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9th Jun 2021

Sporting Memorabilia 7th to 9th June 2021

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Sporting Memorabilia 7th to 9th June 2021

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Artists Resale Rights (ARR):

Some lots as indicated in the catalogue may be subject to Artists Resale Rights (ARR).
This was introduced by a European Directive in 2006 to ensure that artists receive a royalty when their work is resold by an auction house or gallery. This Right applies to living artists and to those who have died within the last 70 years who are from applicable countries.

This royalty is paid by the purchaser on top of the hammer price if the sale price reaches or exceeds 1000 euros. The amount payable is on a sliding scale e.g. up to 50,000 euros, the royalty rate is 4% of the sale price. The maximum royalty a work can earn is capped at 12,500 euros.

    Lots (1689)

    Showing 600 of 1689
    Four rare, early and historic cricket photographs removed from a Victorian scrap album,comprising a trio of 4 by 5in. photographs of the 1st, 3rd and 4th Australian cricket teams to tour England in 1878 (captained by D.W. Gregory), 1882 & 1884 (both captained by Billy Murdoch); together with a larger 10 by 8in. composition photograph portraying 90 individual portraits of English county cricketers of the period (the reverse pasted with two photographs of Victorian theatriacal personalities), each cricketer is captioned with his name and county, the W. Lillywhite being the only non-photographic portrait, being a repro from an artist's print, subjetcs including  various Grace brothers, Daft, Hearne, Gunn, J. Lillywhite, Lord Harris, Hawke, Studd, Shrewsbury, Lockwood, Jupp, Abel et al.
    Lot 567

    Four rare, early and historic cricket photographs removed from a Victorian scrap album,comprising a trio of 4 by 5in. photographs of the 1st, 3rd and 4th Australian cricket teams to tour England in 1878 (captained by D.W. Gregory), 1882 & 1884 (both captained by Billy Murdoch); together with a larger 10 by 8in. composition photograph portraying 90 individual portraits of English county cricketers of the period (the reverse pasted with two photographs of Victorian theatriacal personalities), each cricketer is captioned with his name and county, the W. Lillywhite being the only non-photographic portrait, being a repro from an artist's print, subjetcs including  various Grace brothers, Daft, Hearne, Gunn, J. Lillywhite, Lord Harris, Hawke, Studd, Shrewsbury, Lockwood, Jupp, Abel et al.

    Hammer Price:

    £2,000

    Estimated Price:

    £500 - £800

    A twenty-one years long service (1878-1899) presentation to the Secretary of Park Place Cricket Club in the form of a silver gentleman's inkstand,hallmarked John Grinsell & Sons, London, and with the slightly earlier date of 1895, retailer's stamp for Wilson & Gill, Regent Street, London, the stand inscribed PARK PLACE CRICKET CLUB, PRESENTED TO THOS. J. PARNELL, HON. SEC., BY LEONARD NOBLE, PRESIDENT, IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES RENDERED BY HIM TO THE CLUB FOR MANY YEARS, AUGUST 24th 1899, the hinged silver lids of the glass inkpots dated 1878, 1899, 23 by 12cm.
    Lot 568

    A twenty-one years long service (1878-1899) presentation to the Secretary of Park Place Cricket Club in the form of a silver gentleman's inkstand,hallmarked John Grinsell & Sons, London, and with the slightly earlier date of 1895, retailer's stamp for Wilson & Gill, Regent Street, London, the stand inscribed PARK PLACE CRICKET CLUB, PRESENTED TO THOS. J. PARNELL, HON. SEC., BY LEONARD NOBLE, PRESIDENT, IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES RENDERED BY HIM TO THE CLUB FOR MANY YEARS, AUGUST 24th 1899, the hinged silver lids of the glass inkpots dated 1878, 1899, 23 by 12cm.

    Hammer Price:

    £110

    Estimated Price:

    £140 - £180

    Scottish cricket trophy dated 1922,in the form of an EPNS cricket-themed gentleman's desk set, with cricket ball inkpot and pen rests formed a pair of bails and crossed stumps, inscribed BEST BOWLING AVERAGE, GAINED BY A. BUSBY, M.C.C., BALLATER, 1922, 17 by 15cm.
    Lot 569

    Scottish cricket trophy dated 1922,in the form of an EPNS cricket-themed gentleman's desk set, with cricket ball inkpot and pen rests formed a pair of bails and crossed stumps, inscribed BEST BOWLING AVERAGE, GAINED BY A. BUSBY, M.C.C., BALLATER, 1922, 17 by 15cm.

    Hammer Price:

    £110

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    Royal Worcester porcelain cricket plate commemorating the 1953 Ashes, circular with facsimile signatures of the England and Australia teams flanking image of the Ashes trophy,1953 factory mark to reverse, diameter 27cm.
    Lot 570

    Royal Worcester porcelain cricket plate commemorating the 1953 Ashes, circular with facsimile signatures of the England and Australia teams flanking image of the Ashes trophy,1953 factory mark to reverse, diameter 27cm.

