Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia

Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024

Lot 551
Estimate: £70/100
Hammer: £260
Holmes and Sutcliffe. 555 Record partnership 1932. Original sepia press photograph of Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe walking off the field surrounded by crowds following their historic record opening stand of 555 for Yorkshire against Essex at Leyton, 15th- 17th June 1932. Yorkshire declared their innings at 555/1 when Sutcliffe was dismissed for 313, Holmes ending 224no. Essex were then dismissed cheaply for 78 and 164, Yorkshire winning by an innings and 313 runs. 10”x8”. Topical Press. Light creasing, otherwise in very good condition. Sold with two original telegrams sent to Holmes during the match congratulating him and Sutcliffe on their achievement. Light folds, otherwise in good condition. Qty 3.

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