COLLECTIBLES GENERAL AUTOGRAPHS - Charles Leski Auctions

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1876 The GEOFF BROWN TENNIS COLLECTION: A remarkable, intact collection comprising
all Brown’s Cups & Trophies (51) including 1947 & 1948 Davis Cup players silver miniature replica
trophies, Large Silver Trophy, engraved “S.A. Lawn Tennis Union, Mens Doubles Championship,
Replica of Trophy Won By , 1946”; Australian Davis Cup Blazer, cream wool, with embroidered
Australian Coat-of-Arms and “DAVIS CUP/ 1947/ 1948” on pocket, Farmer’s Sydney label inside
neck inscribed “G.Brown”; Wimbledon Silver Medals (5) for Runner-Up in 1946 Singles, 1946 Doubles,
1946 Mixed Doubles, 1950 Doubles & 1950 Mixed Doubles; 1947 Wimbledon Bronze Medal for Semi-
Finalist in Doubles; other medals (3); also, Huge collection of photographs (c780) in 3 albums and loose,
including some signed, noted Tom Brown, George Worthington, Ken McGregor, Joyce Fitch,
Bill Sidwell (3), Lionel Bodily, Mary Beres, James Dalley & Vladimir Wennis?; real photo postcards
of tennis players (9); an Extensive collection of press clippings c1934-50 in 38 albums & folders;
an Autograph Book, with c140 signatures, noted 1947 India Davis Cup Team, Harry Hopman,
Jack Crawford, John Bromwich, Bill Sidwell, Frank Sedgman, C.F.Long, Dinny Pails; Programmes,
c1937-84 collection from Davis Cup (12), Wimbledon (14), Australia (27) & Overseas (35); Books,
magazines and ephemera, including 1946 menu for Dinner tendered to the American and Australian Davis
Cup Teams, with 28 signatures, noted Tom Brown (twice), Harry Hopman, John Bromwich & Dinny
Pails; a 1946 menu for Dinner tendered to the Australian & Mexican Davis Cup Teams, with 29 signatures,
noted Bill Sidwell, Colin Long, Adrian Quist, Gustavo Palafox; 1953 menu for Dinner in honour of the
American and Belgian Davis Cup Teams, with 24 signatures, noted Frank Sedgman, Jack Crawford,
Dinny Pails; c1940-52 Member’s & Competitor’s badges & tickets (103) including Wimbledon (5) &
Davis Cup (8); a rare 1948 Davis Cup Poster, Australia v Mexico, 50x33cm; Tennis racquets (5)
and some associated clothing. A superb life-time collection. (Photo) ..........................................................$40,000 - $60,000
1877 FRANK SEDGMAN, Solid Bronze art-deco style Trophy of man, with plaque engraved "SALTA,
Jubilee Year, Men's Singles Championship, Won by: F.Sedgman". Very attractive (and heavy) trophy,
engraved on base "B & G, SA". [Sedgman has an impressive record with singles titles including
Wimbledon 1952; US champion 1951 & 1952; Australian champion 1949 & 1950 and many others
in doubles. Played Davis Cup for Australia 1949-52, winning 25 out of 28 rubbers]. UNIQUE. (Photo) .....$1,000 - $2,000
1878 VIRGINIA WADE, signed publicity photograph of the 1977 Wimbledon champion, 10x13cm. ................................. $80 - $100
YACHTING
1879 "The Moment of Truth - The Americas Cup 1983, Australia II takes the lead in the final race",
print by Ian Hansen, signed by the artist, overall 78x63cm. ........................................................................................ $80 - $100
1880 "Kiwi Magic", print by Gary Winter, signed by the artist and numbered 202/500, overall 75x65cm. ........................... $80 - $100
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