21-06-2012 1:33 PM
I grew up watching the old time British wrestlers, and used to go to a few wrestling nights with the likes of Big Daddy, Giant haystacks and others at Wycombe Town Hall.
I thought this was a nice little purchase. I had seen a pile of unsigned books in The Works a while back, so was pleased to see a signed copy, and landed it for £2.03. Like new in condition.
The Grapple Manual HB 1/1 2005 by Kendo Nagasaki
It is signed by Kendo Nagasaki and his manager Lloyd Ryan.
For info: I did some digging on a forum about Kendo, and apparently he never signs in English, although some fakes in English have appeared in the past apparently. It was also confirmed he did a book signing when this book came out.
Also, a little more expensive at £15.72 was a scarce signed EE card. Gary McDonald as Darren Roberts. The auction also included the original BBC envelope it was sent in. Very pleased to add this (#462) as it was one I never managed to get in my original collection. This is a low price for this card. I can remember bidding over £40 several years ago when the market was higher, and getting nowhere near as it went for over a £100. I have had a good year for adding some rare signed cards to the collection.
21-06-2012 2:37 PM
That EE card is a fantastic addition, Nigel. I vaguely remember him. The wrestling book is an unusual find.
21-06-2012 3:23 PM
good purchase nigel,and congrats on getting the rare e/e card:-)
21-06-2012 6:18 PM
nice buys Nigel, I used to love Big Daddy when I was a kid.
462 EE carsd, WOW, thats some collection. Do you know how many have been issued in total?
21-06-2012 7:08 PM
2 great buys Nigel, Pleased you picked yet another EE card up for a reasonable price...Love the book..Like that one..not seen that in "The Works" bookshop here.
21-06-2012 8:26 PM
Two nice purchases Nigel .like booth items. Well done. Great card for your EE collection.
21-06-2012 11:16 PM
Some nice purchases Nigel and that's some EE collection you've got there!
22-06-2012 11:46 AM
Great purchases Nigel. Glad you got the EE card for such a good price
22-06-2012 12:09 PM
Fantastic and a great name from the past. Well done to you.
22-06-2012 11:32 PM
A great book Nigel and a great EE card Nigel well done .