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Rugby — Art+Object

Auction House:Art+ObjectNumber of lots recorded:166
Sale Title:RugbyLots with images:100
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:92
Date:13-Oct-2011
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Centenary, 100 years of All Black Rugby limited edition book numbered 413/1000 R.H. Chester and N.A. C. McMillan authors, published by Moa, 1984 in original presentation case
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The Visitors, The History of International Rugby Teams in New Zealand limited edition book numbered 629/1200 R.H. Chester and N.A. C. McMillan authors, published by Moa, 1990 in original presentation case
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Jonah My story limited edition book numbered 69/250; signed by Jonah Lomu Warren Adler author, published Hodder Moa Beckett, 2004 in original presentation case
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Mana James Kerr author and Nick Danziger photography published 2010
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T. Eynon Rugby football Past and Present, the Tour of the Native Team Published 1896, Palmerston north This summary of the famous 1888 tour includes players' pen portraits, accounts of the 74 matches played on the tour, extracts from articles in the English press, illustrations inc. Reproductions of period photographs and cartoons. in generally sound and complete condition, 128 pp, re-covered with a hardback cover and some deterioration to the later pages; ref: D.McLaren, a Handbook of Rugby. Literature,…
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New Zealand “All Blacks” Tour of Great Britain and France. 1924-5 A superbly presented leather-bound, gold-embossed 86pp in heavy card scrapbook account of the 1924/25 Invincibles tour. The scrapbook, formerly in the collection of the rugby writer Neville McMillan (author of titles such as Men in Black and The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby) is a chronological account of the tour with news articles charting the All Blacks progress. The first article is dated 3 Sept. 1924, “All Blacks” Rugby Team at…
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Don Clarke’s 1960 All Blacks Tour to South Africa Scrapbooks Three ringbound scrapbooks of approx 32pp each. The scrapbooks are a chronological record of the All Blacks tour commencing with the arrival at Jan Smuts Airport, headline reads ’Women Gasp as All Blacks ‘He-Men’ file off Aircraft’, meeting the locals and early practices to the first tour matches, Extensive articles on all the Test Matches. Many of the articles are in Afrikaans and Clarke has annotated English translations on these 320 x 260 mm…
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George. H. Nixon The Triumphant Tour of the New Zealand Footballers 1905 published Wellington, 1906; good condition but repair to spine, 176pp ref: D.McLaren, A Handbook of Rugby Literature, 1985, see list of the ten rarest New Zealand Rugby Books
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The Triumphant Tour of the All Blacks in England, Ireland and Wales, 1924-1925 published Wellington 1925 excellent condition, 176pp
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Rugby versus Rommel Trek out of Trouble; W.N. Carson, Footballer and Cricketer; Read Masters, with the All Blacks in Great Britain, Canada and Australia 1925-5 and Wooller and Owen, Fifty Years of the All Blacks – 5 titles  
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T.R. Ellison;, the Art of Rugby football published 1902, Wellington one of the classic early rugby publications, extensively illustrated and including photographs of the 1884, 1893, 1888 Natives, 1897, 1893 New Zealand Teams and the 1892 Wellington Team and an action shot of 1901 New Zealand vs. New South Walesmatch. in excellent condition with original cover, 96pp. Ref: D.McLaren, a Handbook of Rugby. Literature, 1985, see list of the ten rarest New Zealand Rugby books
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R. A. Barr;, the British Rugby Team in Maoriland published 1908, Dunedin an extremely rare volume with over 30 illustrations many being action shots of tour matches. Some degradation to spine but otherwise in excellent condtion, 170pp. Ref: D.McLaren, a Handbook of Rugby. Literature, 1985, see list of the ten rarest New Zealand Rugby books
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Ah. Baskerville modern Rugby football, New Zealand Methods published 1907, London an early coaching manual complete with numerous illustrations. Baskerville was responsible for the formation of the 'All Golds', New Zealand 's First League Team in 1907 Which Included Four of the 1905 'Originals'. in excellent original condition, 128pp.
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Arthur C. Swan and Arthur H. Carman five Seasons of service Rugby published Wellington, 1946, the history of the N.Z, Services team in great Britain, Ireland and France 1941-1946. in excellent original condition, 48pp.
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John E. Sacks South Africa's Greatest Springboks ¹ complete story of the Historic 1937 Tour published Wellington 1938 in excellent original condition with numerous illustrations, 208pp.
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Carman, Masters and Swan Editors 1941, The Rugby Almanack of New Zealand One of the rarest of all the early Almanacks. In good condition – cover black livery over yellow, 80pp.
