b'102727THE VICTOR TRUMPER BENEFIT MATCH, FEBRUARY 1913An original photograph of Trumper in his familiar stance at the wicket, laid down on card and with the original signatures of members of Trumpers New South Wales XI and the Rest of Australia XI led by Clem Hill. Trumper scored 126 runs and the game ended in a draw.Trumper has signed at lower centre and his signature is accompanied by those of Clem Hill, Edgar Mayne, Warren Bardsley, Warwick Armstrong, Gordon Campbell, Jack Crawford, Johnny Moyes, Jack Ryder, Monty Noble, Leslie Cody, Jim Matthews, Jack Massie, Charlie Kelleway, Hanson Carter, Eric Barbour, Charlie Macartney and Herbert (Ranji) Hordern; the largest number of signatories we have seen on one of the rare examples prepared as souvenirs for the players.Trumper played in 48 Tests 1899-1912, but became very ill and died prematurely in 1915. The crown prince of crickets golden age, he is often compared to Don Bradman, and while Bradman was superior in quantity of runs per innings, Trumper was considered the more stylist batsman.Provenance: From the estate of Monty Noble, who has signed the back of the card. .$3,0005,00028MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, membership fob for 1913-14 (#2833), made by Stokes. $18022029MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB, 1913-14 membership badge, made by Stokes, No.2315$18022030 3130MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB: membership medallion for 1914-15 (No.89) a very low number. .$150200'