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Lot Type Grading Description Est $A SPORTING MEMORABILIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots 3 Balance of collection including 'Summit' football signed John Eales; soccer shirts for Australia & Arsenal; Fitzroy football jumper with number '5' (Bernie Quinlan); sports books (10), mainly Fine condition. (14) 80 4 Balance of collection Basketball shirts (4) for Houston Rockets (Tracy McGrady), Denver Nuggets (Carmelo Anthony), Melbourne Tigers (Andrew Gaze), Townsville Crocodiles; Sydney Kings shorts & NBA fan shirt; Wallabies Union jersey (2), fan shirt, caps (2) & scarf; Brumbies cap; book 'Australian Sporting Hall of Fame'; 'The Game' magazines (89). Inspection will reward. (100+ items) 100 CRICKET - General & Miscellaneous Lots 26 Balance of collection including Nutting and Young 'Lyre Bird' cricket ball on vintage silver-plated stand; 1950s cricket cap with 'MCC' logo named to Reg Curtis; c.1950 shield-shaped plaque; 1999 World Cup mini-books set of 12 for each country competing; 'History of the Ashes 2006-7' tin of butter cookies; VB figurines of David Boon, Ian Botham & Shane Warne. (19 items) 120

Lot 29 29 Book 'Laws of Cricket' by Charles Crombie, published by Kegan Paul Trench Tubner & Co. [London, c.1912], with 12 full colour humorous plates, with reverse of each page bearing Perrier logo in colour, pictorial boards with some soiling, though the plates are fine and would look fabulous framed. 300 30 Books (21) including 'Bradman's Best Ashes Teams' by Perry [Sydney, 2002] & 'Spun Out - The Shane Warne Story' by Barry [Sydney, 2006]; other sports books (7); plus c.1930-33 'The Australasian Pictorial' colour cricket posters (11) in poor condition. (39) 70 33 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 Australian Cricket'; programmes (4). (46 items) 100 35 Ephemera including 'Sporting Globe Cricket Book' (2) for 1946-47 & 1950-51; 'The Listener-In Test Cricket Book' for 1948 Invincibles tour (a few pictures cut out), Fair to Fine condition. (8 items) 80 42 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1901', original paper wrappers (some faults). Fair condition (spine broken). 100 43 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1907', original paper wrappers. Fair/Good condition (spine damage). 100 44 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1908', original paper wrappers (some faults). Fair condition (spine split). 100 45 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1910', original paper wrappers. Fair/Good condition (some tape on spine). 100 46 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1911', original paper wrappers. Fair/Good condition. 100 Page:2 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

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Lot 47 47 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1927', scarce original hardback. Fair condition (some tape remnants on inside covers). 300

Lot 48 48 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1934', original paper wrappers. Fair condition. 150 49 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1935', original paper wrappers. Fair condition (some spine damage). 100

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CRICKET - General & Miscellaneous Lots (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 50 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1937', original paper wrappers. Fair condition. 150 51 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1938', original limp yellow covers. Fair/Good condition. 100 52 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1939', original limp yellow covers. Fair/Good condition. 100

Lot 53 53 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1940', original limp yellow covers. Fair/Good condition. Scarce wartime issue. 200

Lot 54 54 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1941', original buff linen covers. Fine condition. Scarce wartime issue. 400 Page:4 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

