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    14 July 1997

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    • Ards TT Race 1928 - An unusual
    Lot 122

    Ards TT Race 1928 - An unusual boy's scrapbook compiled by R.P O'Neill depicting various subjects including London, 1924 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, topographical and aerial scenes; Northen Ireland and Irish topographical, arts and general interest etc; including section of detailed information relating to the Tourist Trophy race of 1928 won by Rudolf Caracciola: pages from an original programme interspersed with photos, press cuttings and autographed signatures of the winner and leading drivers, Caracciola, Otto Merz (ex chauffeur to assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand), Giulio Ramponi, Count Conelli, 'Tim' Birkin, Leon Cushman, Sammy Davis, R.F Oats, Thisthlewayte and Glen Kidston, and ''three Germans signed at pits''; signatures in pencil to reverse of lap-scoring chart.

    Price realised

    GBP 115

    Estimate

    GBP 250 - GBP 350

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    Ards TT Race 1928 - An unusual boy's scrapbook compiled by R.P O'Neill depicting various subjects including London, 1924 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, topographical and aerial scenes; Northen Ireland and Irish topographical, arts and general interest etc; including section of detailed information relating to the Tourist Trophy race of 1928 won by Rudolf Caracciola: pages from an original programme interspersed with photos, press cuttings and autographed signatures of the winner and leading drivers, Caracciola, Otto Merz (ex chauffeur to assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand), Giulio Ramponi, Count Conelli, 'Tim' Birkin, Leon Cushman, Sammy Davis, R.F Oats, Thisthlewayte and Glen Kidston, and "three Germans signed at pits"; signatures in pencil to reverse of lap-scoring chart.

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