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Memorabilia — Abacus Auctions

$29,500
1930 Phar Lap's horse shoes: Pair of horse-shoes, one front,…
$22,420
Australia: 1906 Gordon & Gotch postcard 'Australian…
$18,880
England: Lord Hawke: 1907 Wrench postcard 'Lord Hawke' (soiled)…
$17,110
1931 Phar Lap's 48th Race - 1931 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley…
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Memorabilia
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*** 1929 Phar Lap display comprising print of Phar Lap's first victory, the Maiden Juvenile Handicap at Rosehill on 27th April 1929, signed by jockey Jack Baker, window mounted with a whip, archivally framed, overall 93 x 76 cm. With CoA. ***
*** Books - Horse Racing Library, with books (52) including 'Class Racehorses - Australia & New Zealand' Volumes 1-16 (Sydney, 1984-99); 'The Mighty Malua' by Woods (Deloraine, 2009); 'The Story of the Melbourne Cup' edited by Howell (Melbourne, 2010);… ***
*** 1930 Press photograph of Phar Lap, with handstamp on reverse 'Copyright - News Ltd. Not to be reproduced without written permission. 2 Holt St., Sydney NSW 2010. Telephone: 2 0924'. ***
*** 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. ***
*** 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. ***
*** Australian Capital Territory: Collection of items from the estate of a senior Public Servant, including 'House of Representatives, Notices of Motion and Orders of the Day No.100, 9th May 1927 (First Meeting at Canberra' (2 copies); and 'No.101, Votes and… ***
*** Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, signature on front cover of booklet 'The Sir Wallace Kyle Oration 1989'; plus Norman Banks signed letter on 'Carols by Candlelight' letterhead. (Qty 2) ***
*** 1919 England - Australia Air Race 'The Sir Ross Smith Aeroplane Race Game' roll-and-move race board game based on the air race from England to Australia organised by the Australian government in 1919, and won by Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith in a converted… ***
*** Cassius clay V Archie Moore: 1962 ticket stub 'La Memorial sports Arena, Thur eve Nov.15, 1962 - 7:30 PM, 12 Rounds - Heavyweight Elimination, Archie Moore vs Cassius clay. Orchestra Ringside', good condition (staple hole upper right and cancellation… ***
*** 1980 Centenary Test England v Australia 'County' Cricket Bat signed by both teams with 25 signatures including Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, Dennis Lillee, Ian Botham & Geoff Boycott. Ex Ray Bright collection. ***
*** Royal Park Crescent, large team photograph 'R.P.C. Premiers 1895-96', overall 51 x 41 cm. Superb condition. (Royal Park Crescent were premiers of the Suburban Junior Association in 1895 & 1896. Many of their players went on to play senior football with… ***
*** Collection including 1926 poster 'Ulverstone Annual Regatta'; programmes (3) with 1921 'Souvenir Programme, Interstate Amateur Eight-Oar Rowing & Sculling Championships of Australia' & 1924 Tamar Regatta; 'The Australian Oarsman' Vol.1 Nos.4 & 5 (1926);… ***
*** Carlton: Photograph of Bruce Doull & Helen D'Amico signed by photographer Clive Mackinnon, framed & glazed, overall 41 x 51 cm; plus black and white photograph of the famous 'Jesaulenko, you beauty' mark in the 1970 Grand Final, framed & glazed, overall… ***
*** Eclectic group comprising 'The First Over' silk cricket picture; Wayne Carey mini football locker; 1973 Caulfield Cup glass; 'Dawn Fraser' swimming goggles; and 'Greg Norman' golf glove. (Qty 5 items) ***
*** Fob - sterling silver showing billiards player, engraved on reverse 'B'Ham Inst for the Deaf. F Armitage, 1949, Billiards Handicap', in original presentation box. ***
*** Autographs 'Commander & Chief - Celebrating Australia's Test Cricket Captains Since 1876' display personally signed by the 18 living Test captains, and with facsimile autographs of the other 25, limited edition 6/100. window mounted, framed & glazed,… ***
*** Prints 'The Game That Made Australia - Celebrating 150 Years of Australian Football' by Jamie Cooper, limited edition 766/1500, framed & glazed, overall 101 x 73 cm. ***
*** 1937 Griffiths Brothers (Black Crow Cough Drops) 'Australian