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Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

Australian tour to England 1888. Rare original sepia cabinet card of the Australian touring party, standing and seated in rows, unusually depicted wearing formal attire, top hats and bowlers. The photograph by London Stereoscopic Co. Printed title to left hand border ‘The Australian Cricketing Team 1888’ with players’ names printed to lower border. Players featured are McDonnell (Captain), Bonnor, Ferris, Blackham, Edwards, Jarvis, Turner, Bannerman, Worrall, Lyons, Boyle, Jones and Trott, also Beal (Manager). The card measures 6.5”x4.25”. Small adhesive mount marks to verso, otherwise in very good condition. A good image.