    Hammer Price:

    £70

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    James Thorpe (1876-1949)ORIGINAL DESIGNS FOR TILES AT LORD'S CRICKET GROUNDblue wash heightened with white, based on the cricketer Alfred Mynn, an acclaimed all-rounder from the sport's 'roundarm era', and whose portly physique is captured in various 19th century artworks and illustrations, each drawing 16cm. square, mounted side-by-side, framed & glazed, overall 40 by 56cm.; sold together with a pair of 16cm. square-shaped tiles, ex-Lord's Cricket Ground made to Thorpe's designs by the Devon Fire Co., in the Delft blue & white style, both in a matching wooden frame; sold together with an auction catalogue for the M.C.C. Bicentenary Auction held at Christie's South Kensington, 13th April 1987, where the deisgn and tiles were purchsed as lots 10 and 743. (4)
    Lot 571

    James Thorpe (1876-1949)ORIGINAL DESIGNS FOR TILES AT LORD'S CRICKET GROUNDblue wash heightened with white, based on the cricketer Alfred Mynn, an acclaimed all-rounder from the sport's 'roundarm era', and whose portly physique is captured in various 19th century artworks and illustrations, each drawing 16cm. square, mounted side-by-side, framed & glazed, overall 40 by 56cm.; sold together with a pair of 16cm. square-shaped tiles, ex-Lord's Cricket Ground made to Thorpe's designs by the Devon Fire Co., in the Delft blue & white style, both in a matching wooden frame; sold together with an auction catalogue for the M.C.C. Bicentenary Auction held at Christie's South Kensington, 13th April 1987, where the deisgn and tiles were purchsed as lots 10 and 743. (4)

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £300 - £400

    Framed Don Bradman ceramic plate, painted by Robert Coady, circular painted ceramic plate depicting Don Bradman batting against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, requiring one run to reach his century, mounted, with certificate of authenticity signed in black ink by Bradman and Robert Coady, plate number 666AF, framed size 42 by 59cm., good condition, little wear
    Lot 572

    Framed Don Bradman ceramic plate, painted by Robert Coady, circular painted ceramic plate depicting Don Bradman batting against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, requiring one run to reach his century, mounted, with certificate of authenticity signed in black ink by Bradman and Robert Coady, plate number 666AF, framed size 42 by 59cm., good condition, little wear

    Hammer Price:

    £55

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    John Abernethy Lynas-Gray (1869-1937) A CRICKET MATCH IN THE LANE, circa 1896, depicting children playing cricket in a rural lane flanked by two thatched houses with colourful floral sprays, watercolour, signed and dated lower right margin, mounted, framed & glazed, 66 by 95cm. overall, good condition, minor wear to frame John Abernethy Lynas-Gray was a leading artist who depicted classic rural life in England during the late Victorian and Edwardian period. He was born in Oxton, Cheshire but later lived in Caernarvonshire and studied at the Liverpool School of Art and also in London. He painted mainly landscapes and genre pictures and exhibited at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and the Royal Cambrian Academy
    Lot 573

    John Abernethy Lynas-Gray (1869-1937) A CRICKET MATCH IN THE LANE, circa 1896, depicting children playing cricket in a rural lane flanked by two thatched houses with colourful floral sprays, watercolour, signed and dated lower right margin, mounted, framed & glazed, 66 by 95cm. overall, good condition, minor wear to frame John Abernethy Lynas-Gray was a leading artist who depicted classic rural life in England during the late Victorian and Edwardian period. He was born in Oxton, Cheshire but later lived in Caernarvonshire and studied at the Liverpool School of Art and also in London. He painted mainly landscapes and genre pictures and exhibited at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and the Royal Cambrian Academy

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £600 - £800

    Bryan de Grineau (British c.1883-1957) STOWE SCHOOL CRICKET MATCH, dated 1953, pencil sketch of cricketers playing a match with backdrop of Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, signed and dated lower left margin, mounted ready for framing, 60 by 88cm. overall, good condition with little wear Bryan de Grineau, also known as John Bryan, a UK motoring artist utilising various media, was active from 1883 to 1957.
    Lot 574

    Bryan de Grineau (British c.1883-1957) STOWE SCHOOL CRICKET MATCH, dated 1953, pencil sketch of cricketers playing a match with backdrop of Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, signed and dated lower left margin, mounted ready for framing, 60 by 88cm. overall, good condition with little wear Bryan de Grineau, also known as John Bryan, a UK motoring artist utilising various media, was active from 1883 to 1957.

    Hammer Price:

    £140

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    Paul Trevillion (British, b.1934) SACHIN TENDULKER PLAYING A POWERFUL CUT SHOT, circa 2013, depicting the legendary batsman in his 200th and final Test for India v the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 16th November 2013, pen, ink and watercolour, signed by both artist and cricketer in pencil, mounted and framed, 63 by 50cm. overall, good condition
    Lot 575

    Paul Trevillion (British, b.1934) SACHIN TENDULKER PLAYING A POWERFUL CUT SHOT, circa 2013, depicting the legendary batsman in his 200th and final Test for India v the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 16th November 2013, pen, ink and watercolour, signed by both artist and cricketer in pencil, mounted and framed, 63 by 50cm. overall, good condition

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £8,000 - £12,000

    After Archibald J. Stuart Wortley (1849-1905) DR W G GRACE AT THE WICKET,photogravure, published by Messrs. Manson, Swann and Morgan, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1st May 1891, printed in Berlin, 77 by 65cm. overall, minor wear to frame and some foxing to etching.  A pupil of Sir John Everett Millais, Archibald J. Stuart Wortley was a portrait and sporting painter of considerable renown. This limited edition photogravure, signed both by Wortley and the Doctor, is based on an oil painting commissioned by the M.C.C. in 1888-90 by means of subscriptions which now hangs in the Long Room at Lord's.
    Lot 576

    After Archibald J. Stuart Wortley (1849-1905) DR W G GRACE AT THE WICKET,photogravure, published by Messrs. Manson, Swann and Morgan, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1st May 1891, printed in Berlin, 77 by 65cm. overall, minor wear to frame and some foxing to etching.  A pupil of Sir John Everett Millais, Archibald J. Stuart Wortley was a portrait and sporting painter of considerable renown. This limited edition photogravure, signed both by Wortley and the Doctor, is based on an oil painting commissioned by the M.C.C. in 1888-90 by means of subscriptions which now hangs in the Long Room at Lord's.

