Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia
To be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
6th, 7th, 8th & 9th August 2026
Lot 277
Estimate: £400/600
Peter Alexander McAlister. Victoria & Australia, 1898-1911. Excellent extra large mono ‘Imperial’ cabinet card of McAlister, full length in batting pose wearing Australian cap. Very nicely signed in black ink to the photograph by McAlister. The photograph by T.W. Bolland of London, with photographer’s blind stamp embossed to lower border of the image, taken in 1909 during the Australian tour to England. Photographers titles and address to lower border and gilt to all edges. The card measures approximately 7.5”x13”. Odd bumps to corners and edges, minor adhesive marks to verso otherwise in excellent condition. A superb image and a rarely seen large cabinet card especially in this signed form
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