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Sporting and Historical Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:615
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical MemorabiliaLots with images:419
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:404
Date:14-Feb-2013
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Star Wars: Artwork - Original Darth Maul painting on canvas by artist Paul Sullivan (75 x 100 cm)
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Star Wars: Darth Vader - Lifesize model created by artist Paul Sullivan, includes a revealed face open helmut and latex facemask together with a Rubies full head mask (still in box) giving 2 options for display. (180 x 65 cm)
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'George Harrison and John Lennon during The Beatles first Australian press conference at the Sheraton Motor Hotel Sydney 11 June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'John Lennon during The Beatles first Australian press conference at the Sheraton Motor Hotel Sydney 11 June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'John Lennon takes the lead vocal at Centennial Hall Adelaide during one of The Beatles first Australian concerts June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'Paul Macartney takes the lead vocal at Centennial Hall Adelaide during one of The Beatles first Australian concerts June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'Paul Macartney with his famous Hofner Bass in action at Centennial Hall Adelaide during one of The Beatles first Australian concerts June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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The Beatles in Australia 1964 - Original Film Frame: Display with original 16 mm film frame, with enlarged print of image, 'John Lennon takes the lead vocal at Centennial Hall Adelaide during one of The Beatles first Australian concerts June 1964', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 56 cm
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De Leener, Jan [active 1890s-1920s] 'Jerusalem - The Tower of David from the Bethlehem Road, watercolour signed 'J. De Leener' lower right. 26.5 x 46.5 cm
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McMAHON, James (active 1930s, Australia), 'Dahlia', oil on canvas, signed 'James McMahon', lower right, 60 x 50 cm
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Ward, Cyril R.C.A. (1863-1935, British) Village scene with cottages, watercolour, signed 'Cyril Ward' lower left, 37 x 59 cm
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Gregson, V.R. (British) Flowers in a vase, oil on canvas, signed 'V.R.Gregson' and dated '45' at lower right. 50 x 60 cm. (Several similar studies by this artist are held by the Rossendale Museum, Lancashire)
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Thake, Eric (1904-82, Australian), 'The Plume Hunter', linocut signed, inscribed and dated 1951, 66/150, size, 15 x 21 cm. Stain to lower margin. Window mounted, overall, 41 x 51 cm
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Thake, Eric (1904-82, Australian), 'In the Nude! Oh, Mr. Thake', linocut signed, inscribed and dated 1963, 16/40, size, 15 x 21 cm. Window mounted, overall, 41 x 51 cm
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Pugh, Clifton Ernest (1924-90, Australia), 'The Road to Masada 1975' (Israel Series), gouache & mixed media on composition paper, signed and dated lower right, 57 x 77 cm
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Armstrong, Brian E. (Australia) 'The Red Curtain', oil on canvas board, signed 'Brian E. Armstrong' and dated '77' lower left, 50 x 60 cm
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Hart, Kevin Charles 'Pro' (1928-2006), 'Mining Landscape', oil on board, signed lower left, titled on reverse, image size, 35 x 45 cm, framed & glazed, overall, 87 x 78 cm
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Lants, Gerrard George (1927-98, Australia), 'Promenade on the Pier' watercolour, signed 'Lants' lower left, 42 x 53 cm
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Napier, Terry (Australian) A Pair of Finches, signed at left, watercolours and inks on paper, 29 x 20 cm
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Doyle, D'Arcy W. (1932-2001, Australia): Four prints including 'Transporting the Wool', The End of the Muster' & 'Uninvited Guests'; three signed by the artist, all framed & glazed, each about 100 x 77 cm. (4 items)
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Guthrie, Hugh (1934 -, Australia) 'The Old Farm', oil on canvas, signed 'Hugh Guthrie' and dated '88' lower left, 76 x 92 cm
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Photographs, noted c1880 photo of Sydney G.P.O. (36 x 27 cm); 1880s cabinet cards (10); c1890 Ballarat shell house; c1907-22 building Burrinjuck Dam (14); c1950s Uk trip in album (118); 1990s Hong Kong & Kowloon (c640). (Total c780)
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C1881-93 Photograph Album, with 97 photographs, noted York (26), Magdalene College Oxford, Holyrood Palace, Norway (27), Tintern Abbey, Balmoral Castle
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C1904-12 photograph by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company Ltd, titled 'International Troupe of Wrestlers. Bain, Scotch Champion; Green, English Champion; Carrol, Irish Champion; Ross, American Champion; Mr.W.H.Shaw, Manager', size 40 x 35 cm. Fair/Good condition
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Snowdon Family Postcard Album, c1900-20, includes Royalty with most of the crowned heads of Europe (Prince Albert, Edward VII, royal families of Sweden, Russia, Italy, etc); political, ecclesiastical & theatrical personalities; ships; comic cards including Louis Wain & Ida Rentoul Outhwaite; racehorses. (380+ items)
