfer printed, in good condition: Double handled tall French vase with small chip to handle. 30 cm tall in good condition: Dutch salt glazed stoneware heating bottle, marked to side, 28 cm tall with stopper, in good condition. (3)
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Japanese/Chinese Tourist Ware, c1900 comprising small lidded teapot 11 cm, beautifully decorated in fine condition, also decorated vase 20 cm, small chip to rim otherwise fine condition. Both in releif with some hand painting. (2)
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Royal Doulton/Chinese, c1900 comprising, transfer printed pedestal based octagional bowl 18 cm x 20 cm, also Japanese scalopped plate tourist ware w/ small crack to edge. (2)
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