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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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2004 Melbourne Cup: Strappers Vest for No.24 Catchmeifyoucan. (Catchmeifyoucan (NZ) ridden by Blake Shinn ran 8th in the 2004 Melbourne Cup).
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2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival: 153rd Melbourne Cup Carnival winner's rug, presented to horses that win over the carnival, with major sponsors logos, together with 'Melbourne Cup Carnival' logo, in red Mitty's presentation bag.
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Caulfield Cup: Miniature Caulfield Cup trophies, one 20 cm tall, other 11 cm tall, believed to have been used in the barrier draw.
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Melbourne Cup: Collection of Media Kits (15) for 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1990, 1992 & 1993; plus range glossy brochures/media guides (17) from 1973 to 2008; also range of ephemera. A scarce group. (Qty c40)
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Melbourne Cup: Collection including bar mats (6); Tooheys 5 litre mini-keg; wine glasses (6); Tooheys 'Melbourne Cup Trivia' beer mats (40); T-shirt; LP record; plate; badges (13).
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Melbourne Cup: Miniature Melbourne Cup trophy, 15 cm tall.
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Melbourne Cup: Print 'The Greatest Cup Never Run - Celebrating 150 Years of the Melbourne Cup', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap 4/4', size 90 x 45 cm.
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Simon Beasley: Simon Beasley's bookmakers bag with name and Victorian Bookmakers' Association & Racing Victoria logos on front. (Simon Beasley played 80 games for Swan Districts & 154 games for Footscray 1978-89. He won the Simpson Medal in 1981 (WA v Vic) and Coleman Medal in 1985. He obtained his bookmaker license in 2002).
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Jim Cassidy: Stars & stripes racing silks signed & endorsed 'To Stehrie, More Winners, Jim Cassidy, 'Pumper' 19.98'. Plus blue cap. (Jim Cassidy won 100 group one races including the Melbourne Cup in 1983 & 1997)
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Bart Cummings: Tooheys New Melbourne Cup promotional silks & cap, the silks signed by legendary 'Cups King' Bart Cummings.
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Kerrin McEvoy: Race Whip signed by Kerrin McEvoy, who is best known for winning three Melbourne Cups - 2000 Brew, 2016 Almandin & 2018 Cross Counter. With CoA.
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George Podmore: Six original 6 x 4 inch photographs of George Podmore returning to scale on mounts in Singapore & Penang. Together with a Christmas Card from Pat Quinlan depicting an original black and white photograph of Welltown (3rd in 1964 Melbourne Cup). (George Podmore is best known for riding Evening Peal to victory in the 1956 Melbourne Cup). (Qty 7)
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Almandin - 2016 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '17' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2016 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Kerrin McEvoy, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Almandin was bred in Germany, and trained in Australia by Robert Hickmont and ridden by Kerrin McEvoy).
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Americain - 2010 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '1' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2010 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Gerald Mosse, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Americain was an American-bred French horse trained by Alain De Royer-Dupre and owned by Melbourne businessmen Gerry Ryan and Kevin Bamford).
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Bauer - 2010 Melbourne Cup: Replica Saddlecloth number '18' for the 2010 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed). (Bauer (Ire) trained by Luca Cumani ran 2nd to Viewed in the 2008 Melbourne Cup in one of the closest finishes in Cup history, and was scratched from the 2010 Melbourne Cup on the morning of the race).
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Bernborough: 'Bernborough - VRC Newmarket Handicap 1946, Jockey Athol Mulley' print by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/2', size 61 x 62 cm.
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Black Caviar: Print 'Black Caviar', by Brian Clinton, signed by jockey Luke Nolen, trainer Peter Moody, and the artist and numbered 'A/P 1/4', size 83 x 63 cm.
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Black Caviar: Commemorative statue, 'Black Caviar, 25 Starts 25 Wins, The Greatest Ever Sprinter', 22 cm high, 30 cm wide.
