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Sporting Memorabilia — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:804
Sale Title:Sporting MemorabiliaLots with images:803
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:580
Date:10-May-2016
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Cricket Records, noted 'Our Don Bradman' (2), 'Pat Hanna Discourses on cricket' (2), 'The Gospel According to cricket' (2) & '1968 test match dinner' (2)
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Balance of cricket collection, noted cricket autographs (c75 items), key rings collection in tin, 1930s cricket supplements, artwork for Australian cricketers prints (8), 'Cricketrivia' game. Inspection will reward.
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1931-32 membership badges, made by Bentley, full member no.4448 & country member no.1718
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1932-33 'Body-line' Tour: full page supplements to 'The News' - Don Bradman, bill Woodfull, Bert Oldfield, Tim wall, Stan McCabe, bill O'Reilly, Len Darling, Clarrie Grimmett, Leo O'Brien, Ern Bromley, '1932-3 Victorious English cricket Team' & 'Australians who Played in 1932-3 test series', plus 1936-37 supplements (4). Mainly G/VG
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In Quest of the Ashes' by Douglas Jardine [London, 1933], with 27 signatures including J.B.Hobbs, Walter Hammond & Freddie brown. Fair condition
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Melbourne Cricket Club, membership badges for 1933-34, 1934-35, 1936-37, 1938-39, 1939-40, 1940-41, 1941-42, 1942-43 country & 1951-52
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Ticket, 'Marylebone cricket club, Lord's ground, 1934. Admit one, to the Australian Enclosure, block 'B', for M.C.C. V Australians, May 12th, 14th & 15th 1934', with hole punched for each days attendance
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Balance of cricket library, c600 items, noted books, tour guides, Wisdens (9), magazines, ephemera. Inspection will reward.
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1935', original paper wrappers. Fair/good condition
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Don Bradman, signature on photograph of Don Bradman & Jack Fingleton walking out to bat in a 1935 test match, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 31 x 37 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1936-37 membership badges, made by Bentley, full member no.2147 & country member no.649
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1936-37 Australian Team, original team photograph with title 'Australian XI, 2nd test, Sydney, Decr 18th 1936' hand-painted on mount, framed & glazed, overall 40 x 32 cm
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Bradman's Walk to Glory, print by Colin Dudley, limited edition 40/99, signed by Bradman & the artist. Framed & glazed, overall 114 x 148 cm
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Don Bradman, signed photograph of the Don playing a cover drive, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 34 x 42 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Don Bradman, signed photograph of the Don playing a straight drive, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 31 x 38 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1938', limp yellow cloth. Fair/good condition
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1940' limp yellow cloth. Fair/good condition. Scarce wartime issue
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C1940s cricket library, noted 'From a window At Lord's' by Sewell (signed) [London, 1937], 'The young Cricketer's Tutor' with engravings by O'Connor (332/750) [London, 1948], 'South African cricket 1927-1947' by Duffus [Johannesburg, 1948]. Poor/G condition
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1941', buff linen covers. Good condition. Scarce wartime issue
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Don Bradman - antique telephone from H.W.Hodgetts Stockbroking Firm: Intercom phone with names of stockbroking staff including 'Mr.Bradman' & 'Mr.Hodgetts'. (in February 1934, Harry Hodgetts, a South Australian delegate to the board of control, offered Bradman work as a stockbroker if he would relocate to Adelaide and Captain South Australia. Unknown to the public, the SA cricket Association instigated Hodgetts' approach and subsidised Bradman's wage. In 1945 Hodgetts & Co went under with debts of more…
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1946-47 England Tour to Australia: pair of folk-Art paintings painted on silk - 'Australia's eleven' with 11 kookaburras with players names beneath including Captain Don Bradman, 'England's eleven' with 11 roses with players names below including Captain Walter Hammond, both window mounted, framed & glazed, each 84 x 50 cm
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Melbourne Cricket Club, membership badges for 1946-47 full member no.5948 & country member no.106, 1947-48 full member no.4240 & country member no.1531
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ABC cricket books, 67 issues from 1947-48 to 2013-14, plus other tour guides (11). Fair/VG condition
