Sporting Memorabilia
21 Sept 2023, 23:45 → 23 Sept 2023, 23:45 ·727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143
The catalogue
Lots (284)
Collectables
1 · A small accumulation of sporting cigarette cards all contained in an old-time "The Greys" Drapkin Tobacco tin; subjects include cricket, Australian Rules Football, Rugby, Boxing, etc. (39). Mixed condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
2 · COLLECTION REMAINDER: Comprising 1921 cricket book by W. P. H. Sparks, 1976 Montreal Olympics tie, Australian Rugby League figurines circa 1990s (9), 1997 Centenary of AFL badges (6) and an Australian Olympic Team cool down and fire up top.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Collectables
3 · SPORTS IN INDIA: 1929 Christmas card (with photograph of the course from the Royal Calcutta Golf Club; a 31st Dec.1931 pass to the "Enclosure" for the Calcutta Light Horse Sports Club; Calcutta Football Club 1934 Season's Enclosure Ticket (Ladies). (3 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$80–120
Collectables
4 · 1934 Amalgamated Press: Sportsmen of the World, complete set of trade cards (32), including Charles Kingsford Smith, Jim Mollison, Alan Cobham, Max Baer, Bill Woodfull, Don Bradman and Jack Crawford.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
5 · SWIMMING: 1935-36 Victorian Amateur Swimming Association trophy, with bakelite base, awarded to "R. Snell" for 1st position in the '100 Yds Junior Backstroke' at the Victoria Championships; height 8.5cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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6 · CIGARETTE & TRADE CARDS: A 1930s -2020s accumulation; mainly 1960s and later, and mainly non-sporting themes. Some of the sport related items are a part set of John Player Tennis cards of 1936, 1987 America's Cup playing cards, 1994 Future Hot Surf, 1996 Intrepid Olympic Pride, 1994 Futera NBL, 1994/5 Skybox NBA Hoops, 1995 Futera Formula One, 1998 Select AFL Signature Series, 2012 AFL/Weet-Bix Team, 2019 Suncorp Super Netball, etc. (many 100s).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Collectables
7 · THE NATIONAL STADIUM OF THAILAND: A 1937 Medal struck to commemorate the opening of the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok in 1937, 50mm diameter. The stadium was named after Luang Supachalasai (Bung Supachalasai), considered the Father of Thai Sport and the first Director-General of Thai Department of Physical Education.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
8 · BOWLING: enamelled bowling badges comprising 1937-38 British Bowlers Antipodes Tour (made by Sports Travel Co Ltd), 1937-38 NSW 1938 Eleventh Australian Bowling Carnival 'Australia's 150th Anniversary', 1938 Australian Bowling Council Empire Games, 1949 Australian Bowling Side New Zealand Tour and 1961 Australian Women's Bowling Carnival
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$160–200
Collectables
9 · THE FIRST SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE: Roger Bannister "Breaking the Speed Limit" signed limited edition display (#408/500) with PWC/Firsts Authentication. The image shows Bannister crossing the finishing line on May 6, 1954 to become the first person recorded running a mile in under 4 minutes. Overall 50 x 34cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
10 · LAWN BOWLS: An extensive collection of Australian Bowling Club badges, a few dated (1930s - 1980s) and a few internationals noted, mounted in an album for display. (approx 150; all different).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–300
Collectables
11 · ICE HOCKEY: A WAYNE GRETZKY "99" Edmonton Oilers jersey, circa 1980; worn but of unknown status. [Made by Sandow Sporting Knit of Canada].
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Collectables
12 · WAYNE GRETZKY 99 original signature on an action photograph with certificate of authenticity, attractively framed and glazed. Overall 45cm x 36cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$420
Collectables
13 · Selection with BASKETBALL: c. late 1980s Sydney Kings signed basketball, RUGBY UNION: Queensland Rugby Union Metway Bank sponsor's cap; TENNIS: Paul Macnamee signed 'Sfida Pro Team' t-shirt and jumper; also unknown sport 'O.B.C./President's Trophy/Won by/ N.H. Dickinson/1940-41' silver plated coffee pot trophy made by Hecworth (Sheffield, England). (5 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Collectables
14 · TRADING CARDS: large 1990s accumulation of predominantly basketball cards with other sports well represented including Baseball, NFL, NRL, Ice Hockey, Cricket & Soccer (World Cup) cards. Huge quantity to work through; generally VG condition. (1000s)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Collectables
15 · FOUR AUSTRALIAN SPORTING GREATS: A PETER BROCK signed 1997 "Mount Panorama 1000 Classic" programme (framed); a MICHAEL DOOHAN signed action photograph (framed); a LAYNE BEACHLEY signed Billabong poster (framed); and a KIEREN PERKINS signed photograph (framed). All with CofAs. Various sizes. (4 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$300
Art
16 · ATTRACTIVELY FRAMED POSTERS comprising of "The Australian Football League Medals of Honour"; "Honouring our Fallen Heroes - ANZAC DAY - Collingwood Football Club"; "Honouring our Fallen Heroes - ANZAC DAY - Essendon Football Club"; "Black Caviar"; and "The Best of Bart". (5 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
17 · An America's Cup 1983 poster; a 1984 Winter Olympics photograph; a Tour de France photo and a cricket poster; all framed & glazed. (4 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–150
Collectables
18 · ANDREW GAZE: Melbourne "Tigers" No.10 GAZE singlet, signed by Andrew Gaze, attractively framed & glazed and accompanied by a CofA. Overall 98 x 84cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
19 · A framed display featuring the original signatures of WALTER LINDRUM and EDDIE CHARLTON together with pictures of the two greats, explanatory plaques and accompanied by a CofA attached verso. Overall 57 x 78cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Collectables
20 · Muhammad Ali, signed b/w photograph of Ali at weigh-in with Sonny Liston, 41 x 51cm. Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) taunts Sonny Liston during their weigh-in before the World Heavyweight Title fight on 25th February 1964. Clay won, in a seventh round TKO.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Art
21 · LIONEL ROSE original signature on reproduction of the iconic painting by Bryan Membrey, attractively framed and glazed, overall 89 x 68cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
22 · KEN NORTON signed photograph depicting him playfully chasing Muhammad Ali around Yankee Stadium prior to their fight in September 1976. Overall 28 x 35.5cm with CofA.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
23 · Johnny Famechon signed glove, attractively presented in a box frame with a black & white publicity photograph and an engraved plaque describing his career which included becoming the World Featherweight Champion in January 1969. With CofA. Overall 71 x 46cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
24 · KOSTYA TSZYU: A signed self-branded full-size boxing glove, attractively box-framed together with a photograph of Tszyu in post-bout triumph and a name panel. Overall 51 x 58 x 15.5cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Books & maps
25 · LITERATURE: with Muhammed Ali "The Unseen Archives", lavishly illustrated, 384pp hardbound; plus Jeff Horn "The Hornet" 325pp hardbound, and 'Pacquio v Horn' official souvenir program for their fight (Jul. 2, 2017); also AUSSIE RULES: softbound Alastair Lynch (Brisbane) "Taking Nothing for Granted". (4 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
26 · 1930 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES, HAMILTON, CANADA, a bronze and enamel participation medal in the maker's presentation box (Klein & Binkley, Hamilton, Can.); the oval shaped medal 39 x 50cm. Accompanied by a small annotated photograph album "To E.J. Holt, Souvenir of the British Empire Games, Hamilton (Ont.) Canada, August 1930". E.J.H. Holt was Honorary Secretary of the A.A.A. and in 1938 became Honorary Secretary of the I.A.A.F.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$1,000
Collectables
27 · 1934 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES, LONDON, bronze participation medal in the maker's presentation box (F. Phillips, Aldershot); the medal 44mm diameter.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Books & maps
28 · 1934 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES - LONDON: Booklet titled "Participation of the Australian Team" 16pp plus pictorial cover, published by The Australian British Empire Games Association, signed to the front cover by Duncan Gray.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
29 · 1950 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES AUCKLAND: Australian team blazer belonging to R. Jackson, manager of the Australian boxing team to the games; Green flannel, gold silk trim, original buttons and labels; The Coat of Arms to the pocket in superb condition however, some evidence of moth damage in places (minor).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Coins & banknotes
30 · MANCHESTER 2002: Australian $50 Trimetallic Coin Proof issued to commemorate the Games in Manchester; #533 from a limited edition of 5000, with Royal Australian Mint Certificate in original presentation box.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$600
Collectables
31 · 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES - GOLD COAST: Bronze participation medal in case of issue.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Collectables
32 · EAST MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1874-75 Membership Card; red leather exterior with gilt embossing, interior printed in blue and completed in manuscript for "W.J. Daly, Esq." and signed by the Hon. Treasurer J.G. Russell. Superb.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$300
Collectables
33 · EAST MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1876-77 Member's Season ticket, blue leather with gold embossing, the interior printed in black with a charming image of a batsman at wicket, space for the member's name in manuscript (W.J. Daly) and the signature of the Honorary Treasurer, J.G. Russell. Superb condition and extremely rare.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Collectables
34 · EAST MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1877-78 Member's Season ticket, brown leather with gold embossing, the interior printed in black with a charming image of a batsman at wicket, space for the member's name in manuscript (W.J. Daly) and the signature of the Honorary Treasurer. The member's number "75" is stamped in black. Superb condition and extremely rare.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Books & maps
35 · 1878 THE FIRST OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: The original scorebook of the Hastings & St. Leonards Cricket Club for 1878 and 1879, which includes the original scorer's records for Eighteen of Hastings & District v Eleven Australians at Hastings, 26th - 28th August 1878.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$5,000–7,500
Collectables
36 · SOUTH MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1879-80 Member's Season Ticket, with sepia leather cover, gold embossing front and back, and attractive vignette of a batsman at the wicket. Numbered "No.209" in manuscript for "Mr. D.H. Fox" and signed by "S.Row" the Hon. Sec.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Books & maps
37 · 1880 Second Australian Team To England: Original scorebook of the Hastings & St.Leonards Cricket Club for 1880 & 1881, which includes the original scorer's records for Eighteen of Hastings & District v Eleven Australians at Hastings on 30th August-1st September 1880 (5 days before the only Test match).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$3,000–5,000
Collectables
38 · NORTH OF ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA 2/6 PAVILION SIDE Entry ticket printed by Falkner & Sons, Manchester with manuscript "Septr '82" added; trimmed corners.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Books & maps
39 · JAMES LILYWHITE'S CRICKETERS' ANNUAL 1883 (lacks photoplate) and 1893 (including photoplate of Somerset, 1892), 2 items
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Art
40 · 1886 W. P. SNYDER "International Cricket Match on the Ground of the Germantown Club at Nicetown, Pennsylvania." full page engraving, hand-coloured; also, a range of engravings, etchings & photogravures, circa 1840s-90s, from various publications including "The Illustrated London News", "The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News", "The Graphic", "Harper's Weekly", "The Illustrated Sydney News", etc. (15 different images; several full page).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Books & maps
41 · 1888-96 The Sixth - Ninth Australian Teams To England: The original scorebook of the Hastings & St. Leonards Cricket Club for 1887-1897, which includes the original scorer's records for matches at Hastings involving four Australian tours:
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$2,400
Collectables
42 · SOUTH MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1889-90 Membership Ticket, No.411 for A.J. Stodgett. Royal blue leather, with gold embossing.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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43 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION (SACA): 1892-93 Membership fob for "Full Member 130".