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Lot 55 55 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1942', original buff linen covers. Fine condition. Scarce wartime issue. 250 56 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1943', original buff linen covers. Fair condition. Scarce wartime issue. 150 57 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1944', original buff linen covers. Good condition. Scarce wartime issue. 150 58 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack for 1945', original buff linen covers. Fair/Good condition. Scarce wartime issue. 120 59 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1946-1949, original buff or yellow linen covers. Fair condition. (4) 200 60 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1950-1959, all with limp yellow covers. Fair condition. (10) 120 61 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1961-1969. The 1961-62 issues rebound; 1963-68 hardback (no dustjackets); 1969 with limp yellow covers. Fair condition. (9) 100 62 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1970-1979. The 1970-75 & 1979 issues hardback with worn dustjackets; 1976-77 with limp yellow covers; 1978 hardback (no dustjacket). Fair condition. (10) 120 63 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1975-1999, all with limp yellow covers. Ex Ken Piesse library. (25) 100 64 'John Wisden's Cricketers Almanack' for 1980-2016 (missing 2014); plus Australian editions from 1998 to 2005-06. Most issues hardback with faded dustjackets. Fair condition. (44) 250 CRICKET - AUSTRALIA - 1928-1948 - The Bradman Era 74 Flicker Book 'Sporting Flicks Productions present LINDSAY HASSETT (Vice-Captain Australian XI) demonstrating The Pull Shot/The Off Drive. 80T 86 1932-33 Bodyline Tour 'The Argus and The Australasian Cricket Guide 1932-33' [Melbourne, 1932], signed on front cover by Don Bradman. Fair/Good condition. 150 93 DON BRADMAN: 'The Sun Cricket Hints' by Bradman, Oldfield, Mailey & Moyes [Sydney, 1934], signed on front cover by Don Bradman, faults. 150

Lot 94 94 DON BRADMAN: 'The Ashes 1936-1937 - The Wrigley Souvenir Book and Scoring Records' [Sydney, 1936], signed on front cover by Don Bradman, and including scarce scoring sheet. Superb condition in original envelope. 200 Auction 241 Page:5

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A AUSTRALIAN RULES - GRAHAM 'POLLY' FARMER COLLECTION - Western Australia 1954-1961

Lot 278 - Extract 278 1958 'The Football Budget', Volume 23, issues 1-26 plus Centenary Lightning Premiership (including Grand Final - East Perth v Subiaco, and year summary on glossy pages - mentioning G Farmer winning Simpson Medal for best in ANFC Championships), bound in one volume with blue cloth, with signed "Graham Farmer" on the flyleaf. 150

Lot 284 - Extract 284 1959 'The Football Budget', Volume 24, issues 1-31 including WA v Hawthorn, South Aust v West Aust (two matches), Grand Final - East Perth v Subiaco, and year summary on glossy pages - mentioning G Farmer winning the Simpson Medal for best on ground in Grand Final, bound in one volume with blue cloth, signed "Graham Farmer" on flyleaf. 200 Page:6 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

AUSTRALIAN RULES - GRAHAM 'POLLY' FARMER COLLECTION - Western Australia 1954-1961 (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 287 1960 'The Football Budget', Volume 25, issues 1-29 including Victoria v WA, Grand Final - West Perth v East Perth, and year summary on glossy pages featuring Graham Farmer winning his second Sandover Medal, bound in one volume with blue cloth, signed "Graham Polly Farmer" on the flyleaf. 150 291 1961 'The Football Budget', Volume 26 issues 1-28 including State Trial Match, Essendon v WA, Grand Final - Swan Districts v East Perth, and year summary on glossy pages with year's highlight WA winning the 15th Australian Championship in Brisbane), bound in one volume with blue cloth, the last page damaged, signed "Graham Farmer" on the flyleaf. 150 AUSTRALIAN RULES - GRAHAM 'POLLY' FARMER COLLECTION - Geelong 1962-1967

Lot 299 - Extract 299 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. 200 FOOTBALL - AUSTRALIAN RULES 348 Balance of collection including 'Sporting Globe Football Annual' for 1953 & 1954; 'Full History of the Finals - VFL Premiers' [1954]; 'Football: Herald-Sun Privilege Book' for 1961, 1962 & 1963; 'Carlton '65'; single records (4) with 'Up There Cazaly'; Magpies cushion & calendar; Tigers caps (3). Fair to Fine condition. (34) 200 349 Balance of collection including books, videos, DVDs, training jumpers, training shirts, jackets, caps, scarves & souvenirs, noted Brisbane Lions (4), Carlton (4), Collingwood (3), Geelong (6), Fremantle (3), Hawthorn (8), Melbourne (4), Port Adelaide (2), Richmond (5), St Kilda (4), Swans (4), West Coast (5); others including Sandringham, Werribee & Williamstown. Also Sandringham season tickets (14) in poor condition. Inspection will reward. (85 items) 200 351 Books including 'The Clubs - The Complete History of Every Club in the VFL/AFL' [1998]; '100 Years of Australian Football' [1996]; 'Australian Football Hall of Fame' [2000]; 'When It Matters Most - The Norm Smith Medallist and Best on Ground in Every Grand Final' by Main [2006]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (83) 160 352 Books & ephemera in 2 tubs & 2 cartons, with books (22) including '100 Years of Australian Football', 'Real Footballers Don't Cry' by Justin Madden' & 'Silvagni'; range signed items including Dermott Brereton, Mike Fitzpatrick, Matthew Lloyd & Doug Wade; 'Football Record's (18) with 3 Grand Finals; magazines, newspapers & press clippings; few football cards.Ex Ken Piesse collection. (100s) 100 353 Books (Autographed) 'The Brownlow' edited by Slattery [2003], signed by 18 Brownlow Medallists including Fred Goldsmith, Brian Gleeson, Neil Roberts, Bob Skilton, John Schultz, John James, Alistair Lord, Ross Smith, Kevin Murray, Peter Bedford, Bernie Quinlan & Barry Round. Ex Ken Piesse library. 150 Auction 241 Page:7

