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The Melbourne Cup Auction (#39MG) Closed

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Lot 1056W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated "1895" on original photograph, showing him full-length batting, by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title "Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when he completed his One Hundredth Century also in May 1895", overall 33x39cm. Some age toning and foxing to mount and photograph, otherwise good condition, laid down on conservation board.

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Lot closed - unsold
Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

The Melbourne Cup Auction (#39MG) Closed

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  • W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated "1895" on original photograph, showing him full-length batting, by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title "Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when
  • W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated "1895" on original photograph, showing him full-length batting, by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title "Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when - 2
  • W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated "1895" on original photograph, showing him full-length batting, by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title "Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when - 3
  • W.G.GRACE, fine signature dated "1895" on original photograph, showing him full-length batting, by E.Hawkins of Brighton, with title "Mr.W.G.Grace. Photographed with the Bat with which he made over 1,000 runs in May 1895. Mr.Grace also used this Bat when - 4