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Collection in 3 old-time albums; mainly England & Europe. Most cards appear to be 1920s-40s. (100s)
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An untidy accumulation of postcards in a carton; noted silks, other ephemera, booklets, cigarette cards, etc. (100s)
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Real Estate Poster: c1886 real estate poster, 'Richmond. 18 Choice Allotments, The Pick of Cremorne. A Grand Investment. Next Saturday 12th June, On the Ground', with plan of subdivision, overall 28 x 40 cm
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Circus Poster: c1920s poster 'Bullen Bros. Circus, Australia's favourite Show', with artwork showing clown in front of circus tents, printed by S.A.Best, litho in colours, 101 x 76 cm. Folded, otherwise excellent condition
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C1930s-70s German travel posters, all, 50 x 75 cm, one duplicated, others all different, noted Aachen, Hildesheim, Nuremberg, Ulm, Marktbreit & Maulbronn Abbey. Excellent group in good condition, tape reinforcing on back edges. (6 items)
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C1930s Spanish travel posters, all, 66 x 100 cm, all different photographic subjects with information in English, tape reinforcing to back edges, some minor faults. (6 items)
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World War II Poster, 'This man is your Friend, Australian, He fights for Freedom', printed at U.S. Government Printing Office [Washington D.C., 1942], size 36 x 51 cm. Folded. Condition A
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1961 travel poster 'Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu. New Zealand', printed by R.E.Owen, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, colour process lithograph, size 63 x 100 cm. Condition A-
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1970s Danish travel posters, 'Denmark - you'll love it!', all different, each about, 62 x 99 cm. (4 items)
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TAA, c1970s-80s travel posters, various sizes, mixed condition. (7 items)
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C1970s Qantas posters, 'Qantas, Neuschwanstein Bavaria' & 'Qantas, The Europe Book' (also depicting Neuschwanstein Bavaria), each 63 x 99 cm; plus map 'Qantas - Worldwide Route Network' 99 x 69 cm. Condition A/B. (3 items)
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Balance of Collection: Steam locomotive brass Sector plate stamped to reverse 'F9', 46 cm long; 'Craigie's Towns Map of Victoria Showing Also Roads, Railways, Etc., circa 1935, 145 x 103 cm; collection of mainly cloth badges, etc. with a railway connection (9), Metropolitan Transit stickers, coasters (4); a World War II Victoria Arp Auxiliary Ambulance badge; Freemasons ornate badge win presentation case, Locomotive cast doorstop and locomotive cigarette lighter
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Licensing Authorities change of rate fare, 1950 Middle Brighton Bus Service Melbourne fare to Chapel, Inkerman etc and the new costs. In mint condition on heavy cardboard
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1958 Royal Visit: Victorian Railways menu cards for meals taken on-board the Royal Train by HM The Queen Mother during her 1958 Royal Visit: Luncheon, 3rd March (2); Breakfast, 5th March (2); Luncheon, 5th March. 94 x 145 mm, embossed in gold with the royal Coat-of-Arms and gold edging. Two menus have the year (1958) added in m/s. Good to mint condition. (5 items)
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Residue of railway collection, containing: 25 video tapes; various books & magazines, inc: bound volumes of 'Trains & Travel' 1951- 53; '38' by Thompson, 'The Era of the 'R' Class Locomotive in the Victorian Railways' by Watson & Cameron, 'Diesel Locomotive' (Model Railroader Cyclodedia); 2 x mugs; 2 x posters. (63 items)
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Models & Toys: Marklin Ho: #0700 book 'Layout for K and M Tracks' 183pp; 'Roco Track Planing Book Ho' in ring binder; & related model railroad books, catalogues & accessories. Plus Ho Scale: Lima, Lufthansa Airport Express train, complete set of electric motor, dummy motor & 2 trailers (Model T-310). Also: Marklin Ho, Stuttgart Frankfurt/M blue train carriage, all unboxed but good condition. Also: Airfix Ho/00: No.77 British Railways Diesel Railbus construction kit. In original box, unassembled with…
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Walter Lindrum, Billiards Cue with engraved ivory plate 'The World's Record Break Cue. 3262 Dec.7th 1929. Walter Lindrum, Australia', signed and endorsed 'To A Great Sportsman, With All Good Wishes Al Bowden, Walter Lindrum'. Fine condition
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Muhammad Ali, signature on 'Everlast' boxing glove
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Muhammad Ali, signature on pair of 'Everlast' boxing shorts
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Muhammad Ali, signed photograph from the Muhammad Alivs Doug Jones fight, March 13th 1963, size 40 x 51 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed photograph of Muhammad Aliwith punching bag, size 51 x 40 cm
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Muhammad Ali & the Beatles, photograph of Aliclowning around with The Beatles, signed 'Muhammad Ali', size 51 x 40 cm
