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Australian tour to England 1899. ‘Australians v. An XI of England’. Rarer early double sided folding scorecard for the tour match played at The Saffrons, Eastbourne, 18th- 20th May 1899, with complete printed scores. Batting first the Australians reached 222, Ernie Jones top scoring with 54. The England XI responded with 171 (W. Gunn 52no), the Australians then declaring their second innings at 227/8 (Victor Trumper 64), setting a target of 279. The England XI could only make 106, Hugh Trumble taking 7/37, the Australians winning by 172 runs. Trumble ended with match figures of 11/72. Local advertising to front and verso. Printed by The Eastbourne Art Printing Co. 10.25”x6”. Ex Roger Mann collection. Slight splitting to fold, otherwise in good condition.