Collection of eight rare French, Australian and Indian racecards, including the centenary Melbourne Cup of 1960 won by Hi Jinx; Gold River's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 1981 and three other 1986 Longchamp cards, one featuring Triptych running as a four-year-old; plus Colonial India cards for Gorakhpur (single-sheet) and for Sky Races,Thursday 25th May 1893, featuring contests for chargers, ponies and a 'horse hurdle race' over four furlongs (8)
Hammer:
£30
Estimate:
£40 - £60
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Collection of eight rare French, Australian and Indian racecards, including the centenary Melbourne Cup of 1960 won by Hi Jinx; Gold River's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 1981 and three other 1986 Longchamp cards, one featuring Triptych running as a four-year-old; plus Colonial India cards for Gorakhpur (single-sheet) and for Sky Races,Thursday 25th May 1893, featuring contests for chargers, ponies and a 'horse hurdle race' over four furlongs (8)