Number 1283
Willy Arend Collection. German cyclist and the first German professional world champion in the cycling sprint in 1897, three-time winner of the European Championship in 1897, 1898, and 1901, and two-time German champion in 1896 and 1921: 11 different items, including 6 items with Willy Arend’s original signature. 5 postcards with signatures from 1897, 1905, 1916, and two from 1956. 2 original racing licenses, 2 membership cards—one of which includes a passport photo and original signature—1 original black-and-white photograph from 1897, and a modern copy of a contract between Adam Opel AG and Willy Arend.A One-of-a-Kind Collection!!! ARCHIVE. Condition: B-C
Place bid for Auction Number 96 on 20.11.2026 at 01:00 PM CET
Willy Arend Collection. German cyclist and the first German professional world champion in the cycling sprint in 1897, three-time winner of the European Championship in 1897, 1898, and 1901, and two-time German champion in 1896 and 1921: 11 different items, including 6 items with Willy Arend’s original signature. 5 postcards with signatures from 1897, 1905, 1916, and two from 1956. 2 original racing licenses, 2 membership cards—one of which includes a passport photo and original signature—1 original black-and-white photograph from 1897, and a modern copy of a contract between Adam Opel AG and Willy Arend.A One-of-a-Kind Collection!!! ARCHIVE. Condition: B-C
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