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Ex Lot 360 360 Statistics Greg Hobbs' black VFL/AFL stats books 1969-2013, mostly exercise book size, later ones foolscap. Generally two per year, one with teams as announced round-by-round & then the detailed results round-by round. The second books show individual players game by game (for example, in 1969 you can see in an instant the games Royce Hart played, the goals he kicked, against whom, when & where). A fabulous record of every player, club by club. Ex Ken Piesse library. (88 books) 300

Ex Lot 361 361 1914 THIRD AUSTRALASIAN FOOTBALL CARNIVAL: Oval medallion showing Waratah & text 'Souvenir/Australian Football Carnival/Sydney 1914'; plus 'Official Programme, Australasian Football Carnival Sydney, August 1914'. The medal and programme are both rare, with this medallion not previously recorded. [The first two Carnivals were 1908 in Melbourne & 1911 in Adelaide] (2 items) 1,500 363 CARLTON: Pennant 'Carlton, The Mighty Blues 1962'; books 'The Carlton Story' by Buggy & Bell [Melbourne, 1958] & 'Big Nick'; Carlton Social Club badges for 1967-68 & 1982-83; plus signed display 'Ron Barassi - The Player, The Coach'. (5 items) 100 365 CARLTON: Books including 'Carlton Football Club Centenary Review' [Melbourne, 1964]; 'The Blues' by Tim Hewat [1982]; 'The Old Dark Navy Blues' by Lionel Frost [1998]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (9) 70 389 ESSENDON: Book 'Flying Higher - History of the Essendon Football Club 1872-1996' by Mapleson [Melbourne, 1996]. Good Condition. 40 390 ESSENDON: Books (5) including 'Flying High' & 'Flying Higher'; video; training jumper (with faded signatures); training shirts (2); jacket; beanie; scarves (3) & bbq apron. (15) 100 393 FOOTSCRAY: 'A History of the Footscray Football Club - Unleashed' by Lack, McConville, Small & Wright [1996]. 30 394 FOOTSCRAY: Books 'The Ted Whitten Album' & 'Both Sides of the Fence' by Doug Hawkins (signed); DVD; caps (4) & scarves (3). (10 items) 60 405 MELBOURNE: Books including '100 Years of Football: The Story of the Melbourne Football Club' by Taylor [1958]; '125 Years of the Melbourne Demons' by Hobbs [1984]; 'The Grand Old Flag' by Carroll (signed by author) [1999]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (6) 70 406 NORTH MELBOURNE: Book 'The North Story'; training shirts (5); jackets (3); scarf & pillow-case. (11 items) 80 Page:8 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

