Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

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

William Gilbert Grace. Gloucestershire & England 1865-1908. Rare and early mono real photograph postcard of Grace standing full length on the outfield at Trent Bridge, wearing batting attire and M.C.C. hooped cap, leaning on his bat. Very nicely signed in black ink by Grace to lower border. Hartmann series no. 1388. The postcard is postmarked ‘Sydenham 18th July 1904’ close to Crystal Palace where Grace was playing for London County v M.C.C., in which he top scored with 165. Light minor creasing to corners, otherwise in very good condition.
Quite a thought to suppose that the sender bought the postcard, obtained Grace’s signature on that day and posted it to the recipient. Grace was 61no at the end of the first day’s play.

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