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Albert Craig. ‘On the brilliant defence of Dr. W.G. Grace and Captain Shuter, against the Australians at Lord’s, on May 28th, 1888’. Original printed poem by ‘A.C.’ (Albert Craig, Surrey poet) comprising four stanzas of six lines each. The poem describes Grace and Shuter’s efforts in the match Gentlemen of England v Australians at Lord’s 28th- 29th May 1888, in which ‘Mr. Shuter secured 71 runs in fine style, Dr. Grace obtained 150 not out, in his old form’. Craig’s printed initial’s ‘A.C.’ to corner. Printed at the Caxton Press, Kennington Park, London. 5.25”x7.25”. Advertisement for F.H. Ayres to verso. Minor wear to left edge, otherwise in very good condition.