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Black Caviar: Collection including book 'Black Caviar' by Whateley (Sydney, 2013); racebook for 2013 William Reid Stakes; VRC press vest; Mvrc photographer vest; Moody Racing cap & hat; stubby holder; magazines (5); also racebook for 2010 Melbourne Cup. (Qty 12)
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Black Caviar: Original oil painting 'Black Caviar' by Arts Enemy, signed 'Ae' lower right, unframed, size 80 x 60 cm.
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Black Caviar: 'Farewell Black Caviar' poster signed by jockey Luke Nolen & trainer Peter Moody, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 61 x 51 cm.
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Doriemus: Large colour photograph, signed on reverse of frame by trainer Lee Freedman & jockey Damien Oliver, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 54 x 44 cm. (Doriemus won the Caulfield & Melbourne Cups in 1995, the eighth of just nine horses to complete the double in the same year).
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Dunaden - 2011 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '3' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2011 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Christophe Lemaire, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Dunaden was a French-trained horse, trained by Mikel Delzangles and owned by Sheikh Fahad al Thani and managed by David Redvers. After winning the Melbourne Cup he went on to win the Hong Kong Vase and the 2012 Caulfield Cup).
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Dunaden: Spring Racing Carnival Saddlecloth number '1'. (Dunaden won the 2011 Melbourne Cup, 2011 Hong Kong Vase and 2012 Caulfield Cup).
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Dunaden - 2012 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '1' the original as worn by the horse in the 2012 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Craig Williams, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (After winning the 2011 Melbourne Cup and 2012 Caulfield Cup, Dunaden was top weight in the 2012 Melbourne Cup but finished 14th).
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Empire Rose: Saddlecloth number '14' for the 1987 Melbourne Cup where she ran 2nd, framed & glazed, overall 78 x 65 cm. (The popular mare trained by Laurie & Shiela Laxon was 5th in the 1986 Melbourne Cup, 2nd in 1987 and won in 1988).
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Fiorente - 2013 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '6' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2013 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Damien Oliver, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Fiorente was bred in Ireland and trained in Australia by Gai Waterhouse).
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Frankel: Hand-painted pewter figurine of Frankel with jockey Tom Queally on board, 14 cm tall. (Frankel was unbeaten in his 14-race career and is the highest rated racehorse Timeform has assessed since their ratings were introduced in 1977).
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Green Moon - 2012 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '14' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2012 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Brett Pebble, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Green Moon was bred in Ireland and trained in Australia by Robert Hickmont, and owned by businessman Lloyd Williams).
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Hall Mark: Print 'Hall Mark, Rider: D.Munro. Winner AJC Derby, VRC Derby & Melbourne Cup 1933. With the Compliments of ... Quelltaler Wines', framed & glazed, overall 49 x 68 cm. Fair/Good condition.
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Jezabeel: Large colour photograph, window mounted with plaque 'Jezabeel, (Zabeel New Zealand - Passefleur NZ), Winner of the 1998 Melbourne Cup, Trained by B Jenkins, Ridden by C Munce, 2nd Champagne NZ, 3rd Persian Punch Ire', framed & glazed, overall 78 x 63 cm.
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Kiwi: Jockey's cap signed by Jim Cassidy (some fading), with plaque '1983 Melbourne Cup, Kiwi, Jockey Jim Cassidy', window mounted with colour photograph of his Melbourne Cup victory, framed & glazed, overall 50 x 80 cm.
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Makybe Diva: Colour photographs of Makybe Diva winning the 2003 Melbourne Cup (signed by Glen Boss), window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 36 cm; and winning the 2004 Melbourne Cup, framed & glazed, overall 33 x 23 cm. (Qty 2)
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Makybe Diva: Jockey's silks & cap from Makybe Diva's 2005 Ws Cox Plate winning ride, with photo of Glen Boss returning to scale after the win. (Note: Buttons in chequered squares start in the Red square, wheras in her other wins silk buttons start in White squares).