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Carman, Masters and Swan Editors 1942-3, The Rugby Almanack of New Zealand One of the rarest of all the early Almanacks. In good condition – cover red livery over tan, 56pp.
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D. Gallaher and W.J. Stead The Complete Rugby Footballer published London, 1906 A comprehensive coaching manual and recollections of the 1905 Originals tour by one of the all time greats of New Zealand Rugby. Some foxing, otherwise in good condition with superb instructional, action and team photo plates, 322pp.
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D.H. Craven and K. Clayton Doc Craven’s Tribute – The Legends of Springbok Rugby 1889 – 1989 published Cape Town, 1989 Number 62 of 1000 copies. Contains the signatures of 96 living Springboks with biographical details. In excellent original condition, 232pp
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R. A. Stone Rugby Players Who Have Made N.Z. Famous published Auckland, 1938 Rare title with extensive plates in excellent condition, 100pp
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Irwin hunter New Zealand Rugby football and some Hints and Criticisms (second edition) published Dunedin, 1929 in excellent condition with extensive illustrations and plates, 130pp
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Ivor. D. Difford The History of South African Rugby Football (1875-1932) published Cape Town, 1933 An authoritative title with extensive plates in excellent condition, rare to find with dustjacket intact, 736pp
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Souvenir of Twenty Years of Football Illustrations and Records of English, Australian and New Zealand Teams since 1884 published in connection with the visit of the British Team to New Zealand, 1904 An extremely rare document in superb condition, contains 16 rare photographic images of early New Zealand and British teams, 32pp
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F. Neville Pigott The “Springboks” History of the Tour 1906-7 published London and SouthAfrica, 1908 One of the rarest early publications, some yellowing otherwise in excellent original condition with good plates, 140pp
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D.J. Williams 1950 – the Year of the Lions first published Hamilton, 1988, 50th Jubilee reprint edition by Kodex Books, 2000
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Tom Newnham By Batons and Barbed Wire published Auckland, 1981
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Rugby Records 12” Cliff Morgan presents Memorable Moments; 12” Stan Dallas presents Winston McCarthy in Highlights of the 4 Tests versus the British Isles, 1959 (signed, ‘To Ken Weston, Best Wishes, Winston McCarthy); 7” Crash Landing, All Blacks vs. Boland in South Africa, 1960 and 7” Last Minute Let Down, All Blacks vs, South Africa, 1960 – 4 in total  
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Rugby Records 12” Great Moments In All Black Rugby; 10” Highlights of the Four Tests, South Africa v N.Z. 1960; 7” Still Climbing, All Blacks vs. Northern Transvaal; Flying Start, All Blacks vs. Northern Universities; second Bounce, All Blacks vs. Griquas, 1960 – 5 in total  
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Assorted lapel badges inc. Suud Afrika; Springboks, Silver Fern and Pacific Coast – 10 in total  
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All Blacks and Springboks Memorabilia inc. three 1981 Springbok emblem teaspoons; 1979 Rugby Nations Cocktail Sticks (9); 15 Great All Blacks medals and 15 Great All Black Captains medals and one photo of a streaker  
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South Africa Tour 1981 Ticket for the South Africa v. Waikato match, 25th July 1981 at Rugby Park, Hamilton (cancelled due to onfield protest) Embankment Seat 9, Row U, Block L
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International Test programmes, 1980s – 2000s matches include: New Zealand vs. Australia, Eden Park, 11 September 1982; New Zealand vs. France, Eden Park 23 June 1983; Australia vs. NZ, Telstra Stadium Sydney, 13 August 2005; New Zealand vs. South Africa, Carisbrook, Dunedin, 9 August 2003 (Centenary Test) and others – 19 in total  
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Auckland vs. Touring international teams programmes, 1930 – 1993 matches include: British (lions), 19 July 1930; South Africa, 24 July 1937; British Isles, July 22 1950; South Africa, June 16 1956; British Isles, 27 June 1959; Australia '64; Ireland '76; Lions '77; South Africa '81 and Others – 16 in Total
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Souvenir Programme British (lions) vs. New Zealand, Eden Park, 26 July 1930 ß
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Souvenir Programme South Africa vs. New Zealand, Eden Park, 25 September 1937 (third test) ß
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Souvenir Programme Australia vs. New Zealand, Eden Park, 28 September 1946 (second test) ß
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Souvenir Programme The Kiwis vs. Auckland, Eden Park, 20 July 1946  
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Programme all Blacks vs. Auckland, Eden Park, 2 July 1947 ß
