Cricket - Auction 300
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| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
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1873-74 W.G.GRACE'S ENGLISH CRICKETERS TOUR TO AUSTRALIA: "George Budd" Cricket Bat, match used and engraved on reverse "Presented to Edward Elliott, by the E.M.C.C. For Fine Batting, in the matches England v Victoria, 1873-74". Bat with some repaired holes. Extremely rare souvenir of this tour, the 3rd English tour of Australia. | $1,000 - $2,000 | |||
| 2 | ) |
1878 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Original photograph of the team (9x6cm), with title, "The Australian Twelve", and players' names printed on page, and with page affixed to mount, overall 29x29cm. Scarce. Fine condition. | $300 - $400 | |||
| 3 | ) |
1878 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Engraving "The Australian Eleven", a supplement presented with 'The Australian Town & Country Journal", 30th Nov.1878, with portraits of the Australian players, linen backed, some repaired faults, overall 54x66cm. Rare and attractive. | $1,000 - $1,250 | |||
| 4 | ) |
1882 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Original photograph of the team (9x6cm), with the title, "The Australian Team, 1882", and players' names printed on page, and with page affixed to mount, overall 36x42cm. Scarce. Fine condition. | $300 - $400 | |||
| 5 | L | "St.Ivo and the Ashes: A Correct, True and Particular History of the Hon.Ivo Bligh's Crusade in Australia; illustrated by M.C.B.Massie. With a foreword by John Arlott. Together with a complete record of the tour of Australia by the English Cricketers during 1882 and 1883, reprinted from John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1884", scarce limited edition reprint published by J.W.McKenzie [England, 1978], dust-jacket faulty, otherwise fine. | $150 - $200 | |||
| 6 | ) |
L | "1883. Record of Lancashire Cricket, During Last Season, also of The Australians, with Batting Averages, &c" [Bury, 1883], original paper wrappers (minor faults with back cover loose). Rare. | $250 - $500
(Ex Gst) | ||
| 7 | ) |
L | "England v Australia at the Wicket, Accounts of the Tours of every English Team in Australia and Australian Team in England" by Brumfitt & Kirby [Yorkshire, 1887], original paper wrappers (minor faults). The first publication of its kind. | $200 - $400 | ||
| 8 | ) |
SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND, original photograph by Hubert Newman (1830-1916), titled "The Cricket Ground, Sydney 1880s", showing a match in progress (possibly the 1887-88 Ashes Test match), a few minor surface faults, window mounted hiding some larger peripheral faults, overall 40x30cm. | $1,200 - $1,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 9 | ) |
1888 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Original cabinet card photograph of the team with the title, "The Australian Cricketing Team, 1888", and players' names printed on mount (16.5x11cm), published by The London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. Very scarce. Fine condition. | $2,000 - $2,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 10 | ) |
1890 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Original photograph of the team, with the players wearing their Australian caps, some damage to the list of players names, though photograph in very good condition, overall 14x12cm. Very scarce. | $1,500 - $2,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 11 | ) |
WILLIAM MURDOCH, superb signature on 1903 hand-written letter to a young autograph collector. [William Murdoch, Australia's most successful 19th century cricket captain, played 18 Tests for Australia 1877-90, and 1 Test for England 1892, being one of five Australians to represent both Australia and England in a Test. He was the first player to score a Test double century, and scored the first triple century in intercolonial competition]. Murdoch's signature is rare, especially on a complete letter. | $1,500 - $2,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 12 | ) ) |
"W.G.GRACE AT THE WICKET", photogravure by Archibald Stuart Wortley (1849-1905), signed by W.G.Grace below image, and by the artist lower left, published 1st May 1891 by Messrs Manson, Swan & Morgan, Newcastle upon Tyne, Printed in Berlin, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 67x79cm. {Lord Sheffield persuaded W.G.Grace to captain the 1891 England tour of Australia}. An iconic image.
[The original oil portrait hangs in the Long Room at Lord's]. |
$3,000 - $5,000 | |||
| 13 | ) |
1893 AUSTRALIAN TEAM TO ENGLAND: Printed team photograph, with the title, "The Australians, 1893, 'Eighth Team'.", and players' names printed on mount, showing the players wearing unusual Australian caps & blazers, photo by E.Hawkins & Co., published by Hudson & Kearne, London, tear at base, otherwise good condition, overall 30x25cm. Very scarce. | $200 - $400
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 14 | ) |
1894-95 ENGLAND TOUR TO AUSTRALIA: Large & exceptional poster "Results of Matches, STODDART'S TEAM, 1894-95", with portraits of the Australian & English cricketers, colourful cricket bats, balls & stumps, and background of Sydney advertisements; published by John Milton & Sanders, for the proprietors at the 'Australian Star' Office, printed by W.C.Penfold & Co., Sydney, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 128x105cm. Some repairs along folds, though the most striking cricket poster we have seen. We have been unable to trace another example. | $5,000 - $6,000 | |||
| 15 | ) |
"BONNOR STOOD STILL AT THE CREASE, LORD'S", ink & watercolour by Lucien Davis (1860-1941), signed by the artist lower left, the original watercolour for the illustration that appeared in the 28th May 1896 issue of 'Badminton Magazine', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 31x41cm. [The article referred to 'Some Big Hits', so this is probably George Bonnor, nicknamed "The Colonial Hercules", who played 17 Tests for Australia 1880-88, and was renowned for his big hitting]. | $300 - $500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 16 | ) |
