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← November Sporting Memorabilia 8th & 9th November 2010

A good collection of Austria v England 1952 memorabilia (Nat Lofthouse 'Lion of Vienna' match), played in Vienna 25th May, items formerly in the colle

Hammer Price:
£500
Estimated Price:

£600 - £700

A good collection of Austria v England 1952 memorabilia (Nat Lofthouse 'Lion of Vienna' match), played in Vienna 25th May, items formerly in the collection of the journalist Harold Mayes, comprising a post-match banquet menu signed to the back cover in ink by the 16-man England squad Lofthouse, Sewell, Wright, Ramsey, Nicholson, Baily, Finney, Allen, Merrick., Dickinson et al.; a small sheet bearing the Austrian team signatures, an original typed press itinerary; VIP match ticket & envelope; banquet invitation and envelope; and an additional signature of Nat Lofthouse inscribed 'Lion of Vienna' (8)