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Sporting Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:660
Sale Title:Sporting MemorabiliaLots with images:660
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:411
Date:12-Nov-2020
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1857 - 1886 group of (6) double-page illustrations from the periodicals, including 'A Real Christmas Holiday' by John Leech from 'The Illustrated London News' 1857, 'A Match at Football: The Last Scrimmage' by E. Buckman, from 'The Illustrated London News' 1871, 'Driving Grouse on the Moors' by G.B. Goddard from 'The Illustrated London News' 1876, 'The Derby and Oaks' by John Sturgess from 'The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News' 1882, and 2 others. Each overall approx. 40 x 55 cm.
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1877 - 1890 group of (6) double-page illustrations from the periodicals, including 'The Foul - A Coxswain's Nightmare on the eve of the University Boat Race' from 'The Graphic' 1877, 'A Country Cricket Match' by John Reid, from 'Harper's Weekly 1879, 'Steeplechasing - The First Over the Fence' from 'The Graphic' 1881, 'Trotting in America - Mr. Bonner's Breeding and Training Establishment' from 'The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News' 1884, and 2 others. Each overall approx. 40 x 55 cm.
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Ice Skating: Sydney Skating Rink 1907 'Admission Ticket No.520' gilt metal fob on a linked chain. The Sydney Glaciarium was opened to the public on the afternoon of 25 July 1907 in front of an estimated 2000 spectators. It was the first indoor skating rink in New South Wales. It closed down in 1955.
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Sports in India: 1929 Christmas card (with photograph of the course from the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, a 31st Dec.1931 pass to the 'Enclosure' for the Calcutta Light Horse Sports Club, Calcutta Football Club 1934 Season's Enclosure Ticket (Ladies). (3 items).
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City of Melbourne - Sports Facilities: 1932 (Dec.15) scale drawing by Staff Surveyor for 'Amateur Sport Ground/Recreation Reserve/City of Melbourne/Parish of Melbourne North/County of Bourke' bounded by Swan Street to the North, Batman Avenue to the South and West and Punt Road to the East, the plans featuring a Motordrome and Sports Ground on the eastern side and a cricket oval on the western side, issued by Authority of 'Hj Green, Govt Printer', framed and glazed, overall 72 x 114.5 cm.
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c.1935 'Les Sports' - a series of five gouache designs by French commercial artist Louis Gougeon, each (9.5 x 6.5 cm), comprising L'aquaplane, La course a pied, Le golf, Le tennis and Le ski, each signed in the image by Gougeon, all laid down on original card mounts, with the wax paper guards intact, each overall 19.5 x 14.5 cm.
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Walter Lindrum: c.1940s Toohey's Ltd publication 'Billiards and Snooker' by Walter Lindrum with 'Practice Shot' diagrams and photographs of Lindrum at play, 68pp softbound, 18.5 x 12 cm, fine condition.
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Interesting assortment with Cricket: 1951-52 and 1952-53 Prahran CC member's tickets, 1979-80 MCC membership badge, MCC voting member cards (2), 1983-84 'Butter Swap Card' album with [52/56] cards, assotment of Weet-Bix/Kanga cricket cards (75), Aussie Rules: various Football '93 to Football '99 bend and peel stickers (200+), Horse Racing: VATC 1968 Lady member badge, VRC 1946 Member's Ticket for 'One Lady', 1993, 1994,1995 membership badges and 1993-94 and 1994-95 Car Passes, Cycling: 1939 Luton Wheelers'…
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1954-54 Sporting Periodicals comprising 'Sports Novels' 1954 March (feature article 'Don Bradman's Story' by John Matthews), May, June, August, October and December edtions plus 1955 January issue, 'Sporting Life' 1954 February, May, June, July, September, October and December editions, also 1946-47 edition of 'Pocket Book Cricket Guide', condition variable. (15 items).
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A collection of signed photographs featuring Herb Elliot (with CoA), Harrison Dillard USA (with CoA), Bob Mathis USA (with CoA), Juan Antonia Samaranch (with accompanying letter), Kosta Tszyu, Mark Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde (framed and with CoA), Michael Doohan (framed) and Wayne Grady (framed. (Total: 8 items).