1896 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Season Ticket, 3-piece fold-out ticket, with blue leather cover gold embossed "Australian Cricketers 1896/ (Australian Coat-of-Arms)/ Admits to Matches on All Occasions. Not Transferable", inside numbered "91", with list of Australian players and complete fixture list. Extremely rare and attractive. | $1,200 - $1,500 | |||
| 17 | ) |
W.G.GRACE, oversize original Hawkins cabinet card signed in ink and dated "1896", minor water stains to mount, but photograph in fine condition and exceptionally scarce in this portrait size, window mounted, overall 46x51cm. | $6,000 - $7,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 18 | ) |
L | "The Australian Cricket Team of 1896" rare tour guide by J.N.Pentelow [London, 1896], rebound in green cloth (preserving original repaired wrappers). | $1,200 - $1,400
(Ex Gst) | ||
| 19 | ) |
L | "The Ninth Australian Tour 1896" rare tour guide published by Cricket Office [London, 1896], rebound in green cloth (preserving original repaired wrappers), some faults with damage to front wrapper. | $1,200 - $1,400
(Ex Gst) | ||
| 20 | ) |
L | "The Australians in England, 1896" published by the Athletic News [London, 1896], with original wrappers, housed in a very classy modern slip-case with title to spine. | $1,200 - $1,400
(Ex Gst) | ||
| 21 | L | "Our Cricketers Past and Present", published by A.D.Jones in 7 parts [1896], bound together in one volume (without wrappers). Parts I-VI contain 144 photographs of English county cricketers; Part VII Special Australian number with 24 photographs including Australian teams of 1884, 1886, 1888, 1890, 1893 & 1896. | $150 - $200
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 22 | ) |
1897-98 ENGLAND TOUR TO AUSTRALIA: Poster "THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS, Christmas 1897", with portraits of the English cricketers, published as a supplement to "Coo-ee" magazine, printed by Watson & Cook, Sydney, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 79x94cm. Repairs along folds, very rare. | $1,200 - $1,500 | |||
| 23 | L | "With Stoddart's Team in Australia" by Prince Ranjitsinjhi [London, 1898], rebound in green cloth. | $120 - $150 | |||
| 24 | ) |
L | "The Tenth Australian Cricket Team, With a Note on Unfair Bowling" by Jim Phillips [London, 1899], original paper wrappers, tape on spine, and pages brittle with age. Rare. | $800 - $1,200 | ||
| 25 | ) ) |
FRANK LAVER'S VESTA CASE, rare silver vesta case (pocket-sized case for carrying matches), with enamelled panel of a kangaroo batting and lion keeping wicket with text "The Sportsman for Cricket News", engraved on the back, "F.Laver/ Presented by The Proprietor of The Sportsman, London, September 1899". An extremely beautiful souvenir of the 1899 Ashes. [Frank Laver played 15 Tests 1899-1909].
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$5,000 - $6,000 | |||
| 26 | L | BOOKS: "England v Australia - The Story of the Test Matches, From 1877 to 1904" by Pentelow [Bristol, 1904]; "The Game's The Thing" by Monty Noble (signed on title page) [London, 1926] tone spots; "Anti Body-Line" by Alan Kippax [Sydney, 1933]; "A Century of Ashes" edited by Bromby [Sydney, 1982] signed by Greg Chappell & Bob Willis. (4 items) | $100 - $150
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 27 | ) ) |
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1905 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Original Scorebook of the tour, beautifully lettered and decorated by hand, presented to Victor Trumper by famous scorer William Ferguson. Titled inside front cover "12th Australian Cricket Team, Toured 1905 England, To Victor Trumper, from Wm Ferguson, Scorer, May 1905 - Sept 1905". A magnificent and unique record of all matches, compiled for Australia's pre-eminent batsman of his generation. 137 pages, original dark blue cloth binding, blindstamped John Wisden & Co. The last page records the results of the tour "Won 16, Lost 2, Drawn 19".
[Ferguson was official scorer and baggage-master to Australian touring teams for more than 50 years. He is also well remembered for the "wagon-wheel" diagrams of a batsman's strokes, which he conceived and drew from later in his career and which Australian captains used in deciding on field placings.] |
$20,000 - $25,000 | ||
| 28 | ) |
VICTOR TRUMPER, signature on lower right margin of superb half-tone offset lithographic print of Victor Trumper in full flight, also signed by the photographer George W.Beldam, published by The Swan Electric Engraving Company, London, 1st August, 1905; image size 38x30cm, overall 76x57cm. Some peripheral water stains that would be completely hidden when framed. The classic cricket action image of the era. | $6,000 - $8,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 29 | ) ) ) ) |
VICTOR TRUMPER, match-used "County Sports - The Victor Driver/ Specially made for Trumper & Carter, Sydney" Cricket Bat, with initials "V T" etched on reverse in the ownership shoulder position; used by Victor Trumper to make 50 runs in 5¼ minutes off 10 balls whilst playing for Paddington in 1907. Good condition for a match used bat. A rare and important survivor from Trumper's career. [Victor Trumper played 48 Tests for Australia 1899-1912]. | $25,000 - $50,000 | |||
| 30 | ) |
1907-08 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, official team photograph, by The Scott Studio, Melbourne, with 11 signatures on piece affixed to mount - Jack O'Connor, Vernon Ransford, Warwick Armstrong, Peter McAlister, Jack Saunders, Hanson Carter, Clem Hill, Monty Noble (captain), Victor Trumper, Charles Macartney & Albert Cotter, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 59x51cm. Good condition. | $4,000 - $6,000 | |||
| 31 | ) |
1907-08 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Original photograph (17x12cm) showing England's Barnes & Fielder scoring the winning run in the 2nd Test at MCG, Jan.1st-7th 1908, with scoreboard in background. [Australia lost by one wicket on the 6th day of this hard fought timeless Test]. | $250 - $300 | |||
| 32 | ) |
FRANK LAVER'S AUSTRALIAN HAT-BAND, from the 1909 tour of England, green/gold hat band with wire embroidered Coat-of-Arms, displayed on a modern straw boater to stunning effect. Superb condition. Wonderful fore-runner for a collection of Australian "Baggy Green" cricket caps. [Frank Laver played 15 Tests 1899-1909].