Cricketers' [11/11 known], Fair/Very Fine. Extremely scarce. (Qty 11 items) ***
*** 1964 Coca-Cola bottle tops 'VFL Footballers'. Poor to Fair condition, as usual. Scarce group. (Qty 67) ***
*** 1963 'Geelong Football Club, Players Album 1963' with 39 signatures including John Hyde, Neil Trezise, John Devine, Graham Farmer, Bill Goggin, Alister Lord & Doug Wade, fine condition. ***
*** 1932 'The New York Times' for March 21 1932, with headline 'Phar Lap Breaks Track Mark to Capture Agua Caliente Handicap, Worth $50,050', window mounted with original photograph of Phar Lap at Agua Caliente with Billy Elliott on board, achivally framed,… ***
*** Phar Lap Paintings: 'Phar Lap' original watercolour with initials 'J.G.' at base, endorsed on reverse, 'Painted by J.Garratt, 17 Booran Rd, Caulfield', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 38 cm. ***
*** 2004 Select/Collingwood Football Club 'Collingwood Hall of Fame', complete set in album [119], limited edition 023/250, including the nine signature cards - Gavin Brown, Nathan Buckley, Peter Daicos, Peter McKenna, Neil Mann, Lou Richards, Tony Shaw, Len… ***
*** 2006 Select 'AFL Supreme Signature Redemption SR1 - Graham Farmer', scarce autograph card numbered 026/100, plus Redemption card. (Qty 2 items) ***
*** Autographs 'Centenary of Rugby League 1908-2008: Centenary of Club Greats' print with 20 images and 15 original signatures including John Raper, Mal Meninga & Cameron Smith; plus 5 facsimile autographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 72 x 55 cm. ***
*** 1966 Mobil 'Mobil Footy Photos 1966', complete set [40], Fair/Very Fine. (Qty 40) ***
*** 1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - A Friendly Meeting, Sydney v Newtown', Very Fine unused. ***
*** 1898-99 'Rest of Australia' photograph the team that played the Australian XI at the MCG on 10-13 March for spots on the 1899 Ashes Tour, includes George Giffen, Victor Trumper, Charles Eady, Frank Laver as well as Charles Bannerman (Australian Test… ***
*** 'The Greats of '48' booklet with 16 signatures including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Keith Miller & Ray Lindwall, some soiling but signatures fine. ***
*** 1914 NSW v South Australia, autograph page signed by NSW, with South Australia on reverse, with a total of 24 signatures including Warren Bardsley, Charles Kelleway, Johnny Taylor, Roy Minnett, Tommy Andrews, Edgar Mayne & Nip Pellew. ***
*** 1960s football decals, noted c.1960 Shell 'Club Mascot Decals' (5/12 + 3 spares); c.1964 Mobilgas Special Decals (3/12); c.1965 Mobil Special Decals (1/12); c.1965 Mobilgas Decals (1/12); c.1965 Golden Fleece Activ-8 'Reverse Decals' (6/12 + 1 spare).… ***
*** 2016 cards in two albums, including NRL Traders - silver Parallels [66/176], black Parallels [41/80], faces of the game [18/48], pieces of the puzzle [14/90], club Heroes [6/32], Cyber Heroes [4/18], Retirements [2/18], power Forwards [1/16], black Sas… ***
*** 1956 Harry Gallagher's Order of Australia Medal, named to 'Henry Gordon Gallagher', with miniature, in original presentation case; together with Australian Sports Medal & miniature; 1955 'Australian Life Saving Society/Award of Merit'; 1956 Olympics Press… ***
*** Autographs on video cases noted Lionel Rose, Jeff Fenech, Dennis Lillee, Kevin Sheedy, Robert Harvey, Peter Hudson, Dennis Pagan & Wayne Carey. (Qty 7) ***
*** Autographs 1930s-2000s collection with signed postcards/photographs (18), pieces (16) & covers (2) including Len Harvey, Sigi Tennenbaum, Jackie Daniel, Bobby Dunlop, Manoel Santos, Carmen Rotolo, Bill De Belin, Rocky Gattellari, Jack Pettifer, Hughie… ***
*** Clothing jumpers for Redbacks & Carlton CC; Bushrangers shirt; fan shirts for Australia, England (7), India (5), Ireland, New Zealand (3), Pakistan (3), South Africa & Sri Lanka; caps (6); hats (7); quilt cover & pillow-cases (2); book '200 Years of… ***
*** 1948 'The Invincibles - The Greats of 1948' display comprising team photo, window mounted with photo and record of each player, with 9 facsimile & 8 genuine signatures including Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey & Bill Brown; framed & glazed, overall 113 x 93 cm… ***
*** Bill Woodfull: South Melbourne Cricket Club