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International souvenir Programmes, 1950s all Blacks' Tests at Eden Park, Auckland matches include: British Isles (lions) 1950; Australia 1955; South Africa 1956; Australia 1958 and British Isles (lions) 1959 and 5 in total ß
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International souvenir Programmes, 1960s all Blacks' Tests at Eden Park, Auckland matches include: France 1961; Australia 1962; England 1963; British Isles (lions) 1966; France 1968 and Wales 1969 and 6 in total ß
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International souvenir Programmes, 1970s all Blacks' Tests at Eden Park, Auckland matches include: British Isles (lions) 1971; Australia 1972; England 1973; Scotland 1975; British Isles (lions) 1977; Australia 1978 and France 1979 and 7 in total ß
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International souvenir Programmes, 1980s and 2006 all Blacks' Tests at Eden Park, Auckland matches include: Scotland 1981; South Africa 1981; Australia 1982; British Isles (lions) 1983; France 1984; Australia 1985; Australia 1986; Wales 1988; France 1989; Australia 1989 etc and 22 in total ß
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1956 Springboks Tour to New Zealand match programmes matches include: Waikato 9 June; North Auckland 13 June; Auckland 16 June; Combined 18 July; W-Bush 31 July; Third Test 18 August; New Zealand Maori 25 August; Combined Bop 28 August and Fourth Test 1 Sept – 9 in total  
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1965 Springboks Tour to New Zealand match programmes matches include: Combined Poverty Bay East Coast, 30 June 1965; Wellington 3 July; New Zealand Juniors 14 July; Taranaki 17 July; Canterbury 24 July; First Test Wellington 31 July; Waikato 7 August; North Auckland 11 August; Auckland 14 August; Combined 25 August; New Zealand Maoris 28 August; W-Bush 31 August; Third Test 4 Sept; New Zealand Uni. 8 Sept; Hawkes Bay 11 Sept; Combined Bop 14 Sept and Fourth Test 18 Sept – 17 in total  
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1981 Springboks Tour to New Zealand match programmes matches include: Poverty Bay 22 July; Waikato 25 July; Taranaki 29 July; Manawatu 1 August; Southland 8 August; Otago 11 August; First Test 15 August; Nelson Bays 22 August; New Zealand Maoris 25 August; Second Test 29 August; Bop 2 Sept; Auckland 5 Sept; North Auckland 8 Sept and Third Test 12 Sept – 14 in total  
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1994 Springboks Tour to New Zealand match programmes matches include: King Country 23 June; Counties 25 June; Wellington 28 June; Southland 2 July; Hanan Shield XV 5 July; First Test 9 July; Taranaki 13 July; Waikato 16 July; Manawatu 19 July; Second Test 23 July; Otago 27 July; Canterbury 30 July and Bop 2 August – 13 in total  
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International Souvenir Programmes, 1956 – 1981 matches include: 6 x SA vs. New Zealand 1956 tour; France vs. New Zealand Maoris 29 July 1961; 3 x SA vs. New Zealand 1965 tour and 4 x SA vs. New Zealand 1981 tour – 14 in total  
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Official Souvenir Programme 1995 Rugby World Cup  
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Official Programme New Zealanders v. England, January 3rd, 1925 this Invincibles tour programme is noteworthy for the differences in player numbering and positions between the two teams 240 x 375 mm
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1928 New Zealand Rugby Tour to South Africa (first N.Z. tour to S.A.) Souvenir guide published by the United Tobacco Company signed by the All Blacks including Maurice Brownlie, Fred Lucas, M.F. Nicholls, G. Scrimshaw, A.C. Robbilliard etc 36pp plus covers, some foxing
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New Zealand (All Blacks) Rugby Tour Souvenir 1888 – 1936 issued for the 1935 – 36 All Blacks Tour to Great Britain  
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1967 all Blacks Tour to great Britain, Ireland and France Tour Programme signed by the all Blacks including Colin Meads, Waka Nathan, Mac Herewini, Fergie McCormick, Brian Lochore, Grahame Thorne, Ian Kirkpatrick, Sid Going etc ß
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1978 New Zealand vs. England at Twickenham Test Match Programme signed by the All Blacks and English team including Stu Wilson, Graham Mourie, Billy Bush, Frank Oliver, Bill Osborne, Bill Beaumont, Roger Uttley, Mike Slemen, Peter Squires etc  
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Official Souvenir Programme Monmouthshire vs. N.Z. Maoris 3 November 1982 at Newport, Wales signed by the N.Z Maori and Monmouthshire teams including Victor Simpson, Wayne Shelford, Stephen Pokere, Paul Quinn, Eddie Butler, Robert Norster, Graham Price, Bleddyn Taylor etc
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Souvenir Programme British Isles vs. New Zealand 18 June 1983 at Athletic Park, Wellington signed by All Blacks and British Lions including Andy Dalton, Bernie Fraser, Jock Hobbs, Robbie Deans, Andy Haden, Murray Mexted, Brian Lochore (manager), Mark Shaw, Willie John McBride (manager), John Rutherford, Clive Woodward, Jeff Squire etc. Also signed on page 1 by David Campese