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1947-48 Australia v India, full size 'Shaw & Shrewsbury' cricket bat signed on reverse by both teams, with 29 signatures including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Sid Barnes (scarce), Lala Armanath & Vijay Hazare. Bat varnished, so signatures in good condition
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The Invincibles 1948', display comprising replica cricket bat with 11 signatures affixed including Don Bradman, bill brown, Arthur Morris & ray Lindwall, in attractive corner display case, overall 50 x 114 cm
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Don Bradman, 'A Memorable Summer/48 Farewell' limited edition print by Brian Clinton published by the Bradman Museum, signed by Don Bradman and the artist & numbered 134/334, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 79 x 62 cm
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Don Bradman, signature on reprinted photograph of 1948 Invincibles team, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 55 x 45 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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1948 Don Bradman Testimonial match, team picture with 16 signatures including Don Bradman, ray Lindwall, Arthur Morris & Lindsay Hassett
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Don Bradman: 1984 & 1987 Australian cricket Society menus, both signed by Don Bradman
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Don Bradman, attractive display comprising large photograph of Bradman, window mounted with signature on card, nicely framed & glazed, overall 56 x 86 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Don Bradman, attractive display comprising large photograph of Bradman, window mounted with signature on card, nicely framed & glazed, overall 61 x 92 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Don Bradman, signature on cricket bat with two hand-painted portraits & plaque 'Sir Donald Bradman, bat no. 1569'
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Don Bradman, display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with print by Brian Clinton, framed & glazed, overall 60 x 73 cm. Plus small framed action photograph signed by Bradman
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Don Bradman, display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with miniature bat & photograph, framed & glazed, overall 58 x 70 cm
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1996 Heritage/Futera 'Sir Donald Bradman' complete set [4], all signed by Don Bradman, and each affixed to a cricket bat with details of Bradman's career
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Don Bradman, signature on front cover of programme 'The grand Bradman dinner, in honour of Sir Donald Bradman's 90th Birthday, 27th August 1998'. Plus $5 coin, P.O.pack, FDCs (2) & maxi cards (2)
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Don Bradman leadlight window, attractive stained glass window, artwork by Stephen Morgan, with small plaque at top engraved 'No.1 the Don, Stephen Morgan, 2001', framed, overall 77 x 130 cm
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Don Bradman: display 'Bradman - Captain of the century', with signature on photo of 1931 Australia v South Africa test at the SCG, window mounted with photos of Bradman & 1948 Invincibles team, limited edition 168/250, framed & glazed, overall 120 x 82 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Cricket books, noted 'South Australian cricket 1880-1930 - a Jubilee record' by C.B.O'Reilly [Adelaide, 1930 ], 1947 book 'Cricket: United India in Australia' by Homi J.H. Taleyarkhan, 'Wisden Cricketers' Almanack' for 1964 && 1965, 1963-79 ABC cricket books (20). Plus small group of Bradman items including 'The Don Bradman luncheon' 2001 menu & stamp album
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Australian Team photographs, group with 1948 large press photograph showing 10 of the Australian cricketers examining a fish pond, ex Sam Loxton collection with his signature on reverse, size 37 x 29 cm, 1952-53 official team photograph, ex bill Johnston collection with his signature on reverse, plus 1956 Australian Team photograph (unsigned), size 34 x 30 cm
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Wisdens & cricket books: 'Wisden Cricketers Almanack' (16) for 1951, 1957-59, 1961-70, 1998 && 2003, plus cricket books (6) including 'The Paddock that Grew' by Dunstan [Melbourne, 1962] & 'Cricket for South Africa' by Jackie McGlew [London, 1961]. Fair/good condition
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1950s cricket library, noted 'Spinning round the world' by Jim Laker (signed) [London, 1957], '10 for 66 and all that' by Arthur Mailey [London, 1958], 'A century of Philadelphia cricket' by Lester [Philadelphia, 1951]. Fair/G condition
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack' for 1955, '58, '62, '68, '69 (damaged), '70, '73, 1975-1986 (12), '89, '90, '92 & '95. 1958 with hardback, rest with limp yellow covers. Poor/good condition