drinks serving tray presented to Bill Woodfull with oval plaque 'To Mr W M Woodfull, from S.M.C.C. Members in recognition of his splendid Interstate Cricket performances Season 1922-23'. ***
*** England: Len Braund: c.1902 Rotophot real photo Undivided Back postcard 'Lc Braund' signed in ink 'Len C Braund', unused. (Leonard Charles Braund played 23 Tests for England 1901-08) ***
*** White match-worn shirts worn by Derrick Townshend, Wayne James, John Traicos (1987 World Cup), Ian Butchart (2; one 1987 World Cup) & Murray Goodwin (signed); Odi shirts worn by Iain Butchart, Andy Pycroft & Andy Flower (1996 World Cup); also Rhodesia… ***
*** Ray Bright: Victoria cricket cap, navy blue wool, with embroidered 'Vca' monogram on front, made by Philip Joseph. match-worn. [Ray Bright played 25 Tests & 11 ODIs 1974-86]. ***
*** Weg Posters: collection including 'Hungry! 400' (Kevin Bartlett's 400th game in 1983), 1995 (9), 1996 (8), 1997 (10), 1998 (5), 1999 (6), 2000 (6), 2001 (5), 2002 (5), 2003 (5), 2004 (6), 2005 (4), 2006 (4), 2007 (5), 2008 (5) & 2009 (3); plus range of… ***
*** Zimbabwe: White match-worn shirts worn by Derrick Townshend, Wayne James, John Traicos (1987 World Cup), Ian Butchart (2; one 1987 World Cup) & Murray Goodwin (signed); Odi shirts worn by Iain Butchart, Andy Pycroft & Andy Flower (1996 World Cup); also… ***
*** 1930-31 West Indies tour to Australia comprising team photograph (145 x 85 mm); three notebook pages with 9 pencil signatures including George Headley, Learie Constantine & Clifford Roach; page with 3 signatures of Herman Griffith; postcard of HRH The… ***
*** Collingwood Member's badge from 1957 (3rd year), with number '587' on reverse. Fine condition. ***
*** 2005 AFL Team 'Collingwood Prize Set' (40), with Collingwood Standard cards, Silver cards, Gold cards & Blue cards, window mounted, framed, overall 85 x 51 cm. With CoA. ***
*** 1958 Premiership: Black & white photographs - the same image as the previous two lots - of Polly and East Fremantle great Jack Clarke flying for the ball during East Perth's winning Grand Final, signed 'Graham Farmer', mounted on thick card, varous sizes… ***
*** Carlton: 1972 original Weg poster, fine condition (minor creasing). Scarce and attractive. ***
*** 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) ***
*** Awards 'Steeden' football with gold printing 'Hall of Fame, Inductee 2017', in perspex display case with plaque 'Hall of Fame, Inductee 2017, Clive Churchill', overall 35 x 22 x 21 cm. ***
*** North Melbourne: 1998-2013 Draft Pick Signature cards, noted Shannon Watt, Dylan Smith, Daniel Motlop, David Hale, Ashley Watson, Hamish McIntosh, David Trotter, Lachie Hansen, Robbie Tarrant, Jack Ziebell, Ben Cunnington, Shaun Atley, Brad McKenzie, Tom… ***
*** Railways: Victorian Railways gold travel pass (30 mm x 23 mm, 10.1g) 'Free Pass', 'V(Arms)/Advance Australia/R' rev. engraved 'Executive /Councilor', 'Hon/W.J.Becket/M.Lc.' within wreath, raised circular edge rim, small suspension hole at top, Ef. Ex Dr… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Ringside' boxing glove with hand-painted picture by Jamie Pike, signed 'To Ted/ Muhammad Ali/ 6-22-92' in black ink. ***
*** Muhammad Ali & Angelo Dundee: 'Ringside' 10oz boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali & trainer Angelo Dundee. ***
*** Jack Dempsey V Luis Firpo: 1923 'Official programme, World's Heavyweight Championship, polo grounds, Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo, Friday evening, September 14, 1923', Fair/Good condition. Rare. [Jack Dempsey, the 'Manassa Mauler,' had many important fights in… ***
*** Roy Jones Jr: 1988 Seoul Olympics boxing full ticket signed 'I got Robbed!!! Roy Jones Jr'. [Roy Jones Jr won a silver medal in the light middleweight division after one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history] ***
*** Joe Louis: 1940s folk-art toy boxing ring titled 'Joe Louis, the brown Bomber' 28 cm x28 cm with corner posts & ropes plus figurines of Joe Louis, opponent & referee each 18 cm tall, and two stools; one boxer with part of foot missing, otherwise very good… ***
*** Wisden 'Cricketers of the Century' group comprising 1) cricket ball signed Don Bradman & Shane Warne; 2) framed postcard signed Garfield Sobers; 3) cricket ball signed Viv Richards & Brian Lara; 4) framed picture with facsimile autograph of Jack Hobbs.