    Hammer Price:

    £180

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    Edward Ardizzone CBE RA (British, 1900-1979) THE CRICKET NETS AT ST PAUL'S SCHOOL, c1960, School, circa 1960, depicting boys playing cricket in the nets at St Paul’s school, London, large limited-edition lithograph 57 of 100, signed and numbered lower margin, mounted, framed & glazed, 66 by 80cm. overall, minor wear to frame Edward Ardizzone was an English painter, print-maker and war artist and achieved fame as an author and illustrator of books, many of these for children.
    Lot 577

    Edward Ardizzone CBE RA (British, 1900-1979) THE CRICKET NETS AT ST PAUL'S SCHOOL, c1960, School, circa 1960, depicting boys playing cricket in the nets at St Paul’s school, London, large limited-edition lithograph 57 of 100, signed and numbered lower margin, mounted, framed & glazed, 66 by 80cm. overall, minor wear to frame Edward Ardizzone was an English painter, print-maker and war artist and achieved fame as an author and illustrator of books, many of these for children.

    Hammer Price:

    £150

    Estimated Price:

    £150 - £200

    Tim Bulmer (b.1958), THE INCURABLE SLUGGER and SLOW BUT DEADLY!, two original watercolours, one of a batsman hitting the ball, entitled The Incurable Slugger, signed lower right, the other of a bowler in action, entitled Slow but Deadly, signed lower right, both on artist's paper, mounted and framed, each 53 by 43cm. overall, both in good condition, (2)
    Lot 578

    Tim Bulmer (b.1958), THE INCURABLE SLUGGER and SLOW BUT DEADLY!, two original watercolours, one of a batsman hitting the ball, entitled The Incurable Slugger, signed lower right, the other of a bowler in action, entitled Slow but Deadly, signed lower right, both on artist's paper, mounted and framed, each 53 by 43cm. overall, both in good condition, (2)

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    Graham Clarke (b.1941) BAT AND BALL and ANCHOR AND HOPE, two limited edition coloured etchings, Bat and Ball depicting a cricket team seated outside the Sportsman's Arms public house with trophy cups, edition 55 of 400, Anchor & Hope depicting anglers fishing from boats and outside the public house, edition 55 of 400, both mounted, framed and glazed, 53 by 58cm. overall, both good condition, (2) Graham Clarke is an author, illustrator, humourist and print-maker.
    Lot 579

    Graham Clarke (b.1941) BAT AND BALL and ANCHOR AND HOPE, two limited edition coloured etchings, Bat and Ball depicting a cricket team seated outside the Sportsman's Arms public house with trophy cups, edition 55 of 400, Anchor & Hope depicting anglers fishing from boats and outside the public house, edition 55 of 400, both mounted, framed and glazed, 53 by 58cm. overall, both good condition, (2) Graham Clarke is an author, illustrator, humourist and print-maker.

    Hammer Price:

    £80

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    F.P. Barraud and F.G.Stevenson,  A CRICKET MATCH AT REPTON SCHOOL, published by Dickinson & Foster,1st October 1890, large etching depicting a cricket match being played in front of Repton School, signed by FP Barraud and FG Stevenson in lower margin, framed, & glazed, 62 by 76cm. overall, minor wear to frame, some foxing to etching
    Lot 580

    F.P. Barraud and F.G.Stevenson,  A CRICKET MATCH AT REPTON SCHOOL, published by Dickinson & Foster,1st October 1890, large etching depicting a cricket match being played in front of Repton School, signed by FP Barraud and FG Stevenson in lower margin, framed, & glazed, 62 by 76cm. overall, minor wear to frame, some foxing to etching

    Hammer Price:

    £40

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    After H. Matthews, a pair of views of the first Lord’s Cricket Ground, Dorset Square, Marylebone in 1797, circa 1870, two coloured lithographs with legend in gilt, one depicting presentation of the colours by Lady Jane Dundas to the regiment of the Royal East India Volunteers on 27th July 1797 and the other the Royal East India Volunteers Regiment receiving the colours from Lady Jane Dundas on 27th July 1797, each overall 45 by 62cm., both in fair to good condition, with little wear to mounts on both, the lower example has wear, damage and creasing to the edges with central crease, the top example bears a central crease, both laid on card, (2)
    Lot 581

    After H. Matthews, a pair of views of the first Lord’s Cricket Ground, Dorset Square, Marylebone in 1797, circa 1870, two coloured lithographs with legend in gilt, one depicting presentation of the colours by Lady Jane Dundas to the regiment of the Royal East India Volunteers on 27th July 1797 and the other the Royal East India Volunteers Regiment receiving the colours from Lady Jane Dundas on 27th July 1797, each overall 45 by 62cm., both in fair to good condition, with little wear to mounts on both, the lower example has wear, damage and creasing to the edges with central crease, the top example bears a central crease, both laid on card, (2)