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1958-59 England tour to Australia: menu 'Dinner in Honour of the M.C.C. Cricket Team. Hotel Canberra, Canberra. Tuesday, 10th February 1959' with 27 signatures inside including Prime Minister Robert Menzies, Jim Laker, Ian Craig, Ian Johnson, Freddie brown, Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, ray Lindwall & Alec Bedser. Menu in Fair/good condition, signatures fine
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Norm O'Neill's Australian 'Baggy Green' test cap, green wool, embroidered Australian coat-of-arms & '1959-60' on front, Farmer's label inside marked '9/59 N.O'Neill'. Provenance: Ex Sid O'Linn (South Africa 7 Tests 1960-61). [Norman O'Neill played 42 Tests 1958-65. Early in his career O'Neill was one of the foremost batsman in the Australian team, scoring three test centuries and topping the run scoring aggregates on a 1959-60 tour of the Indian subcontinent which helped Australia win it's last test and…
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1960s cricket library, noted 'The Paddock that Grew - the story of the Melbourne Cricket Club' by Dunstan [Melbourne, 1962], 'Cricket Walkabout - the Australian Aboriginal Cricketers on Tour 1867-8' by Mulvaney [Melbourne, 1967], 'Mr cricket - the autobiography of W.H.Ferguson' [London, 1960]. Poor/G condition
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C1961 Australian team, group of 18 signed pictures, noted Richie Benaud, Graham McKenzie, Bob Simpson & bill Lawry
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The blues Living Legends Team' New South WalesCricket cap, blue wool, embroidered 'NSWCA' logo on front, in perspex display case, superb condition. This cap named to Arthur Morris. ['the blues Living Legends' team comprised - Don Bradman, Keith Miller, Arthur Morris, Allan Border, Alan Davidson, Bob Simpson, Steve Waugh, Brian Taber, Glenn McGrath, Neil Harvey, Richie Benaud & Norman O'Neill - 12 caps were presented to the members of the NSW legends team, and 12 caps were made available to the general…
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Tom Veivers' Australian test jumper, long sleeves, cream wool with green & gold trimmings, with name tag 'T.Veivers', together with signed photograph. [Tom Veivers played 21 Tests 1963-67]
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Cricket Programmes, diverse collection, 1970-2004, noted test matches, tour matches, Bradman XI. Inspection will reward
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1970s cricket library, noted 'Early Memories of Frank Woolley' (signed) [Kent, 1976], 'A History of West Indies cricket' by Ross [London, 1976], 'The Barry Richards story' by Barry Richards [London, 1978]. Poor/G condition
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1972-73 Pakistan Tour to Australia: silver-plated plate, with Pakistan emblem to centre, engraved 'Presented by Pakistan cricket Team 1972-73', and names of the touring squad. Fair condition. Ex Lindsay Hassett collection
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Sir Garfield Sobers: pair of 'Gray-Nicolls' batting gloves, one signed by Gary Sobers, with photo of Sobers signing
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Sir Garfield Sobers: pair of 'Gray-Nicolls' batting gloves, one signed by Gary Sobers, with photo of Sobers signing
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1975 cricket World Cup: silver medal, 'The Prudential cup/ Runners-up 1975', hall marked on reverse, in original presentation case. Ex Ross Edwards, who played 20 Tests & 9 ODIs 1972-75. [West Indies 291/8 defeated Australia 274 to win the inaugural World Cup]
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1977 Centenary test, full size 'Gray-Nicolls' cricket bat signed by Australia & England teams, with 22 signatures including Greg Chappell, David Hookes, Rick McCosker, Tony Greig & Derek Randall. Fine condition
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1977 Centenary test, 'Melbourne cricket ground' limited edition print by Alan Fearnley, signed by the artist and the England 1977 Centenary test Team [11 signatures including Tony Greig & Derek Randall], numbered 692/850, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 72 cm
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Cricket Ceramics: 1977 Centenary test character jug, made by Bendigo pottery, with heads of Greg Chappell && Tony Greig, Staffordshire W.G.Grace character jug, tankards (2), mugs (2), Vb Boonie & Botham figures
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Cricket Bats, one signed by Greg Chappell, other headed 1938 England v Australia with bogus signatures
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Caricature of Dennis Lillee & Jeff Thomson by Norm Mitchell, ink & watercolour on board, overall 38 x 50 cm
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Melbourne Cricket Club, 1976-88 membership badges (21)
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Cricket stamps & covers: collection in 14 albums, noted stamps, covers, FDCs, postmarks & signed covers, including Wisden Cricketers of the century. Inspection will reward.