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Makybe Diva - 2005 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '1' for the 2005 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed), window mounted with colour photograph of Makybe Diva, framed & glazed, overall 96 x 88 cm. (Makybe Diva became the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup on three occassions (2003, 2004 and 2005).
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Makybe Diva: Display 'Makybe Diva, 3X Melbourne Cup Champion', framed & glazed, overall 53 x 43 cm; plus print 'Makybe Diva', framed & glazed, 101 x 47 cm. (Qty 2)
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Manikato: Silks & jockey's cap, window mounted with race finish photograph of 1980 Futurity Stakes signed by Roy Higgins, framed & glazed, overall 53 x 96 cm.
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Might and Power: Large colour photograph, window mounted with plaque 'Might and Power, (Zabeel - Benediction), Jockey J Cassidy, Trainer J Denham, 1997 Melbourne Cup', framed & glazed, overall 77 x 58 cm.
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Might and Power: Jockey's silks (no cap), made by Mittys. (Might and Power won the 1997 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, and 1998 Ws Cox Plate).
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Peter Pan: Print 'Peter Pan - Melbourne Cup 1934, Jockey Darby Munro', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/2', size 61 x 62 cm.
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Peter Pan: Large black and white glossy photograph (42 x 29 cm) of Peter Pan with the jockey Darby Munro with hand-tinted jacket and cap. (Photograph appears to be from 1960s). Also laminated reproduction photograph of English jockey Steve Donoghue and Pat O'Keeffe (retired middleweight champion of England), size 29 x 38 cm. (Peter Pan won the Melbourne Cup twice, in 1932 & 1934). (Qty 2)
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Prince of Penzance - 2015 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '19' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2015 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Michelle Payne, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Prince of Penzance was ridden by Michelle Payne, who became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, now immortalised in the new movie 'Ride Like A Girl').
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Protectionist - 2014 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '5' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2014 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Ryan Moore, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Protectionist was trained by German Andreas Wohler, becoming the first German-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup).
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Reckless: 'Peter Pan Welter Hcp, Reckless 53½, Trotter', original painting by Patrick F Dennehy 1978, framed, overall 111 x 94 cm. (Tommy Woodcock was most famous as Phar Lap's handler & trainer. In the twilight of his career he achieved fame in training Reckless who in 1977 won the Sydney Cup, Adelaide Cup and Brisbane Cup all in the same year and ran second in the Melbourne Cup).
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Rekindling - 2017 Melbourne Cup: Saddlecloth number '22' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2017 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Corey Brown, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Rekindling was a British-bred, Irish-trained horse who became the youngest horse in 76 years to win the Melbourne Cup).
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Rising Fast: Print 'Rising Fast - Melbourne Cup 1954, Jockey Jack Purcell, Caulfield Cup 1954, 1955', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1 of 1', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 80 cm.
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Rogan Josh: Large colour photograph, window mounted with plaque 'Rogan Josh, (Old Spice - Eastern Mustique NZ), Winner of the 1999 Melbourne Cup, Trained by Jb Cummings, Ridden by J Marshall, 2nd Central Park Ire, Equal 3rd Lahar & Zazabelle NZ', framed & glazed, overall 78 x 62 cm.
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Saintly: Large colour photograph, window mounted with plaque 'Saintly, (Sky Chase - All Grace), Jockey D Beadman, Trainer Jb Cummings, 1996 Melbourne Cup', framed & glazed, overall 69 x 54 cm.
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Shocking - 2010 Melbourne Cup: Replica Saddlecloth number '1' for the 2010 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed) Together with four photographs of Shocking winning the 2009 Melbourne Cup, one signed by jockey Corey Brown. (Shocking trained by Mark Kavanagh won the 2009 Melbourne Cup, and ran 18th as topweight in the 2010 Melbourne Cup).
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Strasbourg - 2005 Melbourne Cup: Replica Saddlecloth number '21' for the 2005 Melbourne Cup (one of only two saddlecloths printed), signed by jockey Luke Nolen. With VRC letter of authenticity. (Strasbourg trained by Bart Cummings and ridden by Luke Nolen ran 18th in the 2005 Melbourne Cup, won by the great Makybe Diva for the third year in succession).