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Balance of Consignment with [1] Cricket - pair of decorated bookends, souvenir programmes (4) incl. for 1965-66 Australian Tour of the MCC Team and Rothmans Test Cricket Alamanacs 1962-63 and 1965-66, [2] Australian Rules - with 1972 Carlton-Richmond Gf Football Record, 1996 Herald Sun AFL Centenary Medal Collection, framed Paul Crompton print showing Kardinia Park c.1951, also framed and glazed display of Select football cards celebrating Geelong 1925-89 Premiership/Brownlow successes and framed and…
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Assortment with Boxing: Japanese programme for the Jonnny Famechon 1970 rematch against Fighting Harada held in Tokyo (Famechon winning the fight by Ko in the 14th round), Cricket: 1931 (May 30) page from Nottingham Guardian commemorating 100th Test Match opening at Trent Bridge, John Player 'Cricketers,1938' cigarette cards (50) glued into album, 1981 tickets (2) for England v Australia 6th Test Match at The Oval, team photos with facsimile signatures for 1985 Australian Tour Party, 1993 England Team for…
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A quantity of badges, pins, fobs, buttons, etc., mainly sports related but also noted some Anzac, Scout and other items. (qty).
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An accumulation of sports related badges, fobs and pins. (40+ items).
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British Snooker Stars 1978: A framed display with signed photographs of John Spencer, Ray Reardon, Rex Williams, Fred Davis, Graham Miles and three others. Overall 36 x 36 cm. Together with an autograph page signed by Eddie Charlton, John Pulman, Sydney Lee and others.
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Balance of a consignment with Cricket: Ardmona 1979-80 International Cricket trade cards [56], pen and ink drawing of Greg Chappell, signed by artist and by Greg Chappell beneath, 1980-81 Classic Cricket Cards books (2) with reproductions of 314 cricket cards in original colours, Basketball: 1992 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal basketball cards (2), Olympics: Sydney 2000 lapel badges (7), Olympic Torch badges (2). Also some non-Sports related items incl. Slim Whitman signed photograph (25 x 20 cm), 'Sand from…
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A range of 1980s-2000s posters in a box, mostly Football with several cricket noted. (Approx. 15+). Mainly fine.
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Australian Sporting Greats: Individually framed and signed photographs, etc., of cricketers Jeff Thomson and Shane Warne, Australian Rules footballer Leigh Matthews, basketballer Andrew Gaze and Marathon man, Steve Moneghetti. (5 items).
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Surfing - Collector Cards: accumulation of 1994 Futera 'World Tour' or 'Hot Surf', duplication throughout, generally very fine. (300+)
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Hockey - Ric Charlesworth: Selection of Australian first day covers (45), all signed by Charlesworth.
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Sailing - Kay Cottee: autograph on photograph (19 x 24 cm) of Cottee aboard her yacht 'Blackmores First Lady', plus dated signatures (15/12/95) on 85 first day covers or philatelic covers, supporting material including biography of Cottee's career achievements. [Kay Cottee became the first woman to circumnavigate the world, alone, non-stop and unassisted when she sailed through Sydney Heads on her 11.2 metre yacht 'Blackmores First Lady' on 5th June 1988, having sailed over 22,000 nautical miles alone.]