FOOTBALL - AUSTRALIAN RULES (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 414 RICHMOND: Books including 'Tigerland - The History of the Richmond Football Club from 1885' by Hansen [1989]; 'The Tigers of Old' by Hogan [1996]; 'The 500 Club - Footy's Greatest Coaches' by Sheedy & Hadfield (signed by Kevin Sheedy) [2004]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (5) 70 420 SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Books including 'Pride of the Bay - the story of Glenelg Football Club' by Cornwall & Wood [2003]; 'Bound for Glory - The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club' by Wood [1991]; 'True Blue - The History of the Sturt Football Club' by Lysikatos [1995]; 'The Centenary History of the North Adelaide Football Club' by Wood [1993]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (16) 100 422 VICTORIA: Books including 'History of Football in the Ballarat District' by Stoward [2008]; 'History of Football in the Bendigo District' by Stoward [2008]; 'A Taste of Port' by Keenan [1999]; 'The Bears Uncensored - Caulfield Football Club' by Piesse [2010]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (16) 70 423 WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Books including 'East Fremantle Football Club - Celebrating 100 Years of Tradition' by Lee [1998]; 'Diehards - The Story of the Subiaco Football Club' in two volumes by Spillman [1998 & 2000]; 'The Royals 1906-1976: East Perth Football Club' [1976]; 'The Tigers Tale - The Origins and History of the Claremont Football Club' by Casey [1995]. Ex Ken Piesse library. (12) 90 424 UMPIRES: Display 'Grand Final Umpires' with 14 signatures including Bill Deller, Ian Robinson & Rowan Sawers, limited edition 3/200, framed & glazed, overall 99x69cm; plus 'AFL Umpires Association Centenary Year Book 1909-2009'. No reserve. (2 items) 80 FOOTBALL - AUSTRALIAN RULES - FOOTBALL RECORDS 425 1952-77 programmes including 'Football Record' for 1952 Semi-Final Geelong v Collingwood; 1969 Australian Football Carnival in Adelaide; VFA 'Football Recorder' (7 - one missing covers); 1977 NSW Championships; Eastern Districts Football League (5 including 1969 Grand Final); North-Central League 1971 Grand Final. Fair/Fine condition. (16) 80 426 1966-2004 'Football Record's including Grand Finals (13) & 1970 Royal Visit - Richmond v Fitzroy. (207) 150

Ex Lot 427 427 1972-2012 Grand Final 'Football Record's incomplete run including 1972 Carlton v Richmond, 1974 Richmond v North Melb & 1975 North Melb v Hawthorn. Fair to Very Fine condition (21) 200 428 2001 'Football Record' with Ansett Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 429 2003 'Football Record' with Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 430 2004 'Football Record' with Wizard Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 431 2005 'Football Record' with Wizard Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 432 2008 'Football Record' with NAB Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 433 2009 'Football Record' with NAB Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 434 2010 'Football Record' with NAB Cup, Rounds 1-22 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 435 2011 'Football Record' with NAB Cup, Rounds 1-24 & Finals, in three bound volumes. 100 Auction 241 Page:9

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A FOOTBALL - RUGBY LEAGUE 495 Balance of collection with five books including '100 Years of Rugby League' & 'History of Souths'; clothing with Newcastle Knights signed jersey; range jerseys, shirts, caps, souvenirs & videos, noted Australian Kangaroos (2), NSW (2), Melbourne Storm (8), Canberra Raiders (2) & Wests Tigers (2). Inspection will reward. (29 items) 150 HORSE RACING - General & Miscellaneous Lots 508 Balance of collection, noted large photo of Peter Pan (42x29cm) with hand-painted silks; brass wall plaque of Donovan (25x21cm); horse brass of Grand National winner Early Mist; 'Sunbury Racing Club. General Rules' [Sunbury, 1903]; 1950s photographs (6) of jockey George Podmore; Christmas Card from Pat Quinlan. (12 items) 200 509 Balance of collection with Books (3) including 'Phar Lap' & 'The Track - Australia's Racing Hall of Fame'; VRC Annual Reports 2000-2007; jockey statue/ trophy for Brian Gilders; Winx souvenirs (3); clothing with ties (21), caps (28), shirts (4), jackets (2), socks, suspenders/braces, silk scarves (2); waterproof breeches & framed winner's sash for Talindert Stakes 2008 (Hips Don't Lie). Inspection will reward. (75+ items) 150

Ex Lot 510 - Extract 510 Books 'Bloodstock Breeders' Review' [London] 36 volumes including 1913, 1916, 1924-32, 1934-52, 1956, 1959, 1971, 1973-75. (36) 300

