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

To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
21st, 22nd & 23rd March 2025

Lot 414
Estimate: £70/100
‘Cambridge University 1889’. Early original sepia photograph of the Cambridge University team seated and standing in rows wearing cricket attire, caps and blazers. Notable players include the captain, F.G.J. Ford (Middlesex & England 1886-1899), E.M. Butler (Middlesex 1885), H.J. Mordaunt (Hampshire & Middlesex 1885-1893), R.C. Gosling (Essex 1894-1896), H. Hale (Tasmania & Gloucestershire 1883-1911), G. MacGregor (Middlesex & England 1892-1907), C.P. Foley (Middlesex 1893-1906), F. Thomas (Sussex 1886-1890), S.M.J. Woods (Somerset, England & Australia 1891-1910), also E. Crawley and E.R. de Little. The photograph measures approx. 11.5”x9.5”, mounted with handwritten title and players’ names to borders, framed and glazed overall 18.5”x15”. Photographer unknown. Good/ very good condition. A nice image.

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