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Autographs: Selection mostly on first day covers with Athletics:- Rob De Castella and Ultramarathon runner Cliff Young, Cricket: - Gary Sobers (6), Cycling: - Hubert Opperman (10) plus additional signed photo (14 x 9 cm), Golf: - Peter Thompson, Hockey: - Ric Charlesworth, Lawn Bowls: - John Dobbie (2) plus additional signed photo (15 x 10 mm), also 4 covers with numerous signatures of competitors in the 1980 World Bowls Championship incl. John Snell, David Bryant and the the complete Zambian team !, Motor…
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Autographs: mostly on 1998 Olympic Legends first day covers all signed by the stamp designer Sophie Byass comprising Aussie Rules legends Tommy Hafey (4) and Ron Barassi (4), Olympian Marjorie Jackson (4) winner of 100m and 200m golds at 1952 Helsinki Olympics, plus other 10 items signed by Byass alone, also Olympian Roger Bannister (4) the first man to break the four-minute mile on four 1982 Brisbane Games FDCs, and Cricketers Greg Chappell Rod Marsh and Dennis Lillee on Ausipex 'Australian Champions'…
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Limited Edition Lithograph Posters: comprising Rugby Union - Matthew Burke signed 'A Chronicle of Excellence' numbered '74/350', David Campese signed 'Of Goosesteps and Genius' '217/500', AFL - 'Ronald Barassi' career tribute signed 'Ron Barassi/31' in gold ink, numbered '323/350', Athletics - Roger Bannister signed 'Breaking the Speed Limit' numbered '256/500', Tennis - John Newcombe signed 'Single Handed Champion of the World' numbered '270/350', also Cycling - 'Sir Hubert Opperman O.B.E. 'Oppy' signed…
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Memorabilia assortment with three photos of Lionel Rose incl. press photograph of him being held shoulder high after defeating Fighting Harada to become WBC/WBA world bantamweight champion, c.1972 issue of 'Fighterbook' magazine signed by Henry Nissen and Tony Mundine, Jeff Fenech signatures (2) on Barcelona 1992 envelope or on Reebok sticker, Barry Michael signature on piece, 2000 Sydney Olympics boxing teeshirt, 2001 Aboriginal Youth Fundraising Dinner programme piece with signatures incl. Tony Mundine…
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Signed Memorabilia incl. pair of miniature boxing gloves signed by Barry Michael, Johnny Famechon, Tony Mundine and one other, Lionel Rose signature on his 45rpm record 'I Thank You', Lionel Rose's trainer Jack Rennie signature on image of Rose and Elvis Presley squaring-up, Jeff 'Hit Man' Harding signature on limited edition photo display. (4 items).
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A scarce clay pipe that depicts John L Sullivan and Jem Smith on opposite sides of the bowl. The pipe was likely made in anticipation of the highly touted contest between the two in 1887. Sullivan had traveled from the Us with the hope of fighting the English champion, Smith. In Sullivan's own words he was 'blackguarded' out of the fight, and Smith went on to fight Jake Kilrain in France. A very rare piece featuring two legends of the bare knuckle era. 13 cm long. Also, a blue jacket with 'Darling Downs…
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c.1915 monochrome photograph of Queensland-born indigenous boxer Jerry Jerome, 21.5 x 16 cm, blind-stamped impression of photographer Milton Kent (Sydney) at lower-right. Jerome was the first Indigenous Australian to win a major boxing title, claiming the Australian Middleweight title in 1912.
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Davies and Herbert (Newcastle confectioners): 1922 'Newcastle Famous Boxers' trade cards (Frank Burns, Garnie Gaynor, Blue Jones and Ray Orrell), [4/48], mixed condition. Extremely scarce.
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c.1940 monochrome press photograph of VIC Patrick shadow boxing, 16.5 x 12 cm. [Vic Patrick was an oyster farmer who took up boxing in 1940 to earn extra money. He won his first 18 bouts, 17 by knockout, going on to capture the Australian lighweight title in 1941 and the Australian welterweight title in 1942. In 2003 he was inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.]
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Muhammad Ali: 1966 unused ringside ticket for Heavyweight Championship fight against Henry Cooper held at Arsenal Stadium, plus a mounted photocopy of the fight poster (22.5 x 15 cm), plus Ali's signature (probably from early 2000s) on small plain piece. (3 items).
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Lionel Rose: 1968 Newspaper Billboard Posters pertaining to Rose comprising (Feb.28) The Sun 'It's Rose! Big Fight Pictures', (Feb.28) The Age 'How Rose Won Title', (Feb.28) Herald 'I Was Rose's Second - Special', (Feb.29) Herald 'The Champ Home: City Goes Wild - Pictures', (Mar.4) The Sun 'Lionel Rose Tells His Story', also 1970-71 editions of Boxing News (10) and 1970 (Jan.) issue of 'Fighter' magazine, condition variable. (16 items), [Lionel Rose defeated Fighting Harada over 15 rounds to win the World…
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Lionel Rose vs Johnny Famechon: contrived image of the two Australian boxing legends fighting (it never happened in reality), with five signatures including Lionel Rose and Barry Michael.
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Literature - With Boxer Autographs: comprising 'Boxing - Unseen Archives, Photographs by Daily Mail' (Paragon, 2002) with signatures of boxers Max Schmeling (on piece), Archie Moore (on bank cheque), Henry Cooper (on piece) and Frank Bruno (on colour photograph) paperclipped to the relevant pages of the book, also Henry Cooper 'An Autobiography' (1972) with signature on illustrated (Cooper flooring Muhammad Ali) commemorative envelope. (2 items)
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Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton, both signatures on action photograph, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 43 x 39 cm.
