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Australian tour to England 1888. Rare original sepia cabinet card of the Australian touring party, standing and seated in rows in cricket attire, the majority wearing caps. The photograph by London Stereoscopic Co. Printed title to left hand border ‘The Australian Cricketing Team 1888’ with players’ names printed to lower border. Players featured are McDonnell (Captain), Bonnor, Ferris, Blackham, Edwards, Jarvis, Turner, Bannerman, Worrall, Lyons, Boyle, Jones and Trott, also Beal (Manager). The card measures 6.5”x4.25”. Punch hole to top left corner, minor soiling and staining with slight wear to corners, surface wear to verso with some loss of text, otherwise in good condition. A good image. Rare.