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Muhammad Ali & the Beatles, photograph of Alistanding over The Beatles, signed 'Muhammad Ali', size 51 x 40 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed black and white photograph of Aliat weigh-in with Sonny Liston, size 51 x 41 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed photograph 'The Weigh In, Muhammad Alivs Sonny Liston, February 25th 1964' (signature with some fading), window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 70 x 68 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed black and white photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, size 51 x 41 cm
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Muhammad Ali, display with signed colour photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 57 x 66 cm
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Muhammad Ali, display with signed colour photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, window mounted with Muhammad Alibust, framed & glazed, overall 73 x 50 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed colour photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, size 41 x 51 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed colour photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, size 28 x 35 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed photograph from the Muhammad Alivs Sonny Liston fight, February 25th 1964, size 51 x 36 cm
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Muhammad Ali, display 'I am the Greatest', with signed photograph, window mounted with colour photograph of Alistanding over Sonny Liston, framed & glazed, overall 63 x 44 cm
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Lionel Rose Statue, bronze, on marble base, signed at base 'Glassborow 09' and numbered '7/15', 60 cm tall
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Lionel Rose, display comprising signature on 'Hall of Fame - Inaugural Inductions' dinner menu, window mounted with photograph, framed & glazed, overall 64 x 48 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed photograph of Muhammad Aliwith Howard Cossell speed ball, size 51 x 40 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed colour photograph of Alistanding over George Foreman, size 51 x 41 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed colour photograph of Alistanding over George Foreman, size 25 x 20 cm
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Bugner, both signatures on large colour photograph, limited edition 11/100, size 51 x 40 cm
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, display 'Thriller in Manila' comprising action photograph signed by both fighters (a trifl e faded), window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 68 x 83 cm
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Boxing Posters: Weg 'Fammo' poster signed by Johnny Famechon (with CoA); plus 2 x 'Larry Holmes vs Muhammad Ali, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Oct.2, 1980, The Last Hurrah' with artwork by LeRoy Neiman, size 59 x 90 cm. G/VG. (3)
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Muhammad Ali: Print 'Muhammad Ali' by Mark Sofilas, signed by Muhammad Aliand the artist and numbered 229/250, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 83 x 116 cm
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Muhammad Ali, signed colour photograph of Ali carrying 1996 Olympic Torch, (photo with corner bend), size 40 x 50 cm
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Muhammad Ali: Book 'The Official Treasures of Muhammad Ali' by Newsham [Melbourne, 2008], wholesale quantity. (39)
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1934 2nd British Empire Games in London, Participation Medal 'British Empire Games/London/1934', bronze, 44 mm diameter. Very attractive and scarce
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Commonwealth & Empire Games Collection, noted 1934 Australian Empire Games Team photographs (4) all window mounted; 1962-70 press photographs (26); books (4) including 'The Story of the British Empire Games' [Auckland, 1950], 'The Western Mail Empire Games Book' by Harold Abrahams [Cardiff, 1958] & '1958 Wales, VIth British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Souvenir Guide' [Cardiff, 1958]. Mainly G/VG condition. (34 items)
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1950 4th British Empire Games in Auckland, Participation Medal 'British Empire Games/1950', bronze, 52 mm diameter, engraved on reverse 'W.O. Stockley'. (W.O. Stockley, New Zealand swimming & water polo official, and author of 'Improve Your Swimming' (1931))
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1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Participation Medal '1958 VI. British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter, in original presentation box. Ex Dr.J. Matthews, the British team doctor. Superb condition
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1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Participation Medal '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter. [Ex Rene Mercier (1905-91) France, French Fencing Federation President 1965-70, and President of the International Fencing Federation Technical Directorate]
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1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica, Participation Medal '1966 VIII British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Kingston, Jamaica', 54 mm diameter
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1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Participation Medal, 57 mm diameter, fine condition, in original presentation box. (Box a little battered, medal in superb condition)