{Note the 1897 Victorian team photograph with 3 players wearing their Australian straw boater hats}. |
$10,000 - $12,000 | |||
| 33 | 1909 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, team photograph, titled "The Australian Eleven, 1909", process lithograph, published supplement to the 'Referee', window mounted, overall 51x41cm. Central crease, otherwise good condition. | $150 - $200 | ||||
| 34 | ) |
VERNON RANSFORD, signature on superb original panel photograph of Ransford wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, overall 19x33cm. [Played 20 Tests 1907-12]. | $1,000 - $1,200 | |||
| 35 | ) ) |
WARREN BARDSLEY, signature on piece, window mounted with superb original panel photograph (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 41 Tests 1909-26, including 2 as captain]. | $1,000 - $1,200 | |||
| 36 | ) ) |
WILLIAM CARKEEK, superb original panel photograph of Carkeek wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 6 Tests in 1912. He was reserve wicket-keeper on the 1909 tour, and was also a noted footballer with Essendon & Richmond]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 37 | ) ) |
HANSON CARTER, superb original panel photograph of Carter wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 28 Tests 1907-22]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 38 | ) ) |
ROGER HARTIGAN, superb original panel photograph of Hartigan wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 2 Tests 1907-08]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 39 | ) ) |
ALBERT HOPKINS, superb original panel photograph of Hopkins wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 20 Tests 1901-09]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 40 | ) ) |
PETER McALISTER, superb original panel photograph of McAlister wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 8 Tests 1903-09]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 41 | ) ) |
JACK O'CONNOR, superb original panel photograph (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 34x56cm. [Played 4 Tests 1907-09]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 42 | ) ) |
BILL WHITTY, superb original panel photograph of Whitty wearing his Australian cap (18x29cm) by Bolland, from the 1909 Australian Tour to England, window mounted, framed (no glass), overall 34x56cm. [Played 14 Tests 1909-12]. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 43 | ) ) |
1912 TRIANGULAR TOURNAMENT - ENGLAND/AUSTRALIA/SOUTH AFRICA: Full size Cricket Bat, ex Kent wicket-keeper Fred Huish, signed by England, Australia, South Africa, Essex, Northamptonshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Kent, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and a few legends from earlier times:- c166 signatures including C.B.Fry (England captain), P.F.Warner, J.B.Hobbs, W.Rhodes, G.L.Jessop, Frank Mitchell (South Africa captain), S.J.Snooke, H.W.Taylor, A.W.Nourse, Syd Gregory (Australia captain), Edgar Mayne, Gervys Hazlitt, Charles Macartney, Warren Bardsley, Barlow Carkeek, J.W.H.T.Douglas, W.G.Quaife, G.A.T.Vials, Albert Trott, A.H.Hornby, M.W.Booth, Herbert Strudwick, Sammy Woods, J.Daniel, J.Shiels, F.T.Mann, Lord Harris, E.M.Sport, A.O.Jones, J.T.Hearne & F.A.Tarrant. Bat has been varnished, so signatures in very good condition and quite easy to read. Provenance: purchased at the MCC Bicentenary Auction at Lord's 1987. [Fred Huish played 497 first class matches 1895-1914]. | $5,000 - $10,000 | |||
| 44 | ) ) |
1921 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, large official team photograph, signed in corner by photographer T.Bolland, with title "Australian Eleven 1921" on mount, and signed to mount by the entire team, 16 signatures - Warren Bardsley, Jack Ryder, 'Stork' Hendry, Jack Gregory, Edgar Mayne, Tommy Andrews, Sydney Smith (manager), Arthur Mailey, Ted McDonald, Herbert Collins, Warwick Armstrong (captain), Charles Macartney, Hanson Carter, Johnny Taylor, Clarence Pellew & Bert Oldfield, framed and glazed, overall 91x75cm. Superb condition and exceptional in this size. | $6,000 - $8,000 | |||
| 45 | ) |
1921 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, original painting "An Australian Eleven", showing 11 Kookaburras - one with a cricket bat under his wing, by F.Ward, signed on painting by the entire team, 16 signatures - Arthur Mailey, Warren Bardsley, Tommy Andrews, Jack Ryder, Charles Macartney, Jack Gregory, Bert Oldfield, Johnny Taylor, Ted McDonald, Herbert Collins, Warwick Armstrong (captain), Clarence Pellew, Edgar Mayne, 'Stork' Hendry, Hanson Carter & Sydney Smith (manager), framed, overall 57x33cm. Superb condition. {Illustrated in the "Centenary of Australia & England Test Cricket 1877-1977 limited edition print portfolio"}. | $3,000 - $4,000 | |||
| 46 | 1921 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce ticket for the Australians v Scotland match at North Inch, Perth on 12th July. [Australia ended the day at 422 all out, with centuries to Herbert Collins & Warren Bardsley]. | $100 - $150
(Ex Gst) | ||||
| 47 | ) |
1921 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, "The Grand Hotel Ltd, Manchester" letterhead, signed by the Australian team, 15 signatures including Warwick Armstrong, Herbert Collins & Jack Gregory. Letterhead laid down on card, very good condition. | $1,200 - $1,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 48 | L | 1921 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: "Daily Graphic" newspaper for Monday, June 13, 1921, with front page headline 'Even English Batting Cannot Kill Cricket'; plus "The Australian Cricketers, 1921", special souvenir presented with 'The Captain' Magazine, July, 1921, single sheet, 16x23cm, superb condition. (2 items) | $150 - $200
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 49 | ) |