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Official Programme New Zealand vs. Newport 30 October, 1963 (won 3-0 by Newport) offered with an autograph book containing signatures of both teams including Don Clarke, Ian Macr', Mac Herewini, Chris Laidlaw, Waka Nathan, Colin and Stan Meads and Wilson Whineray. in addition the autograph books contains signatures of Ebbw Vale R.F.C., 1963 Barbarians and Swansea, Pontypool, Bridgend, Welsh and lions internationals
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Parliamentary luncheon to all Blacks 1924 signed by members of Parliament and the Prime Minister William Ferguson Massey ß
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Menu from the British Sportsman's club luncheon in honour of the 'All Blacks' 24 October 1963 hosted by Sir Jocelyn Lucas Bt., K.B.E, M.C., M.P. Signed by John Graham '
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Official Guide Australia vs. New Zealand 14 September 1946 at Carisbrook, Dunedin  
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Official Guide Australia vs. New Zealand 12 September 1936 at Carisbrook, Dunedin ß
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Official souvenir Guide New South Walesvs. New Zealand 15 September 1928 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch ß
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Souvenir Programme Australia vs. New Zealand 25 August 1962 at Athletic Park, Wellington  
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Official Programme all Blacks vs. Australia 6 August 1938 at the Exhibition ground, Brisbane
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Souvenir Programme England vs. Otago 22 May 1963 at Carisbrook Ground, Dunedin  
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Official Programme England vs. New Zealand 1 June 1963 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch  
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Official Programme England vs. New Zealand 4 January 1936 at Twickenham, London this is the famous test in which Prince Obolensky playing on the right wing scored two tries to power the English to victory 13-0, England's first victory over the all Blacks
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Official Souvenir Guide South Africa vs. Otago 11 September 1937 at Carisbrook, Dunedin  
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Souvenir Programme New Zealand vs. South Africa, First Test Match 14 July 1956 at Carisbrook, Dunedin  
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British Isles vs. Canterbury 3 June 1950 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch    
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Official souvenir Programme North Island vs. South Island 3 June 1907 at Lancaster Park rare programme includes an extensive range of photographs including the 1884 and 1888-89 teams, 1902 S.I. Team, 1899 British Team, 1901 canterbury Team and Christchurch club teams, the centrespread is a superb panoramic shot of the SCG showing New Zealand vs. Australia 13 August 1903
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Official Programme and souvenir New Zealand Rugby football Players in Australia, 8 July 1905 at the Sydney Cricket Ground this rare early programme is unusual for the fine print which reads, 'Owing to the Late Arrival of the Steamer From New Zealand the Players Could Not Be Placed in Position.'
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The official souvenir Programme British Rugby football Team vs. New Zealand 13 August 1904 at Athletic Park, Wellington this early programme is notable for the inclusion of team photographs of the 1904 British Team and the 1884, 1888-89, 1893, 1896, 1897, 1901 and 1903 New Zealand Teams
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Official Programme Hawkes Bay vs. Wellington 14 August 1926 at McLean Park, Napier (Ranfurly Shield)  
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Souvenir Programme North Island vs South Island 1 October 1927 at Whakataane rare programme with an excellent selection of photographs
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Official Souvenir Programme Barbarians vs. New Zealand Services 26 September 1954 at Waikaraka Park, Onehunga Signed by All Black Arthur Hughes
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Official Guide New Zealand vs. British Team 27 May 1950 at Carisbrook, Dunedin  
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2011 World Cup Rugby Ball signed by Colin Meads  
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1987 all Blacks, World Cup miniature souvenir Rugby ball, Mitre Brand signed by members of the World Cup winning team including Brian Lochore, Michael Jones, Grant fox, David Kirk, John Drake, Zinzan Brooke etc l. 150 mm
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1949 All Blacks to South Africa Signed ball, Gilbert Springbok Brand Signed by Has Catley, Johnny Simpson, Fred Allen, Eric Boggs, Ian Botting, Les Harvey, Kevin Skinner, Peter Johnstone etc l.310 mm