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £120 - £180

    Steven Garner (b.1957), THE VILLAGE IDIOT and IN THE DEEP, two original watercolours, one depicting a cricketer tapping the ball with his foot on the village green, entitled The Village Idiot, signed lower left margin, 60 by 54cm. overall, the other a cricket team searching for the ball in long grass beside a courting couple, entitled In the Deep, signed lower left margin, 48 by 68cm. overall, both mounted and framed, both in good condition, (2) Steven Garner, amateur cricketer, self-taught artist and illustrator, has been painting English village cricket scenes since 2008.
    Lot 582

    Steven Garner (b.1957), THE VILLAGE IDIOT and IN THE DEEP, two original watercolours, one depicting a cricketer tapping the ball with his foot on the village green, entitled The Village Idiot, signed lower left margin, 60 by 54cm. overall, the other a cricket team searching for the ball in long grass beside a courting couple, entitled In the Deep, signed lower left margin, 48 by 68cm. overall, both mounted and framed, both in good condition, (2) Steven Garner, amateur cricketer, self-taught artist and illustrator, has been painting English village cricket scenes since 2008.

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    Official souvenir programme for the first International Rodeo, at the British Exhibition Stadium, Wembley, June 1924, sixteen-page brochure featuring programme of events for this first International Rodeo or 'Cowboy Championships', organised by Charles B. Cochran, 14th-28th June 1924, twice daily, price one shilling, featuring rules, biographical sketch of Manager and Director Tex Austin and details of a variety of events, fully illustrated with b & w photographs of horses, cowboys, cowgirls and competition action, with additional supplement detailing the ten events on 15th June including Bareback Bronk Riding, Steer Wrestling, Fancy Roping, Cowgirls' Fancy Riding and Wild Horse Race, slight wear to page edges and cream covers, staining and tears to inside supplement but condition good considering age
    Lot 583

    Official souvenir programme for the first International Rodeo, at the British Exhibition Stadium, Wembley, June 1924, sixteen-page brochure featuring programme of events for this first International Rodeo or 'Cowboy Championships', organised by Charles B. Cochran, 14th-28th June 1924, twice daily, price one shilling, featuring rules, biographical sketch of Manager and Director Tex Austin and details of a variety of events, fully illustrated with b & w photographs of horses, cowboys, cowgirls and competition action, with additional supplement detailing the ten events on 15th June including Bareback Bronk Riding, Steer Wrestling, Fancy Roping, Cowgirls' Fancy Riding and Wild Horse Race, slight wear to page edges and cream covers, staining and tears to inside supplement but condition good considering age

    Hammer Price:

    £20

    Estimated Price:

    £30 - £40

    Cecil Aldin (British, 1870-1935) THE COTTESMORE AWAY FROM RANKSBOROUGH, hunting print published by Thomas McLean, London, with artist's monogram lower right, signed by Aldin and titled in pencil on mount margin, mounted and framed, 66 by 99cm. overall, good condition, minor wear to frame
    Lot 584

    Cecil Aldin (British, 1870-1935) THE COTTESMORE AWAY FROM RANKSBOROUGH, hunting print published by Thomas McLean, London, with artist's monogram lower right, signed by Aldin and titled in pencil on mount margin, mounted and framed, 66 by 99cm. overall, good condition, minor wear to frame

    Hammer Price:

    £130

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    Signed Cecil Aldin (British, 1870-1935) The York and Ainsty hunting print, with artists monogram lower right, signed and titled in pencil by Aldin on mount margin, mounted and framed, overall 64 by 94cm., good condition with minor wear to the frame
    Lot 585

    Signed Cecil Aldin (British, 1870-1935) The York and Ainsty hunting print, with artists monogram lower right, signed and titled in pencil by Aldin on mount margin, mounted and framed, overall 64 by 94cm., good condition with minor wear to the frame

    Hammer Price:

    £200

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    Twelve Vanity Fair equestrian prints, circa 1900seach with titles such as including ‘Starting’, ‘Cattistock’, ‘Mr Hargreaves’, ‘Mr Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’ and others, approx.39 by 26cm., minor wear to page edges
    Lot 586

    Twelve Vanity Fair equestrian prints, circa 1900seach with titles such as including ‘Starting’, ‘Cattistock’, ‘Mr Hargreaves’, ‘Mr Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’ and others, approx.39 by 26cm., minor wear to page edges

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £350 - £450

    Ron Turcotte signed colour photograph featuring Secretariat's 1973 Kentucky Derby victory,signed upper left in blue ink, Secretariat seen wearing the traditional garland of roses, 24 by 18cm., mounted with title plaque, framed & glazed, overall 36 by 29cm.
    Lot 587

    Ron Turcotte signed colour photograph featuring Secretariat's 1973 Kentucky Derby victory,signed upper left in blue ink, Secretariat seen wearing the traditional garland of roses, 24 by 18cm., mounted with title plaque, framed & glazed, overall 36 by 29cm.