1921 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Page with several difficult cricket rule questions, signed at base by Warwick Armstrong, Jack Ryder, Herbert Collins, Edgar Mayne, George Gunn & John Gunn (questions, answers & signatures in pencil); also a postcard "The Australian Team, 1921". Interesting item - were the players being tested? (2 items) | $300 - $400
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 50 | ) |
L | "The Australian Fifteen for England - Carricatured by Australia's Googly bowler Arthur Mailey" [Melbourne, 1921], minor faults, though a scarce publication. | $200 - $250 | ||
| 51 | L | "Arthur Mailey's Book - A series of sketches illustrating the tour through England and Africa by the Australian slow bowler, Arthur Mailey" [Sydney, 1922], some minor faults, though very scarce. | $300 - $400 | |||
| 52 | Reprinted cricket photographs, comprising Herbert Collins & A.E.R.Gilligan tossing the coin in 1924-25 Ashes series, framed and glazed, overall 53x63cm; 1921 Australian team, with facsimile autographs, framed and glazed, 38x28cm; an unidentified 1920s cricket team, framed and glazed, overall 38x30cm. (3 items) | $50 - $100 | ||||
| 53 | 1924 Godfrey Phillips "Cricketers", large (postcard) size, comprising #4 W.A.Oldfield, #7 C.G.Macartney, #8 J.M.Gregory & #9 H.Collins. G/VG. Scarce. (4 items) | $100 - $150
(Ex Gst) | ||||
| 54 | ) |
1924-25 'Pals' supplements (each 15x22cm), "Great Australian Cricketers" [8/9 known]; "Great International Cricketers" [3/4 known + one spare] & untitled in brown [1/4 known]. Rare - Deadman lists 17 known, of which 12 and one duplicate are included in this lot. Fair/VG. (Total 13) | $150 - $200 | |||
| 55 | ) ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, large official team photograph, by T.Bolland, with title "Australian Team - 1926", signed to mount by the entire team, 17 signatures - Jack Ellis, 'Stork' Hendry, Jack Gregory, Jack Ryder, Arthur Richardson, Sam Everett, Sydney Smith (manager), Arthur Mailey, Clarrie Grimmett, Warren Bardsley, Herbert Collins (captain), Charles Macartney, Tommy Andrews, Johnny Taylor, Bill Woodfull, Bill Ponsford & Bert Oldfield, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 86x72cm. Superb condition and exceptional in this size. | $6,000 - $8,000 | |||
| 56 | ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, photograph of Orient Line's R.M.S.'Otranto', signed on the photograph by almost the entire tour group, 17 signatures - Herbert Collins (captain), Warren Bardsley (twice), Bert Oldfield, Johnny Taylor, John Ellis, Clarrie Grimmett, Bill Ponsford, Jack Ryder, Arthur Mailey, Sydney Smith (manager), 'Stork' Hendry, Arthur Richardson, Tommy Andrews, Bill Woodfull, Charles Macartney & Sam Everett {lacking only Jack Gregory}, overall 28x18cm. Fine condition. | $2,000 - $2,500 | |||
| 57 | ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Rare ticket, No.6, for the 3rd Test, England v Australia at Leeds, on July 10th, 12th & 13th. [Australia scored 494, with centuries to Woodfull (141), Macartney (151) & Richardson (100); Grimmett took 5/88 & 2/59, but the match was drawn]. | $200 - $250
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 58 | ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scorecard, for the 3rd Test, England v Australia at Leeds, on July 10th, 12th & 13th. Some faults, though pre-1930 scorecards with Australians now very rare and sought after. [Australia scored 494, with centuries to Woodfull (141), Macartney (151) & Richardson (100); Grimmett took 5/88 & 2/59, but the match was drawn]. | $100 - $200
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 59 | ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, 1926 Essex County Cricket Club lady's member ticket, signed on reverse by the Australian team, 14 signatures including - Herbert Collins (captain), Jack Ryder & Bill Ponsford. Good condition. | $1,000 - $1,200 | |||
| 60 | ) |
1926 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Silk Scorecard for Final Test Match at Kennington Oval, 18x30cm; plus supplement to 'Pals' "Australian Test Team, 1926" (minor toning), size 21x29cm. (2 items) | $350 - $450 | |||
| 61 | 1926 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Silk Scorecard for Final Test Match at Kennington Oval, minor soiling, framed, overall 19x30cm. | $300 - $400
(Ex Gst) | ||||
| 62 | ) |
1926 Ogdens "Cricketers 1926", complete set of cigarette cards, noted Warren Bardsley, Arthur Mailey & Jack Hobbs. G/VG. (50) | $100 - $120
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 63 | ) |
1928 Ogdens "Australian Test Cricketers 1928-29", complete set of cigarette cards, noted Don Bradman, Archie Jackson & Harold Larwood. G/VG. (36) | $200 - $250
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 64 | ) |
TIM WALL, match used "A.G.Spalding & Bros - Leeham" Cricket Bat, signed on reverse "T.W.Wall". Fair/Good condition for a match used bat. [Tim Wall played 18 Tests for Australia 1928-34]. | $500 - $1,000 | |||
| 65 | ) |
1928-29 ENGLAND TEAM, autograph page with 10 signatures including Percy Chapman (captain), Douglas Jardine (captain of the 1932-33 Bodyline team) & Harold Larwood. Fine condition. | $800 - $1,000 | |||
| 66 | ) |
L | 1928-29 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: "The Sporting Globe Cricket Book 1928-29" by Baillie [Melbourne, 1928] pre-tour brochure (some cover soiling); plus "1929 Bussey Cricketers Diary" [London, 1929]. (2 items) | $100 - $150 | ||
| 67 | ) |
L | "Cricket Sketches 1928-1929" by Arthur Mailey [Sydney, 1928], some toning, though very scarce. | $300 - $400 | ||
| 68 | ) |
1928-29 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Newspaper cartoon entitled "Chosen for Australia" signed by Wally Hammond & Jack White. Ex Jack White's collection. [Wally Hammond played 85 Tests 1927-47; Jack White played 15 Tests 1921-36]. | $100 - $150
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 69 | ) |
