Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia

‘Cambridge [University] XI 1887’. Early original sepia photograph of the Cambridge University team seated and standing in rows wearing cricket attire and blazers. Notable players include the captain, Frank Marchant (Kent 1883-1905), F. Thomas (Sussex 1886-1890), H. Hale (Gloucestershire & Tasmania 1886-1911), F.G.J. Ford (Middlesex & England 1886-1899), F.M. [Meyrick-]Jones (Kent 1893-1896), also C. Toppin, C. Buxton, L. Orford, L. Martineau, E. Crawley and W.C. Bridgeman. The photograph measures approx. 10”x8”, mounted with handwritten title and players’ names to mount borders, framed and glazed overall 16.5”x12.5”. Photographer unknown. Very good condition.