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
44 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1894-95 Member's Season Ticket, No.3018 (unallocated); green leather with gold embossed logo and dates; small loss at lower edge.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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45 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION (SACA): 1896-97 Membership fob for "Full Member 208".
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
46 · An interesting group of early cricket club tickets including 1890's Hepburn Members Ticket, 1896 Hepburn Cricket Concert and Dance Ticket, 1899-1900 Members Tickets (2), 1897-98 Nirranda Ladies Cricket Club Members Ticket for Mr. Ray N. Frost (Coach), 1904-05 Nirranda Ladies Cricket Club Complimentary ticket for Mr. Ray N. Frost and 1903-04 Wandella Cricket Club Members ticket (7 items)
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47 · AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ANNUAL: A Complete Record Season 1895-96, edited by John C. Davis. [George Robertson & Co., Sydney] 192pp plus adverts.
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Books & maps
48 · The original 1898-1903 scorebook of the Hastings & St.Leonards Cricket Club for 1898-1903, which includes matches featuring the Tenth & Eleventh Australian Teams To England: the original scorer's records for matches at Hastings during two Australian tours: - South of England v Australians on 4th-6th September 1899. (Captains W.G.Grace & Joe Darling). - South of England v Australians on 8th-10th September 1902. (Victor Trumper 120, Tom Hayward 106).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$3,000–5,000
Collectables
49 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1899 - 1900 LADIES RESERVE Season's Ticket, No.3411 for C.J. Boden.
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50 · Monday June 5,1899, Lord's Ground scorecard for M.C.C. and Ground V. Australians (unused). Some adhesions to reverse; also Surrey County Cricket Club scorecard and reserve seat ticket for England V. Australia, Monday August 9, 1909. (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
51 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION (SACA): 1900-01 Membership fob for "Full Member 185".
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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52 · POSTCARDS: c1905 Australian Test Cricketer full length portraits; photos by Thiele, published by Ralph Dunn & Co.: Joe Darling, Syd Gregory, Clem Hill & A.J. Hopkins. (4).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
53 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1904-5 Membership fob, made by Stokes, unusually, with dark blue enamel instead of the white which is usually seen. Without an impressed number, we believe this was a proposal submitted by Stokes. It was probably not adopted because it was almost identical to the 1903-4 design. This is the only example we have seen.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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54 · "S.F. BARNES, Staffordshire" (published by M.S.D. Melbourne); Surrey team photo by Hawkins of Brighton; Bournville Men's Pavilion and Recreation Grounds (by Cadbury). (3 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$40
Collectables
55 · EARLY FITZROY: 1905-6 Fitzroy Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club membership ticket (No.235); the 1906-7 membership ticket (No.343), both in very good condition; also, a Ladies' Reserve pass 1906-7 which is somewhat discoloured, (3 items.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Silver & objets
56 · SOUTH MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1905-6 silver & gold medal awarded to J. Duncan "FOR CATCHING".
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
57 · SOUTH MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB 1906-07 membership fob (#363) by Stokes
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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58 · "M.C.C AUSTRALIAN TEAM, 1907-8" real photo postcard by Philco, London. The English cricket team in Australia in 1907–08 lost the Test series, and with it the Ashes, 4–1.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
59 · NORTHCOTE CRICKET CLUB 1907-08 membership fob (#61) by Wittenbach & Co.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
60 · EARLY POSTCARDS: Nice group incl. African children playing "backyard" cricket, cricket grounds, incl. Victoria College Alexandria, The Village Green Langton, Bournville, the 1938 Australian Team, Stan McCabe, etc. (8).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$150–200
Art
61 · "Australian Commercial Travellers' & Warehousemen's Association Cricket Team. Visit To Melbourne, Easter 1907. S. Australia, 299. Victoria, 173" albumen print teams photo in original frame and mount with player names caption window, 46 x 56cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$60–100
Collectables
62 · COLLINGWOOD CRICKET CLUB 1908-09 membership fob (#9) by G. Thomas
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
63 · QUEENSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION 1908-09 member's ticket (#146) issued in the name of Ald. R. J. Spinks of Lismore. R. J. Spinks was a prominent figure in the early years of Lismore.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Collectables
64 · NORTHCOTE CRICKET CLUB, 1908-9 Membership fob, made by Wittenbach & Co.; No.138.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
65 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1909-10 Membership fob, made by Stokes; No.2695.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Collectables
66 · FITZROY CRICKET CLUB: Membership fobs for 1909-10 (#744), 1914-15 (#356) and 1919-20 (#560) (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Books & maps
67 · "MINUTES of CONFERENCE between THE PLAYERS' REPRESENTATIVES and THE BOARD OF CONTROL, Held at the New South Wales' Cricket Association's Rooms, Sydney, on Thursday, January 14th 1909". Thirty original typed pages recording verbatim the controversial discussions between Clem Hill, Monty Noble and Frank Laver (on behalf of the Players) and the five members of the Board, on the vexed question of money. Fascinating reading.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$440
Collectables
68 · South Australian Cricket Association (Adelaide Oval) 1909-10 bronze & enamel Membership fob. (#389).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Collectables
69 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1910-11 Ladies Reserve Season Ticket, No.4812.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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70 · COLLINGWOOD CRICKET CLUB: 1910-11 membership fob (#9) by G. Thomas
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Collectables
71 · ST. KILDA CRICKET CLUB: 1910-11 (#276) and 1922-23 (#773) membership fobs by Bridgland & King (2 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Books & maps
72 · 5 May 1910 "Agreement between The Melbourne Cricket Club, Victorian Cricket Association & The Trustees of Melbourne Cricket Ground", signed by Leo Cussen & Benjamin Wardill for the M.C.C., Donald McKinnon & Edward Heather for the V.C.A., and John Mackey for the M.C.G. Also, a similar document dated 15th Dec. 1919, signed by Leo Cussen & Hugh Trumble for the M.C.C., Donald McKinnon & Ernets Bean for the V.C.A., and John Mackey for the M.C.G.; also some 1910 correspondence from Colin Sinclair.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$420
Collectables
73 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: Membership fobs 1911-12 (#2144), 1921-22 (#2730), 1924-25 (#3507), 1930-31 Country (#1207) and 1938-39 Country (#563) (5 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Books & maps
74 · JUBILEE OF INTERNATIONAL CRICKET: "Victorian Cricket Association Invitation Smoke Concert, 30th Dec. 1911, Masonic Hall, Collins Street.", 12-page pictorial programme featuring the 1862 Captains (Marshall and Stephenson) on the front cover, the programme pages with the current Captains (Warner and Hill) and other pages featuring Team photos, etc. Printed by Farrow's Falcon Press, 392a Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Only the 2nd example we have offered.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Art
75 · Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942): Five of Raven-Hill's full page illustrations 1911 - 1935, published in "PUNCH" under the pseudonym "Cravenhill" and mainly dealing with the Test Matches between Australia and England. Titles include "The Imperial Defence Club", "Down Under", "Under the Weather" and "End of First Act". Offered together with a 1901 - 1935 collection of other etchings, lithographs and photogravures from other periodicals including "The Graphic", "The Illustrated London News", etc.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
76 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, membership fob for 1913-14 (#2833), made by Stokes.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–250
Collectables
77 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1913-14 membership badge, made by Stokes, No.2315. EF condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–250
Books & maps
78 · 1913 "Official Programme Commemorating the visit of the Australian cricketers to America", 8pp plus attractive art-deco covers. Printed in Philadelphia, with the schedule of matches, list of hotels, photos of the team members and the Manager, Mr.R.B. Benjamin.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$420
Collectables
79 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB wounded soldiers Christmas tribute badge, circa 1915, 3cm diameter
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$80–120
Books & maps
80 · A ledger titled "Victorian Cricket Association's Patriotic Efforts For Australian Wounded Solders and for Providing Cricket Materials for Australian Camps Abroad and in Victoria, 1915-1916". The hand-written ledger records the names, dates and amounts donated at various events including auction sales, gatherings at hotels, button days, balls etc. A fascinating and unique document.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$340
