$896
A plaque presented to Pelé upon retiring from professional football on October 1, 1977, by Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The plaque recognizes Pelé for his outstanding contributions to Brazilian sports. The metal and wood plaque features a scroll type design with laurels and reads (translated) "To Pele,/ for his contribution to the Brazilian Sporting World,/ in recognition of Itamaraty (Palace)/ New York October 1, 1977/ Antonio F. da Silveira Azeredo/ Minister of Foreign Relations." The plaque was presnted to Pelé at a ceremony during his retirement game on October 1, 1977. The plaque is accompanied by a book titled Era Pelé (São Paulo: Seqüência Editorial, 1984). The book features an image of Pelé holding the plaque at the ceremony on page 313. 12 1/4 by 16 1/4 inches, overall $800-1000 £560-700 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