… ***
*** 1977 Centenary Test Ben Barnett's personal scrapbook, a 22-page photo album with letters (4), ephemera, invitations (10), name cards/badges (7), press clippings, menus/programmes (2), first day cover; including list of guests; dinner menu with 9… ***
*** Autographs 'Centenary of Rugby League 1908-2008: Centenary of club Greats' print with 20 images and 15 original signatures including John Raper, Mal Meninga & Cameron Smith; plus 5 facsimile autographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 72 x 55 cm.… ***
*** 1948 London Olympics: Movie poster, 'J.Arthur Rank presents, XIVth Olympiad, The Glory of Sport. Filmed entitrely in Magnificent Technicolour, Produced by Castleton Knight. Specially Flown to Australia by Qea and Boac', printed by We Smith Ltd Sydney,… ***
*** Sport-related collection of records (80), cassettes (18) & CDs (34) related to boxing, Commonwealth Games, cricket, football, golf, Olympics, rugby league, tennis, trotting & yachting. Noted Ampol 'VFL Champions' records [5/12], Jesse Owens 78rpm record,… ***
*** Autographs: Australian Test Captains autographs on 1992 Sheffield Shield Centenary stamps in gutter pairs, signed by Don Bradman, Richie Benaud, Lindsay Hassett, Ian Johnson, Ian Craig, Greg Chappell, Bill Brown, Brian Booth, Ian Chappell, Arthur Morris,… ***
*** Australia: 1893 Australian Tour to England silk 'scorecard' for Australia v Oxford & Cambridge, endorsed at base 'AC Bannerman' (unsure if this is his signature). A rare souvenir. (Alexander Charles ('Alec') Bannerman scored 133 of Australia's total of… ***
*** Australia: 1921 Topical Press picture postcard 'Australian Team' with players identified, unused. ***
*** Australia: Herbie Collins: 1921 real photo postcard (unknown publisher) signed in ink 'Hl Collins' with similarly signed personal message on the reverse, small repaired tear. (Herbert Leslie Collins played 19 Tests for Australia 1921-26, including 11 as… ***
*** Autographs collection of 150 different cards signed by Australian Test players, mounted and identified on 13 sheets, including Brian Booth, Bill Brown, Ian Craig, Gary Gilmour, Neil Harvey, Justin Langer, Sam Loxton, Ian Meckiff, Simon O'Donnell, Bob… ***
*** 1960 Commonwealth Tour of Rhodesia and South Africa, official team sheet with 13 signatures including Richie Benaud, Tom Graveney, Fred Trueman & Len Maddocks. Superb condition. ***
*** Australia: c.1950 signed photograph of Don Bradman, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 32 x 43 cm. ***
*** Brendan Julian: Western Australia cap yellow wool with embroidered 'Waca/Fifty Years in the Sheffield Shield' (1997-98) on front, signed inside by Brendan Julian. G/VG condition. Scarce cap, used one season only. [Brendan Julian played 7 Tests & 25 ODIs… ***
*** Essendon: 2007 long sleeves 'clash' jumper with wide red stripe, 'AFL' & '3' logos, and number '5' on reverse. ***
*** Carlton: Collectables group including 1986 'The Blues Autographs/Photos' book with [39/43] signed cards (some faults); 125th Anniversary wine glasses [6] & bookmark; Carltonians tie & plaque; single records (2); Stephen Kernahan mug; towel; also cricket… ***
*** 2010 East Perth Hall of Fame: Enamel medal 'East Perth Football Club/Hall of Fame', engraved on reverse 'Graham Farmer, Inaugural Inductee, 2010', in presentation case; plus booklets 'East Perth Football Club, Hall of Fame, Inaugural Induction 2010' x 3.… ***
*** 1914 Sport Magazine 'Champion Footballers Post Card' - Dick Lee (Collingwood), Fair/Good condition, corner bend. [Dick Lee played 230 games for Collingwood 1906-1922] ***
*** Joe Frazier V Muhammad Ali: 1971 'Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, world Heavyweight Championship, official souvenir program, March 8, 1971', good condition. Scarce. [Known as 'The Fight of the Century' it featured two skilled undefeated fighters, both of… ***
*** Autograph Book with 250+ signatures, many collected during 1977 Centenary Test, noted Norman Yardley, Colin Cowdrey, Richard Hadlee, Denis Compton, Jack Ryder, Leo O'Brien, Ray Lindwall, Bill Brown, Arthur Morris, Ron