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Muhammad Ali VS Larry Holmes: Fight poster for 'Larry Holmes vs Muhammad Ali - The Last Hurrah' held at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Oct.2, 1980, artwork by LeRoy Neiman, framed and glazed, overall 96 x 66 cm.
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Muhammad Ali: signed colour photograph (49 x 39 cm) of a triumphant Ali standing over a vanquished Sonny Liston, following his 1st round Ko of Liston during their May 1965 rematch, framed and glazed, overall 81 x 62.5 cm.
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Muhammad Ali: colour photograph of Ali (41 x 51 cm) standing over a vanquished Sonny Liston, Signed By Ali in gold pen.
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Joe Frazier VS Muhammad Ali: action photograph of Ali falling into the ropes after being caught by Frazier's famed left hook during the 11th round of 'The Fight of The Century' held at Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971, Signed By Frazier with a silver marker, Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity, framed and glazed, overall 81 x 80 cm.
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Australian National Boxing 'Hall of Fame': limited edition print with images of Vic Patrick, Barry Michael, Billy Grime, Ambrose Palmer, Dave Sands, Les Darcy, Jack Carroll, Jimmy Carruthers, Ron Richards, Johnny Famechon and Lionel Rose, Signed By Famechon and Michael, numbered #98 of 150 produced, framed and glazed, overall 65 x 80 cm.
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Sugar Ray Leonard: Stephen Holland lithograph print of the great American boxer, winner of world titles in five weight divisions, signed beneath by both Leonard and artist Stephen Holland, limited edition numbered '494' of 500, Psa/Dna Certificate of Authenticity, framed and glazed, overall 125 x 71.5 cm. [Sugar Ray Leonard if often regarded as one the greatest boxers of all time, and was part of the 'fabulous four' group of boxers comprising Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, who all…
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Muhammad Ali: signature on 'Everlast' white Xl full length boxing robe with black trim. Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity, numbered #96681.
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Johnny Famechon: collage of images showing the Australian World Champion's career highlights, central image signed by Famechon, framed and glazed, overall 66 x 76 cm.
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Muhammad Ali: signature on pair of 'Everlast' boxing shorts with black waistband and trim. Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity, numbered #96680.
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Boxing Legends: 'Everlast' laced boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Ken Norton and Larry Holmes, with Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity numbered #96752.
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Boxing Legends: 'Everlast' 10oz laced boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, with Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity numbered #96768.
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Muhammad Ali: 'Everlast' 14oz boxing glove signed 'Muhammad Ali Aka Cassius Clay', with Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity numbered #96600.
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Muhammad Ali: 'Everlast' laced boxing glove signed 'Muhammad Ali', with Superstars and Legends Certificate of authenticity numbered #96682.
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Mixed Martial Arts - Randy Couture: hand enhanced 'Giclee' print on canvas of 'The Natural', also known as 'Captain America', signed by Couture and by the artist Stephen Holland, limited edition numbered '69' of 97, overall 109 x 69.5 cm, purchased at the 'Jack Gallery', Las Vegas in 2011. [Randy Couture is a three-time Ufc Heavyweight Champion and two-time Ufc Light Heavyweight Champion, competing in a record 16 title fights and holds the record for the most wins in Ufc heavyweight bouts. He is the fourth…
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Anthony Mundine - 'The Man': Display featuring signed boxing glove alongside victorious image of him proudly wearing his Australian National Boxing Federation belt, framed and glazed, overall 58.5 x 69.5 cm, depth 15 cm. [Anthony Mundine is a former WBA Super Middleweight boxing champion with a career record of 58 fights for 48 wins. The former Brisbane Broncos and St George Dragons rugby league star has been described by British boxing commentaor Steve Bunce as 'arguably the greatest crossover athlete in…
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Maloney Brothers: pair of Everlast 8oz boxing gloves one signed by Andrew Moloney, the other signed by Jason Maloney, also 'Team Maloney - Volume 2' photo book, signed by both boxers.
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1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, gold winner's medal, '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter, gold-plated hallmarked silver, engraved on reverse 'Swimming / Men / Diving/ 3 Metres / Spring-Board/ 1st / Keith Collin' in original presentation box. Keith Collin (England) [1937-91] went on to compete at the 1960 Rome Olympics but failed to qualify for the finals.
