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Lot 50

Dick Kefford to Mike Oyez; an interesting collection of letters from the 1970’s / 80’s

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21 July 2007, 10:00 BST
Henley on Thames

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Dick Kefford to Mike Oyez; an interesting collection of letters from the 1970’s / 80’s

typed and hand written discussing carp fishing exploites, Redmire, Chris Yates’ record and other topics.

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This lot should read: A black and white photographic print of Chris Yates with his 51lb 8oz Mirror Carp from the Redmire Waters, Herefordshire. Given to the author and angler, Mike Oyez and inscribed: We've had a record twenty, then a thirty, then a forty, then a FIFTY! How about a SIXTY from You MIKE?! Best wishes Chris Y together with a hand written double sided letter from Chris to accompany the photograph in which he writes: 'though I may get another print done, at the moment this one is the only one in existence!' Dated Jan 24 '81 the text also includes three small hand drawings of the fate of a poacher, and details of Chris Yates' close encounter with 'The Black Queen', a leather of around 60lbs, together with a folder of correspondence and a signed photograph of Mr. Fred Taylor receiving a Silver Dolphin Award. print size 10in x 8in.

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