6th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing
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Jose Raul Capablanca Handwritten Letter
to Dr N L Lederer reading 'Dear Lederer, What is the matter? I have not heard from you for some time. Hope it is not your health. Let me know whether or not I am to leave Havana on the 31st as suggested in my letter. Please cable me upon receipt of this letter. Best Regards J R Capablanca' dated Jan 20 1927 on headed paper from Union Club, Habana 6 1/2x9 1/2'' 16x24cm (framed)
Capablanca was the 3rd World Chess Champion (1921-1927) and the letter may relate to arrangements for his match against Alexander Alekhine which took place September-November 1927
Auction: Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing, 6th Apr, 2022
Toys and Collectables Sales at Tennants incorporate model trains, railwayana, live steam, vintage toys, diecast models, model kits, memorabilia from the world of film and music, vintage advertising ephemera.
The Sporting and Fishing section of the sale includes a wide range of collectable sporting items, such as sporting memorabilia for popular sports such as football, cricket, tennis, horse racing, rugby, boxing the Olympic Games, as well as antique and good modern fishing tackle.
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