Collectables
81 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1916-17 Ladies Reserve Season Ticket, No.1109 for G.W.Simpson.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
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Collectables
82 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1918-19 membership badge, made by C. Bentley, excellent condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–250
Collectables
83 · CARLTON CRICKET CLUB: Membership fobs 1918-19 (#222), 1919-20 (#272), 1923-24 (#407) and 1931-32 (#311) (4 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Books & maps
84 · 33 YEARS CRICKET by Frank Iredale [Sydney, Beatty, Richardson & Co.] 1920, 168pp plus photos. Reminiscences of a fine Australian batsman of the 1890s. Original pictorial card wrappers.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Art
85 · THE ENGLISH TOURING PARTY IN AUSTRALIA 1920-21 An original photograph of the English Touring Party taken in Adelaide (by local commercial photographer W.S.Smith) and signed in the mount by all sixteen players and the manager; including Johnny Douglas (Capt.), Percy Fender, Wilfred Rhodes, Jack Hobbs, Arthur Dolphin and Jack Russell. In a period frame, overall 21 x 26cm. Taken during the visit to Adelaide for the Third Test (14-20 Jan. 1921), which Australia won by 119 runs.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$800
Collectables
86 · 1921 AUSTRALIA V ENGLAND ASHES TOUR: Gunn & Moore 'Autograph Regal' used cricket bat, signed in the ownership position, by English test cricketer Henry Makepeace, autographed on reverse by 11 members of the Australian Ashes Team including Warren Bardsley, Arthur Mailey & Herbie Collins, and 15 members of the English Ashes touring team including Jack Hobbs, Johnny Douglas, Wilf Rhodes & Patsy Hendren; the English players signing the bat on the SS Osterley
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$1,500
Collectables
87 · ENGLISH AWARD FOBS: A nice group of sterling silver and enamel presentation fobs for Hanging Heaton Cricket Club 1923 (runners-up), Bedford & District Cricket Club 1928 and Croydon & District Cricket League (with gold crossed bats & wickets) 1931 (Cup runners-up). (3 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
88 · THE AGE CRICKET CLUB: Membership fobs 1925-26 (#210) and 1927-28 (#164) together with a lapel badge for 1933-34 (#77) (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
89 · SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND: Membership fobs 1926-27, 1932-33 (#1878), 1949-50 (G00127) and 1952-53 (#F8578) (4 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
90 · AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAM Photographic Postcards: 1926 (by Bolland), 1930 (Bolland for Jaeger Co., Ltd.), 1934 (by Photo-Work, Brighouse, Yks.), 1938 (by S. & F.) and 1956 (an official team card). (5).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Art
91 · DOROTHY BURROUGHS (1890 - 1970) "The Kangaroo" pen and ink illustration depicting a cricket-player kangaroo bounding over the stumps with bat in "hand", circa late 1920s; 25 x 32cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Jewellery
92 · 1927-28 NORTH CANBERRA CRICKET CLUB: 9ct gold pin badge "Presented by D. Dunlop to R. Havill, most improved player 1927-28. Parliament House, Canberra was opened in 1927.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Collectables
93 · Five unengraved cricket award fobs; various metals and designs, circa 1930s. (5 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Books & maps
94 · Books from the library of WILLIAM MALDON WOODFULL (1897 - 1965): "The Enchanted Hill" by Peter Kyne, signed to the blank front page "W.M. Woodfull", plus several other volumes presented to Bill Woodfull or other members of the Woodfull family. Mixed condition. (8).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
95 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Membership fobs 1928-29 (#61), 1929-30 (#399), 1930-31 (#117) and 1931-32 (#1548) (4 items)
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Books & maps
96 · 1928-34 group of press and other photographs including Duckworth throwing the ball into the air after catching Bradman to end his world record innings of 334. (7 photographs)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Collectables
97 · FITZROY CRICKET CLUB: A collection of membership fobs for 1929-30, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1939-40, 1940-41, 1945-46, 1946-47, 1947-48, 1958, 1960, 1961-62 (#2), 1962-63 (#8), 1963-64 (#8), 1964-65 (#4). 1969-70 and Life Member fob (#103). (16 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Books & maps
98 · A 1929-31 AUTOGRAPH ALBUM with pages featuring the "Australian Fifth Test 1929" team, the English team of 1929, South Australia XI 1929, various State teams; the Australian Rugby League Touring Team, etc. Many good signatures; condition variable.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$1,100
Jewellery
99 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1929-30 Country membership badge, made by C. Bentley, (No.1331). Rare, and in very fine condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$150–200
Jewellery
100 · Sydney Cricket Ground Membership fobs, for 1929-30 (#578) and 1931-32, made by Amor. (2).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Jewellery
101 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, membership fobs for 1930-31 (#1204) and 1933-34 (#1992), both made by C. Bentley. (2).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
102 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB LADY'S TICKETS: 1930-31 and 1931-32 (2 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Books & maps
103 · 12th JULY 1930, original press photo showing Don Bradman receiving an ovation on returning to The Pavilion after making the world's record Test score of 334. Signed in pen (faded), 18 x 24cm, attractively framed and glazed 46 x 46cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Books & maps
104 · England V. Australia, Lord's, June 1930: An official scorecard (partly printed, partly mss) together with an official press photograph of Bradman playing a ball during his first innings of 254. (2 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Books & maps
105 · SCRAPBOOKS: A collection of newspaper and other cuttings in six scrapbooks; some dated or titled 1930, 1932, "Jardine's Surprising Book", "1936-7 Tour", "Larwood's Book 1934 and 1936-7" and 1938. (6 vols).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Collectables
106 · SOUTH AFRICA IN AUSTRALIA 1931-32 - THIRD TEST, MELBOURNE, December 1931 A small autograph book featuring the original signatures of South African team members Morkel, Cameron, Taylor, Bell and Quinn. The book also contains various non-cricket signatures.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Books & maps
107 · STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORTS: NEW SOUTH WALES 1931-32, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1936-37, 1938-39, then 17th and 26th to 40th editions; QUEENSLAND 1958-59, 1959-60, 1962-63, 1966-67, 1967-68 and 1970-71; SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1963-64 and 1964-66 editions; and WESTERN AUSTRALIAN 1950-51 to 1958-59 complete, 1963-64 to 1968-69 complete, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73 and 1981-82. (Total: 51, includes 3 duplicates).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Books & maps
108 · THE BODYLINE SERIES: The autograph book presented as a Christmas present by the mother of a young Scotch College student in Melbourne in December 1930. Young Stanley Evans of Kew managed to collect the original signatures of the whole English Touring Party of 16, including Jardine, Duckworth, Larwood, Verity, Sutcliffe and Tate; as well as several other non-cricket signatures.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$650
Collectables
109 · A SPECTACULAR BODY-LINE SERIES SIGNED CRICKET BAT. A "Jack Ryder Special, AUSTRALIAN XI Jack Ryder AUTOGRAPH ***" full sized cricket bat
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$5,000–10,000
Collectables
110 · CRICKET STUMPS FROM THE BODYLINE SERIES OF 1932-33 Three stumps souvenired by team members during the Bodyline Series, attractively displayed in a timber and glass custom-built presentation case. The central stump, signed by the members of the English Team bears a gold plaques engraved "M.C.C. Tour 1932 - 33 Souvenir of Second Test Played at MELBOURNE - Won by AUSTRALIA - Presented by STAN McCABE"
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$20,000
Jewellery
111 · NORTHERN TASMANIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION: 1932-33 membership badge both made by Stokes (Melbourne); very good condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Books & maps
112 · 1932-33 "Bodyline" Tour: 'Bodywhine! a Treatise on the Jardinian Theory', cartoons by R.W.Blundell with a few words by V.M.Branson [Rigby Limited, Adelaide, 1933] 38pp.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$340
Collectables
113 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB LADY'S TICKETS: 1934-35, 1935-36 and 1936-37 (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Books & maps
114 · THE 1934 ASHES SERIES IN ENGLAND: A "Gripu Trousers" English Tour, 1934 fixture card featuring a photograph of the Australian team, the full schedule of matches from May to September with a full page for the five Tests, and a Gripu advert on the back cover together with a key to the players in the photo. Printed by G.W. Hall, Chatswood; also, another example of the same. (2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Books & maps
115 · A collection of original press photos, circa 1934-38, most featuring Bradman and his wife as well as several action shots (10 items, various sizes)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Books & maps