    Hammer Price:

    £70

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    Collection of ten signed books on National Hunt racing, excellent selection, the majority signed to title page and comprising The Legend of Istabraq by Michael Clower, signed by J.P. McManus, Aidan O'Brien and Charlie Swan; The Real McCoy - My Life So Far by A.P. McCoy with Claude Duval, signed by A.P. McCoy (two copies); Champion Charlie - the authorised biography of Charlie Swan by Michael Clower, signed by Charlie Swan; Jenny Pitman - the autobiography, signed by Jenny Pitman; A Jump Jockey's Life by Mick Fitzgerald with Carl Evans, signed by Mick Fitzgerald; The Wayward Lad - autobiography of Graham Bradley with Steve Taylor, signed by Graham Bradley; The Grey Horse - the true story of Desert Orchid by Richard Burridge, signed by Richard Dunwoody, Simon Sherwood, Colin Brown, Richard Burridge and David Elsworth; Obsessed - the autobiography by Richard Dunwoody, dedication "To Sue and Roger, Best wishes, Richard Dunwoody" and Red Rum - a Racing Legend by Ginger McCain, signed by Ginger McCain, all very good condition
    Lot 588

    Collection of ten signed books on National Hunt racing, excellent selection, the majority signed to title page and comprising The Legend of Istabraq by Michael Clower, signed by J.P. McManus, Aidan O'Brien and Charlie Swan; The Real McCoy - My Life So Far by A.P. McCoy with Claude Duval, signed by A.P. McCoy (two copies); Champion Charlie - the authorised biography of Charlie Swan by Michael Clower, signed by Charlie Swan; Jenny Pitman - the autobiography, signed by Jenny Pitman; A Jump Jockey's Life by Mick Fitzgerald with Carl Evans, signed by Mick Fitzgerald; The Wayward Lad - autobiography of Graham Bradley with Steve Taylor, signed by Graham Bradley; The Grey Horse - the true story of Desert Orchid by Richard Burridge, signed by Richard Dunwoody, Simon Sherwood, Colin Brown, Richard Burridge and David Elsworth; Obsessed - the autobiography by Richard Dunwoody, dedication "To Sue and Roger, Best wishes, Richard Dunwoody" and Red Rum - a Racing Legend by Ginger McCain, signed by Ginger McCain, all very good condition

    Hammer Price:

    £320

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    Collection of ten signed books on Flat racing, excellent selection of biographies and autobiographies, the majority signed to title page and comprising Calling The Horses - a racing biography by Peter O'Sullevan, signed by Peter O'Sullevan; Newmarket - from James I to the Present Day by Laura Thompson, signed by John Magnier, Sheikh Mohammed and Micahel Tabor; Racing Certainties by Brough Scott, signed by Brough Scott; Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, signed by Gary Stevens; Lester's Derby signed and dedicated "To Bert, Best Wishes, Lester Piggott"; Lester Piggott - The Pictorial Biography by Julian Wilson, signed by Lester Piggott; Mick Kinane Big Race King - the authorised biography by Michael Clower, signed by Mick Kinane (one hardback, one soft cover); Frankie - the autobiography of Frankie Dettori, signed by Frankie Dettori; A Year in the Life of Frankie Dettori by Frankie Dettori, signed "Dettori 7", all very good condition  
    Lot 589

    Collection of ten signed books on Flat racing, excellent selection of biographies and autobiographies, the majority signed to title page and comprising Calling The Horses - a racing biography by Peter O'Sullevan, signed by Peter O'Sullevan; Newmarket - from James I to the Present Day by Laura Thompson, signed by John Magnier, Sheikh Mohammed and Micahel Tabor; Racing Certainties by Brough Scott, signed by Brough Scott; Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, signed by Gary Stevens; Lester's Derby signed and dedicated "To Bert, Best Wishes, Lester Piggott"; Lester Piggott - The Pictorial Biography by Julian Wilson, signed by Lester Piggott; Mick Kinane Big Race King - the authorised biography by Michael Clower, signed by Mick Kinane (one hardback, one soft cover); Frankie - the autobiography of Frankie Dettori, signed by Frankie Dettori; A Year in the Life of Frankie Dettori by Frankie Dettori, signed "Dettori 7", all very good condition  

    Hammer Price:

    £110

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £100

    Horse racing collection of signed photographs,including UK Legend Jockey Sir A P McCoy (8 by 12in.); and a group of Australian Melbourne Cup winning jockeys: Damien Oliver (Media Puzzle, 2002), Craig Williams (Miss Finland, 2015), Jim Cassidy (Might and Powe, 1997), Brett Prebble (Green Moon, 2012), Michael Rodd (Efficient, 2007) all 8 by 12in., and Corey Brown (Shocking, 2009), Glen Boss (Maykbe Diva, historic triple winner 2003, 2004 & 2005, both 8 by 10in.; comes with a photo proof COA (9)
    Lot 590

    Horse racing collection of signed photographs,including UK Legend Jockey Sir A P McCoy (8 by 12in.); and a group of Australian Melbourne Cup winning jockeys: Damien Oliver (Media Puzzle, 2002), Craig Williams (Miss Finland, 2015), Jim Cassidy (Might and Powe, 1997), Brett Prebble (Green Moon, 2012), Michael Rodd (Efficient, 2007) all 8 by 12in., and Corey Brown (Shocking, 2009), Glen Boss (Maykbe Diva, historic triple winner 2003, 2004 & 2005, both 8 by 10in.; comes with a photo proof COA (9)