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15th Commonwealth Games, Victoria, Canada 1994: Participation Medal in bronze, in original presentation box.
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2006 Commonwealth Games (Melbourne), participation medal in bronze, 60 mm diameter, weight 91.87gr, in original presentation case.
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1865-1878 reprint set of the first 15 editions by Lowe and Brydone, all superbly reprinted in original style, professionally bound by L.J. Cullen (Sydney). A most desirable group.
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Circa 1870s hand-coloured carte de visite photograph of a cricketer taken by C.Hewiit Studios in Melbourne, 10 x 6.5 cm
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A Rare Award Medal From An Early Colonial Cricket Match, The Ancient Order of Foresters (A.O.F.) was established in Victoria by 1849. Foresters was a non-profit organisation, the founding principle being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The various chapters were referred to as 'Courts'. The present silver medal, awarded to 'A. Cherry' is engraved 'Court Richmond v Court Brunswick -…
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Lindfield Cricket Club, Sussex: Great Britain Half-Penny postal card printed on the reverse for the 'L.C.C. - 1871' with a list of the registered players, the number of runs they had made, their batting averages, times not out and the largest number of catches they had taken in any one match in the previous season. Notice is also provided that 'Practice will re-commence on Tuesday, April 23rd, at Four o'clock. Lindfield C.C. was established in 1747.
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East Melbourne Cricket Club: 1874-75 Membership Card, red leather exterior with gilt embossing, interior printed in blue and completed in manuscript for 'W.J. Daly, Esq.' and signed by the Hon. Treasurer J.G. Russell. Superb.
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The Gloucestershire Eleven in 1877: original albumen photograph with fully printed details to the surround, laid down to original presentation paper backing, overall 10.5 x 15 cm. The image depicts a side featuring W.G., E.M. and G.F. Grace, as well as several other players who represented England. Gloucestershire won the (unofficial) County Championship in 1877 and W.G.Grace was the leading batsman in the competition. It was the year of the first Test Match against Australia.
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1878-79 Royal Oak Hotel Cricket Club medal awarded to W.Burke for 'All Round Play', crossed bat and wicket on reverse.
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Richard Daft?S English Team, 1879: original albumen photograph with fully printed details to the surround, laid down to original presentation paper backing, overall 10.5 x 15 cm. The image depicts a strong side Daft took to North America in late 1879, which beat a XV of Philadelphia.
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A Country Cricket Match' from a painting by John Reid, reproduced as a double-page spread in the July 12, 1879 edition of 'Harper's Weekly'. [The original oil painting is in the Tate Britain collection], overall 41 x 55.5 cm. Also, 'Sketches at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match' by Harry Furniss, a double-page spread from the July 10, 1880 edition of 'The Illustrated London News', overall 40 x 56 cm. (2 items).
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1879-1890 run of Willow 'Tan' Wisden Reprints,1879 from a limited edition of 1000, 1880-84 and 1886-90 all from a limited edition of 500, 1885 edition unnumbered, 1882-83 and 1885 pages a tad aged, overall condition VG/VF. (12)
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South Melbourne Cricket Club: 1879-80 Member's Season Ticket, with sepia leather cover, gold embossing front and back, and attractive vignette of a batsman at the wicket. Numbered 'No.209' in manuscript for 'Mr. D.H. Fox' and signed by 'S.Row' the Hon. Sec.
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1879-80 Royal Oak Hotel Cricket Club medal awarded to W.Burke for 'Best Batting Average'.
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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…
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The Australian Cricketers at Kennington Oval', double-page illustration published in The Illustrated London News, 18, 1880, the top half of pp 280-281, captioned within the borders of the sketch is 'The Match - Lord Harris (Captn of English Team) Saving a 4', the lower half captioned 'The Finish' shows the scene after England won the match by 5 wickets. 40.5 x 55 cm.
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The Lancashire County Eleven' c1881, rare and early cabinet card photograph of the Lancashire team, standing and seated in rows, in cricket attire. Players featured include A.N. Hornby (Cpt), O.P Lancashire, A.G. Steele, V.P.F.A. Royle, A. Watson, A.N. Hornby, A. Appleby, J. Briggs. 'From a photograph by Mr. C. Voss Bark, of Clifton.
