Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia
To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
21st, 22nd & 23rd March 2025
Lot 415
Estimate: £70/100
Cambridge University 1898. Early original sepia photograph of the Cambridge University team seated in rows on the steps of a pavilion, apparently at Aigburth, Liverpool, wearing cricket attire, blazers and assorted headgear. Notable players include the captain, C.E.M. ‘Clem’ Wilson (Yorkshire & England 1896-1899), Frank Mitchell (Yorkshire, England & South Africa 1894-1912), Gilbert Jessop (Gloucestershire & England 1894-1914), C.J. Burnup (Kent 1896-1907), G.E. Winter (Middlesex 1900) etc. The photograph measures approx. 11.5”x9.5”, mounted, framed and glazed overall 18.5”x16.5”. Photographer unknown. Good/ very good condition. A nice image.
Frank Mitchell played only one match for Cambridge University in 1898, against Liverpool & District at Aigburth, 4th- 6th July 1898, so this photograph is most likely the team for that match.