A group of ephemera assembled by Manchester United's Duncan Edwards's first "pen-pal" circa 1954-1955, including a signed 2-page hand written letter
£800 - £1,000
A group of ephemera assembled by Manchester United's Duncan Edwards's first "pen-pal" circa 1954-1955, including a signed 2-page hand written letter in blue ink from Edwards at his 5 Birch Avenue, Old Trafford, address to Master Peter Ings of 162 Athelstan Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Edwards stating that Peter is his first pen-pal, Duncan goes on to answer a question from Peter who was asking for advice hoe to be "a ball player", Edwards reply reads "Well Peter I think this is the only advice I can give. When you gp playing with the local lads, don't just kick the ball anyhow, take your time, get over the ball to keep it low, and try and direct your ball.", with original envelope; offered with a signed b&w press photograph inscribed "Pete, Good Luck In Your Future", Duncan Edwards, the reverse also signed and inscrived "To a good little lad, Good luck", Duncan Edwards, with original envelope; the lot also including two single-sheet programmes sent by Edwards to Ings, a 1953-54 Youth match Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion; and Reds v Blues Practice Match 1955-56