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MOTORCYCLE RACING SILVERSTONE LIMITED EDITION POSTAL COVER AUTOGRAPHED BY GEOFF DUKE
MOTORCYCLE RACING SILVERSTONE LIMITED EDITION POSTAL COVER AUTOGRAPHED BY GEOFF DUKE
Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE (29 March 1923 – 1 May 2015), born in St. Helens, Lancashire, was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1950–1959
First race 1950 Isle of Man TT
Last race 1959 Nations Grand Prix
First win 1950 500 cc Isle of Man TT
Last win 1958 500 cc Swedish Grand Prix
Team(s) Benelli, BMW, Gilera, Norton, NSU
Championships 350 cc - 1951, 1952
500 cc - 1951, 1953 - 1955
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
89 33 50 N/A 29 359
Isle of Man TT career
TTs contested 9 (1949 – 1955, 1958, 1959)
TT wins 6
First TT win 1949 Clubmans Senior TT
Last TT win 1955 Senior TT
TT podiums 8
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MOTORCYCLE RACING SILVERSTONE LIMITED EDITION POSTAL COVER AUTOGRAPHED BY GEOFF DUKE
Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE (29 March 1923 – 1 May 2015), born in St. Helens, Lancashire, was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1950–1959
First race 1950 Isle of Man TT
Last race 1959 Nations Grand Prix
First win 1950 500 cc Isle of Man TT
Last win 1958 500 cc Swedish Grand Prix
Team(s) Benelli, BMW, Gilera, Norton, NSU
Championships 350 cc - 1951, 1952
500 cc - 1951, 1953 - 1955
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
89 33 50 N/A 29 359
Isle of Man TT career
TTs contested 9 (1949 – 1955, 1958, 1959)
TT wins 6
First TT win 1949 Clubmans Senior TT
Last TT win 1955 Senior TT
TT podiums 8
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MIDLAND SPORTS AUCTIONS - IN CONJUNCTION WITH WEMBLEY23 SPORTING LTD TIMED 3 DAY AUCTION 14TH, 15TH & 16TH APRIL 2024
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M S Auctions will arrange shipping for any purchasers, a charge of £2.50 will be added to the final fee for each package and postage/courier charges also added at cost. With regards to framed and glazed items ideally these should be collected, delivery can be arranged depending on distance and where possible a price will be given upon request.
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Please note framed & glazed items are collection only
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Midland Sports Auctions – Terms and Conditions
Conditions of Sale – General
Catalogue/Web Site – All description, whether printed or oral, are statements of opinion not fact. Intending Purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition, age and authenticity etc, of all pieces and lots.
Auction
The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or refuse any bid (s), regulate the bidding and amounts of any bid(s), rearrange, consolidate or withdraw any lot(s) or part of any lot without reason or notice. In the event of a dispute the Auctioneer has absolute discretion to settle such dispute. English Law shall govern all transactions associated with this auction sale.
Conditions of Sale - Vendors
Indemnity – The Vendor indemnifies the Auctioneer together with his servants and agents who act solely as agent for the Vendor
Title – The Vendor warrants to the Auctioneer and the Purchaser that they are the absolute owner of any lot and they are authorised to sell the same and pass marketable title free of any encumbrance or claim.
Instructions – All lots are sold at the Auctioneers discretion unless written instructions to the contrary are received by the Auctioneer more than 24 hours prior to the Auction. Responsibility for receipt of such instructions rests with the Vendor.
Proceeds – The Vendor authorises the Auctioneer to deduct all monies due to them from the auction proceeds. The Auctioneer shall not be liable for settlement of any lot(s) for which they are not in possession of cleared funds. Payment is made to the Vendor within 10 days of the Auctioneer being in possession of said cleared funds.
Conditions of Sale – Purchasers
Acknowledgement – In making a bid for any lot whether by live bidding or by commission bid, all persons acknowledge they have read, understand and abide by all these conditions of sale.
Title – Title of any lot(s) shall not pass until the Auctioneer is in possession of cleared funds in payment for that lot(s)
Payment and Clearance – All lots must be paid for in full within 7 days following the conclusion of the auction. No lot(s) may be removed until cleared funds are to hand except where agreed by the Auctioneer.
Purchase Price – The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer the hammer price together with a Buyers Premium of 28%
Shipping
M S Auctions will arrange shipping for any purchasers, a charge of £2.50 will be added to the final fee for each package and postage/courier charges also added at cost.
With regards to framed and glazed items ideally these should be collected, delivery can be arranged depending on distance and where possible a price will be given upon request.