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The Yorkshire Eleven in 1885: original albumen photograph with fully printed details to the surround, laid down to original presentation paper backing, overall 10.5 x 15 cm. The image depicts a side led by Louis Hall and featuring several players who represented England, including Ulyett, Bates, Emmett, Hunter and Lee.
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James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual' for 1885, 1888, and 1889, original softbound editions, fair/good condition. (3).
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The Oxford Eleven in 1886: original albumen photograph with fully printed details to the surround, laid down to original presentation paper backing, overall 10.5 x 15 cm. The image depicts a side led by H.V. Page. At their 22nd annual meeting, Oxford beat Cambridge by 133 runs. K.J. Key and W. Rashleigh put on 243 for the first wicket in Oxford's 2nd innings, scoring 143 and 107 respectively, no one else reached double figures and the innings ended at 304, in those pre-declaration days this collapse could…
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1886 W. P. Snyder 'International Cricket Match on the Ground of the Germantown Club at Nicetown, Pennsylvania.' full page wood engraving, hand-coloured, accompanied by a range of engravings, etchings and photogravures, circa 1840s to 1890s, from various publications including 'The Illustrated London News', 'The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News', 'The Graphic', 'Harper's Weekly', 'The Illustrated Sydney News', etc. (15 different images, several full page). Some rarely seen.
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1887-88 Yarra Cricket Club medal awarded to N. Gordon for 'Best Batting Average'.
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England v Australia at the Wicket' by Brumfitt and Kirby (Ilkley, Yorkshire 1887) with full statistical accounts, between 1862 and 1887, of every English team in Australia and every Australian team in England, including player averages, 293pp softbound, good condition overall.
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South Australian Cricket Association (SACA): 1889-90 Membership fob for 'Full Member' number '51'. This was the first year that a medal or fob was introduced for members to enter the Adelaide Oval.
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Arthur Shrewsbury: circa 1890 original albumen photograph, laid down on backing paper and titled in the lower margin. Overall 15 x 10.5 cm. Shrewsbury (1856 - 1903) was an English cricketer and rugby football administrator. He was widely rated as competing with W. G. Grace for the accolade of best batsman of the 1880s. An opening batsman, Shrewsbury played his cricket for Nottinghamshire County and played 23 Test matches for England, captaining them in 7 games, with a record of won 5, lost 2. He was the…
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The Original English Lady Cricketers' photogravure plate from James Lillywhites' Cricket Annual 1890, overall 11.5 x 17 cm. The first women's cricket club was formed in 1887 at Nun Appleton in Yorkshire and named the White Heather Club. In 1890, a team known as the 'Original English Lady Cricketers', toured England, playing in exhibition matches to large crowds. The team was highly successful until its manager absconded with the profits, forcing the ladies to disband. James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual…
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South Australian Cricket Association (SACA): 1890-91 Membership fob for 'Full Member' number '262'. This was only the second year that a medal or fob was introduced for members to enter the Adelaide Oval.
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1891', rebound in maroon cloth with gilt on spine, front wrapper intact (small section cut-away at top), without back wrapper, advertising end papers and photoplate intact. Fair/Good condition.
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Samuel Moses Woods (1867 - 1931) featured chromolithograph titled 'Sammy' by 'Stuff) from the 8th Aug.1892 edition of Vanity Fair. Overall 38.5 x 26 cm. Woods was an Australian who represented both Australia and England at Test cricket, and appeared thirteen times for England at rugby union, including five times as captain. He also played at county level in England at both soccer and hockey.
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Melbourne Cricket Club: 1892-93 Member's Season Ticket, dark blue leather with gold embossed logo and dates, the reverse with membership number '150' and signed by the member, the Hon. Treasurer and the club secretary. We have previously offered an 1893-94 ticket ($2,200 + Bp in our Auction 444) and an 1894-95 ticket ($3,000 + Bp in our Auction 454).
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Cricket Club fobs comprising 1892 South Melbourne Football Club (Cricket Team Premiership), 1911-12 Brunswick C.C., 1924-25 Footcray C.C., 1926-27 and 1927-28 Hawthorn - East Melbourne, some on a silver chain. (5). The 1892 fob is quite significant. The premiership in 1891/2 earned South Melbourne the title of 'Champions of the Colony', thus enabling them to play a match against Lord Sheffield?s touring England side, captained by W. G. Grace. The game, played at South Melbourne on January 9 and 11 1892,…
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1892' rebound in blue cloth with gilt on spine, original wrappers, advertising end pages and photoplate intact, G/VG condition.