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Sydeston: 1990 Caulfield Cup: Race-finish photograph 'Fosters Caulfield Cup, Caulfield 20-10-90, Sydeston 1st', framed, overall 70 x 47 cm; plus Sydeston's racing silks & cap. Ex Bob Hoysted collection.
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Terravista: Saddlecloth number '2' the original as worn by the horse in the 2015 Newmarket Handicap, signed by jockey Hugh Bowman, and with horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. Plus associated racebook.
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Tulloch: Print 'Tulloch - Jockey Neville Selwood', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered 'Artist Proof 1/1', size 61 x 62 cm.
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Tulloch: Display with chromed horseshoe, mounted on plaque with Tulloch's career details and facsimile autographs of trainer Tj Smith & jockey George Moore, overall 22 x 32 cm. (One of Tulloch's actual work shoes, given to the vendor by Tommy Smith when in his employ in 1962). The illustration is above Lot 458.
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Tulloch: Display comprising racebook for Final Day of 1960 Centenary Melbourne Cup Carnival with Tulloch winning the Cb Fisher Plate, window mounted with action photograph of Tulloch, framed & glazed, overall 45 x 54 cm.
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Vintage Crop: 1993 Melbourne Cup: Beautiful print of the Irish trained horse that became the first overseas runner to win the Melbourne Cup, signed by owner Michael Smurfit, trainer Dermot Weld, jockey Michael Kinane & artist Desmond Snee, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 73 x 85 cm.
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Winx: Winx Esky/Cooler, 70 litre, fashioned into a horse float with Winx's colours, logo and detailiang, and hologram of Winx in back of float. Tab promotional item. As new condition. The illustration is above Lot 458.
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Yeats - 2006 Melbourne Cup: Replica Yeats saddlecloth number '1' for the 2006 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Kieran Fallon. (Yeats is an Irish thoroughbred horse who won seven Group One races and is the only horse ever to win the Ascot Gold Cup four times in succession. He finished a disappointing 7th in the Melbourne Cup). Ex the first VRC auction, with CoA.
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1906 Wills 'Horses of Today', complete set (50). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
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1906 Wills 'Melbourne Cup Winners', complete set (45), plus second type of 1884 Malua. Mainly Fair/Very Fine.
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1906 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses' (Melbourne & Sydney Cup Winners), complete set (56). Mainly Fair/Very Fine.
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1906 Wills 'Melbourne Cup Winners', complete set (45 + 1 spare). Fair/Very Fine. (Qty 46)
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1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Jockeys' (blue back), complete set (48). Mainly Fair/Very Fine.
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1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses', complete set including error card 'Magazine' and replacement 'Maximise Late Magazine' (57). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
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1908 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Jockeys' (brown back), complete set (62 + 16 extras), some with 'O & A' at base, others with 'O & Co' at base. Mainly Fine/Very Fine. (Qty 78)
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1911 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racing Scenes', complete set (40). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
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1921 J J Schuh 'Australian Jockeys' (unnumbered), complete set (30). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
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1921 Jj Schuh 'Australian Jockeys' (numbered), complete set (30). Mainly Fair/Very Fine.
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1925 Boguslavsky 'Winners on the Turf', complete set (25). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
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1925-39 cigarette cards in album, including 1931 Muratti 'Australian Racehorses' (24); 1938 Gallaher 'Racing Scenes' (48); 1936 Gallaher 'Famous Jockeys' (48); 1933 Players 'Derby and Grand National Winners' (49/50); 1928 Wills 'New Zealand Race Horses' (41/50). Mainly Fine/Very Fine. (Qty 267)
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1926 Craig & Hales 'Australian Sportsmen and Racehorses', (13/15 Jockeys). Mainly Fair/Very Fine.