116 · LESLIE AMES (England, 47 Tests 1929-38) original signature on a terrific action pic of Ames knocking the bails off the wicket; framed and glazed. Overall 38.5 x 34cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Books & maps
117 · 1936-37 ASHES SERIES IN AUSTRALIA: song sheet for "Keep Your Tail Up KANGAROO - The Official Australian Cricket Chorus Song" composed by Neil McBeath; published by the V.C.A. and radio station 3AW, with the instruction "To be broadcast and sung at the M.C.C. during the vital Test Match....". [G.N. Raymond Pty Ltd, Collingwood, 1936]. A rare re-issue of the song sheet, originally published in 1931. Don Bradman captained the Australian team against Gubby Allen's Englishmen.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$300–500
Books & maps
118 · Postcards: 1936 photogravure portrait postcards 'Australian & English Cricketers 1936-37' complete set including Bradman, Brown, Chipperfield, Darling, Fingleton, Fleetwood-Smith, Grimmett, McCabe, Oldfield, and O'Reilly, (20), F/VF condition. Rare as a complete set. Accompanied by two paper "wallets" titled "Test Match Favourites" and "Stars of the Test Matches" which contained the cards, each additionally with printed details of the 1936/37 Ashes Series in Australia. (Total: 22 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$320
Books & maps
119 · Fifth Test Melbourne Cricket Ground 1936-37: Group of three original press photos featuring Bradman (various sizes); together with a Melbourne Cricket Club 1936-37 membership fob (by Bentley & Son). (4 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Books & maps
120 · ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS: "Awaiting a return" depicting Bert Oldfield behind the wicket (by Sidney Riley, dated 1936); Athur Chipperfield (a studio portrait by Lenare, dated 1938) and Denis Compton "putting a ball from Benaud past Johnson" (Press Photo dated August 1956); all attractively, individually mounted. (3).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
121 · COLLINGWOOD CRICKET CLUB: Membership fobs for 1938-39, 1939-40 and 1941-42, all #158. A rare WWII group. (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
122 · THE 1938 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Don Bradman, Stan McCabe, Sid Barnes, Bill O'Reilly & Lindsay Hassett. In remarkably fine condition, with all signatures in ink.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$380
Books & maps
123 · "Souvenir Program : Melbourne Cricket Club Centenary Match : 9th to 13th December, 1938 : Australian Eleven v. The Rest" with photos of the opposing captains, Don Bradman and Keith Rigg on the front cover. 16pp, printed by Edinboro Press Pty Ltd., Brunswick. Extremely scarce.Bradman's team was, in fact, the 1938 Test team; Rigg's team included Barnes, Gregory, Seivers, Tallon and Bromley. The match ended in a draw.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
124 · KEITH MILLER: 1942-46 collection of original telegram forms mostly to Keith Miller but two from him. Subjects mostly refer to his cricketing achievements however, some appear to be of a more personal nature. (14 items); also, an original signature on a Sporting Life photo series of Miller demonstrating his bowling action. (Total: 15 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Collectables
125 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1943-44 Lady's Season Ticket, No.3239; superb condition. An extremely scarce WW2-era piece.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Collectables
126 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1944-45 Lady's Season Ticket, No.338; superb condition. An extremely scarce WW2-era piece.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Books & maps
127 · May, July and August, 1945, Lord's Ground scorecards for three charity matches, England V. Dominions, England V. Australia (2). The Australian team was captained by Lindsay Hassett on both occasions; the Dominions team captained by Learie Constantine and the English team captained by Wally Hammond for all three matches. (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
128 · 1947-48 Australian V. India in Australia: Two autograph book sheets featuring the complete Australian team (Don Bradman captain) and the Indian Touring Party (Lala Amarnath captain), strong pen signature; all clearly legible and in good condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$550
Collectables
130 · COUNTRY CARNIVAL CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Range of 1952-1970 badges and pins including 1948, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957 and 1958 (16 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Art
131 · BILL BROWN & ARTHUR MORRIS, original signatures on a limited edition (#345/350) "The Openers" presentation; with PWC Certificate of Authenticity. 30 x 32cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
132 · DON BRADMAN gold pen signature on reproduction photograph, limited edition (#359/500) with PWC Certificate of Authenticity. 37.5 x 22cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Collectables
133 · England V. Australia at Headingley, July, 1948: An official scorecard (Bradman 173 n.o. in the second innings); together with a magazine photograph of Bradman and Arthur Morris walking out to bat with original pen signatures by both and a 1948 Yorkshire County Cricket members ticket. (3 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
134 · BRADMAN'S INVINCIBLES 1948: A presentation in specially constructed case, with a full size replica Don Bradman bat with applied signatures of the whole Australian team, additionally with a collector card with original Bradman signature affixed at base; the presentation further enhanced with portrait photos of the whole team. Overall 116 x 52cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$500
Art
135 · Frederick Whitehouse, "The Cover Drive - Donald Bradman A.C.", limited edition bronze statuette, (#133/500) cast by Legends Memorabilia and accompanied by a PWC/Bradman Museum Certificate of Limitation.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Art
136 · TANYA BARTLETT, "The Great Man - Don Bradman - Lord's 1930", limited edition (#140/2500) bronze statuette raised on a marble base, signed and editioned on the bat; accompanied by the Millenium Way/Bradman Museum Certificate of Authenticity. Overall 40cm high.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$360
Household
137 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB "LONG ROOM" carpet framed display, 100 x 68cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Collectables
138 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB LADY'S TICKETS: 1950-51 to 1967-68 almost complete collection and a pass-out (15 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Collectables
139 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB Membership fobs for 1950-51, 1954-55 and 1966-67; also, RICHMOND C.C. 1976-77 and 1977-78 fobs. (5 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
140 · GRAHAM MCKENZIE COLLECTION - 1955 W.A. STATE SCHOOLBOYS CRICKET CAPTAIN: photograph of Graham McKenzie, as captain of the Western Australian team, being presented with the trophy for winning the 1955 Australian State Schoolboys Cricket Carnival, by Hon. W. Hegney, Minister for Education. In the background are members of the competing teams; framed & glazed, overall 22x45cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Collectables
141 · GRAHAM MCKENZIE COLLECTION - 1956 W.A. SCHOOLBOYS HOCKEY CAPTAIN: 1956 & 1957 embroidered West Australian Schoolboys hockey blazer pocket patches; both in very good condition. (2)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–300
Collectables
142 · GRAHAM MCKENZIE COLLECTION - 1956 W.A. SCHOOLBOYS HOCKEY CAPTAIN: press photographs (22x16.5cm) showing McKenzie with other State Captains during the 1956 Under 16 Hockey Championships held at Brisbane, the other showing McKenzie, being congratulated by his father Eric (WA manager/coach) after Western Australia became U-16 Champions of Australia by winning the 1957 Australian Schoolboys Hockey Carnival held at Launceston; also circular 'W.A.' patch for hockey shirt
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$120–160
Books & maps
143 · SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET ANNUALS: 1951-52 to 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961-62 and 1963 to 1969. Total: 16.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Collectables
144 · GRAHAM MCKENZIE COLLECTION - 1970 REST OF THE WORLD V ENGLAND SERIES: selection of items relating to the series comprising official tie; press photograph of the ROW team selected for the First Match at Lord's showing McKenzie at the far right of the front row, being the only Australian in the team, signed on the reverse by Graham McKenzie; also two magazines from the period with articles featuring McKenzie. (4 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Books & maps
145 · "THE CRICKETER" magazine edited by Sir Pelham Warner: 1954 - 1962 ollection of fortnightly editions together with most of the Annual and Spring Annual editions. Mainly VG condition. (74 periodicals + 17 annuals).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
146 · 1956 Australian team, official team photograph, with title 'Australia Team on Tour 1956, United Kingdom, India & Pakistan', and players names printed on mount, overall 39.5 X 50.5cm. Provenance: The Keith Miller collection, Leski Auctions, August 2010.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–250
Collectables
147 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB Membership fobs for 1957-58, 1961-62, 1963-64, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1976-77 and 1988-89.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
148 · OFFICIAL TEAM PHOTOS: display comprising "Australia v England, 2nd Test, Melbourne 1958-59" (Allan Studios, Collingwood) showing Australian team, mounted on card with 30 signatures including Australians Richie Benaud (Capt.), Wally Grout, Ray Lindwall, Neil Harvey, Bob Simpson & Englishmen Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter, Brian Statham, Tom Graveney & Fred Trueman; "Australian Test Cricket Cricket Team, for India & Pakistan, 1959" with 18 signatures (some faded) including Richie Benaud (Cap