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £300 - £500

    Heber, Reginald, An Historical List of Horse Matches Run & of Plates & Prizes run for in Great Britain & Ireland in the year 1756,printed by E. Owen, Holborn, leather bound with gilt spine lettering HORSE RACING 1756 No.6, 178-page book, sold together with similar copies dated from 1758 to 1766, with 1757 and 1760 missing from run, each bearing wear to internal pages, spine and hard covers, (9)
    Lot 591

    Heber, Reginald, An Historical List of Horse Matches Run & of Plates & Prizes run for in Great Britain & Ireland in the year 1756,printed by E. Owen, Holborn, leather bound with gilt spine lettering HORSE RACING 1756 No.6, 178-page book, sold together with similar copies dated from 1758 to 1766, with 1757 and 1760 missing from run, each bearing wear to internal pages, spine and hard covers, (9)

    Hammer Price:

    £260

    Estimated Price:

    £300 - £400

    The Racing Calendar 12 vols 1952 to 1963,results of horse races, published by Weatherby's; sold together with two bound volumes of The British Racehorse 1951 and 1953, also one edition of The Thoroughbred Advertiser (South Africa) for February 1953
    Lot 592

    The Racing Calendar 12 vols 1952 to 1963,results of horse races, published by Weatherby's; sold together with two bound volumes of The British Racehorse 1951 and 1953, also one edition of The Thoroughbred Advertiser (South Africa) for February 1953

    Hammer Price:

    £70

    Estimated Price:

    £70 - £100

    The General Stud Book vols 1 to 34,containing Pedigrees of Race Horses from the Earliest Accounts, published by Weatherby's, original calf, gilt titling to spine, a handsome set with provenance to a famous horsemanProvenance:Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke (1872-1964). Thoroughbred breeder at the Wyld Court Stud, Newbury, Berkshire, including 'Happy Knight' winner of the 1946 2,000 Guineas.
    Lot 593

    The General Stud Book vols 1 to 34,containing Pedigrees of Race Horses from the Earliest Accounts, published by Weatherby's, original calf, gilt titling to spine, a handsome set with provenance to a famous horsemanProvenance:Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke (1872-1964). Thoroughbred breeder at the Wyld Court Stud, Newbury, Berkshire, including 'Happy Knight' winner of the 1946 2,000 Guineas.

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    The Bloodstock Breeders' Review 1913 to 1963,half calf and red boards, annual devoted to the thoroughbred, published by The British Bloodstock Agency Ltd, a handsome set with provenance to a famous horsemanProvenance:Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke (1872-1964). Thoroughbred breeder at the Wyld Court Stud, Newbury, Berkshire, including 'Happy Knight' winner of the 1946 2,000 Guineas.
    Lot 594

    The Bloodstock Breeders' Review 1913 to 1963,half calf and red boards, annual devoted to the thoroughbred, published by The British Bloodstock Agency Ltd, a handsome set with provenance to a famous horsemanProvenance:Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke (1872-1964). Thoroughbred breeder at the Wyld Court Stud, Newbury, Berkshire, including 'Happy Knight' winner of the 1946 2,000 Guineas.

    Hammer Price:

    £190

    Estimated Price:

    £200 - £300

    An important archive relating to the early years of steeplechasing: a collection of 32 handwritten, personally signed letters, circa 1830-50, from eminent members of aristocracy and the Turf to Thomas Coleman, known as 'The Father of Steeplechasing' and instigator of the St Albans Grand Steeplechase, letters dating between 1827 and 1874, from notable figures including Lord George Bentinck, 'Squire' Osbaleston, John Gully, Lord Verulam, Lord Grosvenor, Marquess of Titchfield and others, one written on behalf of Queen Victoria, the majority from 1830-50, discussing sales of horses, upcoming races and other racing-related topics, addressed to trainer and entrepreneur Thomas Coleman at the Turf Hotel, St Albans from where in 1830 he organised the St. Albans Grand Steeplechase, widely recognised as the first of its kind in England and the inspiration for Aintree's Grand National, the letters contained in a ring file, each carefully encased in individual plastic sleeve with accompanying typed transcription, many with original envelopes, wax seals and postmarks, condition fair, tears, fold marks, stains relevant to age, with modern-day typed account detailing racing at St Albans Thomas "Tommy" George Coleman (1796-1877) worked as a stable lad for Lord Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, and progressed to be a trainer and landlord of the Turf Hotel coaching inn, St Albans, Hertfordshire. Officers of the Household Cavalry staying there suggested he organise a steeplechase and this became a reality with the inaugural running of the four mile event in 1830. During the race's eight-year brief but successful history, top riders took part including Coleman's good friend Captain Martin Becher who in turn persuaded William Lynn (founder of the Grand National in 1839) to introduce steeplechasing at Liverpool.
    Lot 595