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1938 Gallaher 'Racing Scenes', complete set (48). Fine/Very Fine.
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1996 Futera 'Australasian Racetrack Legends' complete set (50) in album. Vf condition.
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Photographs large signed photos of Michael Schumacher & Mika Hakinnen; plus two large unsigned photos of Ayrton Senna. (Qty 4)
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Small group with stoneware mug 'Australian Olympic Team, Montreal 1976'; Misha 1980 Moscow mascot brown bear by Dakin with original tag (20 cm tall); plus Sam eagle 1984 Los Angeles mascot bisque ceramic figure (14 cm tall). (Qty 3)
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Books including 'Olympia 1936' Volume 1; 'Tokyo Olympics Official Souvenir 1964'; 'XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 Official Results'; 'Sverige Och Os - Olympiska Kommitte 75 ar'; 1994 Olympic Congress Guides in English & French. (Qty 26)
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Books including 'The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956' (Melbourne, 1958); 'Australia and the Olympic Games' by Harry Gordon (Brisbane, 1994); 'Gold! An Olympic Celebration' by Gordon (Melbourne, 2008). (Qty 6)
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Glasses collection mostly 1956 Melbourne with set of 6 coffee glasses in box; set of 6 small glasses; large glasses (4), Greig's Honey glasses (4), other 1956 glasses (5); plus 1964 Tokyo (6); 1968 Mexico (2); 1972 Munich (set of 6 in box); 1976 Montreal (3) & 1988 Seoul beer glasses (4). Mainly fine. (Qty 46)
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1896 Athens Olympics: 'The Olympic Games, BC776 - AD1896', published by Charles Beck (Athens, 1896) text in German & English, rebound in black leather (covers loose and spine missing). Ex Edwin Flack with his name on title page (part guillotined off when book bound).
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1936 Berlin Olympics: Group with 'Olympia 1936' in two volumes; postcards (2 with Olympic postmarks; 2 unused); Olympia-Berlin torch relay postcard; book 'Olympische Spiele Berlin 1936'; also photograph of 1932 India Olympic hockey team. (Qty 9)
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1936 Berlin Olympics: 'Olympia 1936' volume II, album of photos published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld. Fair/Good condition.
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1948 London Olympics: 'A Pictorial Souvenir of the Olympic Games London 1948'; 'British Olympic Association Official Report of the Olympic Games 1948'; plus a Japanese book with olympic results 1896-1948. (Qty 3)
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1948 London Olympics: 'The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad (London 1948)' edited by Lord Burghley (London, 1951), 580 pages. Fair/Good condition.
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1948 London Olympics: Movie poster, 'J.Arthur Rank presents, XIV Olympiad, The Glory of Sport. Filmed entirely in Magnificent Technicolor, Produced by Castleton Jnight. Specially Flown to Australia by Qea and Boac'. Printed by We Smith Ltd, Sydney, size 38 x 50 cm. (Three small holes at top). A similar poster sold in our November 2018 Sports auction for $420.
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1952 Helsinki Olympics: 'Suuri Olympiakirja' by Martti Jukola (Helsinki, 1952), 312 pages; plus 'United States 1952 Olympic Book' edited by Bushnell (New York, 1953), 450 pages. Fair/Good condition (latter book with some water damage). (Qty 2)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Photograph of MCG during Opening Ceremony with 5 signatures including John Landy, Merv Lincoln, Ian Browne & Judy Patching; plus large reprinted black and white photograph 'Australian Athletic Team, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956' (men only in their Australian blazers). (Qty 2)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Library of books (11) & magazines (5), including 'Sport in Czechoslovakia' signed by Emil Zatopek (Prague, 1956); 'Comitetul Olimpic Romin' book in shape of Olympic rings (Bucharest, 1956); 'Die Olympischen Spiele 1956' (Stuttgart, 1957); 'Olympische Spiele 1956' by Lechenperg (Munchen, 1957); 'XVI Olympiade 1956 - Olympische Reiterspiele 1956 in Stockholm' (Frankfurt, 1956); 'The Modern Olympic Games' by Mezo (Budapest, 1956). Mainly Good condition. (Qty 16)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Olympic Games/ Melbourne/ 22 Nov - 8 Dec/ 1956', small size poster (33 x 50 cm), designed by Richard Beck. Fair condition (some horizontal creases and small edge fault at right).
