Trafford Books: The Trafford Book Sale, 438, Manchester

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Auction Report
Auction Date
November 05, 2025 - November 05, 2025
Page Size: 252 items in 11 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
153 Churchman

"Lawn Tennis" 1928, size L, the set of 12, VG to excellent, #8 (Mdlle. Lenglen) with slight wear to one corner,

1928 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 52.90
154 Churchman

"Footballers" 1914, coloured, set of 50, fair to fine, #1, 9, 19, 24, 37, 45, 46, 47, 48 with small faults; #7, 8, 19, 22, 23, 37, 38 & 50

1914 GBP 200.00 - 250.00 Not Sold
155 Churchman

"Prominent Golfers" 1931, the set of 50, including Bobby Jones, Harry Vardon, Walter Hagen etc, VG to excellent,

1931 GBP 200.00 - 250.00 GBP 195.50
156 Churchman

"Men of the Moment in Sport" 1928, the set of 50, mostly good to fine; card #1 stained;

1928 GBP 80.00 - 120.00 Not Sold
157 Churchman

"Sporting Celebrities" 1931, the set of 50, good to VF, #6, 7 and 17 with tone marks to backs,

1931 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 48.30
158 Churchman

Churchman sets 1928-38 including "Famous Cricket Colours", "History & Development of the British Empire", "Interesting Door-Knockers",

1928-38 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 34.50
159 Cope Bros.

"Dickens Gallery" (back-listed) 1900, the set of 50, fair to fine, ten with abrasions to backs, six others with backs a little grubby

1900 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 Not Sold
160 Cohen Weenan

"Cricketers" 1926, the set of 25, fair to excellent, #5 & 7 with light crease, five cards show slight toning on backs along top edge.

1926 GBP 80.00 - 120.00 Not Sold
161 T.H. Collins

"Sports and Pastimes" 1923, the set of 25, excellent condition. (25)

1923 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 66.70
162

Daily Herald "Footballers" 1954, the fine set of 32 including Matthews, Mannion, Billy Liddell, John Charles, Charlie Mitten etc. Plain backs. (32)

1954 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 52.90
163

Daily Sketch "World Cup Souvenir Cards" 1970, the set of 40, a few with slight toning on backs o/w VF.

1970 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 46.00
164 Major Drapkin

"The Game of Sporting Snap" 1928, the set of 40, mostly excellent condition, card #1 with light crease, #34 a bit grubby,

1928 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 46.00
165 Gallaher

"Tricks and Puzzles Series" 1933, the set of 100, mostly excellent; #70 with tiny mark in border, #75 with small abrasion on back. (100)

1933 GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Not Sold
166 Gallaher

"Great War Series" and "Great War Second Series" 1915, both in sets of 100, fair to fine, mostly good/VG. Cat (Murray) PS600.

1915 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 48.30
167 R. & J. Hill

"Popular Footballers 1934-35" Series A, the fine set of 30, mostly excellent including Dixie Dean (30)

1934-35 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 41.40
168 R. & J. Hill

"Popular Footballers 1934-35" Series B, the VG/VF set of 20, card #31 slightly marked on back, mostly excellent including Stanley Matthew

1934-35 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 Not Sold
169 R. & J. Hill

"Fragments from France" 1916, buff, the set of 10, mixed condition, six are good/VG.

1916 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 41.40
170 R. & J. Hill

"Prince of Wales Series" 1911, the set of 20, a few with slightly rounded corners, some minor fox marks. Scarce

1911 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 48.30
171

Hull City Football Club "Footballers" 1950, the set of 20, very fine.

1950 GBP 60.00 - 80.00 GBP 52.90
172

Kiddy's Favourites "Popular Olympics" 1948, the complete set of 52 plus two spare end cards, light staple marks o/w mostly VG including Jesse Owens.

1948 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 48.30
173

Kiddy's Favourites "Popular Boxers" 1950, set of 50, most with black captions, #18 in blue, most with staple marks (as issued).

1950 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 46.00
174 Richard Lloyd

"Cinema Stars" #28 to 54, including Garbo, Dietrich, Clark Gable etc, excellent condition.

GBP 30.00 - 40.00 GBP 29.90
175 J. Lyons (Lyons Maid)

"Soccer Stars" 1971, the set of 40, #5 (Jeff Astle) cut into border lower left, others excellent.

1971 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 43.70
176 Millhoff

"In the Public Eye" 1930, set of 36 including James Braid, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, and Dixie Dean, excellent condition.

1930 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 GBP 34.50
177 Millhoff

"In The Public Eye" 1930, the set of 36, VG or better, mostly Fine/VF including Winston Churchill, James Braid, Charlie Chaplin

1930 GBP 30.00 - 40.00 GBP 23.00
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