Ex Lot 511 511 Books - mainly Breeding including 'Richard Ulbrich's Peerage of Racehorses' (signed) [Brisbane, 1994]; 'Stallions' -10 volumes [NSW, 1989-2006]; 'Sires' - 9 volumes [Sydney, 1983-91], condition mainly Good. (31) 200 Page:10 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

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Ex Lot 512 512 Books - mainly horses & personalities, including 'Jim Pike - The Master' by Chittick (signed) [Moss Vale, 2001]; 'The Star Kingdom Story' by Pring (signed) [Sydney, 1983]; 'Mighty Bernborough' by Sigley (signed) [Brisbane, 1990], condition mainly Good. (46) 400 513 Books - Horse Racing Library, with books (34) including 'Class Racehorses - Australia & New Zealand' Volumes 1-16 [Sydney, 1984-99]; 'The Story of the Melbourne Cup' edited by Howell [Melbourne, 2010]; 'Black Caviar' by Whateley [Sydney, 2013]; & DVDs (3). Inspection will reward. (37) 180 514 Books including 'The Track - Australian Racing's Hall of Fame' by Nicholson [Melbourne, 2005]; 'Valley of the Kings - A History of the Cox Plate' by Kirkwood & Meldrum [Melbourne, 2000]; 'Class Racehorses - Australia & New Zealand' Volumes 1-13 [Sydney, 1984-96]. (32) 200 HORSE RACING - 1929 to 1932 - The Phar Lap Era

Ex Lot 528 528 Books 'J.J.Miller's Sporting Annual and Athletic Record' for 1929, 1930 & 1931. Fair/Good condition with some cover faults. These give a comprehensive history of results of the major Australian races, and provide a form guide to all entries for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, including Phar Lap. The three Phar Lap years: - scarce. (3) 300 Auction 241 Page:11

HORSE RACING - 1929 to 1932 - The Phar Lap Era (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 530 PHAR LAP: Group with book 'Phar Lap - The Story of the Big Horse' by Carter [Melbourne, 1971]; touched-up press photograph of Phar Lap; plus two State Library reprinted photographs, one of Phar Lap in Agua Caliente, other of Phar Lap's stable in Braeside. Good condition. (4) 100 HORSE RACING - 1932 Onwards 532 Balance of collection including book 'Mighty Bernborough' by Sigley & Mulley (signed by authors) [Brisbane, 1990]; Rising Fast 1954 VATC Memsie Stakes racebook & colour photo in 'The Argus'; other photographs (7) including hand-coloured photo of jockeys in 1956 MRC Invitation Stakes with Bill Williamson, Jack Purtell, Neville Sellwood & Jim Johnson; also autographs (5) including Dawn Fraser, George Moore & Neville Sellwood; bottle of 1991 Rugby World Cup shiraz. Ex Andy Tindall (former jockey & chief steward of Queensland) 200 539 Books William Inglis & Son 'Annual Summer Yearling Sale' catalogues for 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987 & 1989; plus Feb/Easter Sale catalogues for 1978, 1986, 1987 & 1989. (13) 100

Lot 540 540 Books 'Australian Stud Book - Bicentennial Edition' almost complete set {28/30 volumes} (missing Volumes 14 & 23), published by the Australian Jockey Club & Victorian Racing Club [Sydney, 1987], some water damage. Issue price $1950. 100

Lot 556 556 BERNBOROUGH: 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club, Autumn Meeting, Second Day, Saturday February 23 1946, Official Programme' & 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club, Caulfield Cup Day, Saturday October 19 1946, Official Programme', both won by Bernborough. Fine condition, both with pencil notes inside. [Bernborough started 37 times for 26 wins, 2 seconds & 1 third, and was one of the five inaugural inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame]. 800 Page:12 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A HORSE RACING - RACEBOOKS 571 1900 Racecards 'Victoria Racing Club. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, First Day, Saturday 7th July 1900. Official Card' & 'Victoria Racing Club. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, Second Day, Wednesday 11th July 1900. Official Card', Fair/Good condition (some tone spots & 2nd card with vertical crease). (2) 150 572 1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Autumn Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. First Day, Saturday 8th Feb 1902, Official Card', Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). 80 573 1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, First Day, Saturday 5th July 1902. Official Card', Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). 80

