Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10th, 11th & 12th April 2026

Samuel Moses James ‘Sammy’ Woods. Cambridge University, Somerset, England & Australia 1888-1910. Mono postcard of Woods in batting pose at the wicket. Signed in black ink to the image by Woods. Printed title ‘Mr. S.M.J. Woods’. Wrench series no. 1689. Postmarked 1905. Some wear to corners and edges, light postal frank mark to front, adhesive mark to verso, otherwise in good condition.
Australian born, Woods played three Test matches each for Australia in 1888 and for England 1895/96. He also captained Somerset 1894-1906 and appeared thirteen times for England at rugby union.

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