1928-29 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Original photograph, ex Jack White's collection, of the scoreboard at the end of the 1st Test at Brisbane, showing White's oustanding bowling figures of 4/7 (including Don Bradman for 1 in Bradman's first Test). [England won the 1st Test by 675 runs!; Bradman was dropped for the 2nd Test, but was back with a vengence in the 3rd Test with 79 & 112 - his maiden Test century; Jack White played 15 Tests 1921-36]. | $200 - $300
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 70 | ) |
1929 5th TEST MATCH AT the M.C.G.: Miniature cricket bat headed "5th Test Match, MCG Ground, March 8th to (16th), 1929, Scores Australia 1st 491, 2nd 287 - 5wkts; England 1st 519, 2nd 257", and signed below by the Australian team - 12 signatures including Jack Ryder (captain), Archie Jackson, Don Bradman & Bill Woodfull; and 2 Umpires; and on face by 4 England players includimg Jack Hobbs & Maurice Tate. Superb condition. | $1,000 - $2,000 | |||
| 71 | ) |
1928-29 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Menu/Table-plan for "Banquet, In honour of the M.C.C. Australian Team" at the Mansion House, London on July 18th 1929. [The England team won the 1928-29 Ashes series 4-1]. A remarkably large number of attendees, with all seats named as allocated. Very scarce. | $200 - $300
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 72 | ) |
1930 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, team photograph, taken by Bolland specially for the Jaeger Co.Ltd, signed to mount by the entire team, 17 signatures - Bill Ferguson (scorer), Ted A'Beckett, Percy Hornibrook, W.L.Kelly (manager), Tim Wall, Alec Hurwood, T.Havard (official), Alan Kippax, Alan Fairfax, Victor Richardson, Bill Woodfull (captain), Bill Ponsford, Don Bradman, Archie Jackson, Charlie Walker, Clarrie Grimmett & Bert Oldfield, and endorsed in Oldfield's hand "To J.Winterbottom, with Best Wishes from the Australian Team, 1930", overall 43x37cm. Fine condition. Provenance: Ex Bert Oldfield. | $5,000 - $6,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 73 | ) |
1930 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, team photograph, taken by Bolland specially for the Jaeger Co.Ltd, signed to mount by almost the entire team, 16 signatures - Bill Ferguson (scorer), Ted A'Beckett, Percy Hornibrook, W.L.Kelly (manager), Tim Wall, Alec Hurwood, T.Havard (official), Alan Kippax, Alan Fairfax, Victor Richardson, Bill Woodfull (captain), Bill Ponsford, Don Bradman, Archie Jackson (scarce - he died of TB in 1933), Charlie Walker & Clarrie Grimmett {missing Bert Oldfield}, overall 43x37cm. Edge of mount tatty, otherwise fine condition, and would look great framed. | $3,000 - $4,000 | |||
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DON BRADMAN'S DOUBLE CENTURY BAT FROM THE FIFTH TEST MATCH 1930:
"Sykes - Worlds Record - Don Bradman" full size Cricket Bat, signed and inscribed, "Don Bradman/ Private", with silver shield attached "This Bat was Used By/ Don Bradman/ in the 5th Test in England 1930,/ and matches/ Australia v West Indies/ Season 1930-31,/ and Presented by him/ To Mervyn Read/ 6.3.31". Additionally, signed by both the Australian and West Indies teams, 25 signatures, listed below as they appear on the bat. Bat in superb condition. AUSTRALIA WEST INDIES Bill Woodfull Jackie Grant Alan Fairfax Learie Constantine Don Bradman George Francis Stan McCabe George Headley (the "Black Bradman") Alan Kippax Ivan Barrow Herbert Ironmonger Tommy Scott Clarrie Grimmett Clifford Roach Ron Oxenham Herman Griffith Archie Jackson Frank Martin Bill Ponsford Derek Sealy Keith Rigg Barto Bartlett Bert Oldfield Errol Hunte Lionel Birkett [Following his World Record 334 in the 3rd Test, Bradman scored 232 in the deciding 5th Test for Australia to regain the Ashes. In the 1930-31 Series against the West Indies, Bradman scored 447 runs at an average of 74.50 His career average of 99.94 is a truly amazing performance and is almost double that of any other player that has ever played the game.] PROVENANCE: Mervyn Read (Junior) states "When the 1930 touring team came back from England, General Motors decided to present Don Bradman with a motor car. My father who was the Chief Mechanic for GM was given the task of keeping the car in good working condition. My father and Don Bradman became instant friends, and he became a frequent visitor to our home. Don Bradman made a gift of the bat to my father on the 6th March 1931" |
$60,000 - $80,000 | |||
| 75 | DON BRADMAN: 1930 real photo postcard "Australian Test Team - D.J.(Don) Bradman". Fine condition. | $60 - $80
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| 76 | L | PERCY FENDER, signature inside his book "The Tests of 1930 - The 17th Australian Team in England" [London, 1930], spine of book damaged, though signature fine. [Percy Fender played 13 Tests 1920-29]. | $80 - $100 | |||
| 77 | L | 1930 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Tour guides (2) - "The Argus Cricket Guide" by Old Boy (R.W.E.Wilmot) [Melbourne, 1930], some faults; plus "Australian XI English Tour - Souvenir and Scorer" by Hill [Sydney, 1930], missing covers; also Scrapbooks (2) with press clippings and notes re 1930 Ashes tour, 1930-31 Aust v West Indies, 1930 Ryder Testimonial, 1931-32 Aust v South Africa & 1932-33 Bodyline tour. Scarce. (4 items) | $100 - $150 | |||
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DON BRADMAN, superb signature on 1930 press photograph by Central Press Photos in London, size 15x20cm. | $250 - $300 | |||
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1930 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Rare ticket, for the 3rd Test, England v Australia at Leeds, on July 11th-15th. [Don Bradman scored his record 334 during this historic match!]. | $200 - $250