Ex Lot 574 574 1902 Racecards 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. First Day, Saturday 2nd Aug 1902. Official Card' & '... Second Day, Saturday 9th Aug 1902. Official Card', Fair/Good condition (with puncture holes in top left corner). {Colonel Shilinski won the Grand National Hudle, and a week later won the Grand National Steeplechase}. (2) 150

Ex Lot 575 575 1924-69 collection mainly 1930s, including Brisbane Amateur Turf Club (16), Queensland Turf Club (10), Ipswich Amateur Turf Club (2) & Randwick 1950 St Leger Day, Fair/Good condition (staples rusty). (29) 300 576 1925 & 1948 Epsom Turf Clubracebooks, the latter event held on the Mentone Racecourse, Fair/Good Condition. (2) 50 Auction 241 Page:13

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Lot 577 577 1929 Melbourne Cup 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting 1929, Official Programme' listing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 36x38cm. [Phar Lap ran third, taking his record to date to 15 starts 5-1-1. The 1929 Melbourne Cup was won by Nightmarch, the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate in the same year] 6,000 578 1930 'Official Programme, Victoria Park Racing Club, Saturday, July 26th, 1930'. Cover with some soiling, and usual notes inside. [The page showing fastest times in Australia & NZ shows Phar Lap with record over 2¼ miles. A month earlier Phar Lap finished his 3yo season with 9 wins in a row. Phar Lap's 3yo record was 20 starts 13-1-2 including wins in Rosehill Guineas, AJC Derby & VRC Derby, and 3rd in the Melbourne Cup] 70 579 1965-2018 collection including 1965 Sandown Inaugural Meeting; 1982 Woodend Final Meting; 1992 Collingwood FC Centenary Raceday; 1995 MV signed Harry White; 2002 Mornington signed Frank Sedgman; 2012 Royal Ascot (Black Caviar); VRC Derby (7); 2010 150th Melbourne Cup Carnival racebooks for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day & Emirates Stakes Day, mainly Fine. (38) 150 Page:14 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

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Ex Lot 580 580 1973-2017 collection with some duplication, including Melbourne Cup (22) from 1980 Beldale Ball to 2010 Americain; Derby Day (4), Cox Plate (3) & Caulfield Cup (10), mainly Fine. (45) 400 OLYMPIC GAMES 593 Diverse collection 1956 Melbourne small glasses (5), newspapers (30+) & books (2); Susie O'Neill signed display; 2004 Athens torch relay tracksuit jacket & pants; USA 'Stars & Stripes' flag; ties (2); travel bag; 1992 Commonwealth Games silk scarf. Inspection will reward. 100 594 Collection including book 'Australia and the Olympic Games' by Harry Gordon [Brisbane, 1994]; 1998 Olympic Dream medallions (5); 2000 Sydney group with Prime Minister's Olympic Dinner album, Olympic Torch Relay pin album, other pins (13) & newspapers & ephemera. 50 599 Books including 'The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956' [Melbourne, 1958]; 'Australia and the Olympic Games' by Harry Gordon [Brisbane, 1994]; 'Gold! An Olympic Celebration' by Gordon [Melbourne, 2008]. (6) 150 600 International Olympic Committee: 1993 reports, titled 'Working Group on Doping in Sport' & 'Meeting of the Executive Borad with the International Winter Sports Federations'. Ex Kevan Gosper. (2) 100 Auction 241 Page:15

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Ex Lot 604 604 1956 Melbourne: Collection with programmes for 8 days of Athletics in superb condition; programme for 'Football Final & Closing Ceremony'; car badge; silk scarf; ashtrays (6); badges (7); Ron Clarke memorial service programme & signature on 2012 menu; Emil Zatopek magazines. (29 items) 300

Ex Lot 617 617 1960 Rome: Collection including programmes for athletics (4) & swimming (2); map; books including 'Roma Olimpica' [Italy, 1955], 'Olympiad 1960' [First & Sports editions, Milan, 1958], '1960 United States Olympic Book', 'Die Olympischen Spiele 1960, Rom/Squaw Valley'. (22) 150 Page:16 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020