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Don Clarke’s Rugby Ball 1962 All Blacks Tour to Australia extensively annotated by All Black great Don Clarke, being a record of the tour with all match scores players names and tour points listed. ‘The Boot’ of course tops the list with 180 points Wallaby Brand. Provenance: formerly in the collection of All Black Don Clarke; l. 310 mm
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1971 lions to New Zealand signed ball, Universal Brand ball in superb condition and signed by members of the lions and all Blacks including Gareth Edwards, Fergus Slattery, Derek Quinnell, Mike Gibson, Barry John, J.P.R Williams, David Duckham, Mervyn Davies, Ian Kirkpatrick, Bryan Williams, Sid Going, Colin Meads, Tane Norton, Alex Wylie, Laurie Mains etc l. 300 mm
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1924 and 25 all Blacks Tour miniature souvenir Rugby ball, Gilbert Brand signed by the members of the 1924 - 25 Invincibles team which won all 32 matches on tour to the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada. This souvenir ball is signed by all black legends including George Nepia, Fred Lucas, the Brownlie Brothers and Bert Cooke Provenance: formerly in the collection of 1924 all black Quentin Donald who played in 22 matches of the Invincibles tour; l. 130 mm
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1984 All Blacks to Australia signed rugby ball, Adidas Brand 30 signatures inc. Wayne Smith, Alan Whetton, Robbie Deans, John Kirwin, Mark Shaw, Grant Fox, Murray Mexted, David Kirk etc l. 230 mm
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1987 All Blacks Team, Rugby World Cup signed rugby ball, Pro Trainer by Vaughan Sports inc. Grant Fox, John Kirwin, Gary Whetton, Michael Jones, Zinzan Brooke, Sean Fitzpatrick etc Provenance: Signed by the team prior to the final during a training session at Pukekohe with the assistance of Counties stalwart John Holms and the then non-playing captain Andy Dalton
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1983 all Blacks Team to England and Scotland signed rugby ball, Gilbert Puntabout inc. Rob Deans, mark Shaw, Bernie Fraser, Stu Wilson, Murray Mexted, Jock Hobbs etc
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1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks Team signed match ball (semi final Springboks vs. France), Mitre Bok brand, annotated Sole Suppliers of official match balls to Sarfu; 27 signatures inc. Francois Pienaar, Joel Stransky, Naka Drotske, Joost van der Westhuizen, Os du Randt, Marius Hurter, Brendan Venter etc Provenance: acquired at auction in South Africa immediately after the 1995 Rugby World Cup l. Approx 310 mm and mounted on wooden stand
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1995 Rugby World Cup all Blacks Team signed rugby ball, Gilbert brand, annotated official match ball 1995 Rugby World Cup approx 35 signatures inc. Sean Fitzpatrick, Robin Brooke, Lee Stensness, Olo brown, Richard Loe, Colin Meads (Manager), mark Allen, Frank Bunce, Michael Jones, Jeff Wilson, Arran Pene, Jamie Joseph etc Provenance: acquired at charity auction in Dunedin, 1996; l. 300 mm
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Irish Five Nations Rugby Jersey in green O’Neills brand  
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Benetton Rugby Club Treviso Jersey in white with green trim signed by Buck Shelford Benetton brand
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1990 Bermuda World Rugby Classics Jersey in black World Rugby Classics by the English Sports Shop  
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Stellenbosch Rugby Club 1880 – 1980 Anniversary Jersey in maroon with gold trim    
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Taranaki Rugby Football Union Jersey, black and yellow hoops Canterbury brand  
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South Africa Rugby Jersey in multicoloured livery Maxmore brand  
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Super 10 Rugby Jersey in green with red trim Lenco brand  
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English Rugby Jersey signed by Michael Lipman, (no. 7) mid 2000s,Nike brand  
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French Jersey worn by Olivier Brouzet, (no. 5) printed bottom right Olivier Brouzet 66 eme cap France vs Angleterre 30 aout 2003 Nike Brand
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Fijian Rugby Jersey worn by Sekonaia Kalou vs. All Blacks 2011, (no.4) Kooga Brand  
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Australian Jersey worn by Stephen Moore on the 2008 tour to Italy, England, France and Wales, (no- 2) signed by the Australian team including Quade Cooper, Adam Ashley-Cooper, James Horwill, George Smith, Wycliff Palu, David Pocock etc Canterbury Brand
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All Blacks training jersey worn by Carlos Spencer during the 2003 World Cup signed by the New Zealand Team and management including Robbie Deans, Doug Howlett, Aaron Mauger, Daniel Carter, Richie McCaw, John Mitchell, Doug Howlett, Tana Umaga etc initials Cs bottom right Adidas brand
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All Blacks jersey worn by Stan Meads 1966 vs. Lions, (no.4) canterbury Brand ß
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