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1930 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce ticket, for the 4th Test, England v Australia at Manchester, on July 25th-29th. [Australia scored 345 with Woodfull 54, Ponsford 83 & Grimmett 50; England replied with 8/251. Match drawn]. | $150 - $200
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DON BRADMAN: "Bradman - The World Record", display comprising picture of Bradman leaving the field after his world record 334 in the 1930 Headingly Test, signed by Bradman at lower left, limited edition 133/1000, window mounted, Framed & glazed, overall 47x59cm. With CoA. | $250 - $300 | |||
| 82 | DON BRADMAN: "Bradman - The hope of things to come", display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with picture of Bradman practicing in the nets on the eve of his departure on his triumphant 1930 Ashes tour, published by the Bradman Museum, limited edition 1020/2500, framed & glazed, overall 53x56cm. With CoA. | $200 - $250 | ||||
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1930 Players "Cricketers 1930", complete set of cigarette cards, noted Don Bradman, Archie Jackson & Bill Ponsford. Fair/VG. (50) | $60 - $80 | |||
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L | 1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: Scarce Orient Line tour brochure "M.C.C. Tour in Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand" 16pp plus the W.E.Bowes late inclusion sheet (extremely rare); also "The 'Gripu' Gallery - Cricket Souvenir of the English Team touring Australia 1932-1933", 48pp, lacking covers. (2 items) | $200 - $250 | ||
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DOUGLAS JARDINE'S ENGLAND TOURING TEST CAP, blue wool, embroidered St.George & Dragon on front, with E.C.Devereux label named in ink "D.R.Jardine". Fine condition. Together with a reprinted photograph of Jardine wearing the cap during batting practice on the 1932-33 Bodyline tour. [Douglas Jardine, England's "Bodyline" captain and tactician, played 22 Tests 1928-34]. [This cap was previously sold in our rooms in June 2003, when it realised $24,000 plus commission.] (2 items) | $20,000 - $25,000 | |||
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DOUGLAS JARDINE, lovely signature on 1936 hand-written letter, text reads "Thank you for your nice letter & kind invitation for December 2nd - unfortunately our local club here has a do on that night & I have promised to attend. I am so sorry. Yours faithfully, D.R.Jardine". | $500 - $600
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1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: Western Australian Railways Dining Car menu, for Kalgoorlie Express from Northam to Perth on 24.10.32, with 5 signatures on reverse - Don Bradman, Stan McCabe, Jack Fingleton, Roy Lonergan & Victor Richardson (the 5 Australian players who joined with 6 WA players to form the Combined Australian XI v England in Perth from 27-29 October). Extremely rare - in fact, probably unique. | $400 - $500 | |||
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DON BRADMAN: 1996 hand-written letter on "Sir Donald Bradman, A.C." letterhead regarding the above W.A. Railways menu, signed in full "Don Bradman". Letter was cut on opening and repaired with tape, though signature fine. | $250 - $300 | |||
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L | "The 'Gripu' Gallery - Cricket Souvenir of the English Team touring Australia 1932-1933", scarce 48 page tour booklet regarding the infamous Body-line tour. Ex Clarrie Grimmett. | $150 - $250
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L | "The Sporting Globe Cricket Book 1932-3" by Baillie [Melbourne, 1932], some soiling, though a rare "body-line" tour guide. | $200 - $250 | ||
| 91 | "Defending the Ashes 1932-1933" by Wilmot [Melbourne, 1933]; plus "Wisden Cricketers Almanack" for 1982 (h/b) & 1998 (1st Aust edition); also c1982 Beatrice Publishing "Commonwealth Games Card Series", complete set [205]. | $80 - $120 | ||||
| 92 | 1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: "The 1932-3 Victorious English Cricket Team", supplement to 'The News' March 11, 1933, size 39x28cm. Small tear at top, otherwise fine condition. | $120 - $150
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| 93 | 1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: "Australians Who Played in 1932-3 Test Series", supplement to 'The News' April 8, 1933, size 44x28cm. Fine condition. | $120 - $150
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1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: Rare handbill/poster "BODY-LINE/ Are you reading Larwood's Book? A large instalment appears each day. With Don Bradman's comment on Larwood's assertions. The Daily Telegraph", published by Sun Newspapers, letterpress and screenblock, repaired tear at centre, otherwise fine condition, window mounted, overall 41x51cm. | $400 - $500 | |||
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1932-33 BODYLINE TOUR: Cartoon by Raven-Hill "THE 'LEAGUE THEORY'/ Mr. Punch: 'Come Along, Let's Refer this Little Squabble to Geneva'.", published in 'Punch' magazine January 25, 1933, shows symbolic Kangaroo and Lion being enticed to the League of Nations, the lion holds the cricket ball, the cause of the 'Bodyline' controversy, fine condition, window mounted, overall 41x51cm. | $100 - $150 | |||
| 96 | Melbourne Cricket Club membership badges for 1932-33 (year of Bodyline tour) & 1933-34. Scarce. (2 items) | $100 - $200
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| 97 | 1933 Supplements to 'The News' showing Australian Cricketers (8) - C.V.Grimmett, Stan McCabe, Len Darling, E.H.Bromley, W.M.Woodfull, W.A.Oldfield, Tim Wall & L.P.O'Brien; also 1933 Great Eastern Steeplechase & Norwood footballer E.A.Johnson; plus 1936 Supplement (faults) "England's Test Cricketers". Fair/Good condition. (11 items) | $100 - $150
