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Australia in England 1880: A full page steel engraving titled…
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Melbourne
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12-Nov-2020
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Australia in England 1880: A full page steel engraving titled 'The Australian Cricketers' from 'The Australasian Sketcher' depicting the touring squad of 13 who visited England in 1880. The Australian cricket team in England in 1880 played nine first-class matches including one Test, which was the first ever played in England. They were captained by W.L. Murdoch and the team included Blackham, Bannerman, Spofforth. Although England won the only Test, with W.G. Grace making 152 in his first innings, Murdoch replied with 153 n.o. in his second. Overall 38 x 24 cm.
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Memorabilia: Sporting - Cricket