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BRITISH GAMES 1949 SIGNED ATHLETICS PROGRAMME

BRITISH GAMES 1949 SIGNED ATHLETICS PROGRAMME

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Official programme for the athletics match held at White City on Whit Monday, 1949. Included an International match against USA.

Paperback. Name to front. Staples have rusted and have now been removed - leaving small holes/stains. Good condition. Signed inside in pencil by Bill Nankeville, Herb Douglas, Dick Ault, John Parlett, Frank Fox, Dave Bolen, Dick Phillips, Don Finlay and Harrison Dillard. 

Date
1949

£34.00 (Code: 83026)

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