Hamence, Neil Harvey, Peter May; Don… ***
*** Ms Dhoni: Indian Odi shirt with 'Dhoni' and number '7' on reverse, and also with faded signature on reverse, superb match-used condition. (Ms Dhoni has played 90 Tests & 320 ODIs from 2004 to present; he captained the Indian team in limited-overs formats… ***
*** 1960 Melbourne Cup finish photograph 'Centenary Melbourne Cup Flemington 1960' with two inset photos, produced by Tony Simons, with Hi Jinx winning, overall 46 x 25 cm. ***
*** Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip: both signatures 'Elizabeth R' & 'Philip' on 1972 Order of the British Empire certificate, framed, overall 34 x 40 cm. ***
*** Muhammad Ali display 'The Greatest' comprising signature on 'Everlast' boxing shorts & two photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 104 x 121 cm. ***
*** Magazines 'Fighter' magazine (Melbourne, 1971-79), bound volumes for 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 & 1978-79. Local & overseas boxing news. (Qty 6 volumes) ***
*** Bats (Autographed) Two 'Gray-Nicolls' bats signed by 14 Australian & West Indies cricketers including Kim Hughes, Carl Rackemann, Terry Alderman, Rod Marsh, Larry Gomes, Wes Hall & Roger Harper, fine condition although both bats endorsed. (Qty 2) ***
*** 1800 (circa) wooden paille-maille ball from the lawn game that was mostly played in the 16th and 17th centuries (a precursor to croquet); a veteran of many matches. (London's Pall Mall is a corruption of paille-maille) ***
*** Books (Autographed) 'Images of Bradman', deluxe leather-bound edition by Allen & Kemsley (Bradman Museum, 1994), limited edition 809/974 signed by Don Bradman; 'Ali - The Life of Ali Bacher' by Hartman (London, 2004) with Ali Bacher's autograph tipped-in;… ***
*** Australia: Bill Howell: 1905 Bolland real photo postcard 'Wp Howell' signed in ink 'Wp Howell'. (William Peter Howell played 18 Tests for Australia 1898-1904) ***
*** 1999-2000 Australian team 'The Dominators' display comprising team photograph with 12 signatures including Steve Waugh, Shane Warne, Mark Waugh & Glenn McGrath, limited edition 1473/1500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 61 x 48 cm. ***
*** Photographs Australian team photographs for 1934, 1946, 1948, 1953, 1956 (2), 1961, 1962 & 1964; plus two others including 1945 NSW, various sizes. (Qty 11 items) ***
*** 'Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Australia' the complete set of Australian editions (1998 to 2005-06). (Qty 8) ***
*** 1946-98 1946 Australian tour to New Zealand, autograph page with 13 signatures; 1963/64 South Africa tour to Australia & New Zealand team sheet; 'The Centurions (Scorers of 100 first-Class Centuries)' team sheet laminated - includes Don Bradman, Glenn… ***
*** c.1982-2013 letters to Don Wigan from Test & First Class cricketers in 5 albums, noted Intikhab Alam, Conrad Hunte, Bill Brown, Frank Tyson, Brian Booth, Keith Miller, Neil Harvey, Jackie McGlew, Harry Alexander, Ah Kardar. Ex Don Wigan collection. (Qty… ***
*** Books Yearbooks and Season Guides 1970s-2014, VFL and AFL. Ex Ken Piesse library. (Qty 46) ***
*** New Zealand: 2002 Tour to Pakistan group with 2nd Test tickets (5) & Season Tickets (6- with 3 signed by Imran Khan, Javed Miandad & Intikhab Alam); plus covers (2- one signed 'Javed Miandad'). (The tour was abandoned after a suicide bomb attack outside… ***
*** Victoria: Books including 'The Zebra Story - A History of the Sandringham Football Club' by Hubbard (Melbourne, 1986); 'The Blue Boys - A history of the Prahran Football Club' by Fiddian (Melbourne, 1986); 'If You're Dandy - The History of Dandenong… ***
*** Carlton: Jumper signed by 2019 team with 44 signatures including Patrick Cripps, Sam Docherty & Marc Murphy, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 69 x 96 cm. ***
*** 1981 Australian tour to England & Sri Lanka, official team sheet with 21 signatures including Kim Hughes, Allan Border & Dennis Lillee; plus signed photographs (19) & scorecards (2). (Qty 22) ***
*** 1984 Australian tour to West Indies, official team sheet with 18 signatures including Kim Hughes, Allan Border & Rodney Hogg; invitation with 15 signatures; plus signed photographs (16) & tickets (2). (Qty 20 items) ***