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$320
Collectables
149 · VICTORIAN STATE TEAM OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS: Victorian XI Northern Tour 1959-60, Victorian XI New South Wales Tour 1960-61, Victoria's Western Tour 1964-65. All photographs 18.5 x 24cm, individually mounted and framed together with details of the members of the teams. (3 items). During this period the Victorian team included Alan Connelly, Bill Lawry, Jack Potter, Bob Cowper, Len Maddocks, Ian Redpath and Keith Stackpole. PROVENANCE The Estate of Bill Jacobs.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Collectables
150 · 1960 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION BLAZER: in black wool with gold trim, "WACA" with 'Swan' above embroidered in gold on the pocket, named inside 'G.MCKENZIE'. In very good condition. Provenance: The Graham McKenzie Collection.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$380
Collectables
151 · JACKIE McGLEW (South Africa, Captain & Opening Batsman) strong ink signature on original photograph, attractively framed & glazed. Overall 51 x 41cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
152 · VICTORIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Match reports for Victoria v N.S.W. (Dec.1960) and Victoria v South Australia (Jan. 1961). Accompanying the financial details and numbers attending, a fully signed Victorian Team sheet accompanies each report. The 1960 Team includes Gaunt, Kline, Lawry, Maddocks, Meckiff, McDonald and Potter. The 1961 Team includes Connolly, Cowper, Crompton, Kline, Lawry, Maddocks and Potter.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
153 · BOB SIMPSON'S 1961 BAGGY GREEN CAP, Bob Simpson's "Baggy Green" Australian Test Team cap, green wool with embroidered Australian coat of arms and the series date "1961" embroidered to the front panel. Farmer's Sydney makers label to inside crown with "R. SIMPSON" typed on the label. Simpson received this cap on his selection for the series against West Indies in 1961. The series was played in Australia with Australia winning the five test series 2/1. Simpson made two centuries as well as six sco
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$17,000
Collectables
154 · BARRY JARMAN'S 1962-63 BAGGY GREEN, Barry Jarman's "Baggy Green" Australian Test Team cap awarded to him on his selection for the Ashes Series against England in Australia 1962-1963; green wool with Australian coat of arms and the dates "1962 - 1963"embroidered to the front panel. Farmer's Sydney makers label sewn to inside surface with "B. Jarman" typed onto the label. Jarman represented Australian in 19 test matches between December 1959 and January 1969.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$6,000
Art
155 · BOB SIMPSON & BILL LAWRY "The Openers" photographic display signed by both batsmen, with the main image showing them walking out to the crease; limited edition (#207/350) with PWC/Legends CofA. Overall 30 x 33cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
156 · 1965 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF WEST INDIES: 1965 Official Australian team photograph, in folder, titled 'Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, West Indies, 1965', showing McKenzie 3nd left on back row; players names printed on mount beneath, overall 30x36cm. Provenance: The Graham McKenzie Collection.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Collectables
157 · 1966-67 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, QANTAS V-Jet passenger carry-on bag provided to members of the team and officials. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Bill Jacobs who was team manager.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Books & maps
158 · SIR LEONARD HUTTON: An autographed letter sheet dated March, 1996, signed by Hutton and addressed to Antony Falkiner of The South African Broadcasting Corporation; together with Hutton's marked up version of a broadcast which was to be made about him and his career by the SABC (5 pages). (Total: 2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
159 · INDIA V AUSTRALIA TEST SERIES 1967 - 68 Barry Jarman's Australian Test Team blazer in green wool with the coat of arms and dates "1967-68" embroidered to the pocket. Excellent condition. Provenance: From the Estate of Barry Jarman
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$1,200
Books & maps
160 · CRICKET: A small library of books including Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1967, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1996 and 1999, The Bradman Albums plus others, (26 vols.)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$40
Collectables
161 · MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: 1968-69 - 1990-91 collection of "Lady's Tickets"; includes a couple of duplicates, (25).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate Passed in
Collectables
162 · 1968 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Alan Connolly's official Australian team silk tie with embroidered Australian coat-of-arms; another Australian team tie in pure green wool, with embroidered kangaroo over "LXVIII / U.K."; together with an autographed photograph of Connolly bowling during that tour. With 23 wickets, Connolly was the most successful bowler from both teams in the Series.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
163 · 1971-72 World XI team jumper (short sleeve) with Jaeger label, together with a photographic brochure of the team with Bill Jacobs (manager) seated in the front row. (2 items) PROVENANCE The Estate of Bill Jacobs.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Collectables
164 · 1980 Centenary Test Match, England: 30th August 1980 Dinner menu from the Hotel Russell, signed by 25 greats of the game who were present at the event, including Bill Ponsford, Dennis Lillee, Greg Chappell, Gubby Allen, Bob Simpson, Richie Benaud, Colin Cowdrey, Alec Bedser, etc. Also, several 1980s A.C.B. diaries and a 1988 Bicentennial Test dinner programme with 5 signatures including Don Bradman and Rod Marsh. Provenance: Ray Steele, long-time cricket administrator.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Collectables
165 · AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAM BAGGY GREEN CAP, with Australian coat of arms embroidered to front panel, Albion makers label to internal surface; issued to an unknown player circa 1980s , excellent condition
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$2,400
Art
166 · FOUR CRICKETING GREATS: Greg Chappell, Kim Hughes, Jeff Thomson and Doug Walters; attractive colour photographic prints, each accompanied by an Icons of Sport CofA. (4 pics + 4 CofAs).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Art
167 · "The Ashes Centenary Print" with facsimile signatures of both teams; framed and glazed, 62 x 77cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$40
Collectables
168 · THE AUSTRALIAN BAGGY GREEN WORN BY KIM HUGHES DURING HIS FINAL TEST MATCH AS CAPTAIN, DECEMBER 1984 Kim Hughes, in his final Test and final Test as Captain, exchanged this cap with Clive Lloyd, the West Indies captain, who was also in his last Test Match Series. The West Indies won the Series 3-1. The cap is accompanied by a photographic certificate showing the cap, explaining the circumstances of the exchange, signed and dated (19/9/2010) by Clive Lloyd.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$10,000
Art
169 · DON BRADMAN, print "From the Hill - Don Bradman hits the single that gives him 100 first class centuries, November 15, 1947" by Wesley Walters, numbered 1160/1250 and signed by Don Bradman in lower margin, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81cm x 127cm, together with a framed scoreboard print.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Collectables
170 · 1985 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TOUR: official team sheet, sponsored by Castlemaine XXXX, with 19 signatures including Allan Border, Jeff Thomson, David Boon, Geoff Lawson & Craig McDermott; framed & glazed, overall 30x24cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
171 · Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman by Bill Leak, colour lithograph numbered 180/334, signed by Bradman and Leak in the margin at base; framed and glazed, overall 106 x 95cm. Accompanied by a signed CofA from the Bradman Museum.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Collectables
172 · Full size Newbery bat with label affixed "VICTORIA'S AUSTRALIAN TEST CRICKETERS OF THE 1990s"; six original signatures to face including Shane Warne.Attractively framed and glazed 109 x 33cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Collectables
173 · AUSTRALIA V ENGLAND ASHES SERIES 1990/91: Full size cricket bat bearing the signatures of the Australian and English teams; all legible but somewhat faded. Attractively framed and glazed, 109 x 33cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
174 · FIFTH TEST WEST INDIES v ENGLAND AT ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA, APRIL 1994: A display illustrating Brian Lara's World Record score of 375, signed by Lara.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Art
175 · "WAUGH STORIES - STEVE WAUGH - THE ADELAIDE ALL-ROUNDER" signed limited edition (129/350) display commemorating Waugh's performance during the Third Test against South Africa, Adelaide Oval, January 1994. Waugh made 164 runs and took 4 wickets for 26 runs. Waugh was judged "Man of the Match", with PWC/Legends CofA; overall 35 x 55cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
176 · BRISBANE CRICKET GROUND TRUST: Full member fobs for Season 1994/95 in original packaging from the manufacturer A. J. Parkes, comprising two fobs for thirteen different membership numbers (26 fobs)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
177 · 1995 FUTERA "The Heritage Collection - A Collection of Great Australian Cricketers", complete set [60], with all 59 player cards signed, including Don Bradman, Ray Lindwall, Neil Harvey & Keith Miller. VG condition in album with special box of issue. Numbered "031/500".
