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← Sporting Memorabilia 12th May 2009

A signed dinner menu for the famous 'Prince Obolensky Match' England v New Zealand played at Twickenham 4th January 1936, the front cover with 11 sign

Hammer Price:
£250
Estimated Price:

£250 - £350

A signed dinner menu for the famous 'Prince Obolensky Match' England v New Zealand played at Twickenham 4th January 1936, the front cover with 11 signatures in pencil including the two team captains J E Manchester and B C Gadney, the match referee and former player W W Wakefield The Russian Prince Alexander Obolensky made a dramatic debut for England in this match scoring two tries, the first generally considered to be one of the best of all time as he ran three-quarters of the length of the pitch beating several New Zealand opponents in the process. The 13-0 victory was the first time England had beaten the All Blacks.