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1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch: Group with Participation Medal; blazer pocket embroidered with Games emblem; New Zealand $1 Coin in plastic case. Ex weightlifting official Ted Hanlon. (3 items)
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1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Participation Medal, 63 mm diameter, fine condition
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1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Participation Medal, 57 mm diameter, in original presentation case
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1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, Participation Medal, in bronze, 50 mm diameter
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1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria (Canada), Participation Medal, 50 mm diameter, in bronze, in original presentation box. Also range of badges (6) with 1958 Official lapel badge & Worthington Beer sponsor's badge; 1962 Perth visitor's badge; 1970 Official lapel badge, Kenya Badminton Association badge & Duke of Edinburgh commem medal.(7 items)
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2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, Participation Medal, 50 mm diameter, in original presentation case
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Cricket Books, noted 'James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual' for 1883, 1891 & 1892; 'Victor Trumper - The Beau Ideal of a Cricketer' by Raiji[Bombay, 1964]; 'Ricketties' by Vaude [Melbourne, c1938]; 'Cricket's Imperial Crisis of 1932-1933' by Stoddart (No.119/200) [Canberra, 1992]. Fair/Good condition. (24 items)
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1888 Australian Team: Original team photograph, with title 'The Australians, 1888, Sixth Team. Photographed at Kennington Oval, May 14th' and players' names printed and inset into mount, overall 44 x 36 cm. Scarce. Excellent condition
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The London Times: July 1st, 1899 - September 30, 1899 inclusive. Covers much of the Australian Ashes tour to England of the same year. Solidly bound with gilt titles on spine. Some water damage to rear which does not effect the papers
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Melbourne Cricket Club, undated membership badge with Melbourne Coat-of-Arms at centre, made by Bowman Limited, London, No.1467. The first badge for 1901-02
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1902-3 membership badge, made by J.R. Gaunt, No.423
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1903-04 England Team, official team photograph, with title 'M.C.C. Team in Australia 1903-4' and player's names hand-painted on mount, overall 44 x 35 cm. G/VG condition
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1904-5 membership badge, made by Stokes, No.797
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Victor Trumper, signature on lower right margin of superb half-tone offset lithographic print of Victor Trumper in full fl ight, by the photographer George W.Beldam, published by The Swan Electric Engraving Company, London, 1st August, 1905; image size 38 x 30 cm, window mounted, overall 58 x 54 cm. Rare and attractive
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Balance of A Cricket Collection, noted c1905 cricket ball with plaque affixed 'Presented to Mr.E.A.Goss By His Fellow Players 1st XI'; cricket ties (9); miniature bats (2); 1992 World Cup beer tankard; Icc clock; also golf mug. (15 items)
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1905-6 membership badge, made by Bridgland & King, No.855
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1906 Kinsella postcards, set of 6 postcards depicting boy cricketers, published by Langsdorff & Co, London. G/VG
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1906-7 membership badge, made by Stokes & Sons, No.2166
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1907-8 membership badge, made by Bridgland & King, No.1666
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1908 Monty Noble's Benefit Match, Australian XI v Rest of Australia, rare photograph showing both teams, with title 'M.A. Noble's Benefit Match, Australian XI v Rest of Australia, March 1908', and players names on mount in gold block lettering, overall 63 x 50 cm. The teams included Victor Trumper, Charlie Macartney, Vernon Ransford, Hanson Carter, Clem Hill, Monty Noble, Syd Gregory, Warwick Armstrong & Frank Laver. Excellent condition
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1908-9 membership badge, made by Stokes, No.2222
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Sydney Cricket Ground, 1908-9 membership badge, made by J.R. Gaunt, No.1368, engraved on reverse 'W.B. Alexander'
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1909 Australian Team, official team photograph 'Australian Cricket Team, 1909' by Bolland, signed to mount & photograph by the entire team, 16 signatures - Vernon Ransford, Warren Bardsley, Hanson Carter, Bill Whitty, Peter McAlister, Albert Cotter, Roger Hartigan, Jack O'Connor, Victor Trumper, Monty Noble (captain), Frank Laver, Warwick Armstrong, Charles Macartney, Syd Gregory, Bert Hopkins & William Carkeek, size 35 x 46 cm. Excellent condition
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1909-10 membership badge, made by Stokes, No.249
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1910-11 membership badge, made by A.J. King, No.1846
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