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$2,200
Collectables
178 · Full size Slazenger Bradman Majestic special edition bat with original Bradman signature to face, attractively framed and glazed, overall 109 x 33cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$900
Art
179 · "The ART OF BRADMAN - A Memorable Summer 1930 & The '48 Farewell" limited edition print (#3/334) with artwork by Brian Clinton, signed by Bradman and Clinton and accompanied by a CofA signed by the artist. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 57 x 73cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
180 · 1996 Victorian Cricket Association Centenary Souvenir Program featuring a youthful Shane Warne on the cover (and signed by him), with twelve original signatures on pages 52-53 including Dean Jones, Richie Richardson, Chaminda Vaas, Aravinda de Silva, Martin Crowe and Shaun Pollock. Accompanied by several other cricket event programmes, 1977 to 2005 and a few photographs.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
181 · A full size Regent Match Poly-Coated cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the 1997 MS International Cricket Classic at St. Kevin's College in Melbourne. Together with the official programme for the event, which is also extensively signed. The signatories include Barry Richards, Len Pascoe, Dav Wahtmore, Gus Logie, Richard Hadlee, David Hookes, Kim Hughes and Graeme Pollock.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Art
182 · "The Don" limited edition print (#3/1000) based on an original painting by Brian Clinton celebrating Bradman's 90th birthday; signed in lower margin by Bradman and Clinton and accompanied by a CofA signed by the artist. Framed & glazed, 96 x 68cm overall. (image faded; signatures excellent).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
183 · 1948 AUSTRALIAN INVINCIBLES: display featuring 50th Anniversary Team Poster signed by Don Bradman, surrounded by inset signatures of nine other players including Keith Miller, Bill Brown, Neil Harvey, Sam Loxton & Arthur Morris; attractively framed and glazed, overall 70x99cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Art
184 · "WAUGH STORIES - ONE DAY AT HEADINGLEY" photographic display signed by Steve Waugh, limited edition (#175/350) with details of his 120 not out v South Africa during the 1999 Cricket World Cuyp in England. With PWC/Legends CofA; overall 35 x 55cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
185 · A full-size cricket bat with an original illustration of Len Pascoe in his bowling stance, signed by Pascoe and the artist "Harv". With a plaque describing Pascoe's Test career. Accompanied by a miniature bat signed by Keith Stackpole, a green cap signed by Pascoe, 4 caps signed by numerous cricketers and two books on Bradman. (9 items). Note: All the above items were donated to the 1999 MS International Cricket Classic fund-raising project.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
186 · A full size Gray-Nicholls Premium Excalibur cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the 1999 MS International Cricket Classic at St. Kevin's College in Melbourne. Together with two official programmes for the event, also extensively signed. The signatories include Kim Hughes, Len Pascoe, Geoff Lawson, Jeff Thomson, Kapil Dev, John Emburey, Sunil Gavaskar and Gus Logie.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
187 · DENNIS LILLEE signed County white cricket shirt. With ASM Certificate of Authenticity.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Art
188 · "THE BLUES LIVING LEGENDS The Greatest Living N.S.W. Team announcd 2nd January 2000" limited edition photographic display, marked "Artist Proof", signed by all 12 players including Morris, Simpson, Bradman, Harvey, Border, Waugh and Miller. Overall 30 x 92cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Books & maps
189 · ARTHUR MORRIS: Three sided autographed letter from Morris to a correspondent in England (Sept. 2000) responding to enquiries about Bradman, Jack Crapp, Peter Allen, Simpson, Taylor and others.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Art
190 · DAVE THOMAS: SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND under lights, oil on canvas, attractively framed, 68 x 140cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$800
Art
191 · The 1948 Invincibles: Individual limited edition portraits of Harvey, Hamence, Johnston, Morris, Loxton, Brown and Toshack, all numbered 182/200 (with CofA) and signed by the players and the artist. (7).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
192 · The Ashes, replica urn signed to the base by Australian wicket keeper Tim Paine; with CofA.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Art
193 · MARK TAYLOR - The Great Captains, micro edition limited edition (#23/350), signed by Taylor, attractively framed & glazed and accompanied by all paperwork. Overall 42 x 43.5cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–150
Art
194 · "THE FAST MEN" photographic triptych depicting Lillee, Thomson and Hogg, signed by all three Australian fast bowlers with signed CofA verso. Framed and glazed 64 x 115cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
195 · KEITH MILLER signed poster based on original artwork by Brian Clinton (#75/500), also signed by the artist. Framed and glazed 88 x 63cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
196 · A full size Newbery Handmade Assault cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the 2000 MS International Cricket Classic at Werribee Park Mansion in Melbourne. Together with an official programme for the event, also extensively signed. The signatories include Trevor Chappell, David Hookes, Ian Redpath, Doug Walters, Paul Collingwood, Colin Croft, Joel Garner and Lance Cairns.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
197 · A full size Newbery Handmade Martlet cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the 2000 MS International Cricket Classic at Werribee Park Mansion in Melbourne. The signatories include Ian Redpath, Doug Walters, Colin Croft, Joel Garner, Julian Weiner and John Dyson.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Coins & banknotes
198 · 2001 Sir Donald Bradman $5 silver proof coin (1oz) in case of issue by the Royal Australian Mint in conjunction with the Perth Mint.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Coins & banknotes
199 · 2001 Sir Donald Bradman Three Coin set in gold and silver, silver and bronze; with original case of issue and certificate of limitation and authenticity issued by the Royal Australian Mint in association with The Perth Mint. Superb condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$650
Art
200 · "A Tribute to The Don 1908 - 2001" large framed presentation described in the accompanying material as an "Exclusive Limited Edition Masterpiece personally signed by Sir Donald Bradman - Only 99 released Worldwide". This is #3/99 and is accompanied by a framed Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 156 x 116cm. [Originally sold out at $5000 + GST.]
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$800
Art
201 · DON BRADMAN original signature on Bradman at the wicket, mounted, framed and glazed together with a plaque describing his career statistics; CofA verso. Overall 40 x 30cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Art
202 · DON BRADMAN commemorative poster, limited edition with CofA verso. Attractively framed and glazed 83 x 104cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$80–120
Collectables
203 · SIR DONALD BRADMAN LIMITED EDITION FRAMED PRESENTATION: #47/52 attractively framed and glazed collection of 5 photographs (1 with original signature) together with a miniature Don Bradman bat and deatils of his career. Overall 72 x 89cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Collectables
204 · A full size cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the 2002 MS International Cricket Classic. Together with an official programme for the event. The signatories include Greg Matthews, Geoff Lawson, Graham Yallop, Doug Walters, Sunil Gavaskar, Rod Latham, Asanka Gurusinha and Gavin Robertson.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Art
206 · ICC Cricket World Cup Champions 1987 - 1999 - 2003 Celebration poster with artwork by Brian Clinton; limited edition (#163/250) signed and editioned by the artist and Allan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. With PWC/Legends CofA. Overall 50 x 80cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Art
207 · "STEVE WAUGH - This Fabulous Century" Artist Proof print of artwork by Brian Clinton, signed by Steve Waugh. Overall 89 x 63cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
208 · A full size Newbery Handmade Martlet cricket bat signed by numerous cricketers who participated in the "TXU Heroes & Legends Cricket Classic" in support of the MS Society of Australia. Accompanied by the printed programme for the day and a partial list of the signatories, including Tim Zoehrer, John Dyson, Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Matthews, Keith Stackpole, Alan Connolly, Doug Walters, Wakar Younis, etc. (2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
209 · SHANE WARNE & MUTIAH MURALITHARAN: "The Kings of Swing" box-framed display featuring two signed cricket balls presented together with photographs of the two bowlers in "full swing"; overall 57 x 54 x 9.5cm. Accompanied by individual CofA for each ball showing the cricketer signing.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$300
Art
210 · "ADAM GILCHRIST The International Years 1996 - 2008" limited edition photographic display (#443/500) signed by Gilchrist and accompanied by PWC/Legends CofA; overall 80 x 54cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
211 · ADAM GILCHRIST signed Puma Wicket-keeping glove and a replica Australian Test team shirt (short sleeves). (2 items). With ASM Certificate of Authenticity.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
212 · Australian ODI Cricketers: five signed white leather cricket balls comprising – Shane Watson, Peter Siddle, Doug Bollinger, Mitchell Johnson & David Warner (5 balls in total). With ASM Certificate of Authenticity.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
213 · MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN, Sri Lanka: signed Steeden red cricket ball. With ASM Certificate of Authenticity.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Art
214 · "RICKY PONTING The One Day Years" photographic display "Artist Proof" signed by Ponting; overall 80 x 56cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Books & maps
215 · AUTOGRAPHED LITERATURE: with hardbound Glenn McGrath 'Line and Strength", Steve Waugh "Out of my Comfort Zone"; softbound Andrew Symonds "Roy - Going for Broke", Shane Warne "Shane Warne's Century", Ricky Ponting "Captain's Diary 2006", Ian Chappell "Life, Larrikins & Cricket" and four others. (10)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
216 · MIKE HUSSEY signed ODI cricket shirt (green), Kookaburra mini-bat, white and red cricket balls. With Certificate of Authenticity. (4 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
217 · W. G. Grace visited Australia in 1873–74 as captain of "W.G. Grace's XI". An original vintage brass belt buckle, oval-shaped, with a title ribbon across the base "AUSTRALIA - W.G. GRACE'S - PLAYERS" above which is a central vignette head and shoulder portrait of Grace, flanked on either side by the names of the twelve cricketers who made up the team; the whole surmounted by a pair of crossed cricket bats. Overall 78 x 58cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$300
Collectables
218 · ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA 1886: Two original postcards featuring the England and Australian teams, mounted, framed and glazed. 42 x 35cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Books & maps
