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Sold on 12 December 2016

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A Fine Collection of Racing Tickets and Passes, the Property of a North Country Collector

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№ 3217

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13 December 2016

Hammer Price:
£1,300

LANCASHIRE, Fulwood, Preston Race Committee, an engraved silver Free pass, arms of the Earl of Derby with supporters, rev. No. 3, 1822, 40mm, 43.06g (W –; D & W –). Minor rim nicks, otherwise very fine and toned, of the highest rarity; another significant piece originally owned by the founder of the Derby and Oaks racing festivals
£1,000-2,000

Provenance: Baldwin Auction 61, 26 May 2009, lot 524