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

England and Australia 1950s. Nine original mono press photographs, the majority depicting England and Australia Test cricketers in match action, attending functions, training etc. Images feature Lindsay Hassett inspecting the wicket at Brisbane, November 1951. Neil Harvey bowled for a duck by George Tribe in the opening match of the tour v East Molesey, 26th April 1953. Captains Lindsay Hassett and Len Hutton attending a function, 23rd April 1953. Lindsay Hassett, Bill Johnson and Jack Hill visiting Notons in London to buy luggage, 21st August 1953. Richie Benaud and Bill Watson warming up for New South Wales, 8th November 1955. Ian Johnson arriving at Melbourne train station, dated 9th February 1955. Also Lindsay Hassett in batting action, location unknown (date stamped to verso 2nd February 1970). Ground staff laying a tarpaulin on the pitch, date stamped ‘Mar 1952’. Don Bradman with Jack Ryder and others inspecting the pitch at Sydney for the Mailey Taylor Testimonial match January 1956. Press agencies include Reuter, John Fairfax Group, Sporting Life, Sydney Morning Herald, Telegraph Feature Service etc. Various sizes, 10”x8” and smaller. Good condition.