Sport memorabilia the focus of auction

An official team jersey signed by the conquering Munster team which defeated the All-Blacks at Thomond Park in 1978 is among the treasures at Fonsie Mealy’s rare books and collectors’ sale at the Clyde Court Hotel in Dublin on July 1.

It is one of a number of highly collectible sports related items — ranging from a miniature photographic portrait signed by Pele (€80-€100), to a hurley signed by the Cork centenary champions of 1984 (€150-€200), on offer. The red jersey is estimated at a relatively modest €450-€650. An official FAI team soccer jersey from 2002 signed by Roy Keane, Shay Given, Robbie Keane and others is estimated at €150-€200.

A Formula One Ferrari baseball cap signed by Michael Schumacher is estimated at €70-€90.