Null Alex CLOSE (1921-2008).
Supply bag
Ovaltine with the rider's autograph. Win…

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Alex CLOSE (1921-2008). Supply bag Ovaltine with the rider's autograph. Winner of the Tour of Belgium 1955 and the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 1956, he took part in 6 Tour de France. Size 22x28 cm. In used condition.

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Alex CLOSE (1921-2008). Supply bag Ovaltine with the rider's autograph. Winner of the Tour of Belgium 1955 and the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 1956, he took part in 6 Tour de France. Size 22x28 cm. In used condition.

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