    An important archive relating to the early years of steeplechasing: a collection of 32 handwritten, personally signed letters, circa 1830-50, from eminent members of aristocracy and the Turf to Thomas Coleman, known as 'The Father of Steeplechasing' and instigator of the St Albans Grand Steeplechase, letters dating between 1827 and 1874, from notable figures including Lord George Bentinck, 'Squire' Osbaleston, John Gully, Lord Verulam, Lord Grosvenor, Marquess of Titchfield and others, one written on behalf of Queen Victoria, the majority from 1830-50, discussing sales of horses, upcoming races and other racing-related topics, addressed to trainer and entrepreneur Thomas Coleman at the Turf Hotel, St Albans from where in 1830 he organised the St. Albans Grand Steeplechase, widely recognised as the first of its kind in England and the inspiration for Aintree's Grand National, the letters contained in a ring file, each carefully encased in individual plastic sleeve with accompanying typed transcription, many with original envelopes, wax seals and postmarks, condition fair, tears, fold marks, stains relevant to age, with modern-day typed account detailing racing at St Albans Thomas "Tommy" George Coleman (1796-1877) worked as a stable lad for Lord Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, and progressed to be a trainer and landlord of the Turf Hotel coaching inn, St Albans, Hertfordshire. Officers of the Household Cavalry staying there suggested he organise a steeplechase and this became a reality with the inaugural running of the four mile event in 1830. During the race's eight-year brief but successful history, top riders took part including Coleman's good friend Captain Martin Becher who in turn persuaded William Lynn (founder of the Grand National in 1839) to introduce steeplechasing at Liverpool.

    Hammer Price:

    £1,000

    Estimated Price:

    £1,200 - £1,500

    Rare, decorative horse racing-themed Capstan cigarette shop counter display, circa 1930s, rectangular, depicting a Capstan cigarette box above a stirrup flanked by caricatures of the leading jockeys of the period including S. Donoghue, F. Lane, M. Beary, R. Perryman, R.A. Jones, F. Fox, P. Beasley, G. Richards, T. Weston, H. Wragg, C. Smirke and J. Dines, signed by artist Mel, issued by the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland Limited, metal front, cardboard back, 25 by 18.5cm., bears some wear to edge of display, with some watermarks
    Lot 596

    Rare, decorative horse racing-themed Capstan cigarette shop counter display, circa 1930s, rectangular, depicting a Capstan cigarette box above a stirrup flanked by caricatures of the leading jockeys of the period including S. Donoghue, F. Lane, M. Beary, R. Perryman, R.A. Jones, F. Fox, P. Beasley, G. Richards, T. Weston, H. Wragg, C. Smirke and J. Dines, signed by artist Mel, issued by the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland Limited, metal front, cardboard back, 25 by 18.5cm., bears some wear to edge of display, with some watermarks

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £500 - £800

    Good album of cigarette cards featuring horse racing, ranging from mid-19th century to 1930s, including seven rare and early cards entitled Famous Running Horses, published 1889 and issued, interestingly, by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Co. of New York although the horses depicted are all Epsom Derby winners (7 from a set of 25, some duplication), Derby Winners of the mid 19th and early 20th century, published 1913 by F&J Smith (19/50), Racing Caricatures by Players, issued 1925 (25/40), 1936 Famous Jockeys by Gallaher (23/48), Derby Winners by Smith's Glasgow Mixture, late 19th century (7/50), plus full sets of series including Winners on the Turf 1925 by Alexander Boguslavsky (25/25) plus a few from larger edition (7/25), 1926 Racehorses by John Player & Son (25/25), 1928 Derby Entrants by Ogden's (50/50), 1929 Derby Entrants by Ogden's (50/50), 1931 Australian Racehorses by Muratti Sons & Co., London (7/24) and three odds from same series, four sets of 1933 Derby and Grand National Winners by Players (50/50); two sets of 1933 Derby and Grand National Winners (Transfers) by Players, two sets of 1934 Prominent Racehorses of 1933 by Hignett Bros & Co (50/50), 1938 Racing Scenes by Gallaher (48/48), Owners Racing Colours & Jockeys by Ogden's (50/50), all good, clean condition in slip-cased pages, some duplication
    Lot 597

    Good album of cigarette cards featuring horse racing, ranging from mid-19th century to 1930s, including seven rare and early cards entitled Famous Running Horses, published 1889 and issued, interestingly, by Kinney Bros. Tobacco Co. of New York although the horses depicted are all Epsom Derby winners (7 from a set of 25, some duplication), Derby Winners of the mid 19th and early 20th century, published 1913 by F&J Smith (19/50), Racing Caricatures by Players, issued 1925 (25/40), 1936 Famous Jockeys by Gallaher (23/48), Derby Winners by Smith's Glasgow Mixture, late 19th century (7/50), plus full sets of series including Winners on the Turf 1925 by Alexander Boguslavsky (25/25) plus a few from larger edition (7/25), 1926 Racehorses by John Player & Son (25/25), 1928 Derby Entrants by Ogden's (50/50), 1929 Derby Entrants by Ogden's (50/50), 1931 Australian Racehorses by Muratti Sons & Co., London (7/24) and three odds from same series, four sets of 1933 Derby and Grand National Winners by Players (50/50); two sets of 1933 Derby and Grand National Winners (Transfers) by Players, two sets of 1934 Prominent Racehorses of 1933 by Hignett Bros & Co (50/50), 1938 Racing Scenes by Gallaher (48/48), Owners Racing Colours & Jockeys by Ogden's (50/50), all good, clean condition in slip-cased pages, some duplication

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £400 - £600

    An almost complete run of  31 Schweppes Sporting Calendars dating between 1976 and 2000, missing only 1992 and 1993, each month featuring a different colour photo portrait of a successful racehorse from the previous year, plus all racing fixtures, some duplication, condition fair, photos not faded
    Lot 598