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Tickets for Basketball for Nov.23 (2 consecutive); Nov.24 (3 consecutive); Nov.28 (2 consecutive) & Nov.29 (4 consecutive). Some tickets with faults or staining. (Qty 11)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: 'Olympic Games Souvenir Card' x 60, showing view of MCG & 'XVIth Olympiad'. (Qty 60)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection of small figurines (14) sold as souvenirs, including athletes (2), torch runner (2), javelin, discus throw (3), swimming (2), boxing (2), fencing & weightlifting. Each on a small stand with 'Olympic Games/1956 - Melbourne'. Collection housed in Griffiths Sweets 1956 Olympics tin.Generally fine condition and very cute! (Qty 15)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection with ceramic cigarette box with Melbourne Olympics logo; plates (2); ceramic wall plaque (repaired); ashtrays collection (19) with ashtrays made from ceramic, mulga wood, metal, silver plate, plastic & bakelite; also ashtrays from 1962 Perth Games (2), 1964 Tokyo & 1972 Munich (2); Myer ashtray & coasters (4). (The 1956 organizing committee's Hq was in the Myer building). (Qty 32)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Ephemera group (25 items) with brochures, guides, maps (3 different), serviettes (2), 'Melbourne - the Olympic City' folders of drawings by Harry Hudson (3), 'Wardrop' clothing box; also collection of 1948-96 sports/olympics magazines (34). (Qty Total 59)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection of ladies silk scarves, range of designs and sizes. Beautiful group. (Qty 10)
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1960 Rome Olympics: Books including 'Rome Awaits You' (Milan, 1956); 'Olympiad 1960' (Milan, 1958) 1st & Sports editions; '1960 United States Olympic Book' (USA, 1961); 'The Tipping Olympics: Melbourne 1956 - Rome 1960' by Tipping (Melbourne, 1972). Fair to Fine condition. (Qty 5)
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1968 Mexico Olympics: Group of telegrams sent to the Australian Rowing Team in Mexico. Ex Australian coach Alan Callaway. (Qty 10)
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1968 Mexico Olympics - Black Power Salute: Rare programme from Tommie Smith's visit to Melbourne in 1967 for 'The Recordbreakers' athletics meet, signed on front cover by Tommie Smith, and on reverse 5 others including Ron Clarke. (Tommie Smith & Australian Peter Norman both ran in the 220 Yards, and at Mexico won gold & silver in the 200m, prior to the famous Black Power salute at the medal ceremony).
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1996 Melbourne Olympics Bid: Duplicated range with magazines, newsletters, brochures, stickers; reports 'A Golden Opportunity - The Case for Melbourne' by George Patterson (Melbourne, 1989); 'Proposal Supporting Melbourne in its Bid for the 1996 Olympic Games' by Burson-Marsteller (Melbourne, 1989) & 'Marketing Melbourne's 1996 Olympic Games Bid' by Burson-Marsteller (Melbourne, 1989). (Qty 95)
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2000 Sydney Olympics: Ephemera group (34 items) with Media Kit; duplicated range of train timetables (26), brochures (7); plus collection of Cathy Freeman ephemera & postcards (56 items); 1990s range of newspaper banners, some Olympics related. Also hand-knitted children's jumpers (2) featuring Australian olympic mascot 'Willie'.
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2000 Sydney Olympics: Sydney/AFL display comprising replica guernsey (white with Olympic rings in colour on front) as used in the Australian Football demonstration match played at the MCG during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, limited edition 216/2000, attractively mounted, framed & glazed, overall 79 x 109 cm. (Small stain top right). With CoA.
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