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, large official team photograph, by Sasha, with title "The 18th Australian Cricket Team, 1934" printed on mount, signed to mount by 18 of the team: signatures - Bill Ferguson (scorer), Clarrie Grimmett, Bill Brown, Hans Ebeling, Harold Bushby (manager), Bill O'Reilly, Tim Wall, Chuck Fleetwood-Smith, W.C.Bull (treasurer), Ern Bromley, Arthur Chipperfield, Don Bradman, Bill Woodfull (captain), Alan Kippax, Len Darling, Ben Barnett, Stan McCabe & Bert Oldfield, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84x77cm. Superb condition. Exceptional in this size. | $6,000 - $8,000 | |||
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, official team photograph, with title "Australian Cricket Team, England, 1934" printed on mount, signed to mount by entire team, 19 signatures - Bill Ferguson (scorer), Bill Brown, Ern Bromley, Tim Wall, Harold Bushby (manager), Bill O'Reilly, Chuck Fleetwood-Smith, Len Darling, Clarrie Grimmett, W.C.Bull (treasurer), Hans Ebeling, Arthur Chipperfield, Don Bradman, Bill Woodfull (captain), Alan Kippax, Stan McCabe, Bert Oldfield, Ben Barnett & Bill Ponsford, and endorsed at top left "Best Wishes from W.A.Oldfield", overall 43x38cm. Fine condition. Provenance: Bert Oldfield. | $5,000 - $6,000
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, official team photograph, with title "Australian Cricket Team, England, 1934" printed on mount, signed to mount by entire team, 19 signatures - Bill Ferguson (scorer), Bill Brown, Ern Bromley, Tim Wall, Harold Bushby (manager), Bill O'Reilly, Chuck Fleetwood-Smith, Len Darling, Clarrie Grimmett, W.C.Bull (treasurer), Hans Ebeling, Arthur Chipperfield, Don Bradman, Bill Woodfull (captain), Alan Kippax, Stan McCabe, Bert Oldfield, Ben Barnett & Bill Ponsford, framed & glazed, overall 44x41cm. Fine condition. | $3,000 - $4,000 | |||
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HERBERT SUTCLIFFE'S ENGLAND HOME TEST CAP, blue wool, wire embroidered Crown over three Lions on front, with E.C.Devereux label named in ink "Sutcliffee". Fine condition. Ex journalist Harold Mayes with signed letter of provenance. [Herbert Sutcliffe, played 54 Tests 1924-35. He played home Tests against Australia in 1926, 1930 & 1934]. | $5,000 - $7,500
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, display comprising autograph page with 16 signatures including Bill Woodfull, Bert Oldfield, Clarrie Grimmett & Bill O'Reilly; plus piece signed by Don Bradman; window mounted with 16 cigarette cards from Players "Cricketers 1934", overall 34x53cm. | $600 - $800
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| 103 | 1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Two snapshot photographs, one showing Don Bradman & Bill Brown, the other Fleetwood-Smith & Stan McCabe, all wearing their Australian blazers at the Scarborough Cricket Festival; also postcard "Australian Cicket Team, England, 1934". (3 items) | $100 - $120
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L | 1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Tour guides/booklets - "Cricket - England v Australia 1934, The Battle For The Ashes" by Sept.W.Woodberry [Devonport, 1934]; "In Quest of the Ashes 1934 - The Don Bradman Souvenir Booklet and Scoring Records" published by Wrigleys [Aust, 1934] with scarce scoring sheet; "Australia's 18th Cricket Tour of England 1934 Souvenir" by Simpson [Nottingham, 1934]; "The Australians in England 1934" by Manchester Guardian [1934]; "The Sun Cricket Hints" by Bradman, Oldfield, Mailey & Moyes [Sydney, 1934]. Condition varies though a scarce group. (5 items) | $200 - $250 | ||
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DON BRADMAN & BILL PONSFORD, signatures on large reprinted photograph of the pair walking off the field through an admiring crowd, accompanied by tall bobbies, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 64x55cm. | $800 - $1,200 | |||
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce ticket, for the 2nd Test, England v Australia at Lord's, on June 23rd (2nd day). [England scored 440 with Leyland 109 & Ames 120 completing their centuries on the 2nd day; Australia replied with 284 with Grimmett 105 (103 scored on 2nd day) & followed on with 118. England won by an innings and 38 runs]. | $150 - $200
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce ticket, for the 3rd Test, England v Australia at Manchester, on 6th-10th July. [England scored 9dec/627, with Hendren 132 & Leyland 153; Australia replied with 491 with McCabe 137; Match drawn]. | $150 - $200
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| 108 | 1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce complimentary ticket, for the 3rd Test, England v Australia at Manchester, on 6th July (1st day). [England finished the day at 5/355]. | $100 - $150
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce ticket, for the 4th Test, England v Australia at Leeds, on 20th-24th July. [Bradman scored 304 & Ponsford 181]. | $200 - $250
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| 110 | 1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce Reserved Seat ticket, for the 4th Test, England v Australia at Leeds, on 20th-24th July. Some staining. [Bradman scored 304 & Ponsford 181]. | $150 - $200
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1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce complimentary ticket, for the 5th Test, England v Australia at the Oval, on August 22nd (last day). [In the 1st innings Bradman scored 244 & Ponsford 266 (Record 2nd wicket partnership of 451 in 316 minutes). Australia won by 562 runs]. | $200 - $250
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| 112 | 1934 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Scarce Tea & Luncheon tickets, for the 5th Test, England v Australia at the Oval, on August 23rd (5th day - not needed). [In the 1st innings Bradman scored 244 & Ponsford 266 (Record 2nd wicket partnership of 451 in 316 minutes). Australia won by 562 runs]. | $100 - $150