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Balance of collection, group with cricket statuettes, vinyl records, souvenirs & ephemera. Noted Don Bradman & Richard Hadlee busts, 'The History of the cricket bat' & 'The Development of the cricket bat' MCC displays with 1/7th scale bats. Inspection will reward
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1980s cricket library, noted 'The Third Australian Team in England 1882' published by McKenzie [Cambridge, 1989], 'Archie Jackson -the Keats of cricket' by Frith [London, 1987], 'Men in white - the History of New Zealand international cricket' by Neely, King & Payne [Auckland, 1986]. Poor/G condition
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Balance of cricket collection, noted signed cricket Balls (13), signed Bushrangers shirt, cricket ties (11), W.G.Grace plate, 1983 Aust tour to Sri Lanka plate.
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1984 poster 'Prime Minister's XI v West Indies' showing Viv Richards, size 37 x 58 cm
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Balance of collection, group with large collection of cricket figurines, tankards & mugs, souvenirs & collectables including cricket ball clock, lighter && flask, plus book 'A brush with Sport - paintings by Richie Ryall' signed by the artist. Inspection will reward
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Australia's Cricketing Greats, series of 8 plates issued by the Bradford Exchange, comprising Don Bradman, Greg Chappell, rod Marsh, Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, Allan Border, bill O'Reilly & Victor Trumper
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The Australian Captains bat, with signatures of 18 captains, comprising Don Bradman, bill brown, Arthur Morris, Ian Johnson, ray Lindwall, Ian Craig, Richie Benaud, Neil Harvey, Bob Simpson, Brian Booth, bill Lawry, Barry Jarman, Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Graham Yallop, Kim Hughes, Allan Border & mark Taylor. The Lindsay Hassett signature is a facsimile. Limited edition 72/1000. Good condition (some signatures faded), in display case, overall 32 x 105 cm
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Elton John, signed photograph of Elton John in his cricket gear, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 34 x 40 cm
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1990s cricket library, noted '150 Years of cricket in Hong Kong' by hall (signed) [Sussex, 1999], 'First Class cricket in Australia - Vol.1 1850-51 to 1941-42' by Webster (signed) [Melbourne, 1991], 'Mark Taylor - Time to Declare' (signed) [Sydney, 1999]. Poor/VG condition
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Limited edition cricket books by Bernard Whimpress [Adelaide, 1994-2004], all signed by the author, noted 'Lord Hawke's XI at Unley', 'W.G.Grace at Kadina', 'Adelaide gold', 'Corroboree - Adelaide oval 1885', 'Hughie's Best Never eleven' & 'Hughie's Best Never Ashes series 1940-41 1942'
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Don Bradman, lovely signatures on 'Australian Legends - Sir Donald Bradman' maxi cards (2) & postcards (2). Superb condition
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Ian Healy, display with pair of signed inner-gloves, window mounted with signed photo & Acb training cap, in perspex display case, overall 58 x 71 cm, with letter from MCC stating Healy wore these at Lords during the 1997 Ashes series
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1999 World Cup: original watercolour by Harv (Paul Harvey) depicting Australia's historic semi-final victory against South Africa
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C1990-2001 cricket collection, noted signed team sheets (6) - 1994 Australia, 1998-99 England, 1999-2000 India, 1993-94 New Zealand, 1992 NSW & 2001 Sri Lanka under 19, also signed batting maps (8) including Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting & Shane Warne. Inspection will reward
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Steve & mark Waugh, display 'Brothers in arms/ Steve Waugh & mark Waugh/ 1999 World Cup Champions', comprising large colour action photograph signed by both, numbered 482/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 91 x 81 cm, with certificate of authenticity
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Michael Clarke, 'Domination' display, comprising signature on 'Spartan 329' cricket bat, mounted in display case, framed & glazed, overall 59 x 112 cm. Limited edition 93/329, with certificate of authenticity
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Ceramic 'Baggy Green' cap, in presentation box
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2001 Prime Ministers XI v New Zealand, full size cricket bat with 27 signatures including John Howard (Prime Minister), Greg Blewett, Michael Clarke, Stephen Fleming & Chris Cairns. Good condition
