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M.C.C. tour of Australia (Bodyline) 1932/33. Large and original mono action photograph from the 2nd Test match played at Melbourne on the 30th December 1932- 3rd January 1933. The photograph, which is laid down to photographer’s mount, with handwritten title to lower mount border, ‘Taking the shine off the new ball, shortly after the commencement of the match. Woodfull and Jardine playing tip and catch while the crowd roars with laughter’. The photograph, by ‘Kodak’ with green label to corner of the mount, with title to top border ‘2nd Test’ and caption to lower border. The photograph measures 15”x12” and with mount 21”x18.5”. Some surface marks and minor staining to image, some age toning and staining to mount otherwise in good condition. Very rare in this larger format. An image not normally associated with the Bodyline tour.