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Motor Cycling. 1928 rare postcard of James Perry
and Pat O’Malley.
Unused picture postcard showing Wall of Death Rider” and inset
photograph of John Perry, printed in Poland. Perry, a veteran
of the Irish War of Independence was a pioneer “Wall of Death”
performer. He and his companion Pat O’Malley performed in capital
cities of Europe up to the outbreak of war in 1939. A book on his
remarkable life is to be published shortly. Accompanied by notes and
photocopies of news cuttings etc.”
€150-€200