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Ex Lot 618 618 1964 Tokyo: Collection including programmes for Athletics; maps (3); cuff-links & tie pin; postcards (10), souvenir folders (5) & stickers (12); books (4) including 'Tokyo Olympics Official Souvenir'; brochures (18); fans (4), towel, badges (3), letter openers (2), teaspoon, chopsticks, medallions (no gold); posters (2 sets). (60+ items) 250 619 1968 Mexico: Collection including programmes for Athletics, Swimming, Equestrian & Closing Ceremony (3); 'Olympic Newsletter' (17) & 'Pictorial Review' (16); map; books; brochures (7), ephemera (13); caps (2), ashtray, plastic blow-up cushions (2), beer mats (13). [See also Lot 712097] (70+ items) 200

Ex Lot 621 621 1972 Munich: Collection including programmes for Athletics (6), Opening Ceremony & Closing Ceremony; 'Sportsbild' magazine (12); map; books (10) including 'Australia's Team 20th Olympiad, Munich 1972' & 'ABC Olympic Book'; brochures (14), ephemera (10); ceramic ashtrays (6); records (2), pennants (2), rain cape, beer mats (42). [The Munich Games were marred by the death of 11 Israeli team members & a German policeman at the hands of Palestinian terrorists & in a shootout with police] (100+ items) 300 622 1976 Montreal: Booklet for Rowing, results for Archery, 'Official Australian Olympic Book', 'Official Programme/Programme Officiel'; ephemera (4); wall plaque by Copenhagen Porcelain. (9 items) 60 624 1996 Melbourne Olympics Bid: Duplicated range with newsletters, brochures; reports 'Melbourne 1996 Venue Information'; 'A Golden Opportunity - The Case For Melbourne' by George Patterson [Melbourne, 1989]; 'Melbourne Olympic Games 1996 - Proposal for Licensed Mechandise...' by Leo Walsh Marketing [Melbourne, 1989]. (48) 100

Ex Lot 628 628 2000 Sydney Olympics & Paralympics: Press photographer's collection including media backpack, photo bibs (3), film courier bags (2); 'Sydney 2000 Press Guide', 'Guide to Sydney - Media Edition', 'Sydney 2000 Photographers' Brief' in folder, media guide, press guide, 'Paralympic Games Results, Rome 1960 to Atlanta 1996'; team handbooks for Australia, USA, Britain, Iran, Germany & Swiss; Transport guide, Broadcast manual, ephemera; postcards; clothing with T-shirts for Olympics (2) & Paralympics (2), trousers (3), jacket, hat, bum-bag & press centre mug. (approx 100 items) 400 Auction 241 Page:17

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COLLECTABLES - GENERAL 636 Book 'Covenants with Death' by Innes & Castle [London, 1934], showing the horror of WWI. Good condition. 60 637 Book 'Vitalogy, an Encyclopedia of Health and Home, Adapted for the Home, the Layman, the Family' by EH Ruddock MD [Chicago, 1938], Fair/Good condition. 50 AUSTRALIANA 641 'Mad' magazines, various issues c.1978-95, in varied condition. (47) 50 652 FIRE BRIGADE: 'Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Calls Attended' book from 1930-1939 in the locality of Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham & Moorabbin, with details recorded including locality, owner, occupier, men & gear attending, and general remarks. Some wear due to a decade's use, and later reference. Fascinating content. 150

Ex Lot 654 654 LOCAL HISTORIES: Queensland group with 'Rockhampton: A History of City & District' by McDonald [Brisbane, 1981], 'Queensland Heritage Sketchbook' by Winkle & Hogan [Sydney, 1988], 'The Darling Downs: A Pictorial History 1850-1950' by French & Waterson [Toowoomba, 1980], etc. (46) 100 COMIC ART 696 Animation Art balance of collection including 1920s comic strips (4) of 'In Animal Town'; book 'How to Create Cartoons' by Greene [New York, 1941]; Storyboards (4) for 'Monster Force', 'Dog City', 'Wildcats' & 'Death Race 2000'; anime character design & concept art for 'Macross Frontier' & 'Crescent Love' (2); various concept art in folio (40 pages). 200 Page:18 www.abacusauctions.com.au Apr 18, 2020