    An almost complete run of  31 Schweppes Sporting Calendars dating between 1976 and 2000, missing only 1992 and 1993, each month featuring a different colour photo portrait of a successful racehorse from the previous year, plus all racing fixtures, some duplication, condition fair, photos not faded

    Hammer Price:

    £55

    Estimated Price:

    £40 - £60

    A collection of signed and unsigned National Hunt and Flat race cards,approx. 20 signed in marker pen by McCoy, Walsh, Geraghty, Nina and Philip Carberry, O’Dwyer, Brennan, Williamson, Tizzard, Knight, Biddlecombe, Culloty, Hughes, Weld and Pipe, one race card from Dubai and Punchestown, (qty)
    Lot 599

    A collection of signed and unsigned National Hunt and Flat race cards,approx. 20 signed in marker pen by McCoy, Walsh, Geraghty, Nina and Philip Carberry, O’Dwyer, Brennan, Williamson, Tizzard, Knight, Biddlecombe, Culloty, Hughes, Weld and Pipe, one race card from Dubai and Punchestown, (qty)

    Hammer Price:

    £65

    Estimated Price:

    £60 - £80

    Collection of 30 modern day Royal Ascot and Goodwood Festival racecards, covering all five Royal Ascot days for 2011, 2016, 2017 and 2018; and all five days of Glorious Goodwood 2016 and 2017, mint condition
    Lot 600

    Collection of 30 modern day Royal Ascot and Goodwood Festival racecards, covering all five Royal Ascot days for 2011, 2016, 2017 and 2018; and all five days of Glorious Goodwood 2016 and 2017, mint condition

    Hammer Price:

    £30

    Estimated Price:

    £30 - £50

    Five 1963 Royal Ascot racecards, rare full set, covering the four Royal days and Saturday's Heath meeting, condition good but racecourse used with typical betting notes etc., sold together with three1963 Epsom racecards covering the three-day Spring meeting 23rd-25th April, and including the Great Met, City and Suburban and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, fairly good condition but racecourse used with typical betting notes etc.
    Lot 601

    Five 1963 Royal Ascot racecards, rare full set, covering the four Royal days and Saturday's Heath meeting, condition good but racecourse used with typical betting notes etc., sold together with three1963 Epsom racecards covering the three-day Spring meeting 23rd-25th April, and including the Great Met, City and Suburban and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, fairly good condition but racecourse used with typical betting notes etc.

    Hammer Price:

    £35

    Estimated Price:

    £70 - £100

    Full set of three unused Aintree racecards for the 2021 Grand National meeting,comprising Thursday April 8, Friday April 9 and Saturday April 10, the Grand National day card signed by Bob Champion, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his win on Aldaniti, these racecards rare since only a very limited number were produced, all three pristine condition
    Lot 602

    Full set of three unused Aintree racecards for the 2021 Grand National meeting,comprising Thursday April 8, Friday April 9 and Saturday April 10, the Grand National day card signed by Bob Champion, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his win on Aldaniti, these racecards rare since only a very limited number were produced, all three pristine condition

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £100 - £150

    Three sets of unused Aintree racecards for the Grand National meetings of 2014, 2017 and 2018, each comprising Thursday, Friday and Saturday cards, pristine condition
    Lot 603

    Three sets of unused Aintree racecards for the Grand National meetings of 2014, 2017 and 2018, each comprising Thursday, Friday and Saturday cards, pristine condition

    Status:

    Unsold

    Estimated Price:

    £60 - £90

    An antique set of jockey's colours circa 1900,neck label for Merry & Co. of St James's, London, satinised cotton, dark green jacket with light green sleeves and cap, in good conditionAn interesting set of antique 'silks' using double green colours, a combination familar to the modern eye carried by the horses owned by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.
    Lot 604

    An antique set of jockey's colours circa 1900,neck label for Merry & Co. of St James's, London, satinised cotton, dark green jacket with light green sleeves and cap, in good conditionAn interesting set of antique 'silks' using double green colours, a combination familar to the modern eye carried by the horses owned by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.

    Hammer Price:

    £100

    Estimated Price:

    £80 - £120

    Godolphin’s Thunder Snow blue racing silks, winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge R2 in Meydan, Dubai, 8th February 2018,trained by Saeed bin Suroor, blue jacket with EMIRATES in white lettering, internal label bears SUROOR in black marker pen, with cap and sold with a signed letter of provenance from the vendor
    Lot 605

    Godolphin’s Thunder Snow blue racing silks, winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge R2 in Meydan, Dubai, 8th February 2018,trained by Saeed bin Suroor, blue jacket with EMIRATES in white lettering, internal label bears SUROOR in black marker pen, with cap and sold with a signed letter of provenance from the vendor

    Hammer Price:

    £950

    Estimated Price:

    £1,000 - £1,500

    Ruby Walsh & Willie Mullins signed Douvan racing silks, winner of the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on 15th March 2016, the pink and green spotted jacket signed in marker pen, with pink cap signed in marker pen, sold together with the race card and a signed letter of provenance from the vendor, (3)
    Lot 606

    Ruby Walsh & Willie Mullins signed Douvan racing silks, winner of the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on 15th March 2016, the pink and green spotted jacket signed in marker pen, with pink cap signed in marker pen, sold together with the race card and a signed letter of provenance from the vendor, (3)

    Hammer Price:

    £1,500

    Estimated Price:

    £1,000 - £1,500

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