219 · K.S. RANJITSINHJI "The Jubilee Book of Cricket" (First edition, 8vo, xvi, 474 pp. Photographic portrait frontispiece of the Author and 115 photographic plates), with the author's signature on the limitation page #265 of 350; an early rebinding with new endpapers. Accompanied by a example of "Ranji - The Legend and the Man" by Vasant Raiji [1963]. (2 items; in custom timber case.)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$320
Books & maps
220 · "The Book of Cricket. A New Gallery of Famous Players Edited By C.B.Fry". Part VI, the 'Australian Team Number'. Published by George Newnes Limited, London, 1899. Features full page photographs of Darling, Trumble, Noble, Trumper and Laver and 10 others.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Books & maps
221 · "Imperial Cricket", by P.F. Warner [London, 1912], large format, top edge gilt, subscribers' limited edition #735 of 900 copies.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
222 · VICTOR THOMAS TRUMPER (1877-1950): A rare photographic tin plate produced on the occasion of the Victor Trumper Benefit Match which was held at The Sydney Cricket Ground, February 1913. The photograph was signed by the members of Trumper's New South Wales XI and the Rest of Australia XI led by Clem Hill. Trumper scored 126 runs and the game ended in a draw. The plaque is attractively presented within a timber frame with details of Trumper's career. 58 x 38cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$2,200
Collectables
223 · WILLIAM ALBERT STANLEY OLDFIELD (1894 - 1976) "Bert" Oldfield's New South Wales State Team cap, with manufacturer's label of Harding's Mercery and Oldfield's name in pen, attractively displayed in a glazed timber case with details of his career. Overall 45 x 45 x 9cm. Provenance: Presented to Cecil Cooke by a mutual friend, Jim White of Gosford.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$2,600
Collectables
224 · BERT OLDFIELD: An undated Cricketers Club of New South Wales Christmas card from Oldfield to Cecil Cooke with pen signature and written message, attractively framed and glazed together with an original photograph of Oldfield with two visiting cricketers outside Oldfield's sports store in the early '70s. Also, a signed and dedicated example of Oldfield's book "The Rattle of the Stumps" with dust jacket. (2 items). Frame size 48 x 57.5cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
225 · SIR JOHN HOBBS and HERBERT SUTCLIFFE: Original postcard size photographs, the first signed in pen by Hobbs. Attractively mounted, framed and glazed together with a later image of the English opening pair going out to bat. 41 x 41cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
226 · Don Bradman, tin-plate Sidney Riley Studios photo (35 x 24.5cm) showing Bradman in his batting stance, c1929, with facsimile autograph (and additional feint inscription). Horizontal crack, but extremely scarce; only one other example known to us.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$140
Books & maps
227 · DON BRADMAN personally signed and dedicated books: ''Don Bradman's Book" [Hutchinson, London, 1930] and "The Art of Cricket" [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1958]. (2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Books & maps
228 · A COMPREHENSIVE CRICKET LIBRARY: More than 500 volumes, with a high percentage being hardcover (with dust jackets) and covering all aspects of the game. Cooke was particularly interested in biographies and auto-biographies and the history of the game. We noted a small number of duplicates and a small number of signed examples.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$1,000–2,000
Books & maps
229 · A RARE PRE-TOUR PROGRAMME: "M.C.C. in South Africa 1930-1931" Official souvenir. Golden Jubilee Number. Authorised by the Transvaal Cricket Union. Original cream wrappers with titles in green print.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
230 · Postcards: 1936 photogravure portrait postcards 'Australian & English Cricketers 1936-37' incomplete set (11) including Duckworth, Fingleton, Oldfield, McCabe, O'Reilly and Woolley. Mainly fine.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
231 · DON BRADMAN'S RIGHT HAND BATTING GLOVE: Attractively mounted, framed and glazed together with an original photograph signed and dedicated by Bradman and accompanied by correspondence (December 1975 and January 1976) between Bradman and Cooke in which Bradman's "magnificent gesture in sending me your glove" is documented. 41 x 55cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$4,800
Books & maps
232 · WISDENS: 1946 - 2000, an almost complete set, lacking only 1990, 1992, 1994 and 1996-9; (11 being hardcover); accompanied by several other Wisden publications. (Total: 54 volumes).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Art
233 · DON BRADMAN: Three classic photographs, mounted together, attractively framed and glazed. 55 x 95cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Collectables
234 · BRADMAN'S SAD FAREWELL: A display featuring an official printed scorecard from the 5th Test at Kennington Oval, August 1948, recording Bradman's duck in Australia's first (and only) innings. Australia had dismissed England for 52 and made 389 in the first innings, with Arthur Morris making 196. England were all out for 188 in their 2nd innings, meaning Australia (and, in particular, Bradman) did not need to bat again. Lindwall took 9 wickets for the match.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
235 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Match worn cap with embroidered SACA logo to front panel, circa 1950s. Player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$600
Collectables
236 · ENGLISH TEST CRICKETERS: A collection of 15 black & white postcard size photographs, all with original pen signatures and accompanied by details of their careers. Includes Bailey, Cowdrey, Evans, Graveney, Laker, Lock, Milton and Parks.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$300–400
Collectables
237 · WILLIAM RUSSELL ENDEAN, South Africa (1924-2003): A framed display explaining and illustrating the two most remarkable events in Endean's career, "The Obstructing the Field" dismissal of Len Hutton at The Oval, 1951 and "The Handled the Ball" dismissal of Len Hutton, Cape Town, 1957; with Endean's Benefit tie. 54 x 48cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$300–400
Collectables
238 · AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF INDIA & PAKISTAN 1959-60: Miniature bat headed "AUSTRALIAN TOURING SIDE - 1959 - " with the original pen signatures of the fourteen cricketers in the touring party; including Benaud (Capt.), Jarman, McDonald, Meckiff, Harvey, Lindwall and Davidson. Attractively framed & glazed together with details. Overall 57 x 28.5cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$180
Collectables
239 · ENGLISH TEST CRICKETERS: Freddie Brown, Leslie Ames and Bob Wyatt, original pen signatures on a Gray-Nicolls miniature bat, attractively framed & glazed together with details of their careers and images. Overall 51 x 53cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
240 · AUSTRALIA v WEST INDIES - The Tied Test, Brisbane, December 1960 A framed & glazed display featuring an original photograph of WES HALL, Cecil Cooke (Secretary of the Singapore Cricket Association) and English cricketer Colin Mackenzie. Overall 70 x 56cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$100–200
Collectables
241 · A collection of individually framed and glazed original signatures accompanied by photographs comprising of S. Ramadhin (West Indies), Nurse (West Indies), Nawab of Patudi (India), Ian McLachlan (Australia) and Englishmen Alan Ingleby-Mackenzie, K, Taylor, Mike Griffith and R. A Hutton. (8 items). 47.5 x 37cm overall
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$150–250
Collectables
242 · English Cricket Team cap by Simpson of Piccadilly; superb condition; player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$600
Collectables
243 · INDIAN TEST CRICKET TEAM: Navy blue wool cap with logo embroidered to front panel.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$1,200
Collectables
244 · M.C.C. TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND, 1960-61: Miniature presentation bat headed "M.C.C. XI March,1961", signed by all twelve players in the touring party which was captained by D. R. W. Silk with W. Watson as Vice Captain. Accompanied by a miniature souvenir bat for the 1992 World Cup. Both framed and glazed. The larger 57 x 31cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$150–250
Collectables
245 · A COLLECTION OF CRICKET TIES HOUSED IN A SUPERB CUSTOM BUILT TIMBER CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH REMOVABLE FRONT REVEALING THE NUMBERED AND LABELLED DRAWERS: More than 220 ties, including West Indies Tour 1950s, Singapore 1950s; Australian Test Team 1969/70 Tour; Lords Jubilee 1970; West Indies Tour 1971; Ashes Tour 1972; Madras Golden Jubilee 1974; World Cup 1975; Centenary Test Match 1977; India Tour to Australia 1977/78; World Cup 1979; World Cup 1982; India - World Cup Champions - 1983; Starlet Cri
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$2,000–3,000
Art
246 · A COMMONWEALTH XI VISIT SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 1962: A collection of original whimsical pen and ink sketches depicting cricketers and cricketing scenes, (9) all framed and each 38 x 31cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–300
Collectables
247 · CYRIL WASHBROOK & SIR LEONARD HUTTON: Original signatures on front cover of a souvenir programme created on the occasion of the launch of the book "Hutton and Washbrook" by A. A. Thomson, Leeds, November 1963. Mounted together with details of their formidable achievements as England's opening pair in the late 1940's; framed and glazed overall 41 x 31cm
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$40
Collectables
248 · PETER IAN PHILPOTT (1934 - 2021) AUSTRALIAN TEST PLAYER Number 234 Philpott's Baggy Green Cap (with Farmer's label bearing typed player's name) with embroidered Australian coat-of-arms and the date "1965" attractively presented in a glazed timber case and accompanied by two books written by Philpott, the 1965-66 Test Cricket Almanac, a rare postcard size photograph of the Australian Cricketers Touring the West Indies and British Guiana - Trinidad - March 1965 and a few published articles.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$6,500
Collectables
249 · WEST INDIES: Test team cap in blue wool with metal and silk embroidered logo to front panel. Made by Bill Edwards, Swansea. Match worn; player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$500
Collectables
250 · HONG KONG CRICKET TEAM: Peaked woollen cap with embroidered logo to front panel. Match worn; player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Collectables
251 · A CRICKET TIE COLLECTION including Malaya Cricket Association circa 1965, Singapore Cricket Association Tour of NSW 1973 and 1975, World Cup of Cricket 1979, Holland Cricket Association, Association of Cricket Umpires 1953-1978, Hong Kong Cricket Association 10th Anniversary, Worcestershire E.J.Q. Hemsley Benefit 1971, 1982 ICC Trophy Associate Members, Gibraltar Cricket Association, Sri Lanka, and many more; all labelled. (37)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
252 · October 1966 Annual Dinner Menu (The Forty Club) at the London Hilton, Park Lane, signed by all those seated at Table 10, including Sir Len Hutton, Tom Graveney, R.A. Hutton, John Gardiner, and Joe Lister. Attractively framed & glazed, overall 47 x 42cm.. Also, a Forty Club peaked woollen team cap with the logo embroidered to front panel, made by Jack Hobbs Ltd., Islington. (2 items)The Forty Club is reputed to be the largest wandering cricket Club in the world. As a wandering or nomadic Clu...