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DON BRADMAN & BILL PONSFORD, signatures on action photograph from the 5th Test, England v Australia at the Oval. [In the 1st innings Bradman scored 244 & Ponsford 266 (Record 2nd wicket partnership of 451 in 316 minutes). Australia won by 562 runs]. | $400 - $500
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| 114 | BILL PONSFORD & LES AMES, both signatures on action picture, 18x11cm. | $120 - $150
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1934 Players "Cricketers 1934", complete set of cigarette cards, noted Don Bradman, Clarrie Grimmett & Bill Ponsford. G/VG. (50) | $90 - $120 | |||
| 116 | ) |
1934 Players "Cricketers 1934", complete set in Wills cigarette card album. G/VG. (50) | $90 - $120
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JACK BADCOCK, match-used "Alexander" Cricket Bat, with plaque affixed to front engraved "Jack Badcock 1935-36, Weight - 2lb.5ozs". Fair/Good condition for match-used bat. [Jack Badcock played 7 Tests for Australia 1936-38, and for South Australia v England at Adelaide Oval in 1935-36]. | $400 - $800 | |||
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1936 Churchman "Cricketers", complete set of cigarette cards, noted Ames, Hammond & Hollies. VG. (50) | $200 - $250
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PC | 1936 Real Photogravure Portrait postcards "Australian & English Cricketers 1936-37", almost complete set [19/20] comprising Bradman, Brown, Chipperfield, Darling, Fingleton, Fleetwood-Smith, Grimmett, McCabe, Oldfield, O'Reilly, Allen, Duckworth, Fagg, Fishlock, Hammond, Hardstaff, Leyland, Robins & Worthington. Fair/Good condition. Extremely rare. (19 items) | $400 - $500 | ||
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c1936 Sunday Sun "Test Cricket Heroes", complete set [32] mounted in small booklet. (Booklet with minor faults). Rare. | $200 - $250 | |||
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L | "1936-1937 The Ashes - The Wrigley Souvenir Book and Scoring Records" [Sydney, 1936], book in good condition, includes the rare score sheet with printed results for the first two Tests only. [The last one we offered had results for all five Tests]. | $80 - $100 | ||
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L | 1936-37 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Tour guide - "Official Souvenir Programme, M.C.C. Cricket Team, Australian Tour, 1936-1937", published By NSWCA [Sydney, 1936], some toning. | $200 - $250 | ||
| 123 | 1936-37 ENGLAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: Rare poster "Souvenir of Test Cricket 1936-37, England v Australia", artwork by Tony Rafty, signed and endorsed lower right by the artist "To Mr Clarrie Grimmett, With Compliments, From Tony Rafty, Xmas 1936", some peripheral faults, size 58x46cm. [Clarrie Grimmett played 37 Tests for Australia 1924-36]. | $100 - $200
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1938 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, official team photograph, with title "Australian Cricket Team, 1938" printed on mount, signed to mount by the entire team, 18 signatures - Bill Jeanes (manager), Sidney Barnes (scarce), Ern McCormack, Bill O'Reilly, Ted White, 'Chuck' Fleetwood-Smith, Jack Fingleton, Bill Ferguson (scorer), Bill Brown, Arthur Chipperfield, Stan McCabe, Don Bradman (captain), Ben Barnett, Merv Waite, Frank Ward, Charlie Walker, Charlie Badcock & Lindsay Hassett, overall 45x39cm. Good condition. | $4,000 - $5,000
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1938 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, photograph of Orient Line's S.S.'Maloja', signed to mount by the entire team, 16 signatures - Merv Waite, Charlie Badcock, Charlie Walker, Arthur Chipperfield, Ern McCormack, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Brown, Don Bradman (captain), Stan McCabe, Sidney Barnes (scarce), Bill O'Reilly, Ben Barnett, Jack Fingleton, Ted White, 'Chuck' Fleetwood-Smith & Frank Ward, overall 38x28cm. Fine condition. | $2,500 - $3,000 | |||
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1938 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, full size "McRobies" Cricket Bat, with 12 signatures on reverse - Don Bradman, Stan McCabe, Ben Barnett, Bill Brown, Bill O'Reilly, Sidney Barnes (scarce), Charlie Walker, Arthur Chipperfield, Frank Ward, Merv Waite, Ern McCormick & Jack Fingleton. Signatures in superb condition. Housed in attractive wood & perspex display case, overall 29x95cm. | $2,500 - $3,500 | |||
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L PC | 1938 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Tour guides/booklets - "Test Cricket 1938 - National Broadcasts" published by ABC [Sydney, 1938]; "The Australians in England 1938" by Manchester Guardian [1938]; "Australian Cricket Tour 1938 - 19th Visit to England" by Simpson [London, 1938]; plus postcard "Carpet Bedding, Australia v England, The Leas, Folkestone". (4 items) | $150 - $200 | ||
| 128 | 1938 advertising display board "Capstan Cricket Fixtures", includes pictures of Don Bradman & 1938 Australian Team, overall 43x32cm. Text on reverse reads: "This Display Piece remains the Property of W.D.& H.O.Wills (Australia) Ltd". Some faults, though rare. | $100 - $200 | ||||
| 129 | 1938 AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF ENGLAND: Medal showing cricketer on front, and engraved on reverse "The Army v Australia, Aldershot, August 1938", in F.Phillips, Medallist, Aldershot" presentation case. Provenance: Ex Jack Fingleton, who played 18 Tests for Australia 1931-38. | $100 - $200
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