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Signed cricket Bats, noted 2001 Prime Ministers XI v Atsic Chairman's XI, full size cricket bat with 28 signatures including John Howard (Prime Minister), Steve Waugh, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Gillespie, Anthony Mundine && Nova Peris, plus 2000 Prime Ministers XI v West Indies with 20 signatures. Good condition
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A Tribute to the Don 1908-2001', very large colour print by Brian Clinton, depicting Bradman playing his classic cover drive on the way to his record breaking innings of 334 at Headingley in 1930. The print is mounted with career details and is signed to lower border by Bradman, limited edition 54/99, framed & glazed, overall 155 x 116 cm, with framed certificate of authenticity
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2002 Prime Ministers XI v England, full size cricket bat with 28 signatures including John Howard (Prime Minister), mark Waugh, Brad Haddin, Nasser Hussain & Andrew Flintoff. Good condition
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2004 Prime Ministers XI v India, full size cricket bat with 26 signatures including John Howard (Prime Minister), Steve Waugh, Daivd Hussey, Sachin Tendulkar & V.V.S.Laxman. Good condition
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Signed cricket Bats, noted 2005 Prime Ministers XI v West Indies, full size cricket bat with 24 signatures including John Howard (Prime Minister), Justin Langer, Mitchell Johnson && Brian Lara, plus 2005 Prime Ministers XI v Pakistan with 26 signatures. Good condition
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Signed cricket Bats, noted 2006 Prime Ministers XI v England, full size cricket bat with 28 signatures including Cameron white, Phil Jaques & Andrew Flintoff, plus 2008 Prime Ministers XI v Sri Lanka with 27 signatures. Good condition
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Signed cricket Balls, noted Anil Kumble, Merv Hughes, Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram, Allan Donald, Dennis Lillee & Kapil Dev
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2007 World Cup: display 'The Ultimate hat Trick' comprising full size cricket bat signed by Australia's victorious team, 15 signatures including Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden & Glenn McGrath, limited edition 163/200, in attractive display case, overall 62 x 132 cm
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Rajasthan Royals number '1' shirts (2). [the Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of the Ipl under the captaincy of Shane Warne, despite being written off as a title contender by the media and fans]
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Signed cricket Bats, noted 2009 Prime Ministers XI v New Zealand, full size cricket bat with 26 signatures including Kevin Rudd (Prime Minister), Justin Langer, Phillip Hughes && Daniel Vettori, plus 2010 Prime Ministers XI v West Indies with 26 signatures. Good condition
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Legends of cricket series - W.G.Grace' by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity (c500)
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Legends of cricket series - Victor Trumper' by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity (c265)
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Legends of cricket series - Sir Donald Bradman' by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity - signed by Don Bradman (5) & unsigned (c660)
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Legends of cricket series - Sir Garfield Sobers' by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity - signed by Gary Sobers (c330) & unsigned (c180)
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Legends of cricket series - Dennis Lillee', by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity, signed by Dennis Lillee (c38) & unsigned (c430)
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Legends of cricket series - Ian Botham', by Dave Thomas, size 57 x 51 cm. Wholesale quantity, signed by Ian Botham (c100) & unsigned (c220)
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The Chappell Brothers' by Dave Thomas, size 72 x 51. Wholesale quantity - signed by Greg, Ian & Trevor Chappell (c87), signed by Ian & Trevor Chappell (c320) & unsigned (c14)
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Celebrated Australian cricket Teams series - Australia in England 1948' by Dave Thomas, size 60 x 54 cm. Wholesale quantity (c360)
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Celebrated Australian cricket Teams series - Australia in England 2001' by Dave Thomas, size 60 x 54 cm. Wholesale quantity (c610)
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Cricket upon shell green, Gallipoli 1915' by Dave Thomas, size 61 x 42 cm. Wholesale quantity (c450)
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