Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10th, 11th & 12th April 2026

Peter Alexander McAlister. Victoria & Australia 1898-1911. Tinted colour printed postcard of McAlister, full length, in batting pose wearing Australian cap at Lord’s during the Australian tour of England in 1909. Nicely signed in black ink by McAlister. Printed details to lower border ‘P.A. McAlister Victoria’. This card is from an anonymous series which comprised all sixteen members of the 1909 Australian tourists. An identical series was issued by R Empson & Co but these were mono postcards. Old adhesive marks to corners of verso otherwise in good condition
Peter McAlister toured England in 1909. He was appointed vice-captain-cum-treasurer of the Australian cricket team in England in 1909 which caused a rift between the Australian board and its players. An unpopular choice, McAlister was forced to brood his way through the tour after player-appointed manager Frank Laver declined to assist him. He played in two of the Test matches

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