Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024
Lot 535
Estimate: £30/50
Hammer: unsold
‘Lord Mayor of Adelaide & South African Cricketers 28/10/31’. South Africa tour of Australia 1931/32. Official mono photograph taken during the tour at Adelaide with the Lord Mayor of Adelaide and the fifteen members of the South Africa touring party, seated and standing in rows in formal attire. Photograph is laid down to photographers mount with title written in white ink to lower border. Players include Cameron (Captain), Mitchell, Christy, Van Der Merwe, Taylor, Bell Vincent, Viljoen etc. The photograph measures 7.5”x5.5”, laid to photographer’s mount overall 11.75”x9.75”. Photographer unknown. Minor bumps to corners of mount otherwise a nice image in good condition
Australia won the Test series 5-0. The fifth Test was the shortest in terms of playing time, with South Africa being bowled out for 36 and 45 to lose by an innings and 72 runs