Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

To be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
6th, 7th, 8th & 9th August 2026

Lot 372
Estimate: £30/50
England and Australia 1930s onwards. A selection of eleven mainly original press photographs with the odd restrike. Players featured in match action include Ken Farnes bowling to Jack Fingleton in Australia’s second innings at Trent Bridge 1938. Ian Johnson surviving an appeal off the bowling of Jim Laker in the 5th Test at The Oval 1956 etc. Neil Harvey issuing flight folders on the 1957/58 tour to South Africa to team mates Ian Meckiff, Lindsay Kline and Colin McDonald. Harvey and Alan Davidson with the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Eric Woodward, after Harvey had received his M.B.E. Ian Craig and Bert Oldfield discussing batting technique to a group of schoolboys at Knox College, Sydney[?], dated 15th February 1957 etc. Other players featured include Bradman, Woodfull, Benaud etc. Press agencies (some Australian) include Associated Press, Central Press Photos, Herald, John Fairfax etc. Various sizes ranging from approx. 14”x10” and smaller. Faults to some photographs, overall in generally good condition.

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