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Melbourne Cricket Club: 1893-94 Ladies Reserve Season Ticket, with number '2167' stamped at lower left and the member's signature 'H. Brush' on reverse. Superb condition. In similar condition we have previously ofered an 1889-90 ticket ($950 + Bp) and an 1895-96 ticket ($950 + Bp).
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1893', rebound with brown cloth boards and gilt on spine, aged original wrappers intact with some tape residue, advertising end papers and photoplate intact, intermittent internal age spots, Fair/Good condition overall.
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Melbourne Cricket Club, Annual Report, For the Season 1894-95.' [Melbourne, Mason, Firth and M'Cutcheon, 1895] 62pp, with original pink covers (faded). Includes a full report on all activities, match reports, averages, a complete list of members, etc.
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Melbourne Cricket Club: 1894-95 Member's Season Ticket, No.3018 (unallocated), green leather with gold embossed logo and dates, small loss at lower edge.
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1894', rebound with brown cloth boards and gilt on spine, aged original wrappers intact with some tape marks, the back wrapper with edge defects, advertising end papers and photoplate intact, intermittent internal age spots, Fair/Good condition overall.
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Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds: Alcock C.W. (Edited by), Published by Hudson and Kearns and 'News of the World', London, 1895: Nine complete editions (of 18) featuring many complete page photographs. Mixed condition.
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1895' rebound into brown cloth boards with gilt on spine, original wrappers (aged) and advertisements with the photoplate intact, lightly aged contents, Fair/Good condition overall.
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Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds', edited by C. W. Alcock, published by Hudson and Kearns, London: a selection of seven full page photogravure portraits by E. Hawkins & Co.: T.W.Garrett (Australian Test Player), G.L. Wilson (Oxford University, Sussex, Victoria), A.H. Jarvis (Australian Test Player), J.J. Ferris (Australian Test Player), H. Graham (Australian Test Player), J. T. Mounsey (Yorkshire), and, Sydney Crosfield (Cheshire and Lancashire). (7). All attractively mounted, each 47 x 34 cm overall.
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 1896' rebound into brown cloth boards with gilt on spine, original wrappers (aged) and advertisements with the photoplate intact, Good/Very Good condition.
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1897, 1898, and 1899 editions of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack rebound into brown cloth boards with gilt on spine, 1897 with original wrappers (aged and stained), 1898 and 1899 with replacement (plain) back wrappers, advertisements and photoplates are intact, Fair/Good condition.
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South Australian Cricket Association (SACA): 1898-99 Membership fob for 'Full Member' number '326' for entrance to the Adelaide Oval.
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South Melbourne Cricket Club: 1889-90 Membership Ticket, No.411 for A.J. Stodgett. Royal blue leather, with gold embossing. 1889-90 was the first season to see the introduction of a programme of cricket Pennant Matches in Melbourne, representing the start of the modem era of club competition. The original competing teams were Carlton, East Melbourne, Essendon, Fitzroy, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Richmond, St Kilda, South Melbourne, University and Williamstown. Eight rounds of matches were…
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Melbourne Cricket Club: 1899 - 1900 Ladies Reserve Season's Ticket, No.3411 for C.J. Boden.
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The Book of Cricket. A New Gallery of Famous Players Edited By C.B.Fry. Part VI, the 'Australian Team Number'. Published by George Newnes Limited, London, 1899. Features full page photographs of Darling, Trumble, Noble, Laver, Trumper and 10 others. Remarkably fine condition.
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1900, 1901, 1902, 1903 and 1904 editions of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack rebound into brown cloth boards with gilt on spine, 1901 missing wrappers, 1900, 1902, 1903 and 1904 with wrappers intact (variable condition), all the editions with complete advertisements and photoplates, Fair/Good condition. (5)
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Rules and Bye-Laws of the Melbourne Cricket Club.' three complete editions, all published by Mason, Frith and McCutcheon, Printers, dated 7th August, 1901 (32pp), 27th February, 1907 (32pp) and 22nd October, 1936 (36pp). The first two, particularly scarce. (3 items). The number of Members shall not exceed 2500....[1901], 3500....[1907] and 6200...[1936].
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