Note: Description Updated 11/22.

Six photographs. B&W, 1970. Resin-coated silver gelatin prints. Collection of six images of Pele and his teammates celebrating on the field after winning the 1970 World Cup. This win made Pele the only footballer in history to have won three World Cups. He remains the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 91 games, and the Brazilian team that he led to victory in 1970 is often cited as the greatest team ever to play in the World Cup. All photographs signed in ink by Neil Leifer. All 8 x 10in.

The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.

Please note the terms being used to describe photographic prints:

Vintage print: Printed no more than 3-5 years after the negative was made.
Older print: Also referred to by collectors as "printed later." Refers to a print that was made more than 3-5 years after the original negative was made, but not within the 21st century.
Modern print: Refers to a print made in the 21st century from an earlier, 20th century negative.