The boyhood Bible of football legend Sir Bobby Charlton – acquired by the seller in a jumble sale – is to be sold at auction.
The young Sir Bobby has written his name, R Charlton, in ink on the inside cover of the leather Bible, with his class IIB and Miss Hope, probably his teacher. The inside back cover has the address 114 Beatrice Street, Ashington, where Sir Bobby grew up.
The Bible, which has an estimate of £500-£800, comes with a Halba Travel Ltd letterhead note - Sir Bobby was a company director - relating to the authenticity of the Item. It will be sold by Graham Budd Auctions in London on September 6.