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
253 · EMU CRICKET CLUB (New South Wales): Baggy blue pure wool cap with emu logo embroidered to front panel; fine condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Collectables
254 · EAST AFRICA CRICKET CLUB: International team woollen cap made by Jack Hobbs Ltd., Fleet Street, circa 1967. Player's name "A. Lakhani" in pen to manufacturers label.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$360
Books & maps
255 · A collection of publications, including Player Benefit Brochures (Harold Rhodes, Dennis Amiss, John Edrich, Intikhab Alam, Richard Hadlee, Wayne Daniel, and others), various 1960s - 80s cricket magazines, various West Indies Cricket Annuals, County Championship Souvenir Programmes, Wisden Monthly editions, etc. (85+ items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$240
Collectables
256 · CRICKET IN SINGAPORE: An impressive collection of plaques commemorating cricket competitions and tours including June 1969 RAF Tour of Singapore, 1971 visit of The Joint Services Cricket XI, 1971 Hong Kong Cricket Association tour, 1977 Singapore - Hong Kong Interport series, 1979 Caribbean Wanderers tour, 1980 Singapore Cricket Carnival, 1982 Whitchurch v. Singapore match, 1982 "I.C.C. Trophy" tour to England and 12 others. (20 total)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
257 · OFFICIAL TEAMSHEETS: 1970 M.C.C. Tour to East Africa and the Far East (15 original signatures), 1980 Australian Cricket Team to Pakistan (17 original signatures) and 1987/88 Sri Lanka Cricket Team Tours of Australian & Bangladesh (18 original signatures) (3 items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$280
Collectables
258 · SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Match worn team cap in pure wool with SAFSA logo embroidered to front panel, circa 1970s.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
259 · BRUNEI: Match worn national cricket team peaked woollen cap with PKNB and logo embroidered to front panel, circa 1970s. Player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
260 · LORD'S maroon woollen cricket cap with "Old Father Time" logo embroidered to front panel; made by Jack Hobbs Ltd., Islington.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Books & maps
261 · TEST MATCH PROGRAMMES: 1970 Australia v England at Perth; 1971 India in England; 1974-75 M.C.C. v Australia; 1975 Australia v England at Adelaide; 1976-77 Australia v Pakistan; 1977 England v Australia; 1978/79 Australia v England; 1982 England v Sri Lanka (signed by the Sri Lankan team); 1983-84 Australia, Pakistan, West Indies; 1987 England v Pakistan, etc. (22 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Books & maps
262 · TOUR, TOURNAMENT & SERIES BROCHURES including 1970 Australia v N.Z., 1971 England v N.Z., 1971 South Australia v Victoria, 1971 and 1972 John Player Sunday League Annual, 1972 and 1974 Gillette Cup Final, 1972 Rest of the World v Southern N.S.W. XI, 1975 Australian Cricket Yearbook, 1975 Wellington v M.C.C., 1975 I.C.C., 1975 West Indies in Australia, 1976 Queensland v Pakistan, 1978 England v N.Z., 1979 Wellington v Pakistan, 1979 I.C.C. Trophy, 1983 Cricket World Cup, etc. (35 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$200
Collectables
263 · SIR GARFIELD SOBERS: A framed display featuring an original signature, two original press photos and a newspaper article by Don Bradman titled "The intoxicating talent of Sobers". Overall 75 x 56cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
Collectables
264 · AUSTRALIA v. PAKISTAN: A framed souvenir presentation plate created by the Pakistan cricket team to commemorate its historic visit to Australia and New Zealand in 1972-73. Accompanied by the official souvenir programme. (2 items). The frame 42 x 31.5cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–300
Books & maps
265 · A library of cricket periodicals, attractively hardbound in matching bindings; comprising "Playfair Cricket Monthly" July 1968 - December 1969 (3 volumes), "The West Indies Cricket Annual" 1970-73 (2 volumes), "The Cricketer" January 1973 - December 1983 (22 volumes), "The Cricket Player - New Zealand" 1976-79 (7 volumes), and "Wisden Cricket Monthly" June 1979 - June 1984 (10 volumes). (Total: 44 volumes).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$400–500
Collectables
266 · SRI LANKA cricket team woollen peaked cap with logo stitched to front panels. Match worn with owner's initials to label "M. H. T." (Michael Hugh Tissera). The interior lining is worn but exterior surfaces of the cap are in excellent condition.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$420
Collectables
267 · A collection of cricket team caps comprising Air New Zealand Southerners Golden Oldies Cricket Team, 1984 G.D.C.A. President's XI Singapore Tour, 1986 Kookaburra Cricket Club Sydney, 1988 Kookaburra Cricket Club Sydney, 1988 Golden Oldies Cricket Festival Brisbane, Victorian Cricket Association and an A.C.B. cap. (7 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Books & maps
268 · SIR DONALD & LADY JESSIE BRADMAN : A TWENTY-TWO YEAR CORRESPONDENCE: Beginning in November 1975 and continuing until just before Jessie's death in September 1997, John Cecil Cooke conducted a long and detailed correspondence, primarily with Don but on several occasions, also with Jessie. For most of this period, Cooke lived in Singapore (where he was the Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Cricket Association), later moving to Western Australia, where he passed away in May 2020. (49+ items)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$10,000–15,000
Collectables
269 · A collection of brochures, programmes, ephemeral material, tickets, etc., in well labelled folios. The events covered are: 1975 First Cricket World Cup, 1977 Australia v England Test Centenary, 1980 Centenary Test Match - Lords, 1981 England v Australia Test Series, Prudential World Cup 1983, England v West Indies July 1984, 1985 England v Australia Test Series, 1987 Lord's Bicentenary Match, 1987 MCC Bicentennial, 1988 Bicentennial Test - Sydney, 1990/91 Clashes for the Ashes.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$260
Art
270 · THE CENTENARY OF TEST CRICKET 1877 - 1977: A pair of colour lithographic posters with artwork by TROG, titled "Australia's Greatest Eleven" and "England's Greatest Eleven", both with the additional by line "Chosen by The Cricketer magazine. Selectors: E.W. Swanton, John Arlott and David Frith. Both framed & glazed, each 57 x 68cm overall. (2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$40
Silver & objets
271 · Limited edition silver gilt cricket bail containing a scroll of honour created to commemorate the Centenary Jubilee test match at Lords, June 1977; the scroll bearing the replica signatures of the Australian and English teams. Attractively presented in timber frame. 48 x 31cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$200–300
Collectables
272 · CRICKET PLAQUES: A collection including Claremont & Cottesloe Asian Tour 1977, East African Cricket Conference 1979. Tour to India and Far East 1979, I.C.C. Associate Members Trophy 1982, Derrick Robins' XI and 13 others. (18 total)
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
273 · KERRY PACKER'S WORLD SERIES CRICKET 1977-78: An autograph sheet featuring the autographs of the WORLD XI, unusually accompanied by Packer's signature in the lower right corner. The World XI included Tony Greig, Majid Khan, Asif Iqbal, Mushtaq Mohammad, Imran Khan and Zaheer Abbas. Framed & glazed together with pictures and details of the competition. Overall 80 x 33cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$600
Collectables
274 · TESTIMONIAL YEAR DISPLAYS: 1978/79/80 Glenn Turner with the Benefit Tie and souvenir book; Zaheer Abbas with Benefit Tie and 1983 Benefit Year booklet; and Richard Hadlee Testimonial Year 1994 tie and book signed by Hadlee. (6 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
275 · The INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL CRICKET CONFERENCE (ICC) TROPHY, Associate Members Competition, Birmingham, England, May - June 1979: A remarkable and unique memento of this competition, the prelude to the Cricket World Cup, comprising of framed postcard size photos of the teams (with all players and officials named), mounted around a leather belt which has been signed by the members of the fourteen teams. The signatures were collected by Jim White, who accompanied the Singapore Team. 160 x 37cm.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$500–750
Collectables
276 · 1979 PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM: Match worn batting helmet signed by 15 members of the Pakistan touring party, attractively displayed on a custom built timber base. Accompanied by "The Pakistan Book of Test Cricket 1952-53 - 1982" by Abid and Masood as well as two souvenir programmes from the tour. (4 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$850
Collectables
277 · 1979 I.C.C. TROPHY: Two sets of 15 team photo postcards (one set in fine condition, one set with defects); 1983 Figurine Panini, Italy: World of Cricket stickers (complete set of 268), plus 1985 World Cup Cricketers Scanlen Cricket Stickers (complete set of 132).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$220
Books & maps
278 · DON BRADMAN personally signed and dedicated books: "Sir Donald Bradman - A biography" by Rosenwater [Batsford, London, 1979] and "Farewell to Cricket" with Introduction by David Frith [Pavilion Books, London, 1988], (2 items).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$100
Collectables
279 · 1979 PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM TOUR TO New Zealand, Australia & Sri Lanka, official team sheet signed by all 18 players and officials. Mushtaq Mohammad was Captain; Asif Iqbal was Vice Captain.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$60
Collectables
280 · MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB: A framed display featuring the club plaque and a collection of ten large gilt blazer buttons and fourteen small gilt blazer buttons. 61 x 33cm overall.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$120
Collectables
281 · Hunter Laurie "Stork" HENDRY (1895 – 1988) played for New South Wales, Victoria and Australia: A collection of thirteen original letters from Hendry to Cooke (1980 to 1987), a framed display which includes a signed photograph, plus other items.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Estimate A$300–500
Collectables
282 · A collection of cricket memorabilia including five sets of cased cufflinks, various membership badges and fobs, sets of playing cards, coasters, spoons and a medallion (qty).
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$160
Collectables
283 · QUEENSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Match worn cap with QCA embroidered logo. Player unknown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$340
Collectables
284 · SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Official team cap with SACA embroidered logo to front panel.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$460
Collectables
285 · NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Official team cap in pure wool with Farmer's logo to the inside crown and embroidered NSWCA logo to front panel.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$460
Collectables
286 · INDIA: THE MALABAR COLTS CRICKET CLUB peaked pure wool cap with club logo embroidered to front panel; made by Nadkarni & Co., Bombay, with their label affixed to the crown.
Leski Auctions· 21 Sept 2023
Realised A$80
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Provenance
- Source
- Leski Auctions
- Reference
- 594
- First seen
- 23 Aug 2026
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